Friday, October 30, 2009
Felt cozies
More stuuuuff for the craft fair - only 2 weeks and a bit to go! These are mobile cozies and they are, in my very humble opinion, naturally, really cool. I have been using a similar one for the past few months and I just love it. And I have been tweaking the design as I went a long.
That yellow cozy is my one, and it shows one of the designs that don't work so well; covering it in fabric. The core idea of the cozy is that there can't be any exposed edges that can fray, but covering it in fabric there is raw edges, although it's on the inside, so it doesn't fray too much. But it just doesn't look properly finished to me. So I've abandoned that idea and stayed with the 'naked' felt. Also, that picture should give an impression of how it works; the top sort of pops open, but it's a snug fit, so the phone won't fall out. Which is the other idea I wanted to 'include'; it has to cover the phone completely, but without any buttons or whatever. And it works!
But I have a question for you. I am not completely sure about the flower + leaf decoration on the one on the right - what do you think? I think it might be better to go with the simple no leaves solution.. I'd love to hear your opinion. :-)Labels: sewing
More stuuuuff for the craft fair - only 2 weeks and a bit to go! These are mobile cozies and they are, in my very humble opinion, naturally, really cool. I have been using a similar one for the past few months and I just love it. And I have been tweaking the design as I went a long.
That yellow cozy is my one, and it shows one of the designs that don't work so well; covering it in fabric. The core idea of the cozy is that there can't be any exposed edges that can fray, but covering it in fabric there is raw edges, although it's on the inside, so it doesn't fray too much. But it just doesn't look properly finished to me. So I've abandoned that idea and stayed with the 'naked' felt. Also, that picture should give an impression of how it works; the top sort of pops open, but it's a snug fit, so the phone won't fall out. Which is the other idea I wanted to 'include'; it has to cover the phone completely, but without any buttons or whatever. And it works!
But I have a question for you. I am not completely sure about the flower + leaf decoration on the one on the right - what do you think? I think it might be better to go with the simple no leaves solution.. I'd love to hear your opinion. :-)Labels: sewing
scribbled by Carina 10/30/2009 06:30:00 PM
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Pouches with little Red
I was sewing up a very small storm yesterday. These will probably be going to the craft fair in November. Don't they look happy like this, all together? :-)
There is something quite satisfactory about a small pile of finished 'objets'. Even if there is a slight annoyance - how do you get the end of the zippers to be straight? I have never been able to make a pouch like this that doesn't 'slope' at the ends. Any tutorials or suggestions for how to straighten things?
Labels: sewing
I was sewing up a very small storm yesterday. These will probably be going to the craft fair in November. Don't they look happy like this, all together? :-)
There is something quite satisfactory about a small pile of finished 'objets'. Even if there is a slight annoyance - how do you get the end of the zippers to be straight? I have never been able to make a pouch like this that doesn't 'slope' at the ends. Any tutorials or suggestions for how to straighten things?
Labels: sewing
scribbled by Carina 10/28/2009 01:22:00 PM
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Saturday, October 24, 2009
Tools?
Hey, can I just pick your brains? Or, rather, can you help me with some recommendations:
Are Olfa the best rotary cutters?
I think I need a daylight lamp for when I work on embroidery - what's a good (and affordable) one?
Scissors - I think it is time I get a really good pair. I've been looking around; is tailors shears the way to go? Keeping in mind that I don't do *that* much sewing/fabric cutting... What brands are ace?
And if you've got links to places to buy these, please add them. UK only, please! ;-)
Thanks!Labels: sewing
Hey, can I just pick your brains? Or, rather, can you help me with some recommendations:
Are Olfa the best rotary cutters?
I think I need a daylight lamp for when I work on embroidery - what's a good (and affordable) one?
Scissors - I think it is time I get a really good pair. I've been looking around; is tailors shears the way to go? Keeping in mind that I don't do *that* much sewing/fabric cutting... What brands are ace?
And if you've got links to places to buy these, please add them. UK only, please! ;-)
Thanks!
Labels: sewing
scribbled by Carina 10/24/2009 10:38:00 PM
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Thursday, September 03, 2009
Diaster in the creative space
I've been finishing up some loose sewing ends today. Like these trousers. I am short so pockets that go half down my thigh is not the best look, so today I faced my fears and ripped open the seams to move the pockets up. You can see in the (crummy, sorry about that) picture how much I moved the pocket. It actually went ok. The stitching isn't perfect, but hey-ho. But I only got one side down, because, you see, my sewing machine is broken.
I needed to add some extra strength to the carry on bag I made a while ago. And I was almost done, I was literally mere centimetres from the finish line, when, horror of HORRORS, the needle somehow got loose and went straight into the [insert proper sewing machine term] wheel that holds the bobbin casing. At first I thought it was ok, just pull the needle out and carry on. But no. The needle has somehow dented that wheel thingy, so it keeps catching on the needle.
So. Broken sewing machine. I am currently looking for repair places in the vicinity*, although I won't be able to do anything until we come back from Denmark. But I am considering maybe getting a new machine - depending on what repair would cost.
No more sewing for me. Well, I'm bringing the trousers with me to Denmark so I can finish the job on my mum's machine.
More (happier, I hope!) creative spaces over here.
*If you know of a good sewing machine repair guy or gal in the south Essex (UK) area, PLEASE get in touch!Labels: creative space, sewing
I've been finishing up some loose sewing ends today. Like these trousers. I am short so pockets that go half down my thigh is not the best look, so today I faced my fears and ripped open the seams to move the pockets up. You can see in the (crummy, sorry about that) picture how much I moved the pocket. It actually went ok. The stitching isn't perfect, but hey-ho. But I only got one side down, because, you see, my sewing machine is broken.I needed to add some extra strength to the carry on bag I made a while ago. And I was almost done, I was literally mere centimetres from the finish line, when, horror of HORRORS, the needle somehow got loose and went straight into the [insert proper sewing machine term] wheel that holds the bobbin casing. At first I thought it was ok, just pull the needle out and carry on. But no. The needle has somehow dented that wheel thingy, so it keeps catching on the needle.
So. Broken sewing machine. I am currently looking for repair places in the vicinity*, although I won't be able to do anything until we come back from Denmark. But I am considering maybe getting a new machine - depending on what repair would cost.
No more sewing for me. Well, I'm bringing the trousers with me to Denmark so I can finish the job on my mum's machine.
More (happier, I hope!) creative spaces over here.
*If you know of a good sewing machine repair guy or gal in the south Essex (UK) area, PLEASE get in touch!
Labels: creative space, sewing
scribbled by Carina 9/03/2009 06:47:00 PM
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Friday, July 17, 2009
Sewing machine exercise
Well, whaddaya know, I actually do make something else apart from embroidery from time to time. Here is the proof! A softie version of my Little Red Ridinghood. It's only taken me a month to get her all sewn together. Pretty fast, huh? ;-)
And more sewing! A custom order for a slim pencil case and a phone cosy. A phone cosy that is closed but has no closures. It's like magic! ;-)
I also made a potato bag. A what? Well, Tony's dad has an allotment and from time to we get potatoes from him. And it'd be a darn shame to stick them in a plastic bag, don't you think? Come to think of it, even if you buy your potatoes in a bag in the supermarket, it might be an idea to transfer them to a fabric bag or a basket (with a lid). I think potatoes would be happiest like that. :-)
So, yes, not everything is embroidery around here, but of couse most of it is. There's a new pattern afoot and I'll show you a bit later. For now, back to tuning our honeymoon pictures.Labels: sewing
Well, whaddaya know, I actually do make something else apart from embroidery from time to time. Here is the proof! A softie version of my Little Red Ridinghood. It's only taken me a month to get her all sewn together. Pretty fast, huh? ;-)And more sewing! A custom order for a slim pencil case and a phone cosy. A phone cosy that is closed but has no closures. It's like magic! ;-)
I also made a potato bag. A what? Well, Tony's dad has an allotment and from time to we get potatoes from him. And it'd be a darn shame to stick them in a plastic bag, don't you think? Come to think of it, even if you buy your potatoes in a bag in the supermarket, it might be an idea to transfer them to a fabric bag or a basket (with a lid). I think potatoes would be happiest like that. :-)So, yes, not everything is embroidery around here, but of couse most of it is. There's a new pattern afoot and I'll show you a bit later. For now, back to tuning our honeymoon pictures.
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scribbled by Carina 7/17/2009 05:42:00 PM
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Thursday, May 21, 2009
Cozy phone
This is what I was making in my creative space. A cosy for my mobile. I did make one a little while ago, but I felt it could be improved. And so I have. Among other things it is in 2 colours. Why have one colour when you can have 2? ;-)
There will be a couple of these in the shop(s) very soon, but we're kinda busy all of this weekend (and Monday is a bank holiday here). Hopefully, no later than Tuesday, then!
A this is 'just' a prototype, the ones for the shop will be slightly different. They won't have the stitching at the top for one. I am going to make 2 sizes, a 'one size fits most not too big phones' and an iPhone sized one for all you iPhone phanatics. ;-)Labels: sewing
This is what I was making in my creative space. A cosy for my mobile. I did make one a little while ago, but I felt it could be improved. And so I have. Among other things it is in 2 colours. Why have one colour when you can have 2? ;-)
There will be a couple of these in the shop(s) very soon, but we're kinda busy all of this weekend (and Monday is a bank holiday here). Hopefully, no later than Tuesday, then!
A this is 'just' a prototype, the ones for the shop will be slightly different. They won't have the stitching at the top for one. I am going to make 2 sizes, a 'one size fits most not too big phones' and an iPhone sized one for all you iPhone phanatics. ;-)Labels: sewing
scribbled by Carina 5/21/2009 08:09:00 PM
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
Sewing for hooks
Look, Nicky! I finally made something with the things you sent! What do you think? It is a new case/bag for my crochet hooks. Better than that plastic, made in China, crap one I had until today.
I think you will recognise the things you sent me? But just in case: the zip, some of the fabric in the 'patchwork' and the lining.
It was also an opportunity to try out a new zipper technique for small bags / pouches like this. But more about that when I've 'perfected' it. ;-)
I just want to say sorry if you are waiting for an email or something from me. Since Sunday and Monday (especially) were computer free days, I have a wee bit of a bottle neck going on. The bottle neck being me and my procrastinating ways. But I am slowly getting it all done. Slowly being the operative word. We're going to Denmark at the end of next month (for my birthday, yay!) and I've got a few projects that have to be done by then. Secret projects that I can't possibly talk about. Har, har.
Anyway, I am also working on that eraser stamp carving tutorial + a translation of the crochet bicycle seat cover pattern that I posted about a little while ago. So, yes. Emails etc will come, they will just be a bit slow.Labels: just stuff, sewing
Look, Nicky! I finally made something with the things you sent! What do you think? It is a new case/bag for my crochet hooks. Better than that plastic, made in China, 
I think you will recognise the things you sent me? But just in case: the zip, some of the fabric in the 'patchwork' and the lining.
It was also an opportunity to try out a new zipper technique for small bags / pouches like this. But more about that when I've 'perfected' it. ;-)I just want to say sorry if you are waiting for an email or something from me. Since Sunday and Monday (especially) were computer free days, I have a wee bit of a bottle neck going on. The bottle neck being me and my procrastinating ways. But I am slowly getting it all done. Slowly being the operative word. We're going to Denmark at the end of next month (for my birthday, yay!) and I've got a few projects that have to be done by then. Secret projects that I can't possibly talk about. Har, har.
Anyway, I am also working on that eraser stamp carving tutorial + a translation of the crochet bicycle seat cover pattern that I posted about a little while ago. So, yes. Emails etc will come, they will just be a bit slow.
Labels: just stuff, sewing
scribbled by Carina 3/26/2009 07:29:00 PM
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Saturday, March 21, 2009
Oh new bag, I love you so!
Here's my new bag! Isn't it a beauty? I love it so much and I can't wait to take it out and about! The fabric is the leftovers from the cushion covers I made recently.
It has snap closures - I've never used those before so I wasn't sure how to do them (despite it being incredibly simple!), but a call to my mum and I was able to do them without a hitch.
The strap is adjustable, so it can go across the body or just hang off the shoulder. I had to use the tutorial I made for the adjustable strap slider, and even then I wasn't paying attention, so I had to unpick it. Well done, huh?
And will you take a look at that label? Made it meself, I dids. With the gocco. So easy peasy! And I just love that colour combination of red and apple green. So happy!
Here you can get a better view of the strap.
The lining is bright pink (which makes it really difficult to photograph because it is so vibrant it just sorta burns the pixels! Anyway, there are 3 pockets inside, one for the mobile phone, one for keys and one for, well, who knows what.
I love my new bag, I am so happy with how it turned out. And a wee part of me can scarsely believe that I actually made that! It just goes to show that with practice you can do or make anything. I couldn't have made this 3 years ago when I started sewing. I have learnt from doing. And if I can do it, so can you. Seriously.
Here's my new bag! Isn't it a beauty? I love it so much and I can't wait to take it out and about! The fabric is the leftovers from the cushion covers I made recently.
It has snap closures - I've never used those before so I wasn't sure how to do them (despite it being incredibly simple!), but a call to my mum and I was able to do them without a hitch.
The strap is adjustable, so it can go across the body or just hang off the shoulder. I had to use the tutorial I made for the adjustable strap slider, and even then I wasn't paying attention, so I had to unpick it. Well done, huh?
And will you take a look at that label? Made it meself, I dids. With the gocco. So easy peasy! And I just love that colour combination of red and apple green. So happy!
Here you can get a better view of the strap.
The lining is bright pink (which makes it really difficult to photograph because it is so vibrant it just sorta burns the pixels! Anyway, there are 3 pockets inside, one for the mobile phone, one for keys and one for, well, who knows what.I love my new bag, I am so happy with how it turned out. And a wee part of me can scarsely believe that I actually made that! It just goes to show that with practice you can do or make anything. I couldn't have made this 3 years ago when I started sewing. I have learnt from doing. And if I can do it, so can you. Seriously.
scribbled by Carina 3/21/2009 04:53:00 PM
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Lavande in French
What do you do when you have a supply of dried lavender? Why, of course you make lavender sachets!
And with a lavender stamp for decoration, well, you'd be excused for thinking you were in the south of France.
They are so simple to make it is almost embarrassing! But I think sometimes the simple, instant gratification, projects are the best.
And it makes me happy that these are now in my fabric drawers so my fabric will smell lovely.Labels: oh so pretty, sewing
What do you do when you have a supply of dried lavender? Why, of course you make lavender sachets!
And with a lavender stamp for decoration, well, you'd be excused for thinking you were in the south of France.
They are so simple to make it is almost embarrassing! But I think sometimes the simple, instant gratification, projects are the best.
And it makes me happy that these are now in my fabric drawers so my fabric will smell lovely.Labels: oh so pretty, sewing
scribbled by Carina 3/18/2009 07:00:00 PM
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Monday, March 09, 2009
Happy sewing
I've actually made something! Something that involved the plugging in of my power tool: the sewing machine! (Get your sewing machine power tool tees here!)
I usually don't treat my mobile phones very well. My idea of protecting it is to put it in a small side pocket in my bag. But most of the time I just end up chucking it into the bag. But times they are a-changing. My new fancy mobile needed something better than that, so this morning I made a cosy for it. I love it! And I think I can actually manage to use it. It is made from two layers of felt and the fabric was part of the beautiful swap with Ms Happy Squirrel. Finally got round to using some of it. Yay!
Oh and, speaking of, you should totally check out what she has been making with some of the bits I sent her: Beautiful pink pillow, little bag. Aren't they great?!
PS: do you want a tutorial for the cozy? It is very simple to make, so I am only going to (happily) write up the tutorial if you will find it useful.Labels: sewing
I've actually made something! Something that involved the plugging in of my power tool: the sewing machine! (Get your sewing machine power tool tees here!)I usually don't treat my mobile phones very well. My idea of protecting it is to put it in a small side pocket in my bag. But most of the time I just end up chucking it into the bag. But times they are a-changing. My new fancy mobile needed something better than that, so this morning I made a cosy for it. I love it! And I think I can actually manage to use it. It is made from two layers of felt and the fabric was part of the beautiful swap with Ms Happy Squirrel. Finally got round to using some of it. Yay!
Oh and, speaking of, you should totally check out what she has been making with some of the bits I sent her: Beautiful pink pillow, little bag. Aren't they great?!
PS: do you want a tutorial for the cozy? It is very simple to make, so I am only going to (happily) write up the tutorial if you will find it useful.
