Cases for glasses in 4 steps!

Things have been a bit crazy around here, but I finally got a project done that has been bugging me for awhile.  Making cases for our 3D glasses.

I love the basket they're in (it held tissues in handmade cases at our wedding) but storing them this way makes them more susceptible to scratches and fingerprints.

To protect these babies, I made glasses sleeves for each pair.  Super simple, and quick.

4 simple steps to make cases for glasses

1) Size up the glasses & cut 2 rectangles (leaving a seam allowance)

Make sure you cut enough fabric for each pair of glasses!

2) Fold the top (short edge) under and stitch, to form a nice finished edge.  Do this to both pieces before sewing the rectangles together.  * I used decorative stitches to do this, so the cases look a little different *

3) Sew the fabric together (right sides together) by sewing the 3 remaining edges (leaving the top part open)

4) Trim seams, flip right side out, and repeat for all additional glasses cases

I used snaps to keep the glasses from sliding out of their cases, which is optional.

Some of the cases are in zebra print, that's to tell the 2D glasses from the 3D sets.  (the 2D glasses convert a 3D movie back into the regular style, so those who don't do 3D can still enjoy watching.  The 2D glasses were easy to make and way cheaper than buying pre-made)

I may need to make some more of these... my sunglasses sure taking a beating in my purse next to keys and spare change.

class

Well, I haven't made it to town yet to get the fabric for lining the Simplicity dress I'm working on.  But, I've still had sewing on the brain.  I signed up for a sewing class on PatternReview.com called Altering Pants, which has been very informative. (it ends tonight)

I never can find a pair of pants that fits right, so this class has been helpful! 

Simplicity 2250 bodice

Well, my sewing machine lasted long enough to complete the bodice of Simplicity 2250, lets hope it keeps going strong :)

I'm not sure if I did this right... it looks a little wonky right now.  Maybe once it's lined it will look better?  (guess who forgot to buy lining... it may be awhile before I get back to town, ugh)

 (above right: inside of bodice)

Current project (Simplicity 2250)

When I laid eyes on the Simplicity 2250 pattern, it was love at first site.  Now that my machine is up and running again (I hope...) I can finally try this pattern out. 




I started working on view A, and surprise surprise... after sewing 2 darts... my machine freaked out and I was pretty sure it was a goner.  I tried some simple fixes from the manual, and no luck.  But somehow it magically was working again the next day.  Fingers crossed that it won't happen again. 

All of my little assistants have adjusted to our addition, so I'll have more time for sewing (assuming my machine agrees with that)

fabric etc.

Believe it or not... I'm still removing the tissue paper texture from my spare bedroom walls.  It's been over a month of peeling away at this stuff.  Granted it has been done little by little.  It'll be awhile yet until I can scrub the walls, prime, paint, and reassemble everything.

BUT, I made it to the fabric store yesterday and am pretty excited!  I ended up buying material for 2 dresses.  One of the dresses is a Cynthia Rowley sewing pattern I've been wanting to make, the other dress I'll be winging...

Posts on those projects soon 

On a side note, I have a new assistant... Hubby and I adopted another dog.  She's super sweet, but can be a handful!