Wednesday 31 July 2013

WIP Wednesday

Morning! My current WIP is turning this square into a cushion cover

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I've been following Bunny Mummy's tutorial for sewing a fleece cover as I am not confident at sewing at all and her tutorial has lots of pictures and makes it all look very simple.

I have already discovered that the process is so much easier if you have proper pins and sharp scissors. My next discovery was that I can still do blanket stitch the way I was taught it at school when I was about 8. My technique has about the same finesse as then too!

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As long as no one looks too closely it should be fine lol. And it is for the back of the cushion anyway ;-) It's quite nice doing something other than knitting or crochet. Aside from when I accidentally stabbed myself with the needle :-S

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19 comments:

  1. Nice! Have a nice day. Regula

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  2. That is a great cushion cover, nice and cheerful!

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  3. So lovely and colourful! Well done.

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  4. Love the vibrant colors and thanks for the link to the tutorial.

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    1. thank you :-) I love Bunny Mummy's blog, lots of inspiring patterns and colours

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  5. I, too, fear sewing things to my crocheted/knit projects, so I admire your bravery. Your stitching looks great!

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    1. It can be daunting can't it :-S I've done the edging now but I'm putting off doing the next sewing bit :-S

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  6. Looks great! I have a bit of sewing phobia ... goes back to my school days, there was a "finger meet the sewing machine needle" incident that scared me for life, lol

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    1. Oooo OUCH! That sounds like a very sensible reason for sewing phobia!

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  7. My sewing skills are not super advanced, so I super admire you for trying this!!! It'll look awesome when finished!

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    1. Mine aren't great either. Hopefully the worst of it will be hidden inside the cover or on the back of the cushion :-S

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  8. Lovely cushion, I must make some too but the sewing bit puts me off - too lazy to get my machine out! Love your blanket stitch it will look great when finished I bet.

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    1. Thank you :-) I got rid of the sewing machine I was given years ago as I didn't think I'd ever use it. Wishing I hadn't now lol

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  9. Lovely- so bright and cheery! Blanket stitch is my favorite part of sewing- I find it tons of fun for reasons I cannot explain!
    xxx Anya

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    1. Thank you :) I like it too, I don't worry I'm doing it wrong all the time like I do with other stitches lo

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  10. It's great how you're using a bold, contrast color to the fleece. I love fleece. You don't have to worry about fraying and it's so soft and warm. The ripples are wonderful.

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    1. Hehe that's why I'm using it, if I had to worry about edging a fabric I'd never get this cushion finished!

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