Hoppo Bumpo (n): A children's game. Played by folding one's arms and hopping on one leg. Aim is to bump opponents, so that they lose their balance. Last person standing wins.


December 12, 2008

Adrenaline



Its been a very slow month for sewing here. There have been piles of works-in-progress accumulating. I seem to have been working in slow motion. That was, until the penny dropped yesterday morning.

Kindergarten concert. Friday. Hmmm. Does that mean? Yes. Kindergarten is ending for the year. And that would mean? Oh no! I need a present for kindergarten teacher. Tomorrow!

Now while I had fully intended on making a gift for Argy's lovely teacher and had loosely decided on a bag, I hadn't actually thought through the fine details. Like a pattern. Or fabric. So yesterday I made a mad dash to IKEA for some decorator weight fabric. Then a mad dash back home. And then I waited patiently for Bargy to fall asleep for the afternoon (with all his pedal-pushing, that boy is a menace around a sewing machine).

Once he was out-for-the-count, there was a great deal of frenzied snip-snipping and stitch-stitching. Apparently I can get quite a lot done once there's adrenaline involved.

Here it is ready to wrap. Its the first bag I have made and just a very simple style. I modelled it on the ubiquitous Australian supermarket "green" bag - a four sided number, with an oblong base and sturdy handles. The outside is decorator weight cotton and the inside is lined with rip-stop nylon. I used a piece of heavy-weight fast2fuse interfacing to make the bottom nice and sturdy. The seams have been sewed toward the outside of the bag and enclosed in bias binding.

So I think we are ready to head off to the big end of year party at kindergarten this morning.

What do you mean we need to take food? Sorry must dash ...

20 comments:

  1. I love that! Fabulouso indeed. Looks great with the bias tape trim.

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  2. I was going to make a door-stop for our pre-school teacher but a bag is a much better idea. Love it.

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  3. ooo lovely! If you dont mind me asking where do you get your rip stop nylon from? I'm having problems finding any...

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  4. Wow!! Looks amazing and makes me want to replace ALL those green shopping bags that are lurking in the cupboard. :D

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  5. Very nice bag, impressive for your first!

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  6. Shit, I feel bad about my teacher gifts when I see that others are making things, and buying things up to $30 a pop - what is the norm ??!?!

    And I have FIVE teachers to buy for, all of whom he loves. They each got some chocs, a kiddy-made tree decoration, reindeer dust, and a nasty Mr Men toiletry product ( picked by the lad, not my choice )

    I hope they don't hate us :(

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  7. You are a clever girl HB - I wouldnt even attempt to make a bag without a pattern. And it was your first bag too - fantastic.

    I think teacher will be very pleased

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  8. Love the bag - the teacher will love it!!

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  9. It looks fantastic! And great minds think alike - I've made a bag in that fabric. Well done - it's terrific!

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  10. Small world! I was at Ikea yesterday morning with Ollie - but we only quickly scanned the fabric before moving on. Maybe you heard me yelling out "Ollie, come on! Ollie, hurry up!"

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  11. What a great bag. You're a clever one. Are you going to do a tutorial for us less confident girls?

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  12. Love it! I've had my eye on the fabric before and no idea what to do with it.

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  13. Your boy's got a lucky teacher! It looks beautiful and will certainly be more glam than the green shoppers you see everywhere.

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  14. Hey wow, cool idea to model it on a shopping bag!! They're so sturdy, why not?? The ikea print is awesome, I've been meaning to go down there and stock up on their great fabric prints. But Ikea is a bit of a death trap for me... hehehe. Great work!!

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  15. Very versatile bag pattern, she will look very cool doing her shopping

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  16. this bag is awesome, just awesome - you will so be the favourite parent at the party...

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  17. I LURVE the bag. It's fantastic. It's awesome. Love the fabric too, the whole shebang. Very clever Mrs HB!

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  18. Thanks for the tip on the nylon :) Have a great weekend

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  19. Very impressive! Ikea has some great fabrics...When are opening your etsy shop did you say????

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  20. what a great bag...very functional and good looking. I'm sure the teacher will be thrilled with that thoughtful gift.

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