Labels: sewing
scribbled by Carina 3/09/2009 11:55:00 AM
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Thursday, February 12, 2009
Tutorial - Cushion covers
This is what our sofa looked like until yesterday. Well, the sofa looks exactly the same, but the cushions have changed:
Not at all goundbreaking (it's really just an envelope style cover) but a little bit different anyway. Now, before we get started can we just get over the fact that I so couldn't be bothered to iron the fabric for the back of the cushions? 'Coz I'm lazy like that. But of course, YOU should totally iron your fabric if you want to. But it's cool if you're lazy like me. Ahhh yeah.
Anyway, on with the show.
What you need: the cushions you want to cover. 3 pieces of fabric (1 for the front, 2 for the back) the size of your cushion for each cushion. You can use the same fabric for both front and back or do different ones like I have. Plus one piece of contrasting fabric which must be about 1/3 longer than the longest side of your cushion and about 10cm / 4" wide.
There aren't any exact measurements that I can give you, because it depends on the size of your cushion. You'll just have to wing it. That's what I did. Right now I'm just pretending that I know what I'm doing. I won't even mention that I had to adjust the size (was too big) of the cushions after sewing them and turning them right side out and putting them on the cushions... ;-)
Put one of your back fabrics on top of the front one. This is just so you have something to 'measure' the back against, you won't be doing anything with the front piece just yet. Fold over about 1/3 of the fabric and pin it.
Sew across it a few times, either with a matching or contrasting colour, whatever strikes your fancy. It doesn't have to be terribly neat either, it will be covered anyway.
Turn it over and cut off any excess fabric.
Place the back piece on top of the front piece again. Then place the other back piece on top of that and fold it at an angle. Not too steep an angle, though. And not from a corner either.
Cut off the small folded bit (if that makes sense..?) and measure the diagonal: this measurement + about 5 cm / 2" will be the length of your small piece of contrasting fabric.
Cut that piece of fabric and pin it to the diagonal edge. Sew the two pieces together. If you are using fabrics with right and wrong sides, please make sure that you sew right sides together...
Trim the seam and fold the contrasting fabric to where it almost meets the seam. Pin in place.
Stitch on top of the contrasting fabric. Use the same colour. Or a different one. But you might want to try and do as straight lines as you can to make it look all nice and neat.
Place the front fabric with right side facing, place the back piece with the contrasting edge on top with right side facing down.
Then place the other back piece on top of that. Again with right side facing down. Please note that the two edges must be towards opposite ends! Pin everything together and sew all the way around your fabric sandwich. Trim the seams and snip off the corners - without cutting the corner seam! Turn inside out (maybe a quick iron as well?) and place your cushion inside. Job done! Repeat for as many cushions as you need.
As you can see below, I used 3 different contrasting edgings that all go with the front fabric (I think so anyway!). This way there are LOADS of possibilities for mixing things up. I DO like multi-function!
Labels: home life, sewing, tutorial
This is what our sofa looked like until yesterday. Well, the sofa looks exactly the same, but the cushions have changed:
Not at all goundbreaking (it's really just an envelope style cover) but a little bit different anyway. Now, before we get started can we just get over the fact that I so couldn't be bothered to iron the fabric for the back of the cushions? 'Coz I'm lazy like that. But of course, YOU should totally iron your fabric if you want to. But it's cool if you're lazy like me. Ahhh yeah.Anyway, on with the show.
What you need: the cushions you want to cover. 3 pieces of fabric (1 for the front, 2 for the back) the size of your cushion for each cushion. You can use the same fabric for both front and back or do different ones like I have. Plus one piece of contrasting fabric which must be about 1/3 longer than the longest side of your cushion and about 10cm / 4" wide.There aren't any exact measurements that I can give you, because it depends on the size of your cushion. You'll just have to wing it. That's what I did. Right now I'm just pretending that I know what I'm doing. I won't even mention that I had to adjust the size (was too big) of the cushions after sewing them and turning them right side out and putting them on the cushions... ;-)
Put one of your back fabrics on top of the front one. This is just so you have something to 'measure' the back against, you won't be doing anything with the front piece just yet. Fold over about 1/3 of the fabric and pin it.
Sew across it a few times, either with a matching or contrasting colour, whatever strikes your fancy. It doesn't have to be terribly neat either, it will be covered anyway.
Turn it over and cut off any excess fabric.
Place the back piece on top of the front piece again. Then place the other back piece on top of that and fold it at an angle. Not too steep an angle, though. And not from a corner either.
Cut off the small folded bit (if that makes sense..?) and measure the diagonal: this measurement + about 5 cm / 2" will be the length of your small piece of contrasting fabric.
Cut that piece of fabric and pin it to the diagonal edge. Sew the two pieces together. If you are using fabrics with right and wrong sides, please make sure that you sew right sides together...
Trim the seam and fold the contrasting fabric to where it almost meets the seam. Pin in place.
Stitch on top of the contrasting fabric. Use the same colour. Or a different one. But you might want to try and do as straight lines as you can to make it look all nice and neat.
Place the front fabric with right side facing, place the back piece with the contrasting edge on top with right side facing down.
Then place the other back piece on top of that. Again with right side facing down. Please note that the two edges must be towards opposite ends! Pin everything together and sew all the way around your fabric sandwich. Trim the seams and snip off the corners - without cutting the corner seam! Turn inside out (maybe a quick iron as well?) and place your cushion inside. Job done! Repeat for as many cushions as you need.As you can see below, I used 3 different contrasting edgings that all go with the front fabric (I think so anyway!). This way there are LOADS of possibilities for mixing things up. I DO like multi-function!
Labels: home life, sewing, tutorial
scribbled by Carina 2/12/2009 07:27:00 PM
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Monday, February 02, 2009
To make things just that little bit tidier
Apart from the slightly creased fabric, you can't tell exactly how quick and dirty a job this bag actually was. But nevermind. The fabrics are cute - and it's even reversible for those days when I feel less in the mood for HOT PINK.
It is exactly big enough to hold the yarn for my current crochet project, which is its intended purpose! So the yarn colours will be foreverly changing. Loverly.
- no, I can't explain it... But I bet you would have done the same. Right?Labels: bags, organising, sewing
Apart from the slightly creased fabric, you can't tell exactly how quick and dirty a job this bag actually was. But nevermind. The fabrics are cute - and it's even reversible for those days when I feel less in the mood for HOT PINK.
It is exactly big enough to hold the yarn for my current crochet project, which is its intended purpose! So the yarn colours will be foreverly changing. Loverly.
- no, I can't explain it... But I bet you would have done the same. Right?Labels: bags, organising, sewing
scribbled by Carina 2/02/2009 08:35:00 PM
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009
For carrying small things
Small totebag for one of my friends. Birthday present that is a bit late. Oh well. I hope she likes it. Orange is perfect for a January birthday present, eh?
They are pretty quick to make. But the patchwork band makes the process a bit longer. It is worth it, though, I think. It is lined with the same yellow fabric that is in the large square on the left hand side of the stripe.
Small totebag for one of my friends. Birthday present that is a bit late. Oh well. I hope she likes it. Orange is perfect for a January birthday present, eh?
They are pretty quick to make. But the patchwork band makes the process a bit longer. It is worth it, though, I think. It is lined with the same yellow fabric that is in the large square on the left hand side of the stripe.
scribbled by Carina 1/27/2009 02:03:00 PM
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Friday, January 23, 2009
Happy basket case
Before Christmas, we got two (er, secondhand) wicker baskets. This one had lining but the other one doesn't. And one of the handles on that one is broken, so need to fix that first. Anyway, the lining looked pretty grubby, so I decided to give the basket a makeover.
And this is the (poorly lit, but what can you do, it is January efter all) result. I am pretty happy with it, I must say. It fits the basket better and it is really cheerful as well! I don't know if you can tell, but there are flamengos on that fabric (from my sister, yay!) and I just love the combination of the pink, green and turquoise. Happy!
Making it should have been pretty straight forward. Atleast it was in my head when I got the idea for how to construct it. And mostly it was, apart from me being silly and getting some of the measurements wrong + sewing things together wrong. But I got there in the end and that is all that matters, right?
If anyone is interested, I'll try to write a tutorial that actually makes sense of the construction of this. I am sure it will be helpful when I make the next one; I'll have actual directions to follow!Labels: sewing
Before Christmas, we got two (er, secondhand) wicker baskets. This one had lining but the other one doesn't. And one of the handles on that one is broken, so need to fix that first. Anyway, the lining looked pretty grubby, so I decided to give the basket a makeover.
And this is the (poorly lit, but what can you do, it is January efter all) result. I am pretty happy with it, I must say. It fits the basket better and it is really cheerful as well! I don't know if you can tell, but there are flamengos on that fabric (from my sister, yay!) and I just love the combination of the pink, green and turquoise. Happy!Making it should have been pretty straight forward. Atleast it was in my head when I got the idea for how to construct it. And mostly it was, apart from me being silly and getting some of the measurements wrong + sewing things together wrong. But I got there in the end and that is all that matters, right?
If anyone is interested, I'll try to write a tutorial that actually makes sense of the construction of this. I am sure it will be helpful when I make the next one; I'll have actual directions to follow!
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scribbled by Carina 1/23/2009 08:37:00 AM
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Tutorial - Bag strap slider
Right, finally getting my act together and writing this tutorial for using/attaching a bag strap slider. It is easy, easier than it might look anyway! One thing worth mentioning before we begin: make sure your strap will actually fit in the slider. This may be self-evident, but there we go, I said it anyway. Oh and, in case you're wondering, I got my slider from U-Handbag.
Take one end of your strap and pull it through the slider. Then stitch the end onto the strap. Back of the strap end to back of the strap. In this picture the front of the strap is the blue side and the orange is the back. The strap end after the slider can be as long or short as you like, but I find that if you're using a sewing machine to stitch it, you need room to move.
Now pull the strap though the loop on the bag (I used a D ring but you could have a round one or a leather loop or whatever), with the back of the strap (orange side here) facing you and the front (blue) facing the bag.
Pull the unattached end of the strap through the slider with front side facing you.
Finally, pull the unattached end through your other loop and attach like you did with the first one. And that's it. You're done!Labels: bags, sewing, tutorial
Right, finally getting my act together and writing this tutorial for using/attaching a bag strap slider. It is easy, easier than it might look anyway! One thing worth mentioning before we begin: make sure your strap will actually fit in the slider. This may be self-evident, but there we go, I said it anyway. Oh and, in case you're wondering, I got my slider from U-Handbag.
Take one end of your strap and pull it through the slider. Then stitch the end onto the strap. Back of the strap end to back of the strap. In this picture the front of the strap is the blue side and the orange is the back. The strap end after the slider can be as long or short as you like, but I find that if you're using a sewing machine to stitch it, you need room to move.
Now pull the strap though the loop on the bag (I used a D ring but you could have a round one or a leather loop or whatever), with the back of the strap (orange side here) facing you and the front (blue) facing the bag.
Pull the unattached end of the strap through the slider with front side facing you.
Finally, pull the unattached end through your other loop and attach like you did with the first one. And that's it. You're done!Labels: bags, sewing, tutorial
scribbled by Carina 1/21/2009 11:44:00 AM
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Wednesday, January 07, 2009
All pink and girly like!
I didn't show you this already, did I? I made a pillow, "mattres" (how DO you spell that word? I've tried three different variations and they all look wrong..!) and a blanket for this cot at Tony's parents' house. It used to be his sister's, but now Niece plays with it. It didn't have any bedding before, so Tony's mum asked me if I'd make something. Of Course I Will!! He he.
The mattres (sp. ?!), which you can juuust make out in the top photo, is just plain cotton fabric for front and back with two layers cut from an old t-shirt in between. Quick, simple and partially recycled.
It's the same sort of principle for the pillow, only with a few more layers of t-shirt. And a crochet edge. Can't forget about that edge. Took me longer to do that than all the rest of the sewing combined! But I think it was worth it, ties it all nicely together.
Oh, look! Someone is already sleeping in there! Snug as a bug under the ripple blanket. I really, really do like ripple blankets. I did a pink edge all around it to make it all neat, and to make the top and bottom edges straight instead of curvy.
I like making stuff. :-)
I didn't show you this already, did I? I made a pillow, "mattres" (how DO you spell that word? I've tried three different variations and they all look wrong..!) and a blanket for this cot at Tony's parents' house. It used to be his sister's, but now Niece plays with it. It didn't have any bedding before, so Tony's mum asked me if I'd make something. Of Course I Will!! He he.
The mattres (sp. ?!), which you can juuust make out in the top photo, is just plain cotton fabric for front and back with two layers cut from an old t-shirt in between. Quick, simple and partially recycled.It's the same sort of principle for the pillow, only with a few more layers of t-shirt. And a crochet edge. Can't forget about that edge. Took me longer to do that than all the rest of the sewing combined! But I think it was worth it, ties it all nicely together.
Oh, look! Someone is already sleeping in there! Snug as a bug under the ripple blanket. I really, really do like ripple blankets. I did a pink edge all around it to make it all neat, and to make the top and bottom edges straight instead of curvy.I like making stuff. :-)
scribbled by Carina 1/07/2009 07:07:00 PM
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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Bird bag
Weee, I can finally show you this bag I made for my sister for Christmas. It was intended as a bag for her school books, but apparently, she has way too many books! So it will have to hold her lunch instead!
The fabric, both inside and out, is from IKEA. Don't you just LOVE it? I know I do! My sister should too, it has birds on it and she loves birds. Like in an almost disturbingly fashion! ;-)
The inside. Of course I had to line up the fabric to get maximum birdage in there. Those birds really are terribly cute, don't you think!?
Two little pockets for little things.
The strap. With a slider. Which seemed difficult at first, but once you figure it out, it totally makes sense! Although, to help myself remember how to do it for next time (when I finally make a bag for ME), I've taken some step by step pictures and I'm going to write a tutorial for it very soon.
Weee, I can finally show you this bag I made for my sister for Christmas. It was intended as a bag for her school books, but apparently, she has way too many books! So it will have to hold her lunch instead!The fabric, both inside and out, is from IKEA. Don't you just LOVE it? I know I do! My sister should too, it has birds on it and she loves birds. Like in an almost disturbingly fashion! ;-)
The inside. Of course I had to line up the fabric to get maximum birdage in there. Those birds really are terribly cute, don't you think!?
Two little pockets for little things.
The strap. With a slider. Which seemed difficult at first, but once you figure it out, it totally makes sense! Although, to help myself remember how to do it for next time (when I finally make a bag for ME), I've taken some step by step pictures and I'm going to write a tutorial for it very soon.
scribbled by Carina 12/31/2008 07:06:00 PM
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Saturday, November 22, 2008
Flex frame purse
Hey, look! Something I made! It's a wee purse. But big enough for the essentials. Including lip balm. Gotta have lip balm with me at all time!
There's a little zippered pocket on one side for coins and notes.
The ribbon is from Retrosaria, and designed by Camilla Engman. Yay!
PS: how do the photos look to you? I'm still getting used to my new monitor, so please let me know if photos look strange.... :-)Labels: sewing
Hey, look! Something I made! It's a wee purse. But big enough for the essentials. Including lip balm. Gotta have lip balm with me at all time!
There's a little zippered pocket on one side for coins and notes.
The ribbon is from Retrosaria, and designed by Camilla Engman. Yay!PS: how do the photos look to you? I'm still getting used to my new monitor, so please let me know if photos look strange.... :-)
Labels: sewing
scribbled by Carina 11/22/2008 01:26:00 PM
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Hey, hey, I'm the monkey!
Sorry, don't know what could possibly have put that song in my head. ;-) So, hey, this is the project which has occupied my time and mind a lot the past week. A baby quilt. Not for us, no no. Don't you go gettin' any silly ideas!
The making of it included both a lengthy waffling about with the contents of my fabric drawer(s) and a 2 hour round trip to our local IKEA which is only 5 minutes away. The buses are a bit funny at the moment...
Edit: I've entered the quilt in a wee contest on Make Baby Stuff. You can find my entry right here. I'd be much obliged if you'd vote for it! :-)
My plan was to use only upcycled fabric, but I didn't have enough (most of them are pinks and greens, BIG surprise!) to make the spectrum type design I had in mind, so I turned to the solid colours.
It is machine quilted diagonally in a colour corresponding to each stripe. Oh man, it took ages to do that! Changing the colour and such! The colours are on the back too, so there's a bit of colour there as well. I think if I were to do it again, I might keep it the same colour as the back...
