V-day Swap S&S-- Mini sketch pad (w/sew-along)

[jenna]

very neat idea! would you sharing the pattern, as I was just looking for something to make for a class?

[Littlekiwi]

That is adorable! It is not only gender neutral, but spans all ages. WTG!

[jessiH]

YAY! Glad you mamas like it. Off to make some more.

would you sharing the pattern, as I was just looking for something to make for a class?

Sure, I'll get dimensions together and post them and directions after Jake goes to sleep.

[jessiH]

Quick Sew-along with a Regular sewing machine (I don't have a serger). Made to fit a 3x5 card spiral notebook.

Main Body - 9 1/4 " x 6 1/4" (cut 1)
Flaps - 6 1/4 " x 4" (cut 2)
Pocket - 6 1/4" x 3.5" (cut 1)
Crayon Pocket - 4" x 3" (cut 1)

*Sew small double roll hem on flaps and pockets. Hem long edges on flaps/pocket, short edge on crayon pocket.
*Embellish pocket if desired.


*Fold under and iron 1/4 inch on edges of crayon pocket, topstich to main body (this one isn't quite where i wanted it). And stitch down the middle of crayon pocket
*Baste on large pocket if desired.
*Overlock or zig-zag between arrows


*Sew flaps, right sides together using 1/2" seams
*corners and edges to 1/4" and overlock or zig zag


*Topstich between arrows


Thats all I think!
Have fun