Fan Folly 2024 Part 5

 Fan Folly 2024 Part 5

Apologies if this blog is a bit harder to follow only some photographs didn’t come out.

Material Scraps

In my collection of Material Scraps I had a couple of pieces with Roses on. This was given to me for a different project but I didn't use it. I have struggled to think of how to use it as it is a Manmade Fibre. I am glad I have finally found a use for it.

Glue One Side

I spread Glue on One Side of the Cut Out Card. This is where the missing photographs should go. I then placed One Piece of the Rose Material on top of it. I smoothed out any wrinkles and Trimmed around it.

Glue Stick

After I trimmed around the Material leaving a small over lap I Folded over the other side and Glued it down. I then put a line of Glue down the Middle of the Card which was handily marked by the printed Arrow.

Once the Stick was stuck on. I covered the rest of that side with more Glue. Yes to any eagle eyed readers I have split some. During this project I think as much Glue went on the Carpet as it did the Material.

Weigh Down

I had at this point already Covered the other piece of Card with the Material and Folded it over. I then placed this on top of the one with the Arrow.

Since the Stick would cause a Gap I decided to Weigh it Down with the Bowl. I left this over night to make sure it was Stuck.

Boxing Clever 2024 Part 6

 Boxing Clever 2024 Part 6

Since I have to think about what I am going to do next on the Front I have decided to tackle some other bits in the meantime.

Mucky Side

I always hate the way the Glue dries when using this Material. It looks Mucky. Therefore I am going to start with the Side.

Green Side

This Side is Easy enough. I have taken a long piece of Green Material and Glued it in Place.

Peeling

It has started Peeling already. This Material isn’t very good which is why I only every use it as a Liner. Though I have to confess that using ordinary Glue instead of Fabric Glue probably doesn’t help.

Blue Band

I have a long Length of Dark Blue Band left. It can easily go all the way around the rest of the Sides. I start by Gluing it on one Side of the Box. It is a bit Uneven so I may have to add some more White.

Clip Away

Before I can do the Main Side I need to Clip a Hole in the White so I can access the Release Button.

Clip Band

I Glue to the Button. I then Clip the Band around the Button then carry on Gluing.

Boxing Clever 2024 Part 1

Boxing Clever 2024 Part 1

I have done a few things with boxes before but this time it is more elaborate.

Beat Up Box

I was given a Beat Up Box file. I decided to spruce it up.

Cover Info

It had previous Information written on the side of the Box. Since I couldn’t get it all off I thought it was best to use a Marker to Cover it.

Try for Size

I had saved the underside of an old Ironing board Cover. I thought I would wrap the Box in it to Try it for Size.

All Glued Up

Once I had measured and cut the Material to Size I placed the Box on it. I then proceeded to Cover one Face with Glue.

Facedown

Once it was Glued I placed the Box Facedown on to the Material. I pressed down firmly and waited for it to dry.

Start a Scrunchie 2024 Part 1

 Start a Scrunchie 2024 Part 1

Another go at making a Scrunchie.

18 Inches

Since this is basically another test I am not being too precious about Material that I am using. I am more interested in the Length which is 18 Inches.

Completely Hemmed

I have now Hemmed Completely around the Material. This will of course slightly shorten it. I really should have Pressed the Material first but I could not get to the Iron.

Fold Lengthways

I have Folded the Material Lengthways. I have Blanket Stitched along the open Length. This makes a Tube.

Elastic

Having got to my Iron I have now Pressed the Material. I have selected a piece of Elastic that is roughly the same Length as the Tube.

Many Pins

Naturally every Safety Pin in the house has disappeared so I have had to go shopping. Of course the two sizes that I use most are in different packs so I have ended up buying Many Pins.

Time for a cuppa before I sort this lot out.

Test Trouble 2024

 Test Trouble 2024

I am about to start a Project that I have meaning to do for a few years. I always need Hair Scrunchies. Since I have lots of Material laid around I am going to make some. This will be my Test Run.

Thread and Elastic

First of all I need to collect my Tools. Since I don’t know which Material I will be using I got out my box of Threads. I also need Elastic and probably Scissors. Of course my straight pair had disappeared so I found my Pinking pair.

Bundle of Cloth

Since this is going to be a Test I do not want to use good Material. Therefore I selected these Combat Offcuts.

Unpick

In my wisdom I decided it would be best to Unpick the whole lot so I could get as much Material to choose from. This is going to take some Time.

All Unpicked

All Unpicked. Take some Time was an Understatement. It took me nearly 7 DVDs worth to get it finished.

