My Washi Dress

I finally finished my Washi Dress and I have but one photo to show.  I was actually trying to get my face in this one, but my tripod and my son weren't cooperating.  I don't know how people get such great photos.  The hubs tries, but I'll be honest, I'm kind of picky.  
So, here are the deets:

• I cut an XS and sewed it up as instructed.  The result for me is a bit big.  Next time I'll take it in and probably make it narrower
• The fabric is a 100% cotton, lightweight denim 
• I used a topstitch needle and topstitch thread to add some detailing.  Would be awesome if I had an up close pic, but I don't....

 Anyway, I love the pattern.  It's gotten a bit cold here, so I'll need to be sporting this one with some tights and a sweater. 

Oilcloth Zip Pouch TUTORIAL

On my most recent trip to IKEA I picked up a yard of this great oilcloth for only $3.50, which ended up being perfect for a little zip pouch.  To make your own, first download the pattern here. 

For the pouch you'll need, some oilcloth for the exterior, a quilting cotton for the interior, and a 7inch zipper.

Here are the cut pieces with some extra rectangles for an optional zipper tabs.

If you are going to make the zipper tabs, cut 2 rectangles of oilcloth that are 2 inches by 2.5 inches.  Fold as shown, sew on the end of the zipper, then trim the excess. 

 Lay the right side of zipper down on right side of exterior piece and the right side of the lining on top of that.  Using your zipper foot, sew a 1/2 inch seam across all 3 layers.

Here's what it looks like when you unfold the pieces.

 Do the same for the other side of the zipper.  Again, lay the right side of zipper on the right side of the exterior piece and the right side of the lining piece on top.  Again, sew a 1/2inch seam across. 

 Fold it all back and top-stitch along zipper.

Match up the lining and exterior pieces as shown.  Sew around all sides, leaving an opening for turning in the lining.

To box out the corners, match the side seam to the bottom seam and sew across with a 1/2 inch seam.  Do this for all 4 corners.

 This is what it should look like a this point.  Turn the bag right side out, close the opening you left for turning either by sewing it by hand, or making a little seam with your machine. 

Finished pouch measures approximately 8"x4"x2.5"

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Winner winner!

 The winner is, Jennifer B, who said:

these are adorable! the monkey pants made me laugh out loud :)

Thank you to all who entered and for all the great comments!