The Big Reveal

Last spring the Sewphisticuts took on a Brown Bag Challenge, in which each person received a bag containing a half-yard of fabric (or two fat quarters).  The challenge was to make something - anything she chose - using at least 75% of the given fabric.  Anything else could be added - more fabric, notions, trims - and there were no restrictions on what could be made.  Last week the group met and brought along their creations for the Big Reveal.  There was quite the assortment of items!

Pat made an apron from the retro-print fabric.

Connie received 2 fat quarters and made a placemat.

Peggy made a child's dress.  The binding, lining and sash were the fabric she received.

 

Kathia received the dark green fabric and used it to make 14 mini-wallets for a group of friends.

Maura combined 2 fat quarters with 2 others and a cotton knit to make a swing-tee shirt and matching purse.

Mary Ann made a matching pin cushion and scrap bag plus a couple of coasters to go along with a sewing machine caddy.

And with all the creative display we had some show-and-tell as well.

Sewing vest to hold supplies as you work

Fall-theme tee-shirt by Mary Ann

Recycled scraps become a fancy vest.

Quilt by Connie

Strippy quilt by Connie

Pillow bag by Pat for grandchild

Reverse side of Peggy's table runner

Peggy's table runner from workshop