I didn't want to be too precise about the measurements in this, so the stripes don't match up exactly, nor do the diagonal lines. Which is why I call it the Don't Worry Be Happy quilt. I'd rather enjoy the colours than fiddle with something as trivial as measuring...
It is self-bound (I think that's the right term..?), meaning that the back fabric was cut larger than the top and batting and then folded over to make the edge. This part is hand-sewn; I didn't want to have any too obvious stitches on this bit. I did have a bit of trouble doing the corners, they ways of doing them I've found on the interwebs (where else?) didn't work for me. Probably nothing to do with their methods! It's me... ;-)
The batting is just another bit of the cotton, same as the backing, to make it very light. And to make it a bit easier to quilt for a newbie like me.
To say that I'm chuffed with the result would be an understatement. I love the colours I ended up using. And I love that it is almost like the small sketch I made in my sketchbook. i like it when things are simple, but with a twist, i.e. the reversed stripe. Now, of course, I want to make a big one for our bed.
When I told Tony this, I do believe that his reply was o......k. He he. He needn't fear, I haven't got the time to make it at the moment anyway! ;-) I'll just put it on the long list of "wish I had the time or materials to make this".
Sorry, don't know what could possibly have put that song in my head. ;-) So, hey, this is the project which has occupied my time and mind a lot the past week. A baby quilt. Not for us, no no. Don't you go gettin' any silly ideas!The making of it included both a lengthy waffling about with the contents of my fabric drawer(s) and a 2 hour round trip to our local IKEA which is only 5 minutes away. The buses are a bit funny at the moment...
Edit: I've entered the quilt in a wee contest on Make Baby Stuff. You can find my entry right here. I'd be much obliged if you'd vote for it! :-)
My plan was to use only upcycled fabric, but I didn't have enough (most of them are pinks and greens, BIG surprise!) to make the spectrum type design I had in mind, so I turned to the solid colours.
It is machine quilted diagonally in a colour corresponding to each stripe. Oh man, it took ages to do that! Changing the colour and such! The colours are on the back too, so there's a bit of colour there as well. I think if I were to do it again, I might keep it the same colour as the back...I didn't want to be too precise about the measurements in this, so the stripes don't match up exactly, nor do the diagonal lines. Which is why I call it the Don't Worry Be Happy quilt. I'd rather enjoy the colours than fiddle with something as trivial as measuring...
It is self-bound (I think that's the right term..?), meaning that the back fabric was cut larger than the top and batting and then folded over to make the edge. This part is hand-sewn; I didn't want to have any too obvious stitches on this bit. I did have a bit of trouble doing the corners, they ways of doing them I've found on the interwebs (where else?) didn't work for me. Probably nothing to do with their methods! It's me... ;-)
The batting is just another bit of the cotton, same as the backing, to make it very light. And to make it a bit easier to quilt for a newbie like me.To say that I'm chuffed with the result would be an understatement. I love the colours I ended up using. And I love that it is almost like the small sketch I made in my sketchbook. i like it when things are simple, but with a twist, i.e. the reversed stripe. Now, of course, I want to make a big one for our bed.
When I told Tony this, I do believe that his reply was o......k. He he. He needn't fear, I haven't got the time to make it at the moment anyway! ;-) I'll just put it on the long list of "wish I had the time or materials to make this".
scribbled by Carina 10/28/2008 06:24:00 PM
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Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Bag for my camera
My poor camera is pretty scratched on the outside because I didn't have a bag for it. I do now! I had this brainwave the other day "oh, I'll make a drawstring bag from this blue felt I have here in front of me because I've used it for another project".
Obviously, I couldn't stick to that simple idea! Duh! So instead I made this today. Two different fabrics on the outside and felt lining. Handmade 'string' as well. Why would you make it simple when you can make it with at least four extra steps? ;-)
PS - Please pop over to Nicky at HappySquirrel. She is super-nice has just started sewing AND blogging so go on get, say hi and welcome her to the blogosphere. :-)
My poor camera is pretty scratched on the outside because I didn't have a bag for it. I do now! I had this brainwave the other day "oh, I'll make a drawstring bag from this blue felt I have here in front of me because I've used it for another project".Obviously, I couldn't stick to that simple idea! Duh! So instead I made this today. Two different fabrics on the outside and felt lining. Handmade 'string' as well. Why would you make it simple when you can make it with at least four extra steps? ;-)
PS - Please pop over to Nicky at HappySquirrel. She is super-nice has just started sewing AND blogging so go on get, say hi and welcome her to the blogosphere. :-)
scribbled by Carina 9/09/2008 08:11:00 PM
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Saturday, August 16, 2008
Animal bags
Oh look, look! Crafting has taken place! These are the bags for the Nephew and Niece for the wedding (6 weeks left!!!) I dare say, they are rather cute. Owing mostly to the fabric of course. I just love that fabric! So cute, but not sickly cute.
We are still struggling with what to put in the bag for Niece. How can we amuse a 1 3/4 year old girl? Any suggestions? Something that will fir in this bag! ;-)
And something else. I haven't made a pincushion in ages, so yesterday I made one. And, er, I've cut some fabric for a few more. Not sure what exactly I'm going to do with 5+ pincushions. Oh well. I can always use them as juggling balls! That would be a nice trick for the wedding, eh?
Oh look, look! Crafting has taken place! These are the bags for the Nephew and Niece for the wedding (6 weeks left!!!) I dare say, they are rather cute. Owing mostly to the fabric of course. I just love that fabric! So cute, but not sickly cute.We are still struggling with what to put in the bag for Niece. How can we amuse a 1 3/4 year old girl? Any suggestions? Something that will fir in this bag! ;-)
And something else. I haven't made a pincushion in ages, so yesterday I made one. And, er, I've cut some fabric for a few more. Not sure what exactly I'm going to do with 5+ pincushions. Oh well. I can always use them as juggling balls! That would be a nice trick for the wedding, eh?
scribbled by Carina 8/16/2008 06:59:00 PM
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Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Patchy colours
This is still a craft blog. Honest, guv'! But I've just not had a lot of time to make anything. Well, nothing new and interesting, anyway. But I am still working on this once in a while. Still can't decide how big this is going to be. Big enough for our bed, perhaps. Cot sized? Lap sized? Just can't make up my mind.
But I can't work on it for too long at a time, because then the colour combinations go stale and predictable. And I want it to be fresh and pretty.
Like, grab a handful of scraps and use them together no matter which ones they are. Not always easy, because I find myself editing the scraps to find the 'perfect' combination. Which may or may not exist, but the point is I want it to appear on its own, not force it. If that makes sense...
I just posted a new, er, post over on Feeling Stitchy, which involves a new (so, I guess I was fibbing a bit above) embroidery project type thing that I've started. Quite fun.
Also, today I baked a cake! I usually leave the cake making to Tony, but today I thought "I am going to make a chocolate cake!" And so I did. I like having an idea that I can act on then and there. Instant gratification... ;-)
This is still a craft blog. Honest, guv'! But I've just not had a lot of time to make anything. Well, nothing new and interesting, anyway. But I am still working on this once in a while. Still can't decide how big this is going to be. Big enough for our bed, perhaps. Cot sized? Lap sized? Just can't make up my mind.
But I can't work on it for too long at a time, because then the colour combinations go stale and predictable. And I want it to be fresh and pretty.
Like, grab a handful of scraps and use them together no matter which ones they are. Not always easy, because I find myself editing the scraps to find the 'perfect' combination. Which may or may not exist, but the point is I want it to appear on its own, not force it. If that makes sense...I just posted a new, er, post over on Feeling Stitchy, which involves a new (so, I guess I was fibbing a bit above) embroidery project type thing that I've started. Quite fun.
Also, today I baked a cake! I usually leave the cake making to Tony, but today I thought "I am going to make a chocolate cake!" And so I did. I like having an idea that I can act on then and there. Instant gratification... ;-)
scribbled by Carina 8/06/2008 06:37:00 PM
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008
I bet YOU saw this one coming
Thank you to Gordon, Charley & Ewan and Michael for keeping me company.
Toilet has been fixed (in case you were wondering - this is, after all, fascinating stuff!), it was a £2 rubber ring type thing that had split.Labels: sewing
Thank you to Gordon, Charley & Ewan and Michael for keeping me company.Toilet has been fixed (in case you were wondering - this is, after all, fascinating stuff!), it was a £2 rubber ring type thing that had split.
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scribbled by Carina 7/23/2008 12:11:00 PM
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Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Thrifted tablecloth bag
Or the "oh my god I can't f****** believe I made this and I was there" bag. But I did make it, and I'm so bloody proud of myself. It took several sketches to sort out in my head how to put this baby together. And then, hours and hours of cutting and ironing on stabiliser and pinning and sewing.
But now it's done and I'm soooo happy! It is a tablecloth I bought in a charity shop in Denmark ages ago. All this time it has been sitting in a drawer with no specific purpose in mind. But then a little while ago I suddenly thought "hey, that tablecloth is pretty thick fabric, I'll make it into a carry-on bag". It is bound to be lighter than the trolley cases we normally use as carry-on, which means I can stuff more in it. Which is very good, especially if you're travelling only with carry-on. But more about that in a wee while.
And this is what I needed that long zipper for that I mentioned a little while ago. I found a solution and it seems to be working perfectly. So far anyway. I need to test the bag with proper weight in it. A blanket and a cushion don't weigh 10 kilos!
My main worry is that the lining and the outside are only attached to each other at the zipper. I would like to sew the two layers together, but it's probably going to be a nightmare putting that through the sewing machine. A hand job, methinks. Unless you can tell me a nifty way of doing it that doesn't involve dismantling the bag. 'Coz that ain't gonna happen.
The lining fabric is from IKEA. Last year, perhaps? Or the year before. Actually, I think it was. Nice happy colours and they go well with the tablecloth. Oh and in this picture you can see the cushion inside the bag. How lovely. :-)
I would like to say that there's a tutorial coming for this. But I can't, because there isn't. Too much thinking about how to make it in the process, so no brain power left to think about taking pictures. However, it is not impossible that I'll make a smaller version of this at some point, and then a tutorial might pop up. We shall see. Right now I'm quite happy to just pat myself on the back over a job well done.
Or the "oh my god I can't f****** believe I made this and I was there" bag. But I did make it, and I'm so bloody proud of myself. It took several sketches to sort out in my head how to put this baby together. And then, hours and hours of cutting and ironing on stabiliser and pinning and sewing.
But now it's done and I'm soooo happy! It is a tablecloth I bought in a charity shop in Denmark ages ago. All this time it has been sitting in a drawer with no specific purpose in mind. But then a little while ago I suddenly thought "hey, that tablecloth is pretty thick fabric, I'll make it into a carry-on bag". It is bound to be lighter than the trolley cases we normally use as carry-on, which means I can stuff more in it. Which is very good, especially if you're travelling only with carry-on. But more about that in a wee while.
And this is what I needed that long zipper for that I mentioned a little while ago. I found a solution and it seems to be working perfectly. So far anyway. I need to test the bag with proper weight in it. A blanket and a cushion don't weigh 10 kilos!My main worry is that the lining and the outside are only attached to each other at the zipper. I would like to sew the two layers together, but it's probably going to be a nightmare putting that through the sewing machine. A hand job, methinks. Unless you can tell me a nifty way of doing it that doesn't involve dismantling the bag. 'Coz that ain't gonna happen.
The lining fabric is from IKEA. Last year, perhaps? Or the year before. Actually, I think it was. Nice happy colours and they go well with the tablecloth. Oh and in this picture you can see the cushion inside the bag. How lovely. :-)I would like to say that there's a tutorial coming for this. But I can't, because there isn't. Too much thinking about how to make it in the process, so no brain power left to think about taking pictures. However, it is not impossible that I'll make a smaller version of this at some point, and then a tutorial might pop up. We shall see. Right now I'm quite happy to just pat myself on the back over a job well done.
scribbled by Carina 7/02/2008 07:09:00 PM
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Saturday, June 07, 2008
Zipping help
I've spent a ridiculous amount of time already looking for a long zip for a project I want to make. But I can't find any! I'm looking for a zip that's approximately 120cm (47") long. Do you know where to find such a thing?
I have been searching for upholstery zips, but that turns up very, very long zips - several metres. And that's way too long! I have found some where you get metres of zips with loose sliders. And this could work for my project. I've just never used those, so how does that work? You just cut off the required length and simply slide the slider onto it and sew it together at both ends and then use it like you would any other zip?
Any help would be very much appreciated - and there might be a future tutorial in this (if I can get it all to work!)Labels: sewing
I've spent a ridiculous amount of time already looking for a long zip for a project I want to make. But I can't find any! I'm looking for a zip that's approximately 120cm (47") long. Do you know where to find such a thing?
I have been searching for upholstery zips, but that turns up very, very long zips - several metres. And that's way too long! I have found some where you get metres of zips with loose sliders. And this could work for my project. I've just never used those, so how does that work? You just cut off the required length and simply slide the slider onto it and sew it together at both ends and then use it like you would any other zip?
Any help would be very much appreciated - and there might be a future tutorial in this (if I can get it all to work!)
Labels: sewing
scribbled by Carina 6/07/2008 04:22:00 PM
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Monday, May 26, 2008
Exactly how crazy, is crazy?
I really want to make a Babette crochet blanket. They are so gorgeous. Well, they are when people don't muck up their colour combos, ha. ;-) Has any of you ever made this? Is it difficult?
I also really want to frog my ripple blanket and make it all over again. Although Tony says "no you don't want to do that". And then he sort of waves his hand in front of me. What does that mean I wonder?!
And then there's my wee project of making a bed spread from Tony's old work shirts. I've started cutting them up, but I may not have enough shirts yet. ;-)
I really want to make a Babette crochet blanket. They are so gorgeous. Well, they are when people don't muck up their colour combos, ha. ;-) Has any of you ever made this? Is it difficult?I also really want to frog my ripple blanket and make it all over again. Although Tony says "no you don't want to do that". And then he sort of waves his hand in front of me. What does that mean I wonder?!
And then there's my wee project of making a bed spread from Tony's old work shirts. I've started cutting them up, but I may not have enough shirts yet. ;-)
scribbled by Carina 5/26/2008 09:31:00 PM
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Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Tomorrow she said
And that was more than a week ago. Then nothing happened. But today I finally finished this little pouch/purse. It will be replacing the seasons embroidery one, because that's falling apart at the seams (literally!) How do you stop linen from fraying?
Not that I mind a bit of a change, it is spring after all, so some green is good! I've used two fabrics from the Flea Market Fancy range, they are so pretty! But oh! If only I could find some of the blue with red flowers somewhere. It is so gorgeous, but apparently also very popular, because I've had NO luck finding it so far. So, this is a plea for you... if anyone has a fat quarter or even half a yard of this beauty that you want to part with, I'd love to do a swap for something pretty...
And that was more than a week ago. Then nothing happened. But today I finally finished this little pouch/purse. It will be replacing the seasons embroidery one, because that's falling apart at the seams (literally!) How do you stop linen from fraying?
Not that I mind a bit of a change, it is spring after all, so some green is good! I've used two fabrics from the Flea Market Fancy range, they are so pretty! But oh! If only I could find some of the blue with red flowers somewhere. It is so gorgeous, but apparently also very popular, because I've had NO luck finding it so far. So, this is a plea for you... if anyone has a fat quarter or even half a yard of this beauty that you want to part with, I'd love to do a swap for something pretty...
scribbled by Carina 3/19/2008 07:10:00 PM
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Tutorial: Sketchbook cover
As promised, here's the tutorial for making the zippered sketchbook cover. This will be very lengthy, with lots of pictures and explanations of things which you might know already, because you're a lot smarter than me. If you have any tips for doing some of the steps quicker/easier in future, please leave a comment or email me; after all, I've never learnt to do this, I'm making it up as I go along. ;-) Also, can we just start out by having a giggle at the fact that all the pictures have '2007' on them, when clearly it's 2008?! I really can't be bothered to change that now! Anyway, on with the tutorial - and remember, if you have any questions or problems, just send me an email. Here we go:
What you need: fabric (I can't tell you exactly how much as that depends on your sketchbook, but you'll need enough to cover it twice (outside & lining) + 4 times the width of the side 'panels'), zipper, which obviously must be shorter than your sketchbook, elastic (optional), scraps of felt and all the usual stuff you need for sewing.
First wrap your outer fabric around the sketchbook while shut, cut the fabric so you have a piece that's about 1cm bigger than the sketchbook on all sides.
