So I'm following Diane's Sew Along tutorial. Here's what I've got so far:
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That's Day 1 and Day 2 complete, tutorial-wise. I've made a few changes. Firstly, I used two strips to do the decorative band on the outside. I wanted to use the colourful fabric for the band, but that straight onto the main fabric just didn't show up well enough. I had plenty of denim spare after I'd cut all my pocket pieces, so I did the main decorative strip in denim, then cut a piece 0.5" narrower in the colourful fabric, as you can see here:
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Finally, I didn't have enough fabric to do the optional 2nd main piece (due to some inaccurate cutting early on!), so I did it without, not realising that this would mean I could see the ugly interfacing down the middle between the inside pockets when this stage was finished. I know this will be mostly covered when I sew the pockets in, but still, I want to make this the best I can. So, once I saw where this optional bit was going to go, I realised I would have enough if I cut the second piece the same size as the interfacing. So I did that, used bondaweb to attach it right at the end, and Bob's your aunt's husband's dentist's chiropractor!
Probably won't get time to get any more done today as one of my bestest friends is coming at 6pm and it's 1.30pm here now. I am still in my PJs, desperately need a bath and the house is a tip. Oh and we have no food or drink in the house!!!
In my defence, I didn't get to make a proper start on the Cash Envelope last night as I was visiting my friend in hospital. She had what was supposed to be a fairly routine procedure 3 weeks ago, but a catalogue of errors following surgery means she has been back in hospital twice since then, and she's in a pretty bad way. I always says that she is really jammy, because she always seems to get great opportunities, or mess up and have no ill consequences, but this whole debacle makes me think actually she deserves anything good that comes her way, because her body has let her down so much. If you're reading this, I love you Larzie-pops :) If you could think of her in your prayers, I would really appreciate it.
It is looking wonderful! I'm sorry the denim is causing some problems. I should have sent some lighter fabric. I didn't even think about it. You are doing an awesome job though! I can't wait to see it finished! I hope your friend gets better quickly. She'll be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteWow that looks great so far! Some fabrics are a pain to work with. Hope your friend is doing OK and recovers quickly. =D
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