I admit it... I totally over-committed myself this Christmas. What with a few commissions, plus a whole heap of Christmas gifts I decided I was going to make, I find myself in full on panic mode with a ginormous list of sewing left to do, no Christmas cards sent and no present wrapping done!
And this kind of panic leads to sewing disasters....
but first the good stuff :)
One doorstop completed for a commission due on Christmas Eve. A remake of the hungry caterpillar to match is on it's way too.
Another commission, two kids book bags (for twin girls) and a large cushion cover. The cushion was fun because I was handed the old one (on the left) and asked to replace it "in the same colour scheme but a bit more interesting"....I really hope this will fit the bill!
And a large washbag destined as a Christmas pressie for someone who I think doesn't read my blog!
There's more, but I can't show it just yet.
Did I mention a sewing disaster? Sigh.
It all started pretty well. The request is for four dining room chair cushions destined for brother number 2 and his girlfriend (also hopefully not blog readers). I've never made these before so I'm in "make it up as you go along" mode. I started by purchasing four cheap cushions and unpicking the covers on them (Tip: this worked out at half the price of having foam cut to order!)
Using the old covers as templates, I cut my fabric for the first one, added a zip (ha ha, so easy to type, but not so easy in real life) and stitched the top and bottom together, with piping and cotton tape for the ties.
It's a bit messy at the zip ends, but it's passable.
Encouraged by this, and with the learnings of zip number 1 under my belt, I embark on cover number 2. It goes like a dream, the zip, the piping, the corners...I even finish the insides with a zigzag stitch.
Number 2 is on the left...can anyone spot why I am officially a Doofus?
Yes, the fabric is upside down. I think I want to cry :(
James says it won't be noticeable when people are sitting on them....had to smile at that...am giving up for this evening and am going blog surfing...goodnight all!
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Awwww, well position the seats face to face, no one will notice! I absolutely love them though, and that fabric is freakin awesome ;-)
ReplyDeleteJames is right, no one will notice. Loving all your makes.
ReplyDeleteI am really sorry, I suspect I would have done the same wrong result.
ReplyDeleteCan you use the 'wrong' top as a bottom for another one?? Maybe a future one to sell? Then it won't be a complete Grrrrr?
Your makes look great! I do the upsidedown fabric thing a lot.
ReplyDeleteBig bums hide a multitude of sins!
ReplyDeleteWhat she said ↑
ReplyDeleteBut it's actually the right way up for the person approaching the seat - they can have a wee read before they sit on it. Lovely makes chick! Hang in there! Jxo
ReplyDeleteOch, I never even noticed, but what Judith said, that might actually be the right way up ;o)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the rest of your list, I think I might be winning with the embroidery...
I really wouldn't worry about it - just make #3 the same as #1 and #4 the same as #2 and they'll never know which way the fabric as supposed to be! I love everything you've made!
ReplyDeleteI have given up on working with directional fabric!!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you catch up with yourself soon and manage to have a relaxing Christmas!
oh no, what a shame: altho I certainly didn;t notice the difference!! Love the fabric
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