Hey, hey it's Friday! Aren't you glad the weekend's here?
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I've been sewing like a mad woman thanks to this fabulous book
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Among the many things in the book, applique' is one thing I'd like to learn.
It most likely originated as a means to patch holes in clothing,
but is now used for decorative purposes for bed linens...
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and drapery...
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clothing...
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and pillows!
These projects are a little too ambitious for me,
so allow me to practice first.
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I found an old shirt.
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Then I cut out a starfish shape from
another old shirt.
{Can you tell that summer's on my mind right now?}
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Position & pin the starfish.
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Stitch in place, folding the fabric inside as you sew,
for a clean edge.
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TADA! -- my first attempt at applique!
I know, it could be much neater.
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Hope you like my sweet summer silly starfish shirt!
Now go and have yourselves a fun weekend.
It ´s a lovely and funny idea!
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Liliana
Good job girl! Love it:)
ReplyDeleteso cute!
ReplyDeleteLove the pillows.
ReplyDeleteSusie from
I Just Love That Fabric
It's my first attempt and I'm so happy with your support Liliana, Nuit and Susie! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a cutie:)
ReplyDeleteThank you dear Diana!
ReplyDeleteI bought the book my self and I am reading like crazy. I have only made the pants projects. It is amazing how easy and practical it is. By the way, I love how you did the pillows
ReplyDeleteHello Limoncellodituscanny!I have yet to try the projects involving sewing clothes from scratch :)
ReplyDeleteHappy sewing!