Sewing Diaries
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Edwardian Jacket and Skirt
'The Importance of Correct Corseting'
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Other Projects
A Case for Smiles: Pillowcase project for kids with cancer
August 11, 2006: I found a brochure for this organization, which distributes colorful pillowcases to children getting cancer treatment in The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, in Joann's. Besides being a worthwhile cause, it gives me a chance to do something I've been wanting to do for a while: Buy crazy children's licensed fabric!! All images clickable thumbs.
Snoopy Halloween- I was hoping this glowed in the dark but alas, no. Probably best that way anyway....the fabric is a current holiday print with that 1.99 poly/cotton as a border. The polycotton, actually, is super smooth and gives a great finished edge.
This one is by far my absolute favorite. It has kind of a Peter Max feel- for a teenage/tween girl. I'm trying to make more for this age group since they need a pillowcase just as much as a little kid. I made 3 of these. This fabric is something called 'Sew Retro' and the border is that same poly/cotton.
And finally, 2 pillowcases from
Madagascar fabric. I found both prints on clearance since it's
an older movie, hopefully the kids will like it
anyway- I usually saw movies once they came
out
on video as a kid, anyway. I had to make
the border smaller and the rest larger but I think they came out cute- both
prints are Madagascar themed and I think it works well together.
I promise nothing is crooked! I had to tilt it that way to get the entire case into the picture.
If you contribute to this organization, send me a photo and I'll put it up here.