Now place the outer on the lining fabric and cut a piece the same size. Now you have two pieces!
Next you will need your measuring tape. Measure the height of your outside fabric + add a couple of centimetres. Write that number down. Yes, the sides will be taller than the outer fabric, this is exactly what we want.
First measure the width of your book, decide how wide you want the side panels to be. I think a little smaller than half the width is a good size, but it's up to you. Remember to add 1 cm seam allowance (x2). The sides are folded double so the actual size is twice the width of the desired width (if that makes sense). Now get your fabric and fold it in half and cut two pieces using the number from this and the previous step.
Ok, now it might get a bit daunting, we're going to add the zipper! Actually, it's not really that difficult, as you will see.
First, fold your outer fabric around your book and tuck in the sides with a couple of pins, just stick them in between the pages. Now place the zipper where you want it. Make a mark at each end of the actual zipper bit.
Next, draw two narrow triangles and mark a line between the points of the triangles.
Cut the two sides of each triangle (but for heaven's sake, don't cut the bases which are parallel with the top and bottom of the book) and along the line between them.
Now fold and pin the sides and triangles like in the picture above. If you're in a hurry, you can iron the folds or do like me and leave it for a little while and go have some lunch.
Alright, pin the zipper to the fabric, make sure that the fabric is about 3 mm from the zipper 'teeth'.
Go to your sewing machine and change the foot and quite possibly the settings on your machine. If this is the first time you're using the zipper foot, you probably want to check your manual. As a quick reference, above you can see the normal foot (1) and the zipper foot (2) for my machine.
Sew on the zipper, stitching a couple of millimetres from the edge of the fabric. When you get to the zipper pull, stop sewing and lift the foot with the needle still in the fabric.
Like so. Pivot the fabric so you can pull the zipper pull away from you. Straighten fabric, foot down and then continue sewing.
And there you have it, one zipper successfully installed. Don't worry if the ends are a bit wonky. We'll take care of that in the next step.
Cut a circle from your felt scrap, cut it in half and stitch on at the ends of the zipper. If you want to further decorate your cover, this is the time to do that as well.
Now you have almost all your pieces ready for assembly. Outside (1), lining (2) and sides (3&4).
You just need to cut your elastic -if you want one- measure the height of your book + the thickness x2 and that is the length of the ('relaxed') elastic you'll need.
Place your outer fabric with right side facing, place one of the sides on top with the fold towards the middle. Pin the elastic to the opposite side of the outer fabric, with 1 cm hanging off at each end. ~ This constellation means that the elastic will go on the back of the book when closed; if you want it to be on the front, reverse what you see in the picture above. ~
Place the last side on top of the elastic, place the lining on top of everything and pin it all together. ~ If your lining has a printed side, make sure that you put it wrong side facing you. ~
Turn and then sew everything together with the wrong side of the outer fabric facing you. Leave a gap at the bottom for turning. As you go over the elastic, go over it a couple of times to make sure it's attached properly.
Trim the fabric and cut the corners. Turn inside out and sew together the turning gap.
Put the cover on your book, close it and pin along both sides of the spine (or draw on it with a pen that will disappear). Remove the cover and go back to you sewing machine.
Sew down the middle between the pins. This is to stabilise the cover, but also to make the pocket on the front. I think it looks nice using a large stitch and a contrasting colour thread, but that's entirely up to what you fancy.
Repeat a couple of times (or more, depending on the thickness of the book) on both sides. And that's it. You're done! Hooray! Now pat yourself on the back and then send me a picture so I can see your cover. :-)Labels: sewing, sketchbook, tutorial
As promised, here's the tutorial for making the zippered sketchbook cover. This will be very lengthy, with lots of pictures and explanations of things which you might know already, because you're a lot smarter than me. If you have any tips for doing some of the steps quicker/easier in future, please leave a comment or email me; after all, I've never learnt to do this, I'm making it up as I go along. ;-) Also, can we just start out by having a giggle at the fact that all the pictures have '2007' on them, when clearly it's 2008?! I really can't be bothered to change that now! Anyway, on with the tutorial - and remember, if you have any questions or problems, just send me an email. Here we go:
What you need: fabric (I can't tell you exactly how much as that depends on your sketchbook, but you'll need enough to cover it twice (outside & lining) + 4 times the width of the side 'panels'), zipper, which obviously must be shorter than your sketchbook, elastic (optional), scraps of felt and all the usual stuff you need for sewing.
First wrap your outer fabric around the sketchbook while shut, cut the fabric so you have a piece that's about 1cm bigger than the sketchbook on all sides.
Now place the outer on the lining fabric and cut a piece the same size. Now you have two pieces!
Next you will need your measuring tape. Measure the height of your outside fabric + add a couple of centimetres. Write that number down. Yes, the sides will be taller than the outer fabric, this is exactly what we want.
First measure the width of your book, decide how wide you want the side panels to be. I think a little smaller than half the width is a good size, but it's up to you. Remember to add 1 cm seam allowance (x2). The sides are folded double so the actual size is twice the width of the desired width (if that makes sense). Now get your fabric and fold it in half and cut two pieces using the number from this and the previous step.Ok, now it might get a bit daunting, we're going to add the zipper! Actually, it's not really that difficult, as you will see.
First, fold your outer fabric around your book and tuck in the sides with a couple of pins, just stick them in between the pages. Now place the zipper where you want it. Make a mark at each end of the actual zipper bit.
Next, draw two narrow triangles and mark a line between the points of the triangles.
Cut the two sides of each triangle (but for heaven's sake, don't cut the bases which are parallel with the top and bottom of the book) and along the line between them.
Now fold and pin the sides and triangles like in the picture above. If you're in a hurry, you can iron the folds or do like me and leave it for a little while and go have some lunch.
Alright, pin the zipper to the fabric, make sure that the fabric is about 3 mm from the zipper 'teeth'.
Go to your sewing machine and change the foot and quite possibly the settings on your machine. If this is the first time you're using the zipper foot, you probably want to check your manual. As a quick reference, above you can see the normal foot (1) and the zipper foot (2) for my machine.
Sew on the zipper, stitching a couple of millimetres from the edge of the fabric. When you get to the zipper pull, stop sewing and lift the foot with the needle still in the fabric.
Like so. Pivot the fabric so you can pull the zipper pull away from you. Straighten fabric, foot down and then continue sewing.
And there you have it, one zipper successfully installed. Don't worry if the ends are a bit wonky. We'll take care of that in the next step.
Cut a circle from your felt scrap, cut it in half and stitch on at the ends of the zipper. If you want to further decorate your cover, this is the time to do that as well.
Now you have almost all your pieces ready for assembly. Outside (1), lining (2) and sides (3&4).
You just need to cut your elastic -if you want one- measure the height of your book + the thickness x2 and that is the length of the ('relaxed') elastic you'll need.
Place your outer fabric with right side facing, place one of the sides on top with the fold towards the middle. Pin the elastic to the opposite side of the outer fabric, with 1 cm hanging off at each end. ~ This constellation means that the elastic will go on the back of the book when closed; if you want it to be on the front, reverse what you see in the picture above. ~
Place the last side on top of the elastic, place the lining on top of everything and pin it all together. ~ If your lining has a printed side, make sure that you put it wrong side facing you. ~
Turn and then sew everything together with the wrong side of the outer fabric facing you. Leave a gap at the bottom for turning. As you go over the elastic, go over it a couple of times to make sure it's attached properly.
Trim the fabric and cut the corners. Turn inside out and sew together the turning gap.
Put the cover on your book, close it and pin along both sides of the spine (or draw on it with a pen that will disappear). Remove the cover and go back to you sewing machine.
Sew down the middle between the pins. This is to stabilise the cover, but also to make the pocket on the front. I think it looks nice using a large stitch and a contrasting colour thread, but that's entirely up to what you fancy.
Repeat a couple of times (or more, depending on the thickness of the book) on both sides. And that's it. You're done! Hooray! Now pat yourself on the back and then send me a picture so I can see your cover. :-)Labels: sewing, sketchbook, tutorial
scribbled by Carina 2/13/2008 11:14:00 AM
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Friday, November 09, 2007
Big and stripy
I made a bag (actually two bags). It's big, muy big! It is intended as a shopping bag, but of course can used for anything that requires a big (muy big) bag. It has handles (which is very handy) and a shoulder strap (which is also very handy). The stripy fabric I bought in Denmark and the blue fabric is from the local IKEA. Don't they just go together amazingly? The bag is also reversible and has a lovely blue print with branches on the inside. It They will be in the shop soon. Whatever soon may be, I'm not quite sure how to define that yet..?
I made a bag (actually two bags). It's big, muy big! It is intended as a shopping bag, but of course can used for anything that requires a big (muy big) bag. It has handles (which is very handy) and a shoulder strap (which is also very handy). The stripy fabric I bought in Denmark and the blue fabric is from the local IKEA. Don't they just go together amazingly? The bag is also reversible and has a lovely blue print with branches on the inside. 
scribbled by Carina 11/09/2007 09:41:00 PM
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Thursday, October 04, 2007
And now I think I need a nap
scribbled by Carina 10/04/2007 03:34:00 PM
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Tuesday, September 25, 2007
They have green in common
I finished this today. It's a belt. For me. Why buy one when you can make one? I've spent ages stitching French knots to the ends - i think I would have preferred some more, but I'm sure I wouldn't have finished it if I'd had to wait! So there it is. Linen, with interfacing to make it a wee bit sturdier.
This is something I made in April last year. Every day, at random times, of that month I'd do a tiny watercolour of the sky. It was interesting to do. And I might do it again some day. What amazed me the most about that project was that I actually did it for each and every day without fail. Discipline is not my strongest point!Labels: sewing
I finished this today. It's a belt. For me. Why buy one when you can make one? I've spent ages stitching French knots to the ends - i think I would have preferred some more, but I'm sure I wouldn't have finished it if I'd had to wait! So there it is. Linen, with interfacing to make it a wee bit sturdier.
This is something I made in April last year. Every day, at random times, of that month I'd do a tiny watercolour of the sky. It was interesting to do. And I might do it again some day. What amazed me the most about that project was that I actually did it for each and every day without fail. Discipline is not my strongest point!Labels: sewing
scribbled by Carina 9/25/2007 07:29:00 PM
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Kamikaze Zakka Apron
Nevermind the model, it was the best I could get with such short notice. ;-) And sorry about the picture quality, but what can you do when you only have west facing windows, eh?
I don't know where the idea came from exactly, but I lay in bed one evening, unable to sleep, and the idea for this apron popped into my head. I call it the kamikaze apron because the simple idea turned out to be quite difficult to turn into reality!
The amount of seems I've had to rip; it's not even funny! But I persisted and I'm quite happy with the result. However, the tutorial I had planned on making for it... well, it will have to wait, because I'm not even sure myself how I managed to put it together in the end!
I am going to do a tutorial, though, so I can make another apron, without all the flaws of this one. Ha! However, as I understand it, flaws can be zakka, so I guess it's mission complete. This apron seemed simple enough, but it wasn't. I kinda like that. Difficult seems simple and simple seems difficult...
Anyway, the thing about this apron is that you're supposed to tie it at the front, so there are openings to pull the tie through. Why this is a good idea, I don't know. But that's ok. One half of the apron is a teatowel for drying your hands. It can be un-buttoned in the middle so it's twice the size. The other side of the apron is a large pocket made from linen.
The teatowel buttoned with a juniper button.
Top of the pocket. You may just be able to see the green leaves stitched at the edge.
Whiplash project
Labels: aprons, sewing, whiplash
Nevermind the model, it was the best I could get with such short notice. ;-) And sorry about the picture quality, but what can you do when you only have west facing windows, eh?
I don't know where the idea came from exactly, but I lay in bed one evening, unable to sleep, and the idea for this apron popped into my head. I call it the kamikaze apron because the simple idea turned out to be quite difficult to turn into reality!The amount of seems I've had to rip; it's not even funny! But I persisted and I'm quite happy with the result. However, the tutorial I had planned on making for it... well, it will have to wait, because I'm not even sure myself how I managed to put it together in the end!
I am going to do a tutorial, though, so I can make another apron, without all the flaws of this one. Ha! However, as I understand it, flaws can be zakka, so I guess it's mission complete. This apron seemed simple enough, but it wasn't. I kinda like that. Difficult seems simple and simple seems difficult...
Anyway, the thing about this apron is that you're supposed to tie it at the front, so there are openings to pull the tie through. Why this is a good idea, I don't know. But that's ok. One half of the apron is a teatowel for drying your hands. It can be un-buttoned in the middle so it's twice the size. The other side of the apron is a large pocket made from linen.
The teatowel buttoned with a juniper button.
Top of the pocket. You may just be able to see the green leaves stitched at the edge.
Whiplash project
Labels: aprons, sewing, whiplash
scribbled by Carina 8/29/2007 07:11:00 PM
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Sunday, August 19, 2007
PlushYou! softies
As promised, here are the three softies I'm sending off to PlushYou! Their 'species' is Quapo. Whatever that means. Well, it does mean something, but it's just kinda boring, so.. whatever.
It has actually been quite challenging to make these, despite having made some before. Because I have made them previously, I decided to use fabric that maybe I wouldn't normally pick as my first choice. The challenge then being to work with it so it turned into my kinda thing after all. And I think they have. But only after ripping out the decoration on a couple of them a few times. I wanted them to be just right. And they are. Last night when I had left them on the sofa they just looked so adorable, proper little characters!
I hope someone will love them just as much as I do and buy them. But even if no one buys them, they will still be loved (I think..!), because I've asked Sally, if they don't sell, if she could donate them to a children's' hospital or something like that.
This is Lilli Patches and she's made from some preloved fabric I bought when we were in Denmark in April. I almost didn't buy it, but I'm so glad I did, 'cause it's just perfect and sooooo cute with those bears in boats!
Next up is Amelie Florens. She is made from a tea towel! I love the muted colours of the stripes, so pretty.
Here is Tertia Fantine, made from a bandanna. I'm never going to use that sort of thing for a softie again! Because the fabric is so thin, it makes it really difficult to stuff evenly, so she does have a bit of a belly!
Please let me know what you think of them as I am a wee bit nervous about sending them off like this; maybe no one else will like 'em!
As promised, here are the three softies I'm sending off to PlushYou! Their 'species' is Quapo. Whatever that means. Well, it does mean something, but it's just kinda boring, so.. whatever.It has actually been quite challenging to make these, despite having made some before. Because I have made them previously, I decided to use fabric that maybe I wouldn't normally pick as my first choice. The challenge then being to work with it so it turned into my kinda thing after all. And I think they have. But only after ripping out the decoration on a couple of them a few times. I wanted them to be just right. And they are. Last night when I had left them on the sofa they just looked so adorable, proper little characters!
I hope someone will love them just as much as I do and buy them. But even if no one buys them, they will still be loved (I think..!), because I've asked Sally, if they don't sell, if she could donate them to a children's' hospital or something like that.
This is Lilli Patches and she's made from some preloved fabric I bought when we were in Denmark in April. I almost didn't buy it, but I'm so glad I did, 'cause it's just perfect and sooooo cute with those bears in boats!
Next up is Amelie Florens. She is made from a tea towel! I love the muted colours of the stripes, so pretty.
Here is Tertia Fantine, made from a bandanna. I'm never going to use that sort of thing for a softie again! Because the fabric is so thin, it makes it really difficult to stuff evenly, so she does have a bit of a belly!Please let me know what you think of them as I am a wee bit nervous about sending them off like this; maybe no one else will like 'em!
scribbled by Carina 8/19/2007 07:07:00 PM
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Saturday, August 04, 2007
Sewing machine mat - a tutorial
Today I made a mat for my sewing machine. When I push the machine across the table, it leaves black marks, you see, and that's not so good. The mat is really easy to make, but I'm going to tell you how anyway. I added a pincushion, just because that seemed practical. Especially because it is stuck down with velcro, so it stays put. Staying put is an excellent quality in a pincushion of you ask me.
What you will need: fabric (yeah, I know, you didn't see that one coming, eh?!), velcro (whichever kind works best for you, I only have the sew-on kind), stuffing.
If you have any problems with this wee tutorial, don't hesitate to email me; I'll be happy to help!
Measure the length and width of your sewing machine, then add an extra 5 cm (2 inches) to the measurement of the width and 10 cm (4 inches) to that of the length. Cut out two pieces of your chosen fabric(s). Or you can make a patchwork like I did for the top because I couldn't decide on what fabric to go with!
