Child's Apron & Crayon Art Portfolio

I like sewing small gifts for my grand nieces and nephews. I sent several homemade gifts along with a card and colouring folder (seen here) to my grand niece for her November birthday.

Mattie really has a lot of interests and hobbies. She likes Matryoshka dolls (Russian nesting dolls) and when I found this fabric in the quilt shop I knew it would be perfect for her. I made a little fabric art portfolio based on a design 
from Gingercakes.

When closed the dimensions are 8" x 11" and 

when open, it measures 16" x 11". Pockets hold 

crayons, a colouring book, papers and or stickers.

Velcro was attached to the top of the case on either side to 

hold everything in place. I repeated the printed fabric on 

the crayon pocket and the divided pocket on the right side.  

A pink and white striped fabric was added to hold the colouring book.

Here's a close up of the crayon pocket. 

It easily holds 16 crayons, with room for a few extras!!

I thought a craft or art apron would be a great addition to her 

birthday gift!! I don't have a 'little one' close by to act as a model, 

so the matching apron was attached to a pillow for this picture!! 

Kinda looks goofy ... but hope you get the main idea!!

 

I used the same printed fabric and accented it with blue straps and ties as well as trim on the top of the pockets. You can see how  I matched the fabric pattern so the pockets sit perfectly onto the main body of the apron.

I'm sharing these projects at Sew Many Ways:  

Sew Darn Crafty Linky Party.

 

Thanks for visiting today!
Karen C.