Really enjoyed this weeks Make-it Friday. Its been ages since I’ve made a small patchwork item. With a colourful mix of vintage materials and remnants I really like the way they all blend together.
The lovely Donna popped round too, it’s always nice to chat about colours and different ways the patchwork can work out.
This is what I worked on this Friday. I’ve been wanting to make up some Alphabet letters for some time now. I LOVE that I can use these Friday Make-it days to really concentrate and get on with some unfinished projects and explore new ideas.
I LOVE the vintage fabrics but would LOVE to have some more (see what I did there)
Its so easy to do too. The bigger and chunkier the letters the better. Using easy to cut materials that don’t fray help too, like this left over pink soft brushed cotton and heavy upholstery material.
1. Either using a template or freehand (don’t be scared!! Just try you’ll be surprised how easy it can be) draw out your letter.
2. Fold your chosen material and cut out 2 of the shape (Sharp scissors are a must always – a good sewsmith knows you can blame your tools) Remember to cut 2 notches* -V shaped cuts in a straight part of the letter to help you line up the 2 pieces when stitching together.
3. Rights sides together pin & stitch leaving a gap between the 2 notches.
4. Turn letter right way round, stuff and sew!
5. Finish off the rest of your letters to make up a word or a name and you are good to go!
*A Notch is another word for a narrow pass between the mountains – s0 you can see where the shape comes from. I love knowing the origin of these words, especially if it gives me a visual as its easier to remember!
This is the scraps ball from the recent Make-it Friday. I will be posting a pic of the scrap balls as I think often the make pretty little snapshot blends of the colours used…
Whaddya think?
In honour of the 2 Fridays left of this year (one of them being Christmas Yay!) I’ve decided to start my routine for 2010 early… or is it perhaps a very late start to my 2009 regime?!
Each and every Friday I shall be posting my “Make-its” Feel free to comment, add suggestions or post links to your projects!
These items are just for fun but some just might make the cut for the shop… lets see what happens.
We had lots of fun, but looking full of concentration here on the task in hand…
The full project & how to to follow for my Cabbage Christmas Wreath & Gold n Green Bow Twist Wreath!
