The other morning I spent C’s nap time working on a few projects that I have laying about my sewing room. I have lots of fall sewing plans, however, time always seems to be in short supply around here.

Little man is busy being a fun, loving toddler, and the middle schooler and high schooler are getting back into the new school year groove, needless to say our normal routines have been shaken up a bit.

Anyways, today I picked back up on one of my wip’s from awhile ago: The Portside Duffle by Grainline Studio. I have had most of the parts cut out for quite some time (still haven’t decided on a lining but I have narrowed it down). I managed to get several parts sewn up and started working on the dopp kit as well. I also need to get the webbing for the straps and some hardware.

My goal is to have the set finished up (along with some more garments to put in it) for when I go to the Makers retreat this November. I will be working on it here and there throughout the week and I am going to be going back to sewing for me on Sundays. It makes a great stress reliever and keeps me expanding my skills.

I also spent a few minutes ironing on this metallic iron-on to a pre-made shirt for fall! I have plans to make a Halloween themed shirt as well.