Selected

I have sorted through all the Material and have Selected the pieces that I think would be best suited to the task.

Tartan Tidy 2023 Part 2

 Tartan Tidy 2023 Part 2

Sometimes I wonder at my stupidity. I had not said what I was making or why. My boyfriend had bought a Crystal so I thought I would make a little Pouch to put it in.

Crystal

 

I did not Sew all the way up because I needed to leave a gap to put the Crystal in. I was going to put a Bow and Bell on it as shown in the above photograph but I decided against it.

 Button up

 

Once I had measured how much room I needed for the Crystal, I could then finish Sewing. I then Buttoned Up the Material after I had put the Crystal inside.

Tartan Tuck

 

With the Crystal at the Bottom, I then proceeded to bring up the Tartan in line with the Button. I slipped the Material through the Buttoned Section.

Tartan Tidy

 

I Folded the Tartan over and round. I tucked the Folded Material inside the Buttoned Section. Thus, I had one Tartan Tidy. Glad to say the Crystal made it safely to boyfriends home.

Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 53

Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 53

I had left the Bottom of the Sidepiece unfinished. I am now going to continue.

Two Finger Gap

I have left a Two Finger Gap Unsewn. I trim off the Excess Material.

View from Side

In the above photograph, you can see the View from the Side. I had originally thought that I would Curve the Bottom but then decided against it. The Unsewn part is equal to the Width of the Material that I am adding.

Fold and Pin

I have Folded and Pinned the Hem so it does not move whilst Sewing.

Hem Across

 

This part has been Hemmed Across. I now need to repeat everything on the other Side.

Fraying

 

Drat! I have made another boo-boo. I Cut the Excess too close. Not only that since I had mislaid my Pinking Scissors I had been forced to use ordinary ones.

This has had the unfortunate effect of the Material to start Fraying. Fortunately, I have a solution.

Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 48

Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 48

On to the next set of Loops

Four Loops

 

I have spaced out the Loops differently on the Strengthener. This is because it has extra Material on the Outer Edges. I may need to add another Loop for more support.

Thumb Joint

 

Before I can add the Toggles, I need to make a Stronger Hem. I Fold it over so it is roughly a Thumb Joint Width.

Hem Across

 

I proceeded to Hem it all the way Across. Then I went to add the Toggles. However at least one has gone walkies. I need to rethink this. Either buy some more or find one the same size in a different Colour.

Bumpy Yellow

 

Whilst I am sorting out the Toggles, I decided to do something about the nasty Bumpy Yellow patch that I have spotted.

Nice and Neat

 

On closer inspection, there was more than one section of Yellow that needed addressing. Therefore, I added two Leaves, an Orange one on the Right and a Golden Yellow on the Left.

Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 47

Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 47

I am going to continue to add the Loops

Two Loops

 

I decided to start at the Outer Edge. The Material here is Stronger because of the Wide Hem. I added Two Loops using the same technique as before.

Unfinished

 

It was difficult adding the Right Loop because of the Material hanging down. This was something that I had left Unfinished. I decided I had better do it before carrying on with the other Loops.

Fold Hem

 

I Folded the Material and Sewed it to make a Double Hem. This made it both Shorter and Tidier.

Tuck Under

 

I then decided to Tuck the Hem Under the Strap. With a few more Stitches, this should hold it in place.

Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 39

 Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 39

With the Flap sorted, I now want to Strengthen Top of the Bag.

Green Strip

 

I found a small Green Strip of Material. It is roughly the right size and shape.

Strip Hemmed

 

I have Hemmed the Strip and Pinked the edges to stop Fraying.

Long Strip

 

The Strip is about an inch too Long. I decided this time to cut off the Excess. The thing to remember is when cutting across it also cuts the Hem Thread. I needed to resew the Hem ends.

Strip Secured

 

After Tacking the Strip in place, I went over it with Blanket Stitch.  The Top is far more Secure.

Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 37

Autumn Cape Bag 2022 Part 37

This week I am struggling with a wracking cough and cold. However, I have managed to get some work done on the Flap.

First Strengthener

 

In the last blog, I had completed my first Strengthener, which by the red lines I am getting in the text leads me to believe that I have invented a new word.

Part Hemmed

 

I have Part Hemmed the second piece of Material. I have left one side Unhemmed.

Double Thread

 

To make it a stronger bond I used Double the Thread. I started to attach the Material with a Blanket Stitch. I know I used a temporary Tacking Stitch on the other piece but I simply forgot.

Excess Amount

 

I have completed Sewing one Side. As you can see in the above photograph, there is quite an Amount of Excess Material.