Lastest Project: Another Pincushion

Hi everyone, just a quick post to show you my latest project... yes another pincushion planter.

If you would like to find out how to make one, click the image below.

My First Garment

Hi everyone, today we are going to talk about my first garment, and this is something I made before I started the course, so I didn't know what a notch was or how to do an invisible zip.

So what I decided to make was a 1950s tea dress for a vintage fair I was going to. 

This dress had a zip, full lining and interfacing yes I know ambitious. Also back then (about 5 months ago) I decided to go one size bigger, now not knowing how to measure myself properly really played a big part in that decision because I'd made myself bigger than I really was! Yes how silly, at least I know now, so I had to install darts to fit the garment to me.

 Anyway on a final note, I absolutely love this dress even with all its imperfections and still wear it today. 

So now you've seen my first garment I look forward to showing you the apron I will soon be making on the course. 

See you in the next blog! 

DIY: Planter to Pincushion

So I have suddenly become a major fan of Google+ and as I a was surfing through and adding people to my circles I found this fab video by Professor Pincushion, who was showing people how to turn a vintage planter into a pincushion. Anyway as soon as I watched this I knew I had to try it. So here is a blog showing you the process and how the final product looked!

Below is Professor Pincushion's original video.

Making The Pincushion:

Step 1: The Supplies.

• Planter
• Material
• Trim
• Baking Paper
• Stuffing
• Needles
• Thread
• Glue
• Scissors
• Sewing Gauge
• Pen

Step 2: Measuring the planter.

My planter was 8cm at is widest part and once I had multiplied it by 3, I needed a circle with a width of 24cm.

Step 3: Drawing the Circle.

NOTE: Since I didn't have any pattern paper I used baking paper.

Step 4: Cutting Out the Circle

Step 5: Cutting Out The Circle Pattern.

Step 6: Sewing Round the Material

Step 7: Pulling It In, Stuffing It & Closing It.

Step 8: Gluing the Cushion To the Planner.

Step 9: Trim

As you can see I took some artistic license at this point and added a bow to the back.

Finished Product:  

As you can see mine is certainly not as neat as Professor Pincushion's, but I am absolutely in love with it and it was quick and fun to make. So I recommend you all give it a go!