This is a little later than planned.. where did the last week go?! But back to my stash buster..
I didn't have a piece of felt quite big enough to cut both sleeve from.. so I stitched pieces on until it was big enough :)
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| I got my sleeve template by drawing round the sleeve of my kaftan (in part 1) |
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| After stitching the sleeves on. I made them slightly long and flared and with a slit up to the wrist at the back. |
I couldn't find suitable buttons for this.. so I decided to make a brooch instead
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| From a scrap I cut 4 rough circles and freemotion machine embroidered (with my darning foot) fairly tight spirals, starting at the centre and working my way out.. which gave them a nice slightly cupped shape |
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| I added a brooch back and stitched the layers together by hand. Reminds me of a Charles Rennie Mackintosh rose. |
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| All finished :) |
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| I am most definitely wider around the bottom than the top these days :) so I found it necessary to add to the front rectangles around the bottom. I stitched a long triangle to the front on each side. |
The funny thing is it's the imperfections.. the 'make do and mends' that are my favourite parts.. the patchwork sleeve and hemline add-ons :) Probably not surprising from a girl who loves darns and patches and wears them with pride lol.
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| Almost ready to go out.. don't forget your lipstick and high heels! |
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| Being stupid :) |
But where was I going? Well.. do you remember back in March when I mentioned that I had been asked to put together a craft project for a local magazine? Well the magazine has just been published! And Friday was the launch event.. it was held at the Town Hall in the town where I was born, West Bromwich. I don't have any photos but can tell you there was an abundance of tea and cakes, beautiful old china tea services and smiling faces.
And here's a glimps at the magazine :)
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| I must admit the 'local fayre' recipe for faggots makes me shudder.. I've hated them since I was a kid |
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| The felt flower project got a 4 page spread! Which meant that the interview and other photos all got cut, but hey you can't tell someone how to felt a flower without explaining it can you ?! |
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Wow this is gorgeous! love the colours and the style I agree the "add ons" finish the piece!Thanks for sharing!
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Wow! what a project! Looks fantastic!Congrats.
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow Deborah, your coat is amazing and I love the patchwork sleeve and add on's to, It looks absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAnd a big congrats on the 4 page spread as well, that's so awesome and i'm really happy for you xoxo
Thank you Ally, Kerry and Karen :)
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It's a big project making a coat! You're talented to make it. Very pretty color and style. Great exposure in publication. I learnt tips from your blog tutorial too. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Terrie :) It was the meterage that too the time really..
ReplyDeleteFeels quite weird having a tutorial in a magazine
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WoW Deborah, that coat is absolutely divine! Your work is amazing! And congratulations on the article, very impressive! Hope you had a great time at the launch
ReplyDeleteThank you Virginia :) you are too kind. The launch was very nice :) it was lovely seeing the older folks dancing - foxtrot and waltz I think - and enjoying themselves so much.
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Hi Deborah, haven't hopped by for ages life gets far too busy doesn't it. Wow I adore your coat creation, its stunning, the colours, the layers and the imperfections make it perfect. I have been fiddling with the felt that you gave me oh so long ago and gradually getting braver, my creations are very small just now hee hee, but a bag is next on my list. Congrats at the mag feature too how fab. Have a lovely weekend x x
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog through Pinterest. That coat is absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jacqui and welcome :) x
ReplyDeleteAh Ruthie.. I know what you mean time just flies by doesn't it?! Thank you so much for the compliments :)
I'm happy to hear you have been playing with your felting kit :) Don't hesitate to get in touch if you need any help with your bag (we can always skype!)or advice on fibre and where to get it.
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Oh my goodness!± I wish my students could have seen this. It would really have inspired them and they ma have kept their bits! I wasn't down really but it just confirmed that I won't miss it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jackie :) But if a session with you and your wonderful work didn't inspire them to keep their bits n bobs I don't think anything would!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean.. sometimes we just need a final push to confirm that it really is time to move on.. been there myself and haven't regretted it yet.
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It's a beautiful coat and I have to agree that the add-ons make it very special. It looks good on you!
ReplyDelete:) Thank you Lyn xx
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