Tablet Case
I found a pattern to make tablet cases which I had to try. I experimented first making one for my Kindle Fire HD which worked quite well and was fairly easy to do so I decided I could make Mum one.
This is the finished product. It was made with some Cath Kidston style material and lined with pink. It's slightly padded as well, which was created by sandwiching some wadding in between the two layers of material.
It was only my second time making button holes (the first being for the case I made) and I think I got the hang of it quite quickly. It was a perfect fit as well and she really liked it.
Apron
I fell in love with this black and pink flowered material when I saw it on the market stall and knew I had to make an apron for Mum with it. She has a lot of aprons that my nan used to make, but they are all wearing out so I adapted a few patterns and made her a new one.
I lined it with black material to make it more sturdy and give it a more professional finish:
There is a large pocket on the front as well which I divided into two by sewing a zig zag stitch down the middle of it.
The apron is then edged with some pink bias binding tape and finished with the straps. The straps were made by cutting out the material, folding it in half and sewing it with right sides together. I turned them inside out with the help of a large safety pin and ironed them flat. I then sewed the straps on and carried on with the sewing to decorate the edges.
I was very pleased with the results, even though the apron was a little bit too long and the pockets too deep, but it fitted around the waist and was the perfect gift!
Claire
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