Sew your two pieces of fabric together with right sides facing each other. Remember to leave a gap so you can turn the thing! Before turning, snip the corners as close to the seam as possible (but without cutting it!), so you get nice sharp corners. Now turn inside out and stitch the opening together.
You can skip this, but it definitely looks nicer if you iron the mat now, so the edges are flat. Then sew on (or iron, or whatever your kind calls for) a piece of one half of the velcro, about 5 cm (2 inches) from the edge.
Now cut out two circles, or a square or whatever you like, for the pincushion. Sew the other half of the velcro to one of the circles, then sew them together with right sides facing each other. Again, leaving a gap so you can turn it inside out.
Before turning it, though, make triangular snips all the way round the seam, but don't cut into the seam. This will make the pincushion go nice and round. I think doing this has a proper name, but I can't remember what it is, so I just call it triangular snipping.
However, if you're making a square or rectangular shape, you have to snip the corners like you did with the mat before...
Ok, done snipping? Then turn that baby inside out and stuff it to your heart's content. Then sew it together and you're pretty much done!
You might want to do a few seams across the mat, just so the two pieces don't slide about, but you don't have to do this.
Now sit back and admire your work!
Today I made a mat for my sewing machine. When I push the machine across the table, it leaves black marks, you see, and that's not so good. The mat is really easy to make, but I'm going to tell you how anyway. I added a pincushion, just because that seemed practical. Especially because it is stuck down with velcro, so it stays put. Staying put is an excellent quality in a pincushion of you ask me.What you will need: fabric (yeah, I know, you didn't see that one coming, eh?!), velcro (whichever kind works best for you, I only have the sew-on kind), stuffing.
If you have any problems with this wee tutorial, don't hesitate to email me; I'll be happy to help!
Measure the length and width of your sewing machine, then add an extra 5 cm (2 inches) to the measurement of the width and 10 cm (4 inches) to that of the length. Cut out two pieces of your chosen fabric(s). Or you can make a patchwork like I did for the top because I couldn't decide on what fabric to go with!
Sew your two pieces of fabric together with right sides facing each other. Remember to leave a gap so you can turn the thing! Before turning, snip the corners as close to the seam as possible (but without cutting it!), so you get nice sharp corners. Now turn inside out and stitch the opening together.You can skip this, but it definitely looks nicer if you iron the mat now, so the edges are flat. Then sew on (or iron, or whatever your kind calls for) a piece of one half of the velcro, about 5 cm (2 inches) from the edge.
Now cut out two circles, or a square or whatever you like, for the pincushion. Sew the other half of the velcro to one of the circles, then sew them together with right sides facing each other. Again, leaving a gap so you can turn it inside out.
Before turning it, though, make triangular snips all the way round the seam, but don't cut into the seam. This will make the pincushion go nice and round. I think doing this has a proper name, but I can't remember what it is, so I just call it triangular snipping.However, if you're making a square or rectangular shape, you have to snip the corners like you did with the mat before...
Ok, done snipping? Then turn that baby inside out and stuff it to your heart's content. Then sew it together and you're pretty much done!
You might want to do a few seams across the mat, just so the two pieces don't slide about, but you don't have to do this.
Now sit back and admire your work!
scribbled by Carina 8/04/2007 09:50:00 PM
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Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Bag, blue and pink should be in this title
I made a bag for my friend's birthday. I really like it; I hope she does too! But I suspect she will. It is quite big, but I figured, as a mother of a one-year old, she probably needs to carry a few bits and bobs around with her! Bag prettily modelled here by our lovely bedroom door!
On some blog (I can't remember which one) I saw someone using interfacing in fabric handles - so logical, yet I've not thought of it before! Worked wonders for the stiffness of the handle. I've also used it on the actual bag, much less floppiness!
The stripe-y/flowery fabric is from a thrifted duvet cover, which I really love. And the checked one is something my mum got from my aunt and gave to me and I wasn't sure I'd ever use it, but it was just the perfect buddy for the flowery fabric!
I ended up taking back the blouse and exchanged it for a bag instead. That bag has a pocket which was done rather cleverly, I thought, so I copied how the corner was made on this bag. A great improvement, makes the pocket less floppy too!
This is the back; I like patchwork, did you know?
And I've been fiddling around with some new labels. Still a work in progress, I think, but it's getting closer to what I want. I think. It's not easy making what you want, if indeed you don't know what you want, eh?!
I made a bag for my friend's birthday. I really like it; I hope she does too! But I suspect she will. It is quite big, but I figured, as a mother of a one-year old, she probably needs to carry a few bits and bobs around with her! Bag prettily modelled here by our lovely bedroom door!
On some blog (I can't remember which one) I saw someone using interfacing in fabric handles - so logical, yet I've not thought of it before! Worked wonders for the stiffness of the handle. I've also used it on the actual bag, much less floppiness!
The stripe-y/flowery fabric is from a thrifted duvet cover, which I really love. And the checked one is something my mum got from my aunt and gave to me and I wasn't sure I'd ever use it, but it was just the perfect buddy for the flowery fabric!
I ended up taking back the blouse and exchanged it for a bag instead. That bag has a pocket which was done rather cleverly, I thought, so I copied how the corner was made on this bag. A great improvement, makes the pocket less floppy too!
This is the back; I like patchwork, did you know?
And I've been fiddling around with some new labels. Still a work in progress, I think, but it's getting closer to what I want. I think. It's not easy making what you want, if indeed you don't know what you want, eh?!
scribbled by Carina 7/25/2007 10:39:00 PM
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Thursday, July 19, 2007
Puffy sleeve - HELP!
Look at this pretty new blouse I bought yesterday. The colours are a bit unusual for me, but I really like it. However, I didn't try it on at the shop (Tony was getting very impatient, you know how it is!) and I hadn't noticed the puffy sleeves. Puffy sleeves are BAD on me! Maybe it would have been ok if the sleeve itself had been longer, but it is really short and looks like weird flaps sitting there on my shoulders.
So, it has to go back. Unless I can alter it somehow. This is where you come in: do you know how to turn puffy sleeves into more 'normal' sleeves? Considering that there is very little fabric to work with. Or do you have a link to a puffy sleeve resource?
I really, really want to keep this blouse, but I also really, really don't want to wear it like it is.
Oh yes, maybe I should just mention that I've never made any clothing myself or altered clothes, so nothing too complicated! ;-)
Sleeve seen from the front.
Sleeve seen from the back.
Sleeve seen from the side.
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Look at this pretty new blouse I bought yesterday. The colours are a bit unusual for me, but I really like it. However, I didn't try it on at the shop (Tony was getting very impatient, you know how it is!) and I hadn't noticed the puffy sleeves. Puffy sleeves are BAD on me! Maybe it would have been ok if the sleeve itself had been longer, but it is really short and looks like weird flaps sitting there on my shoulders.So, it has to go back. Unless I can alter it somehow. This is where you come in: do you know how to turn puffy sleeves into more 'normal' sleeves? Considering that there is very little fabric to work with. Or do you have a link to a puffy sleeve resource?
I really, really want to keep this blouse, but I also really, really don't want to wear it like it is.
Oh yes, maybe I should just mention that I've never made any clothing myself or altered clothes, so nothing too complicated! ;-)
Sleeve seen from the front.
Sleeve seen from the back.
Sleeve seen from the side.Labels: sewing
scribbled by Carina 7/19/2007 08:50:00 AM
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Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Sketchbook cover
It's so cold here today! I'm actually wearing socks and a woolly cardigan! But I shouldn't really complain considering what's going on elsewhere in the country.
I made this new sketchbook cover today. The other one is starting to look a bit dirty around the edges from its very frequent use. But I can't use this new cover 'till I start a new sketchbook. That's the rule, and an incentive to use the 'old' sketchbook even more so I can start the new one!
Although it can be a bit daunting to start a new sketchbook; all those blank pages! But I usually get out my watercolours and splash some colour on random pages, just to break it in a little. Plus, I usually have a couple of lists to start - at the back of the book. Like things to do in Denmark or interesting books I take home from the library...
The zipper pocket on the front is very, very handy. The only thing I forget was to add a bookmark as well, this time. That was my plan, but I guess I forgot...Labels: sewing
It's so cold here today! I'm actually wearing socks and a woolly cardigan! But I shouldn't really complain considering what's going on elsewhere in the country.
I made this new sketchbook cover today. The other one is starting to look a bit dirty around the edges from its very frequent use. But I can't use this new cover 'till I start a new sketchbook. That's the rule, and an incentive to use the 'old' sketchbook even more so I can start the new one!
Although it can be a bit daunting to start a new sketchbook; all those blank pages! But I usually get out my watercolours and splash some colour on random pages, just to break it in a little. Plus, I usually have a couple of lists to start - at the back of the book. Like things to do in Denmark or interesting books I take home from the library...
The zipper pocket on the front is very, very handy. The only thing I forget was to add a bookmark as well, this time. That was my plan, but I guess I forgot...Labels: sewing
scribbled by Carina 6/26/2007 07:41:00 PM
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Tuesday, June 12, 2007
A couple of things I made today
A tee for Tony, with a quote from Doctor Who. He loves the Doctor! And to be honest, I'm rather partial to the current Doctor myself. ;-)
And a small purse for me, to replace one my mum made for me a few years ago. This one better accommodates my driver's licence, and it has two compartments, which is really rather pratical, I must say.
The yellow fabric is from a thrifted pillow case and the olive/brown is some lovely linen. I love linen...Labels: sewing
A tee for Tony, with a quote from Doctor Who. He loves the Doctor! And to be honest, I'm rather partial to the current Doctor myself. ;-)
And a small purse for me, to replace one my mum made for me a few years ago. This one better accommodates my driver's licence, and it has two compartments, which is really rather pratical, I must say.The yellow fabric is from a thrifted pillow case and the olive/brown is some lovely linen. I love linen...
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scribbled by Carina 6/12/2007 08:22:00 PM
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Friday, May 25, 2007
1987 Spring Fling
I keep forgetting to show and tell about this here wee quilt I made the other day. I had very big plans for it, but ended up doing something simple. Which probably isn't such a bad idea when you've never made a quilt before!
So here's a close-up of the top and below is a close-up of the back.
I intentionally used yellow and black/white because those are colours I normally (subconsciously) avoid. So I figured, since I was already doing something new, I might as well push myself colour wise.
And I'm actually surprised that I really like it - the colours, I mean. Maybe those colours aren't so 'scary' after all! Or possibly it helps that they are combined with the pink flowers. And all together they are the "1987 Spring Fling" quilt.
More quilts in my future, I think.
Whiplash category: project. And there's supposed to be a button here, but for some reason it doesn't show up!
Labels: quilt, sewing, whiplash
I keep forgetting to show and tell about this here wee quilt I made the other day. I had very big plans for it, but ended up doing something simple. Which probably isn't such a bad idea when you've never made a quilt before!
So here's a close-up of the top and below is a close-up of the back.
I intentionally used yellow and black/white because those are colours I normally (subconsciously) avoid. So I figured, since I was already doing something new, I might as well push myself colour wise.And I'm actually surprised that I really like it - the colours, I mean. Maybe those colours aren't so 'scary' after all! Or possibly it helps that they are combined with the pink flowers. And all together they are the "1987 Spring Fling" quilt.
More quilts in my future, I think.
Whiplash category: project. And there's supposed to be a button here, but for some reason it doesn't show up!
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scribbled by Carina 5/25/2007 05:35:00 PM
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Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Stripes
I made a new bag today. I really dig it, the shape and the fabric. I made it to take the tub I use for the food I take to work. Beats some random plastic bag, eh?! But I made a mistake! Or rather two: the opening isn't big enough and the rest of the bag is kind of too small as well; the tub would fit in the bag, but nothing else! So I'm going to have to make another one.
But that doesn't mean this bag is useless, far from it! Other than using it as a handbag, I can totally see using it for taking little craft projects! And at least now I know exactly how to make the next one. Only bigger, of course. ;-)
I made a new bag today. I really dig it, the shape and the fabric. I made it to take the tub I use for the food I take to work. Beats some random plastic bag, eh?! But I made a mistake! Or rather two: the opening isn't big enough and the rest of the bag is kind of too small as well; the tub would fit in the bag, but nothing else! So I'm going to have to make another one.
But that doesn't mean this bag is useless, far from it! Other than using it as a handbag, I can totally see using it for taking little craft projects! And at least now I know exactly how to make the next one. Only bigger, of course. ;-)
scribbled by Carina 5/23/2007 09:01:00 PM
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Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Pouches
I made some more of these pouches. Obviously... I like making them, the combinations are absolutely endless. Which can make it difficult to pick what fabrics to put together. Does anyone else have that problem: possibility overload??
I think what I (almost) like the best about these pouches, is making the brooches to go with them. It is a small crochet project (very good for a crochet beginner!) and I can just experiment my li'l heart out, 'cause it doesn't matter if it's wonky or I miss a stitch or something. ;-)
I made some more of these pouches. Obviously... I like making them, the combinations are absolutely endless. Which can make it difficult to pick what fabrics to put together. Does anyone else have that problem: possibility overload??
I think what I (almost) like the best about these pouches, is making the brooches to go with them. It is a small crochet project (very good for a crochet beginner!) and I can just experiment my li'l heart out, 'cause it doesn't matter if it's wonky or I miss a stitch or something. ;-)
scribbled by Carina 5/16/2007 05:17:00 PM
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Wednesday, May 09, 2007
For a friend
This is a birthday present for one of my friends and I'm actually a bit sad that I can't keep it myself. I love it so; the linen, the ricrac and the crocheted flower! Which is actually a brooch, so it has double duty. I love things are more than one thing or can do more than one thing.
I hope she likes it as much as I do, or she can just send it back, I'll give it a good home! ;-)Labels: crochet, friends, sewing
This is a birthday present for one of my friends and I'm actually a bit sad that I can't keep it myself. I love it so; the linen, the ricrac and the crocheted flower! Which is actually a brooch, so it has double duty. I love things are more than one thing or can do more than one thing.I hope she likes it as much as I do, or she can just send it back, I'll give it a good home! ;-)
Labels: crochet, friends, sewing
scribbled by Carina 5/09/2007 08:44:00 PM
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Monday, April 30, 2007
Whiplash: cozy for mp3 player
Tony bought a new mp3 player which came with a not so sturdy bag, so I thought I'd make a proper cozy for him. I thought it'd be nice if the cozy had a zip, instead of just a drawstring -or nothing at all- and felt lining to make it nice and un-scratchy.
It took me a wee while to get it done because I didn't have a zip in the right size! But taking such a long time to finish it meant I had lots of time to go over it in my head how to put it together.
The design on the front is taken from the so-called Århussten (Århus Stone), which is a Danish Viking rune stone. Tony likes the Vikings and the stone is from Århus and so am I, so I thought it was a perfect match. :-)
I drew the mask from the Stone on freezer paper, cut it out and ironed to the fabric.
Then I painted it with red fabric paint. Red seems like a fitting Viking-y colour.
The mask didn't turn out as crisp and clear as I had hoped, but then, it was a rather fiddley design. Even with freezer paper, the colour still ran under the edge. But I was able to kind of save it by scratching off paint. And if you don't look at it too closely, it does look pretty good...
To make the actual cozy with the zip, I used this excellent tutorial. It is so clear and easy! First you sew on the zip in a lining-zip-outer fabric sandwich, which that tutorial explains in a much better way.
Then you fold over the lining and the outer fabric, so you have the outsides of the outer fabric facing each other, and the insides of the inner fabric facing each other (but in this case that doesn't matter because I used felt.
I forgot to take a picture of that step, but there is a back pocket (for the head phones) on the cozy (as you can see at the top this post). The pocket is simply a third piece of the outer fabric, with the top edge double hemmed and decorated with some red stitches. This piece of fabric has to be pinned to the outer fabric back piece, so it will be sewn together with the rest of the cozy. The pocket is pretty tight so I didn't have to add some kind of closure for it.
When you sew together the cozy, remember to leave an opening in the lining, so you can reach in and open the zip so the cozy can be turned inside out! And cut them corners so you get a nice straight corner once the cozy has been turned.
Turn the cozy inside out, then sew together the opening left in the lining, and you're done!
Tony is very pleased, and, frankly, so am I! :-)
Whiplash tutorial
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Tony bought a new mp3 player which came with a not so sturdy bag, so I thought I'd make a proper cozy for him. I thought it'd be nice if the cozy had a zip, instead of just a drawstring -or nothing at all- and felt lining to make it nice and un-scratchy.It took me a wee while to get it done because I didn't have a zip in the right size! But taking such a long time to finish it meant I had lots of time to go over it in my head how to put it together.
