>Out of my comfort zone
>I’ve been playing with my new sewing machine recently and made this for one of my friends as she’s returning to the US after living here for the past 4 years. She’ll be missed

Cat Tote
Pattern: Simplicity 2575 Cat Tote
The actual sewing didn’t take long but the preparation took far longer than I’d anticipated. I was lucky that another friend came round and talked me through the pattern step by step and also encouraged me to trace the pattern pieces which I’m glad I did as they are so flimsy.

close up
DH thinks that the cat looks Mexican because of his whiskers.
Frankie says, meh!:

Frankie
5 comments
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>That looks great! I must get my poor neglected sewing machine out soon.
Permalink • 2
>Very very cute! your friend is bound to love it.
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>That bag looks great. Well done!
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>You're making me want to get my sewing machine out! Love the whiskers!
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>It looks fantastic!