This was written by Leslie for the Miss Matatabi Makers series.

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This month I decided to sew some things for myself. I think every project so far has been for my little girl. I love sewing for her but I really needed some storage bags to help me organize my big work bag.

I didn’t want the three items to be made of the same fabric but I wanted them to go together. It is never hard finding coordinating fabrics in the Miss Matatabi shop! Choosing fabric is often my favourite part of the project process!

First up is a padded case for my laptop. I chose some Nani Iro laminated double gauze for the outside of the case. I have never sewn with laminated fabric before and I am now in love with it. It’s not too thick and is easy to maneuver. I never thought double gauze could get any better! I am now trying to think of all the projects I can make with the other Nani Iro laminated fabrics in Frances’ shop.

This purple linen was the perfect choice for the lining. I love how it adds a pop of colour to the project. Frances doesn’t have any more of the purple linen but there are some other great colours in her shop.

I used the leftover linen to make a little pouch for the computer cords that normally just get thrown into my bag. The linen is a perfect weight for a drawstring pouch. The polka dot fabric is an older Japanese fabric from my own stash.

Sewing a shoe bag has been on my list for some time now. Currently I just put my shoes in a plastic grocery bag, which is not so glamourous. I decided to go with this striped canvas. I thought the weight of the fabric would be good for holding shoes. I was going to line it with some double gauze but decided this fabric is so sturdy and thick that it didn’t need a lining. The ties for the bag are made out of some awesome Nani Iro double gauze bias tape. This specific one is no longer available but there are other bias tapes to choose from in Frances’ shop.

I might just have to stay on this selfish sewing kick for another month or two!

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