The design on the front is taken from the so-called Århussten (Århus Stone), which is a Danish Viking rune stone. Tony likes the Vikings and the stone is from Århus and so am I, so I thought it was a perfect match. :-)
I drew the mask from the Stone on freezer paper, cut it out and ironed to the fabric.
Then I painted it with red fabric paint. Red seems like a fitting Viking-y colour.
The mask didn't turn out as crisp and clear as I had hoped, but then, it was a rather fiddley design. Even with freezer paper, the colour still ran under the edge. But I was able to kind of save it by scratching off paint. And if you don't look at it too closely, it does look pretty good...
To make the actual cozy with the zip, I used this excellent tutorial. It is so clear and easy! First you sew on the zip in a lining-zip-outer fabric sandwich, which that tutorial explains in a much better way.
Then you fold over the lining and the outer fabric, so you have the outsides of the outer fabric facing each other, and the insides of the inner fabric facing each other (but in this case that doesn't matter because I used felt.I forgot to take a picture of that step, but there is a back pocket (for the head phones) on the cozy (as you can see at the top this post). The pocket is simply a third piece of the outer fabric, with the top edge double hemmed and decorated with some red stitches. This piece of fabric has to be pinned to the outer fabric back piece, so it will be sewn together with the rest of the cozy. The pocket is pretty tight so I didn't have to add some kind of closure for it.
When you sew together the cozy, remember to leave an opening in the lining, so you can reach in and open the zip so the cozy can be turned inside out! And cut them corners so you get a nice straight corner once the cozy has been turned.
Turn the cozy inside out, then sew together the opening left in the lining, and you're done!Tony is very pleased, and, frankly, so am I! :-)
Whiplash tutorial
Labels: sewing
scribbled by Carina 4/30/2007 07:28:00 PM
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Wednesday, March 07, 2007
My little house
Yikes! I'm in love!
This is my, now finished, work in progress from yesterday. I can barely stand how cute it is. My heart skips a beat whenever I look at it. Oh, and if you think I'm in love with the front of the house, just look at the back! I love that pink blossom tree! Here are some more pictures of the house, with a few close-ups.
I've already started on another house. They are so fun to make, and just think of the variations I can make... oh how fun would it be to make a balcony!? I want a whole little village!
And for some strange reason I've been humming 'Your Song' by Elton John all day...
Yikes! I'm in love!
This is my, now finished, work in progress from yesterday. I can barely stand how cute it is. My heart skips a beat whenever I look at it. Oh, and if you think I'm in love with the front of the house, just look at the back! I love that pink blossom tree! Here are some more pictures of the house, with a few close-ups.
I've already started on another house. They are so fun to make, and just think of the variations I can make... oh how fun would it be to make a balcony!? I want a whole little village!
And for some strange reason I've been humming 'Your Song' by Elton John all day...
scribbled by Carina 3/07/2007 08:12:00 PM
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Tuesday, February 20, 2007
For the wrist
Hey, what a beautiful day. Not really, it's been raining on and off all day.
But still it feels like the sun has been shining on me. Maybe because I was playing around with my hand carved stamps and some linen (my original idea was to make some cards) and then I suddenly had the idea for these cuffs.
Oh how I love them! Is it okay to say that?! ;-) Especially the top and middle ones. The middle one is like wearing a wee garden on your wrist, and the top one I can see sooo many colour combinations for.
I can see myself making a lot of these in the very near future. Like, tomorrow!
Labels: oh so pretty, sewing
Hey, what a beautiful day. Not really, it's been raining on and off all day.
But still it feels like the sun has been shining on me. Maybe because I was playing around with my hand carved stamps and some linen (my original idea was to make some cards) and then I suddenly had the idea for these cuffs.
Oh how I love them! Is it okay to say that?! ;-) Especially the top and middle ones. The middle one is like wearing a wee garden on your wrist, and the top one I can see sooo many colour combinations for.
I can see myself making a lot of these in the very near future. Like, tomorrow!
Labels: oh so pretty, sewing
scribbled by Carina 2/20/2007 09:22:00 PM
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Saturday, February 03, 2007
Zippy sketchbook cover
The idea for this sketchbook cover has kept me awake two nights in a row now, and this afternoon I finally had the time to pull out the sewing machine and some fabric to make it.
And I'm so, so happy with it! So happy. It actually turned out even better than the idea in my head - and don't you just love when that happens??! It's been a while since I last had the time to develop an idea like this. I actually love the process of figuring out how to make something... sometimes more than the actual making of the thing...
I'm not sure exactly what gave me the idea to make cover with a pocket, but it makes sense, doesn't it? You need a pen (brush, pencil, whatever) to write/draw in your journal/sketchbook, so why not have it handy in a pocket? And the zipper makes sure you don't lose your pen (unless you forget to zip it!), and adds an interesting feature to the front - you don't need any other decoration. Or at least I think so. ;-)
The exterior fabric is from a pillow cover I found in a charity shop, isn't it just the sweetest thing ever?? And even prettier in person!
Labels: sewing
The idea for this sketchbook cover has kept me awake two nights in a row now, and this afternoon I finally had the time to pull out the sewing machine and some fabric to make it.
And I'm so, so happy with it! So happy. It actually turned out even better than the idea in my head - and don't you just love when that happens??! It's been a while since I last had the time to develop an idea like this. I actually love the process of figuring out how to make something... sometimes more than the actual making of the thing...
I'm not sure exactly what gave me the idea to make cover with a pocket, but it makes sense, doesn't it? You need a pen (brush, pencil, whatever) to write/draw in your journal/sketchbook, so why not have it handy in a pocket? And the zipper makes sure you don't lose your pen (unless you forget to zip it!), and adds an interesting feature to the front - you don't need any other decoration. Or at least I think so. ;-)
The exterior fabric is from a pillow cover I found in a charity shop, isn't it just the sweetest thing ever?? And even prettier in person!
Labels: sewing
scribbled by Carina 2/03/2007 09:55:00 PM
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Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Birthday bag
This is a bag I've made for one of my friends in Denmark. It's her birthday tomorrow and we're seeing her on Friday. And I sincerely hope she's not reading this, cause if she is, I've blown the surprise!
I made the bag using the Süße Sac tutorial. It is pretty straight forward, but nevertheless I think I had to rip the seems three times! So much for my mad sewing skillzz!
The fabric on the outside (and the lining as well) is from IKEA. I've used the same fabric on the patchwork-y part. Actually when I had picked the different fabrics for the patchwork, I wasn't too sure how it would all turn out, but I think the colours do look pretty cute together.
And there's a matching card, just because I thought it'd be fun and I could use some of the scraps. I hate wasting fabric, and it almost doesn't matter how small a scrap it is!
I hope my friend likes it!
This is a bag I've made for one of my friends in Denmark. It's her birthday tomorrow and we're seeing her on Friday. And I sincerely hope she's not reading this, cause if she is, I've blown the surprise!
I made the bag using the Süße Sac tutorial. It is pretty straight forward, but nevertheless I think I had to rip the seems three times! So much for my mad sewing skillzz!
The fabric on the outside (and the lining as well) is from IKEA. I've used the same fabric on the patchwork-y part. Actually when I had picked the different fabrics for the patchwork, I wasn't too sure how it would all turn out, but I think the colours do look pretty cute together.
And there's a matching card, just because I thought it'd be fun and I could use some of the scraps. I hate wasting fabric, and it almost doesn't matter how small a scrap it is!
I hope my friend likes it!
scribbled by Carina 1/24/2007 09:27:00 PM
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Saturday, January 13, 2007
Baby gifts
We went to see baby Amelia today, and she was quite adorable. And you know this must be true, coming from me, cause I ain't one to swoon over babies normally! ;-)
As you can see, I made another softie, which I also quite like, so I don't feel bad for not giving them the one I had originally intended. I actually think the face is cuter on this one; look at the little freckles on the cheeks!
The two onesies (I believe this is what they are called..?) are store-bought, but I stencilled the text on them using freezer paper - this is an absolutely fabulous invention!
And I think they liked all of it. Which makes me very happy. To be honest, I wasn't sure if they'd appreciate home made stuff...
We went to see baby Amelia today, and she was quite adorable. And you know this must be true, coming from me, cause I ain't one to swoon over babies normally! ;-)
As you can see, I made another softie, which I also quite like, so I don't feel bad for not giving them the one I had originally intended. I actually think the face is cuter on this one; look at the little freckles on the cheeks!
The two onesies (I believe this is what they are called..?) are store-bought, but I stencilled the text on them using freezer paper - this is an absolutely fabulous invention!
And I think they liked all of it. Which makes me very happy. To be honest, I wasn't sure if they'd appreciate home made stuff...
scribbled by Carina 1/13/2007 08:36:00 PM
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Friday, January 12, 2007
A new softie and she's (mostly) pink!
I've actually been making some new stuff this week. One of them is this softie, which I was going to give to T's little new niece (she's 3 days old and is called Amelia), but since I'm quite in love with it, I don't think I will. Also because I'm not completely sure that the parents will appreciate my home made softies the way they should be appreciated (and loved!). So I think I'm keeping this one and then I'll make another one...
I'm not sure how I got the idea to make the softie from patchwork, but I did and I like the way it turned out. Of course I had to take a picture of the patchwork piece before I cut it. Cause the colours are just so darn appealing to me. pink with some other colours. I love it. It's like looking at candy, only it's fabric! Yum!
I've been thinking that I might make a tutorial for this softie. Not that it's particularly difficult to suss out how it's made... ;-) Below are a couple of extra pictures of it.
I've actually been making some new stuff this week. One of them is this softie, which I was going to give to T's little new niece (she's 3 days old and is called Amelia), but since I'm quite in love with it, I don't think I will. Also because I'm not completely sure that the parents will appreciate my home made softies the way they should be appreciated (and loved!). So I think I'm keeping this one and then I'll make another one...
I'm not sure how I got the idea to make the softie from patchwork, but I did and I like the way it turned out. Of course I had to take a picture of the patchwork piece before I cut it. Cause the colours are just so darn appealing to me. pink with some other colours. I love it. It's like looking at candy, only it's fabric! Yum!
I've been thinking that I might make a tutorial for this softie. Not that it's particularly difficult to suss out how it's made... ;-) Below are a couple of extra pictures of it.
scribbled by Carina 1/12/2007 08:32:00 PM
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Saturday, November 18, 2006
Orange guy inspired by a cushion
On Tuesday I passed a charity shop on the way to the post office and there was a van outside off-loading some furniture. One of the pieces was a chair with a funny-looking cushion.
The way the cushion was sort of "folded" made it look like a face, and that is what inspired this fella. Though it doesn't look like the cushion as such.
I regret that I didn't take a picture of it at the time, because when I walked back, the cushion and the chair had gone. But maybe that's ok. Maybe I don't have to take pictures of everything..?
There are some close-ups of it on Flickr.
On Tuesday I passed a charity shop on the way to the post office and there was a van outside off-loading some furniture. One of the pieces was a chair with a funny-looking cushion.
The way the cushion was sort of "folded" made it look like a face, and that is what inspired this fella. Though it doesn't look like the cushion as such.
I regret that I didn't take a picture of it at the time, because when I walked back, the cushion and the chair had gone. But maybe that's ok. Maybe I don't have to take pictures of everything..?
There are some close-ups of it on Flickr.
scribbled by Carina 11/18/2006 07:46:00 PM
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Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Florabella close up
I made the actual Florabella doll over the weekend. I'm quite happy with her, especially her face and feet.
A few things I need to do differently next time: the hands look wrong somehow, although I can't exactly put my finger on why. I need to figure out how to attach the head in a more flattering way. And the arms look kinda weird which is rather annoying, but I'm not sure how to fix that.
It is strange to go from making softies that are not "humanoid" to making softies that are. But as a first attempt, I like her. I'm thinking of making softies inspired my Modigliani's sculpture: the extremely elongated arms and legs...
A couple more pictures of Florabella here.
I made the actual Florabella doll over the weekend. I'm quite happy with her, especially her face and feet.
A few things I need to do differently next time: the hands look wrong somehow, although I can't exactly put my finger on why. I need to figure out how to attach the head in a more flattering way. And the arms look kinda weird which is rather annoying, but I'm not sure how to fix that.
It is strange to go from making softies that are not "humanoid" to making softies that are. But as a first attempt, I like her. I'm thinking of making softies inspired my Modigliani's sculpture: the extremely elongated arms and legs...
A couple more pictures of Florabella here.
scribbled by Carina 11/14/2006 04:19:00 PM
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Friday, November 10, 2006
Rainbow cuff
It's like I've got cuffs on the brain lately, huh? Well, these (or should I say this as there is only one at the moment...) are inspired by the ones I made earlier.
I thought the "reverse" of the felt part was quite interesting, the way it's sort of... sticking out. Or how to describe it... I like the feel of it, and the look, so I decided to use that for these cuffs.
It's just a prototype at the moment, and I haven't decided if it is good that the sewing thread is a different colour than the felt. But since there's like ten colours in the cuff, I'm pretty sure I can't be bothered changing the colour that often!
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It's like I've got cuffs on the brain lately, huh? Well, these (or should I say this as there is only one at the moment...) are inspired by the ones I made earlier.
I thought the "reverse" of the felt part was quite interesting, the way it's sort of... sticking out. Or how to describe it... I like the feel of it, and the look, so I decided to use that for these cuffs.
It's just a prototype at the moment, and I haven't decided if it is good that the sewing thread is a different colour than the felt. But since there's like ten colours in the cuff, I'm pretty sure I can't be bothered changing the colour that often!
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scribbled by Carina 11/10/2006 08:07:00 PM
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Florabella
Isn't she cute??!! And guess what she's inspired by! A sauce pan with potatoes! See my sketch of that here.
I think both T and my parents, who were all present when I drew the original sketch, thought I must have finally gone over the border to crazy-weirdo land!! I was drawing smudges on the side of sauce pan!
But hey, it just shows that inspiration is absolutely everywhere, all you have to do is keep your eyes and mind open!
So ever since I made the sketch I've been wanting to make a doll inspired by that, and this is the first step to doing that. It's like a sketch in fabric, the final prototype will be bigger than this and be stuffed too. A project for the weekend maybe!
Isn't she cute??!! And guess what she's inspired by! A sauce pan with potatoes! See my sketch of that here.
I think both T and my parents, who were all present when I drew the original sketch, thought I must have finally gone over the border to crazy-weirdo land!! I was drawing smudges on the side of sauce pan!
But hey, it just shows that inspiration is absolutely everywhere, all you have to do is keep your eyes and mind open!
So ever since I made the sketch I've been wanting to make a doll inspired by that, and this is the first step to doing that. It's like a sketch in fabric, the final prototype will be bigger than this and be stuffed too. A project for the weekend maybe!
scribbled by Carina 11/10/2006 03:12:00 PM
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Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Breast Cancer Awareness month
Ok, people. This is important to me, so y'all listen up!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and I'd like to support this very important cause, so I've made some bracelets (or cuffs, as some call them). They are made from different pink fabrics with a couple of contrasting colours. They are all decorated with beads and buttons, but different ones, so each is unique.
There are seven three of them and I hope to sell them all! 25% of the price goes to charity. But there's more: if you buy more than one bracelet, I will raise the percentage that goes to charity. For example, buy two and I donate 30%, if you buy three it's 35% and so on.
They are £5 GBP a piece and that includes postage.
Great present for a sister, friend, mum, aunt or anyone else, like yourself!Labels: sewing
Ok, people. This is important to me, so y'all listen up!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and I'd like to support this very important cause, so I've made some bracelets (or cuffs, as some call them). They are made from different pink fabrics with a couple of contrasting colours. They are all decorated with beads and buttons, but different ones, so each is unique.
There are
They are £5 GBP a piece and that includes postage.
Great present for a sister, friend, mum, aunt or anyone else, like yourself!
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scribbled by Carina 10/03/2006 04:59:00 PM
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Friday, September 29, 2006
New 'bot
I think this, and another one that I'm currently finishing, will be the last one I make before the craft fair I'm going to next month.
Wait. Did I mention that I'm going to be in a craft fair next month??
I'm really excited, but also REALLY nervous about it! I have no idea what to expect. The only craft fair I've been to here was really awful, the stuff people were selling was mostly "handmade" cards composed of items you buy and then slap onto the cards. Other things did not look crafted at all. It was really disappointing.
