Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 45

Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 45

Once again, I have been plagued with difficulties. This time it is not illness although that is still on going. I had found several areas that needed covering with more leaves.

Three times, I had nearly finished making one and three times, I had to start again because I found the Wool had Frayed. So annoying.

Slightly Wonky

The book Measuring had worked out better. It is still Slightly Wonky but it does not need to be perfect. Anyway, I did Unpick some and redo it.

Cut Excess

Now I can finally Cut away the Excess. I had started it then stopped, as I was not sure if I needed to go all the way along to the End. Consequently, it has been a pain in my side flapping around whilst trying to Measure and Sew

The reason why I was not sure about the Length is because one of the Strengtheners is higher on one side than the other. So far from being too long, it may in fact be a little short.

Double Hem

 

Since there is the Weight factor to take into consideration, I have decided to Fold over and Make a Double Hem. Now I can move on to making adding the Toggles.

Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 44

 Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 44

My most sincere apologies for this late blog. I am really struggling with getting the photographs transferred. I guess I really am number44 droopy drawers.

Wonky Hems

 

The state of my health can really be seen in the constant corrections I have to make. This time it is a Wonky Hem. It is only when I was Folded that I could see how much out of alignment it was.

Unpick Hems

 

I have to Unpick all the Hems I have done. I am starting with the Side Hems.

 Needle Measure

 

One of the Hems is the Original and therefore Machine done. Therefore, I am starting in the Top Corner. I am using one of the Knitting Needles to act as a guide. When I get to the end of one, I will continue with the other to Measure out the Hem.

Book It

 

It did not work. I was still finding that I was offline. Therefore, I am now using a Book. If you are wondering why I did not do this, in the first place it is Simple. I am currently unable to move much and therefore had to use what I could reach. I hope that this will work better.

Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 43

 Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 43

Now it is time to tackle those Stitches Securing the Loops

Adding Leaf

Apart from Covering the Stitches that come through, I want to try to brighten up the Large Brown Area. I select a Red Leaf to start with.

Extra Security

 

I have to be careful how I add the Leaf. I want to give Extra Security to the Loop by Sewing across. However, I do not want to make it unusable.

Four Leaves

 

I have now added Four Leaves. I have tried to alternate the Colours.

Adding Detail

 

Next, it is time to Add more Detail so the Leaves are not stuck in the middle of nowhere.

Embellishments

 

In addition to making it prettier I am also trying to Secure any holes left where I Picked Up Stitches.

Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 42

Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 42

Once again, I have to apologise. I am still having problems with photographs.

Sorting Loops

 

I had made eight Loops in Total. For the moment, I only need four. When I made the Loops, I only used a rough guide therefore; they are slightly different in size. I am now Sorting them into groups.

Adding Loop

 

I Add two of the Loops to the Strengthener. I am using Finger Spacing as a guide to separate them. These are the Outside Pair. I have Added them roughly an Inch away from the Edge.

All Looped Up

 

I now have Added the Inside Pair of Loops. They are two Finger Spaces from the Outside Loops. This means that the gap in the centre is not exact. If I feel that it is needed I can always add another Loop later.

Sewn Through

 

I was not particularly bother about which Brown Wool that I used to Sew the Loops in place. I merely used any bit of Wool Scraps that I had handy.

Obviously to make sure the Loops were Secured properly I have Sewn Through. This means that the Stitches will have to be Covered.