Like Hoppo Bumpo, I am a bit of a Nanna and do like to keep my hair dry in the shower with a cap. I have been planning to make some of my own shower caps for months and months – when an old shower cap got a little too mildewed and worn out, I even kept it to use as a template to make my own. But did I get off my butt and sew some up? No – but then this excellent tutorial appeared and provided the incentive I needed.
And now I have three! The only changes I made to Hoppo Bumpo’s excellent instructions were to sew a casing out of bias binding on the inside of the cap and thread the elastic through the casing rather than sew the elastic directly on. What fun! These fit my small head really well. I’d probably make them an inch or so larger in diameter for a bigger head. Thanks so much Hoppo Bumpo!
Another talented crafter has just started blogging. Lynda has a blog called Dear Molly, dedicated to her mother who succumbed to breast cancer four years ago. Molly always encouraged and supported Lynda in her sewing, knitting, and crafting pursuits. Head over and have a look at her beautiful work – baby knits and clothes, home furnishings, clothing – and all fitted in around three young children. I’m really looking forward to seeing what else Lynda has to share with us.
Mum gave me these groovy little scissor keepers recently.
The scissor points just push into it, and then they can be hung around your neck so that there isn’t that issue of “where did I put those scissors” which is a common refrain in this house. I have no idea where she bought it though, sorry – I suspect her favourite local quilting shop.
I am a little belated in mentioning that The Texas Mama recently gave me an award:
Thank you so much; I am extremely flattered! Texas Mama does terrific crafting with her little daughter Hali. They have come through Hurricane Ike safely, thank goodness.
As always, I have many projects planned for the coming weeks (months?). I really need some new clothes for work, so hope to sew a few dresses. I’ve put on some weight lately, so will have to choose sizes carefully. Some of the tops I made last summer are a little tight now, dammit. I always lose weight when breastfeeding, but when I stop (Stella is still nursing, but only once or twice a day) it comes back on with a vengeance! Maybe that is something to do with all the FOOD I consume. So I figure some stretch fabrics may be a little more forgiving. Dresses are great for work because they require less thought about coordination at 6.00am.
Your shower caps are beautiful. Nothing Nanna about them at all!
I really like the idea of the casing for the elastic – it would look much nicer on the inside and avoid all the swearing while stretching the elastic on to sew!!
I am so in love with that scissor keeper! …And your shower caps are adorable.
these are adorable! much cuter and less nanna-y than my clear plastic hotel-variety version that I use.
Cute fabric! Definitely better thatn the store bought ones. That is a great idea for scissors. I’m going to have to look for that!
thanks so much for your kind words about my blog. I’m sure I’m only one of many worldwide who is inspired by your amazing blog – and huge congrats on receiving your award, well deserved!
Lovely shower caps! Such a sweet scissor case too.
I had Barbie from America and Sindy from England. Some clothes would fit sort of but never shoes. I went for the horse stuff and there was a mega loud yellow Sindy beach buggy.
Those shoer caps would be great pressies Lara.
oh sorry, shower caps of course.
My best barbie was called Suntan Tuesday Taylor – and her skin changed colour in the sun, I now wonder what sort of scary chemicals made that happen?
Love those shower caps…. and once again we bought the same fabrics in different colourways!!
Must catch up for a cuppa sometime soon.
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Oh Lara these shower caps are just beautiful!!!! Thank you so much for the link! I can just see my mad four in them!