Turbie (or Not Turbie?)

Hey there - sorry couldn't resist the 'pun' when I was thinking of a title for this post.

First off - I am SUPER busy today so will try to make this quick (not my strong point I have to say - probably said too much already LOL!)  I am knee deep in way too many projects right now.  Last week's Lasting Memories challenge - had major problems with my photos (long story and I don't have time to explain remember!) I have this week's to do, I have the last class of the year still to do and finally  something for Project Tuesday which is just around the corner.  I need to get on the ball as I chose projects for December!

Having said that I am desperately trying to get a couple of sewing projects done away from the eyes of a certain someone and there just doesn't seem to be any time other than today so I am busy, busy again which actually feels pretty good I have to say.  NOT enough hours in my day and the weekends are at least a day short LOL!  But I think I do some of my best work under pressure.

OK enough already!

I am mid-process on making a Christmas pressie for my darling grand-daughter but since I finished my first ever one (an adult version) I just couldn't resist sharing.  I will have to share Maddycakes one later.

I have made my first ever 'Turbie'! I've tried it out and everything and I LOVE IT!  You just gotta see it.  I think I am making them for EVERYONE this year - well the girlies at least.  Check it out!

I flatly refused to put more than this of myself in the shot so sorry folks -  I took these at arms length and believe me - it was none too pretty!  Do I really look like that? LOL!

The inside is toweling for wet hair and the outside is a really bright and wildly bold floral poly/cotton fabric that should stand up to lots of wash 'n' wear. 

Here's a shot from one side and below a shot from t'other.  I have long hair so I just had to test this out although this one is not for me but I am sooooooo gonna make me one at least (if not two).

It has a very simple twist, up and over system to tuck your hair neatly up out of the way while you get dressed or put your make up on - whatever!  Like I said I love it.  Maddy's is just as bold but not quite so bright and I can't wait to see her in it.  I took the pattern from one mummy had.  Apparently she uses mummy's but it's way too big so how pleased is she gonna be to have her very own mini person version?

This is what home made Christmas is all about - the kind of stuff you just can't buy in a store - tailor made and a little bit of love in every stitch!  This takes me way back to when our girls were small cos I made soooooo many handmade gifts to make Christmas stretch and I loved every minute of it.  I still love doing it today when I get the chance.

And in typical 'Suezie style' I simply couldn't stop there.  I just had to make a fabby bag to present it in which I will also fill with hair brush, comb and who knows maybe even a few 'washable' make up pads or matching scrunchies - something weird like that.  All co-ordinated of course and barely a sscrap of fabric left over!

This bag should prove really useful for holding all manner of things on a hook in the bathroom and means the 'turbie' is easy to pack and take away with you too plus pelnty of room for extra bits in the bag.  I also added my hand made labels for a bit of fun.

This is definately something worth cutting into my Cath Kidston fabric for so you know what mine's gonna be made out of huh?  Would anyone buy these if they were in my web store? Let me know cos I just might add them at some point.  I have to update the store as loads of things have sold lately but no time for that today - sorry.

One word of warning if you're gonna try makin one of these yourself tho'.  The toweling fluff & bits of thread get absolutely EVERYWHERE!  I now have to add hoovering to my 'to do' list cos everywhere I've been the darn stuff has followed me and left a lovely white trail LOL!

Okay.  Better get back to the crafting.  I promise more here on the blog later today and tomorrow so check back.