But it looks like this one I'm going to will be a cool one with lots of cool stuff.
I have no idea how I'm going to do; if people will actually be interested in my stuff. I think if I can cover my expenses for going to the fair I'll be a happy bunny.
I think this, and another one that I'm currently finishing, will be the last one I make before the craft fair I'm going to next month.
Wait. Did I mention that I'm going to be in a craft fair next month??
I'm really excited, but also REALLY nervous about it! I have no idea what to expect. The only craft fair I've been to here was really awful, the stuff people were selling was mostly "handmade" cards composed of items you buy and then slap onto the cards. Other things did not look crafted at all. It was really disappointing.
But it looks like this one I'm going to will be a cool one with lots of cool stuff.
I have no idea how I'm going to do; if people will actually be interested in my stuff. I think if I can cover my expenses for going to the fair I'll be a happy bunny.
scribbled by Carina 9/29/2006 07:07:00 PM
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Thursday, September 28, 2006
Fancy pink mittens!
Another pair of mittens I made. Making these was a lot easier and a lot quicker than the first pair. Now I know what I'm doing!
The outside is a shiny satin-like fabric, it's quite heavy so it works well for mittens. Although it's not waterproof, so the mittens are not to be used in wet conditions!
On the inside I've used light gray fleece. I tried dyeing it, but because it's 100% polyester, the dye didn't stick. D'oh!
I don't really like gray, but for some reason pink and gray suit each other. I think so anyway.
The mittens look rather fancy, certainly not like your garden-variety knitted woolly mittens. Hehe!
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Another pair of mittens I made. Making these was a lot easier and a lot quicker than the first pair. Now I know what I'm doing!
The outside is a shiny satin-like fabric, it's quite heavy so it works well for mittens. Although it's not waterproof, so the mittens are not to be used in wet conditions!
On the inside I've used light gray fleece. I tried dyeing it, but because it's 100% polyester, the dye didn't stick. D'oh!
I don't really like gray, but for some reason pink and gray suit each other. I think so anyway.
The mittens look rather fancy, certainly not like your garden-variety knitted woolly mittens. Hehe!
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scribbled by Carina 9/28/2006 08:51:00 AM
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Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Black bag with a tiger inside
Well, it doesn't have a real tiger inside... but hey, a new bag!
I am so proud of myself, cause I've actually made a pattern for it so I can keep making more without having to reinvent it every time. Plus it is going to make for a smoother process - along with having already done two of these bags of course.
And who know that following a pattern can be fun? Normally, I just have an idea, maybe a rough sketch and then I start cutting, fingers crossed that it will all fit together!
The buttonhole is handstitched like on the other one. I like that *extra* handmade touch it gives, and I like the contrast. The button is from a jar of buttons that T's mum gave me on Sunday. I was looking for the perfect button for this bag, and it turned out to be in that jar, how cool is that?!
Well, it doesn't have a real tiger inside... but hey, a new bag!
I am so proud of myself, cause I've actually made a pattern for it so I can keep making more without having to reinvent it every time. Plus it is going to make for a smoother process - along with having already done two of these bags of course.
And who know that following a pattern can be fun? Normally, I just have an idea, maybe a rough sketch and then I start cutting, fingers crossed that it will all fit together!
The buttonhole is handstitched like on the other one. I like that *extra* handmade touch it gives, and I like the contrast. The button is from a jar of buttons that T's mum gave me on Sunday. I was looking for the perfect button for this bag, and it turned out to be in that jar, how cool is that?!
scribbled by Carina 9/26/2006 04:11:00 PM
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Friday, September 22, 2006
Weeliens!
Meet the Weeliens! They are like aliens, only smaller! You know, wee!
I had this urge to do something small and fiddley, the Weeliens are the result.
They need good homes, so let me know if you want one (or two).
Meet the Weeliens! They are like aliens, only smaller! You know, wee!
I had this urge to do something small and fiddley, the Weeliens are the result.
They need good homes, so let me know if you want one (or two).
scribbled by Carina 9/22/2006 07:36:00 PM
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Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Bagged
So earlier I was saying how I didn't have a lot to show for all my hard work. Well, here is something I did finish today.
A bag that I've designed myself, and I think it's really cute. It's quite small, but it's big enough to hold my Moleskine sketchbook, which was the purpose of the bag.
This is a detail of it, the button is vintage and I handstitched the buttonhole.
So earlier I was saying how I didn't have a lot to show for all my hard work. Well, here is something I did finish today.
A bag that I've designed myself, and I think it's really cute. It's quite small, but it's big enough to hold my Moleskine sketchbook, which was the purpose of the bag.
This is a detail of it, the button is vintage and I handstitched the buttonhole.
scribbled by Carina 9/20/2006 09:01:00 PM
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Thursday, September 14, 2006
Making mini
I've been wanting to make mini versions of softies for a while, the other day I finally did. I cut it freehand, no pattern, heh!
It was very satisfying to make this little chap, pretty quick to finish and it combines two of my loves, felt and embroidery.
I have a feeling that there will be more minis in the future...
I've been wanting to make mini versions of softies for a while, the other day I finally did. I cut it freehand, no pattern, heh!
It was very satisfying to make this little chap, pretty quick to finish and it combines two of my loves, felt and embroidery.
I have a feeling that there will be more minis in the future...
scribbled by Carina 9/14/2006 01:48:00 PM
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Monday, September 11, 2006
More 'bots
Look at these guys! Aren't they cute??
I've loved making these, so fun! Especially how I don't "control" their faces; they just happen. One looks a bit dubious about the whole life experience, one looks somehow lop-sided.
I have decided to call them "'botties"... sounds cuter than just "robots" or "bots" even... Doesn't it? ;-)
Now I just gotta think of names for them. That's almost the best part about making softies; thinking up personalities for them and little back stories. :-)
Look at these guys! Aren't they cute??
I've loved making these, so fun! Especially how I don't "control" their faces; they just happen. One looks a bit dubious about the whole life experience, one looks somehow lop-sided.
I have decided to call them "'botties"... sounds cuter than just "robots" or "bots" even... Doesn't it? ;-)
Now I just gotta think of names for them. That's almost the best part about making softies; thinking up personalities for them and little back stories. :-)
scribbled by Carina 9/11/2006 03:34:00 PM
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Friday, September 08, 2006
Too early for mittens??
Probably. But I just felt like having at go at making these mittens, so here they are! Plus, then I have mittens when it gets cold. If it gets cold enough for mittens here in England anyway. ;-)
I've had the pattern a long, long time. My sister gave it to me, dunno where she got it from. Maybe she made it herself...
Ok, despite the apperance of the photo, I do not have two left hands; the top one is just turned inside out to show the, well, inside.
The outside is made from one of my old shirts. I haven't worn it in a long time, but I just couldn't throw/give it away, that orange colour is just so delicious! The inside is made from an old dressing gown that used to belong to my grandma. My sister and I used to wear it when we dressed up as god-only-knows what.
So there are a few reasons that I *heart* these mittens: I made them myself, the fabric is recycled, and the fabric has a history. Not a bad way to start the weekend, I tell ya!
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Probably. But I just felt like having at go at making these mittens, so here they are! Plus, then I have mittens when it gets cold. If it gets cold enough for mittens here in England anyway. ;-)
I've had the pattern a long, long time. My sister gave it to me, dunno where she got it from. Maybe she made it herself...
Ok, despite the apperance of the photo, I do not have two left hands; the top one is just turned inside out to show the, well, inside.
The outside is made from one of my old shirts. I haven't worn it in a long time, but I just couldn't throw/give it away, that orange colour is just so delicious! The inside is made from an old dressing gown that used to belong to my grandma. My sister and I used to wear it when we dressed up as god-only-knows what.
So there are a few reasons that I *heart* these mittens: I made them myself, the fabric is recycled, and the fabric has a history. Not a bad way to start the weekend, I tell ya!
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scribbled by Carina 9/08/2006 11:05:00 PM
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Thursday, September 07, 2006
Mabella, finally finished
Why is it that sometimes it takes me ages to finish the finishing touches on things I make? Odd. Silly.
Anyway, this Mabella the Muffle - she finally has a name in edition to her scarf. I don't know why - maybe it's the fringe on the scarf - but she just seemed kinda ladylike to me. Mabella sounds like a posh name. To me, anyway. But it also sounds very pretty and sweet. And I think that's what she's like.
I love the Muffles! I just want to pick them up and squish them! ;-)
Why is it that sometimes it takes me ages to finish the finishing touches on things I make? Odd. Silly.
Anyway, this Mabella the Muffle - she finally has a name in edition to her scarf. I don't know why - maybe it's the fringe on the scarf - but she just seemed kinda ladylike to me. Mabella sounds like a posh name. To me, anyway. But it also sounds very pretty and sweet. And I think that's what she's like.
I love the Muffles! I just want to pick them up and squish them! ;-)
scribbled by Carina 9/07/2006 10:21:00 PM
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Thursday, August 24, 2006
Another robot
And this one isn't a proto type. He's called Ortzi. He is a very loving robot as you can probably tell from his eyes!
It was really fun to make. I dunno what it is about cubes... I like making cube shapes at the moment! Apart from the robots, I think I might start making other things/people/animals in cube form. We'll see...
He'll be in the shop soon.
And this one isn't a proto type. He's called Ortzi. He is a very loving robot as you can probably tell from his eyes!
It was really fun to make. I dunno what it is about cubes... I like making cube shapes at the moment! Apart from the robots, I think I might start making other things/people/animals in cube form. We'll see...
He'll be in the shop soon.
scribbled by Carina 8/24/2006 08:52:00 PM
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Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Little orange robot guy
When I did sketches for the robots I embroidered on bibs, I had the idea to make some robot softies. I only got round to it this week!
This one is a proto type. I hadn't properly decided how they were going to look, I was too impatient, I wanted to start making them NOW!
I really like how he has turned out, although I didn't at first. I think it may be the fabric on the arms and legs. Not very robot-like.
But who says what a robot is supposed to look like?? He's cute as a button, I think! :-)
When I did sketches for the robots I embroidered on bibs, I had the idea to make some robot softies. I only got round to it this week!
This one is a proto type. I hadn't properly decided how they were going to look, I was too impatient, I wanted to start making them NOW!
I really like how he has turned out, although I didn't at first. I think it may be the fabric on the arms and legs. Not very robot-like.
But who says what a robot is supposed to look like?? He's cute as a button, I think! :-)
scribbled by Carina 8/23/2006 10:09:00 PM
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
New Muffles
They took some time to finish completely. Sometimes you just have to be in the right frame of mind to do stuff. Or I do, anyway.
They don't have names yet, I'm still deciding on their personalities. I do know that the one with the red ears is a lady. Possibly a Lady, even.
We'll see.
They will be in my shop eventually, although I'll hate for them to leave. They are just sooo cute and Cute! Hehe!
They took some time to finish completely. Sometimes you just have to be in the right frame of mind to do stuff. Or I do, anyway.
They don't have names yet, I'm still deciding on their personalities. I do know that the one with the red ears is a lady. Possibly a Lady, even.
We'll see.
They will be in my shop eventually, although I'll hate for them to leave. They are just sooo cute and Cute! Hehe!
scribbled by Carina 8/22/2006 10:38:00 AM
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Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Avaiting personalities
A couple of Muffles waiting for their faces etc. In a way they are kind of creepy, faceless like that - they could almost be in Dr. Who, eh?
But they are also kind of cute. Cute and vulnerable. Like babies... Or something. ;-)
A couple of Muffles waiting for their faces etc. In a way they are kind of creepy, faceless like that - they could almost be in Dr. Who, eh?
But they are also kind of cute. Cute and vulnerable. Like babies... Or something. ;-)
scribbled by Carina 8/02/2006 05:55:00 PM
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Sunday, July 30, 2006
Say hello to Montgomery
Despite being pink, he is a boy, and a very dangerous pirate as well!
He's terribly adorable, but don't tell him cause he might feel less dangerous then!
I am working on a shop for the site (finally) and Montgomery will be one of the first things in it. The shop should be ready this week - so it can "go live" before I go to Denmark next Tuesday.
What, Denmark again so soon?! Yes! My cousin is getting married, so were going over for that. Plus my sister and hubby will be there too, so I'm staying for a week.
Anyway, keep the comments coming - I'd love to hear what you think of the shop idea! And if you have any suggestions or ideas for it, don't hesitate to email me!
Despite being pink, he is a boy, and a very dangerous pirate as well!
He's terribly adorable, but don't tell him cause he might feel less dangerous then!
I am working on a shop for the site (finally) and Montgomery will be one of the first things in it. The shop should be ready this week - so it can "go live" before I go to Denmark next Tuesday.
What, Denmark again so soon?! Yes! My cousin is getting married, so were going over for that. Plus my sister and hubby will be there too, so I'm staying for a week.
Anyway, keep the comments coming - I'd love to hear what you think of the shop idea! And if you have any suggestions or ideas for it, don't hesitate to email me!
scribbled by Carina 7/30/2006 09:23:00 PM
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Friday, July 28, 2006
A new towel apron
I made another of these aprons. It's a bit fancier than the one I made for myself. I love the colour combination: pink and stripes. Yum!
And I'm not even going to keep it: it's for sale! Let me know if you want it.
And now I'm off to watch the last two episodes of West Wing - dang I'm going to miss that show. *sob*
I made another of these aprons. It's a bit fancier than the one I made for myself. I love the colour combination: pink and stripes. Yum!
And I'm not even going to keep it: it's for sale! Let me know if you want it.
And now I'm off to watch the last two episodes of West Wing - dang I'm going to miss that show. *sob*
scribbled by Carina 7/28/2006 08:52:00 PM
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Tuesday, July 25, 2006
My first hat!
T bought a hat while we were in Denmak, and it fits me perfectly (I have a big head, ha ha!). But it's his hat, so I decided to make a copy of it.
It was actually pretty easy! Easier than I had thought anyway. There were a few snags along the way, but that was mostly because I didn't use my, errr, head (no ridiculous pun intended).
It is reversible, but I prefer the side seen here. It's fabric I found in a charity shop in Denmark. Thrifting with my friend Sara, always cool!
The inside is some fabric my mum gave me. And it's weird, cause initially I didn't care much for that particular fabric, but now that I'm almost out of it, I want more of it!
More pictures of the hat here.
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T bought a hat while we were in Denmak, and it fits me perfectly (I have a big head, ha ha!). But it's his hat, so I decided to make a copy of it.
It was actually pretty easy! Easier than I had thought anyway. There were a few snags along the way, but that was mostly because I didn't use my, errr, head (no ridiculous pun intended).
It is reversible, but I prefer the side seen here. It's fabric I found in a charity shop in Denmark. Thrifting with my friend Sara, always cool!
The inside is some fabric my mum gave me. And it's weird, cause initially I didn't care much for that particular fabric, but now that I'm almost out of it, I want more of it!
More pictures of the hat here.
Labels: sewing
scribbled by Carina 7/25/2006 09:20:00 PM
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Monday, July 10, 2006
Mikki the Muffle
I finally finished one of the Muffles I mentioned last week. I had a problem with the "feet", and I put off fixing it, so it took longer than planned.
This chap is called Mikki. T named him - and yes, it's a boy, despite the pink feet. ;-)
He's going to Denmark with me, as a present for my friends' newborn boy, Mathias. I hope Mikki will be well-loved. Although I have no illusions about the attention span of little kiddies. ^_^
Another Muffle is almost done. Hopefully I'll have time to finish it before I go to Denmark on holiday. Sheesh, it's so weird to say I'm going on holiday in my native country!
I finally finished one of the Muffles I mentioned last week. I had a problem with the "feet", and I put off fixing it, so it took longer than planned.
This chap is called Mikki. T named him - and yes, it's a boy, despite the pink feet. ;-)
He's going to Denmark with me, as a present for my friends' newborn boy, Mathias. I hope Mikki will be well-loved. Although I have no illusions about the attention span of little kiddies. ^_^
Another Muffle is almost done. Hopefully I'll have time to finish it before I go to Denmark on holiday. Sheesh, it's so weird to say I'm going on holiday in my native country!
scribbled by Carina 7/10/2006 10:30:00 PM
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Sunday, July 09, 2006
Beeb bib
Look what I made yesterday. Cute, no??
I was going to give it to my friends - who had their baby boy, Mathias, on Friday morning - but I think it might be a wee bit girly, with the flowers and the red... what do you all think??
