It ended up being about 5" wide, 10.5" tall, and 17.5" long.
I made the strap optional (and it pivots really well).
And a little "flower" for decoration :)
Monday, February 14, 2011
Finished!
Ok, I just finished my little project :) A bag for my Granny to keep her current embroidery projects in.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Stitch Witchery
Ok, so I'm sure some of you are thinking, "What in the world is stitch witchery???". Well, I had no idea what it was until today, but I am really liking it already. First, I guess I should let you all know what I'm up to. I am working on a small sewing project for my Granny (her 81st birthday is coming up this month). She really enjoys embroidery/cross stitching and I am making a rectangular bag for her to keep her current projects in. I found a store in Winston-Salem (Hancock Fabrics) ... AMAZING, :P. I found some really great fabric, Fusi-Boo batting (I had never heard of this before either ... it too is great!), and stitch witchery.
Stitch witchery is a web of thread that comes in little rolls of different widths. I believe mine is a 1/2" wide roll. You can fold in two edges of fabric and place the stitch witchery in between. Then, all you have to do is place a damp cloth and top and hold the iron on it for 10-20 seconds. It makes a pretty good bond that you have to tug on pretty hard to pull apart. I wouldn't leave it at just that, but it really does help hold in stubborn edges until you can place a top stitch across it.
Here are a few "in the process" pictures :) I'll post a final once I finish up. The strap is all that is left.
For now, God Bless!
PS. I got a new camera, from my wonderful fiance! It is the Canon EOS Rebel T2i ... He got me the body, two lenses, a very nice backpack style case, 16 GB class 10 SDHC card, UV filter, and it was all given with love :) I really can't wait to take some pictures and do a little post-developing in lightroom.
Stitch witchery is a web of thread that comes in little rolls of different widths. I believe mine is a 1/2" wide roll. You can fold in two edges of fabric and place the stitch witchery in between. Then, all you have to do is place a damp cloth and top and hold the iron on it for 10-20 seconds. It makes a pretty good bond that you have to tug on pretty hard to pull apart. I wouldn't leave it at just that, but it really does help hold in stubborn edges until you can place a top stitch across it.
Here are a few "in the process" pictures :) I'll post a final once I finish up. The strap is all that is left.
^First place the Fusi-Boo between the two pieces of fabric
^Then turn in the rough edges and place stitch witchery in between. Hold the iron it it (dampened first) for 10 seconds.
^ I reinforced the top of the pocket (the part that will not be attached) so that it will have a stronger hold.
^I then top stitched the pocket onto the lining of the side panel.
^This is the finished product of the panel lining.
For now, God Bless!
PS. I got a new camera, from my wonderful fiance! It is the Canon EOS Rebel T2i ... He got me the body, two lenses, a very nice backpack style case, 16 GB class 10 SDHC card, UV filter, and it was all given with love :) I really can't wait to take some pictures and do a little post-developing in lightroom.
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