Oh my - fancy me being on the ball and posting this on Monday instead of Tuesday, LOL!
Last week I started a backpack - it was a trial run to see if I liked the pattern. It worked out OK, but I'm not thrilled with it. I did make a major change in the pattern - I quilted the outer pieces onto batting - that changed worked out well, and my quilting looks quite lovely (IIDSSM) :) Unfortunately the snap closure (I only had black - it would have been so much nicer in white!) doesn't work right - I can't get it open - a small piece inside cracked when I was trying to put the 2 pieces together, and I'm not sure I can get it to work *ughhh*. I think I'd like to try a different backpack pattern next - I'm just not in love with this design. I'd like the straps to be adjustable, I'd like a tab on the back so it can be hung on a hook, it could use a pocket or two, and I'd really REALLY like to have the lining fit better :D
I was busy today so I didn't have much time to sew - I did start a new project for
week #9, using a craft supply I've never tried before - duct tape! I got a roll of tape @ the $ store - for 2 bucks I get to play with something new :D This will hopefully end up being a kiddy wallet! :)
And one last photo - this is a pouch I made for my SIL - she wanted a bag made with fabric related to walking, to hold her techy toys for her walks :D I didn't have walking fabric per se, but did find these in stash - they're Laurie Wisbrun prints, lol. The finished bag measures 9"w x 7"t x 2.5"w - as per her request :D The measuring tape tab on the side is a reminder of the miles/kms she walks :) I think she liked it - who wouldn't like donkeys in rainboots, LOL!
Posted to Monday Makers! #9 :)
I like your quilted exterior but sorry to hear about the pattern and broken closure. Donkeys are great!
ReplyDeleteDonkeys in boots - love it!!! Interested to see how you use duct tape with fabric. Definitely looks different to the silver duct tape Mr TMW uses.
ReplyDeleteI really like how the quilting detail gives form to the backpack. So sorry to hear the clasp is broken - what a bummer! I have seen duct tape wallets, and I hope you have fun making yours!
ReplyDeleteI love the donkey in rain boots. I want some scraps of donkeys in rain boots.
ReplyDeleteThe backpack is a disappointing thing, but I love that fabric. (Did I give it to you?)
Good on you for doing a trial run. As you know, this is something I don't do (and really should). But at least you know what worked and doesn't. Honestly, you are talented, even what you consider not quite right is really rather lovely. <3
that donkey fabric is hilarious! Hope she didn't think you were calling her a donkey! I think the backpack looks pretty good - is it a selective photo?
ReplyDeleteActually, the bag looks great. Why not adjusting the pattern to include all those that you would like to see in the pattern? Oh, I am sooo in love with those donkeys!!! Thank you for linking up with me!
ReplyDeleteIt's all about the donkeys in rainboots :) Super cute.....again!
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ReplyDeleteHow annoying about that closure. The back pack is beautiful though so I hope you can fix it. And I love the donkeys - perfect walking companions :)
How funny - I "arrived" on your blog via An from mANdarien, and guess what ? Last summer she gave me a zip pouch as a present, made from.... that same donkeys-with-wellies fabric ! Strange coincidence...
ReplyDeletePs lovely blog you have here !!