I mean, it's not like he's going to care, is it?? ;-)
And it is cute, so... cute PLUS baby = even cuter!
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Look what I made yesterday. Cute, no??
I was going to give it to my friends - who had their baby boy, Mathias, on Friday morning - but I think it might be a wee bit girly, with the flowers and the red... what do you all think??
I mean, it's not like he's going to care, is it?? ;-)
And it is cute, so... cute PLUS baby = even cuter!
Labels: sewing
scribbled by Carina 7/09/2006 08:54:00 PM
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Friday, July 07, 2006
Shirt bag
Edit: Oops! I forgot to write which whiplash category this goes in. Although I'm not entirely sure which it should belong to. Let's just say FANCY since I like the colours so much. ;-)
I finally finished this bag - spurred on by this month's whiplash: bags on whipup. And I'm so so happy with it! It is a "copy" of a bag I have. Or rather, it's a copy of a bag I gave my sister (I have one too). See below for a picture of the original bag.
Anyway - when she moved to America, she was going to give it to a charity shop with some other stuff. But since my bag was looking a bit worse for wear, I decided to take back hers and then use my own to make a template for a new one.
So I spent several hours carefully dismantling the bag, and making sure to notice how it was put together, as I haven't done any zippers in anything before!
The fabric for the bag is one of my dad's old shirts - it too was going to a charity shop, but I thought the blue and brown stripe pattern was so nice, it had to be used for something! And since I had already decided that I'd recycle the shoulder-strap and some of the zippers (which are sort of brown), I thought the shirt would be perfect for this bag.
The blue lining is something I bought years and years ago - long time before I started sewing or had even considered doing so. The front pocket is different from the original bag, which has two small pockets.
I used the zippers from those two pockets on the inside pockets. On the original only one of the inside pockets had a zipper, but I thought it's be nice to have a zipper on the pocket for the mobile phone.
And speaking of zippers, which I mentioned I've never tried sewing before, that went really well. It was pretty straight-forward once I'd carefully studied how the original was put together.
I love this bag for so many reasons! I feel like I've really proven something to myself - I can do stuff that look intimidating when I just put my mind to it! And the bag reminds me of my family - which is nice when they are all so far away - my sister, who didn't want her bag anymore, my dad who didn't want his shirt anymore and my mum who will now be very proud of me!
I don't think she ever, even in her wildest fantasy, imagined that I'd take up sewing - or get a sewing machine for that matter. I've learnt so much from her, mostly by osmosis, as I never had the patience to sit down and be taught how to do these things.
There are some more pictures of the bag here.
Edit: Oops! I forgot to write which whiplash category this goes in. Although I'm not entirely sure which it should belong to. Let's just say FANCY since I like the colours so much. ;-)
I finally finished this bag - spurred on by this month's whiplash: bags on whipup. And I'm so so happy with it! It is a "copy" of a bag I have. Or rather, it's a copy of a bag I gave my sister (I have one too). See below for a picture of the original bag.
Anyway - when she moved to America, she was going to give it to a charity shop with some other stuff. But since my bag was looking a bit worse for wear, I decided to take back hers and then use my own to make a template for a new one.
So I spent several hours carefully dismantling the bag, and making sure to notice how it was put together, as I haven't done any zippers in anything before!
The fabric for the bag is one of my dad's old shirts - it too was going to a charity shop, but I thought the blue and brown stripe pattern was so nice, it had to be used for something! And since I had already decided that I'd recycle the shoulder-strap and some of the zippers (which are sort of brown), I thought the shirt would be perfect for this bag.
The blue lining is something I bought years and years ago - long time before I started sewing or had even considered doing so. The front pocket is different from the original bag, which has two small pockets.
I used the zippers from those two pockets on the inside pockets. On the original only one of the inside pockets had a zipper, but I thought it's be nice to have a zipper on the pocket for the mobile phone.
And speaking of zippers, which I mentioned I've never tried sewing before, that went really well. It was pretty straight-forward once I'd carefully studied how the original was put together.
I love this bag for so many reasons! I feel like I've really proven something to myself - I can do stuff that look intimidating when I just put my mind to it! And the bag reminds me of my family - which is nice when they are all so far away - my sister, who didn't want her bag anymore, my dad who didn't want his shirt anymore and my mum who will now be very proud of me!
I don't think she ever, even in her wildest fantasy, imagined that I'd take up sewing - or get a sewing machine for that matter. I've learnt so much from her, mostly by osmosis, as I never had the patience to sit down and be taught how to do these things.
There are some more pictures of the bag here.
scribbled by Carina 7/07/2006 10:40:00 PM
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Friday, June 30, 2006
Work in progress - more Muffles
Remember Murray from yesterday?? Well, today I've been preparing some more Muffles! They are all ready to be sewn! Yay!
I'm using a lot of pins to pin 'em together - I've used almost all my pins!! - because of the feet... Dunno if there's an easier way to do them..
You can see Murray looking over the fabric, he's eagerly awaiting some playmates!
The orange fabric is some quilt covers I've thrifted and the blue one is also quilt covers. But they were my own, from IKEA. Sometimes IKEA has some great fabrics and soft furnishings.
Hopefully, I'll get these put together tomorrow morning - cause in the afternoon we're going round T's parents' - there's another England match for the others to watch and for me to ignore. Hehe. Gives me some time to do some embroidery... More little kitties, methinks!
Remember Murray from yesterday?? Well, today I've been preparing some more Muffles! They are all ready to be sewn! Yay!
I'm using a lot of pins to pin 'em together - I've used almost all my pins!! - because of the feet... Dunno if there's an easier way to do them..
You can see Murray looking over the fabric, he's eagerly awaiting some playmates!
The orange fabric is some quilt covers I've thrifted and the blue one is also quilt covers. But they were my own, from IKEA. Sometimes IKEA has some great fabrics and soft furnishings.
Hopefully, I'll get these put together tomorrow morning - cause in the afternoon we're going round T's parents' - there's another England match for the others to watch and for me to ignore. Hehe. Gives me some time to do some embroidery... More little kitties, methinks!
scribbled by Carina 6/30/2006 11:09:00 PM
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Thursday, June 29, 2006
Hi, I'm Murray
Murray the Muffle. Isn't he cute?? Here he's sitting on my easel, but he can actually sit on his own. He's a very clever Muffle! And he likes lemon sorbet icecream.
What is a Muffle you might ask?? Well, I'm not sure. I just know that that is what Murray is.
He's only a prototype, but that doesn't mean he isn't loved. Far from it.
I can't wait to get started on making his brothers and sisters - I have a feeling there may be a lot of them too!
Murray the Muffle. Isn't he cute?? Here he's sitting on my easel, but he can actually sit on his own. He's a very clever Muffle! And he likes lemon sorbet icecream.
What is a Muffle you might ask?? Well, I'm not sure. I just know that that is what Murray is.
He's only a prototype, but that doesn't mean he isn't loved. Far from it.
I can't wait to get started on making his brothers and sisters - I have a feeling there may be a lot of them too!
scribbled by Carina 6/29/2006 09:38:00 PM
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Wednesday, June 14, 2006
It's pink so it must be a girl
Her heart is blue
Originally uploaded by wardi.
No?
This is another Finish What You Have project. It's been on my mental to-do list for about...three months I think. I suspect the reason it took me so long to finish it might be that I wasn't sure what to do with her.
But last time I was in Denmark I found some necklaces with flowers and I decided to use someof them to stitch a necklace on her. And something just told me to put a heart on her skirt.
So here she is, finllay finished. I can tick it of the list now.
She doesn't have a name yet. Any ideas??
Her heart is blue
Originally uploaded by wardi.
No?
This is another Finish What You Have project. It's been on my mental to-do list for about...three months I think. I suspect the reason it took me so long to finish it might be that I wasn't sure what to do with her.
But last time I was in Denmark I found some necklaces with flowers and I decided to use someof them to stitch a necklace on her. And something just told me to put a heart on her skirt.
So here she is, finllay finished. I can tick it of the list now.
She doesn't have a name yet. Any ideas??
scribbled by Carina 6/14/2006 01:12:00 PM
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Monday, June 12, 2006
Flamingo kitty
Flamingo kitty
Originally uploaded by wardi.
I've had this Pointy Kitty almost-finished for almost three months! It was all sewn together, just needed stuffing and a face really. But day after day she just lay in a drawer - forgotten!
Well, because of Finish What You Have month I decided to finally get her done. And good job, too, cause she turned out rather well. Although she does look a bit sad.
I like her wooden eyes - my mum gave them to me, they are made of juniper and she's probably had them since the 70's! And she actually had quite a lot of them but she gave themm all to me. How lucky am I?? I like the fabric too. I was a bit doubtful about it, because the print on it is fairly large, so you might not be able to see the flamingos so well. But even of you can't it doesn't matter so much.
There are a couple more photos of her over on Flickr. In one of them you can see she has a pink ribbon on her tail.
Flamingo kitty
Originally uploaded by wardi.
I've had this Pointy Kitty almost-finished for almost three months! It was all sewn together, just needed stuffing and a face really. But day after day she just lay in a drawer - forgotten!
Well, because of Finish What You Have month I decided to finally get her done. And good job, too, cause she turned out rather well. Although she does look a bit sad.
I like her wooden eyes - my mum gave them to me, they are made of juniper and she's probably had them since the 70's! And she actually had quite a lot of them but she gave themm all to me. How lucky am I?? I like the fabric too. I was a bit doubtful about it, because the print on it is fairly large, so you might not be able to see the flamingos so well. But even of you can't it doesn't matter so much.
There are a couple more photos of her over on Flickr. In one of them you can see she has a pink ribbon on her tail.
scribbled by Carina 6/12/2006 10:38:00 AM
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Friday, June 02, 2006
Bridge-building apron
A closer apron
Originally uploaded by wardi.
It's T's mum's birthday today and (because it was his dad's birthday last week and they got a share-present) we weren't going to give her a birthday present.
But I've been talking to my mum about how I can somehow get my "mum-in-law" to maybe appreciate all these crafty things I make. Cause she ain't used to people doing that kind of thing. And it'd just be nice if sometimes she would comment on things I make.
Not because I want her to ooh and ahh over everything I do... just... Just to get some kind of recognition: that she actually notices. That would mean a lot to me.
My mum suggested that I make something for her. And I was racking my brain to think of something for her - cause she's not the kind of person that wears lots of colourful jewelry or other things - but then it hit me: she wears aprons!
So an apron it had to be. And I think she liked it! Especially because she's quite petite, so she finds it difficult to find aprons that aren't too big. But this one should fit her pretty well. Although she didn't try it on - we were in a restaurant when she opened the present. ;-)
Perhaps a small bridge has been built between her world and my crafty world??
Labels: aprons, sewing, thinking
A closer apron
Originally uploaded by wardi.
It's T's mum's birthday today and (because it was his dad's birthday last week and they got a share-present) we weren't going to give her a birthday present.
But I've been talking to my mum about how I can somehow get my "mum-in-law" to maybe appreciate all these crafty things I make. Cause she ain't used to people doing that kind of thing. And it'd just be nice if sometimes she would comment on things I make.
Not because I want her to ooh and ahh over everything I do... just... Just to get some kind of recognition: that she actually notices. That would mean a lot to me.
My mum suggested that I make something for her. And I was racking my brain to think of something for her - cause she's not the kind of person that wears lots of colourful jewelry or other things - but then it hit me: she wears aprons!
So an apron it had to be. And I think she liked it! Especially because she's quite petite, so she finds it difficult to find aprons that aren't too big. But this one should fit her pretty well. Although she didn't try it on - we were in a restaurant when she opened the present. ;-)
Perhaps a small bridge has been built between her world and my crafty world??
Labels: aprons, sewing, thinking
scribbled by Carina 6/02/2006 05:53:00 PM
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Sunday, May 28, 2006
From trousers to bag
Camera bag
Originally uploaded by wardi.
My sister once had a pair of grey trousers with some interesting stripes at the bottom of the legs. Then she decided to throw the trousers away.
But they were not thrown away, instead I took a pair of scissors to them and cut off the bottom of the legs. And now those cut-offs have become my new camera bag.
I absolutely love recycling things!
And I got to make another bag. Which is cool: I need the practice! Which is obvious when looking closer at the bag - but that's not really necessary. Oh no. Just marvel at it as you see it. ;-)
Camera bag
Originally uploaded by wardi.
My sister once had a pair of grey trousers with some interesting stripes at the bottom of the legs. Then she decided to throw the trousers away.
But they were not thrown away, instead I took a pair of scissors to them and cut off the bottom of the legs. And now those cut-offs have become my new camera bag.
I absolutely love recycling things!
And I got to make another bag. Which is cool: I need the practice! Which is obvious when looking closer at the bag - but that's not really necessary. Oh no. Just marvel at it as you see it. ;-)
scribbled by Carina 5/28/2006 08:19:00 PM
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Thursday, May 25, 2006
Flower power bag
Flower bag
Originally uploaded by wardi. It feels like I've got my sewing stripes now. I made this bag! Me! Three months ago I couldn't even thread a sewing machine!
Somehow this has really been a test for me - you know, could I do this alone? Fly completely solo?? And I could, I didn't even call/email my mum once!
Here's a closeup of the flower I stitched onto it.
Flower bag
Originally uploaded by wardi.
It feels like I've got my sewing stripes now. I made this bag! Me! Three months ago I couldn't even thread a sewing machine!
Somehow this has really been a test for me - you know, could I do this alone? Fly completely solo?? And I could, I didn't even call/email my mum once!
Here's a closeup of the flower I stitched onto it.
scribbled by Carina 5/25/2006 10:15:00 PM
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Tuesday, May 16, 2006
New species
Originally uploaded by wardi.
I made a new bunch of softies. They have no names yet, apart from the orange one who is called Brun.
Made of felt with handstitched faces and decorations.
Not sure what to call these, they are not robots, but they are not quite animals and neither are they particularly human.
But I like them very much and they are just so huggable!
They are for sale (sold separately) - just email me if you want one. :-)
Originally uploaded by wardi.
I made a new bunch of softies. They have no names yet, apart from the orange one who is called Brun.
Made of felt with handstitched faces and decorations.
Not sure what to call these, they are not robots, but they are not quite animals and neither are they particularly human.
But I like them very much and they are just so huggable!
They are for sale (sold separately) - just email me if you want one. :-)
scribbled by Carina 5/16/2006 01:07:00 PM
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My first apron
Apron
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Well, most of the things I'm making at the moment are firsts...
Anyway, this is my first apron. And I'm mighty proud of it. Not only because it's a first and it turned out pretty good (heck, even my mum thought so!), but especially because it is the apron I've always wanted!
See, the bottom part is made from a towel. Which is great because it's very handy (pardon the pun) for drying my hands. The top part is made from an old quilt cover from IKEA. How great that one of the colours in that is almost the same as the towel!
I love the colours and the checkered pattern, it goves it sort of a retro or cottage-y feel.
I've actually been bugging my mum for ages to make an apron like this for me, but she never got round to it. Well, now I have my own sewing machine and can make these things myself...
Apron
Originally uploaded by wardi.
Well, most of the things I'm making at the moment are firsts...
Anyway, this is my first apron. And I'm mighty proud of it. Not only because it's a first and it turned out pretty good (heck, even my mum thought so!), but especially because it is the apron I've always wanted!
See, the bottom part is made from a towel. Which is great because it's very handy (pardon the pun) for drying my hands. The top part is made from an old quilt cover from IKEA. How great that one of the colours in that is almost the same as the towel!
I love the colours and the checkered pattern, it goves it sort of a retro or cottage-y feel.
I've actually been bugging my mum for ages to make an apron like this for me, but she never got round to it. Well, now I have my own sewing machine and can make these things myself...
scribbled by Carina 5/16/2006 01:00:00 PM
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Intuition?
It's weird how for many years I thought I couldn't sew. I especially never thought I'd understand how to thread a sewing machine.
And I definitely never thought I'd ever own a sewing machinge myself. But now I do. And the funny thing is that when taking on different projects, a lot of it comes quite naturally to me.
Probably comes from watching my mum sewing for years. I guess some of it has crept into my brain!
It's weird how for many years I thought I couldn't sew. I especially never thought I'd understand how to thread a sewing machine.
And I definitely never thought I'd ever own a sewing machinge myself. But now I do. And the funny thing is that when taking on different projects, a lot of it comes quite naturally to me.
Probably comes from watching my mum sewing for years. I guess some of it has crept into my brain!
scribbled by Carina 5/16/2006 12:56:00 PM
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