Yesterday I mentioned where I applied for my first job, Island Snow. The first job I actually landed was at a surf shop in the mall in Kaneohe. If you have ever had a job in a retail store, you know that most of your paycheck ends up back in the store. One of my favorite things to buy were sunglasses. Over the two years I worked in the shop I bought four pairs; the first I still have, the second I still have, the third I broke down the center and I'm still sad about, and the fourth I left in a hotel room in Arizona (if you happen to have found any sunglasses in a hotel room in Arizona ten years ago please let me know, I'd love to get these back). Each one of these came with a cute little protective sleeve.
Now that I have kids, my money is spent in other places and I opt for the less expensive sunglasses. I have a different outlook on sunglasses now. The less expensive, the more I can buy, and I don't cry if they get broken or lost. One downside to buying cheaper glasses is the lack of a really cute protective sleeve. I decided it was time to remedy that problem!
Dill blossom was the perfect summer time fabric for my sunglasses to be cuddled up in. I sewed a simple rectangle and lined it with batting. Then I folded it in half, sewd up the bottom and side to create a pocket. I also added a strap to hang the sleeve from my bag handle. This way I'm not fishing around the bottom of my bag for my sunglasses.
So, whether I am sporting my regular mom glasses, or cool mom glasses, they have a nice carrying case to go home to.
Now that I have kids, my money is spent in other places and I opt for the less expensive sunglasses. I have a different outlook on sunglasses now. The less expensive, the more I can buy, and I don't cry if they get broken or lost. One downside to buying cheaper glasses is the lack of a really cute protective sleeve. I decided it was time to remedy that problem!
Dill blossom was the perfect summer time fabric for my sunglasses to be cuddled up in. I sewed a simple rectangle and lined it with batting. Then I folded it in half, sewd up the bottom and side to create a pocket. I also added a strap to hang the sleeve from my bag handle. This way I'm not fishing around the bottom of my bag for my sunglasses.
So, whether I am sporting my regular mom glasses, or cool mom glasses, they have a nice carrying case to go home to.
6 comments:
What a cute idea! I love that the case hangs outside the purse... I am always digging around in my purse for junk!
Oooooo I so need to make one of these!
Wish my sewing skills were better! ;)
Great idea! Adorable!!!
Blessings,
Christine
Honestly, I must have slept during class: I didn't know SEI has fabrics. The dill collection is just soooo colorful and fun.
Great little prosject, too.
TFS!
What an amazing idea! And yes the fabric is AMAZING!
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