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Inktober Challenge Day 31

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Inktober Challenge Day 31.

For last day of inktober challenge 2014, i specially draw a A4 size page of doodle. It took me about 3 hours to finish it. I tried to create new random characters. I hope it works ^_^

Final #inktober challenge day 31: Day Dreaming Bunny

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Inktober Challenge Day 25

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Inktober Challenge Day 25

I always wanted to try to draw this bunny.

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Inktober Challenge Day 24

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Inktober Challenge Day 24.

I called this doodle art: "Team Work".

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#Inktober 2014 Challenge Day 21

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Inktober 2014 Challenge Day 21.

I have been wanting to try doodling or doodle art and hoping my 1st try out turn out good ^_^

Before directly starting to draw in my sketch book, i simply take a recycle paper A4 size and start to practice creating random characters. Below is the result.

And this is my 1st time doodling:

Surprise!!! Happy Birthday!!!

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#Inktober 2014 Challenge Day 20

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Inktober 2014 Challenge Day 20.

Uh-oh, i am getting slower at producing new drawing each day for this challenge.

This is my version of Japanese lucky cat. Looks kinda cute using Phil the grouchy cat.

I also played with picasa's filter. So fun.

"Money, money come to me"

I use the polaroid filter from picasa photo editor.

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#Inktober 2014 Challenge Day 18

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Inktober 2014 Challenge Day 18.

I love love love this drawing. It features my dog, Harley. He has been my OneCraftyPup's own mascot. Recently, i drew him lesser. And i am decided want to try to draw him for inktober challenge. I even played with the filters available on picasa a bit, and the result on pic no 2 is cute.

There is a new sheriff in town. Sheriff Harley is reporting for duty.

This photo created using filters available on picasa photo editor. Love it!

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#Inktober 2014 Challenge Day 15

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Inktober 2014 Challenge Day 15.

I HATE FLYING!!!!!

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#Inktober 2014 Challenge Day 14

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Inktober 2014 Challenge Day 14.

Beware of the spooky pumpkin cat.

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#Inktober 2014 Challenge Day 10

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Inktober 2014 Challenge Day 10.

Are you kidding me? I WANT SALMON!!!!

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#Inktober 2014 Challenge Day 9

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Inktober 2014 Day 9.

This is frankenstein cat. He is made from mix of cat and tiger. Spooky. Happy halloween.

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#Inktober Challenge 2014 Day 8

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Hi, my lovely readers ^_^

My friends suggested me to participate in drawing challenge called inktober, created by Mr James Parker. Hmm, no relation to the brand called Parker.

The rules are simple, just make a drawing 1 every each day for the whole month of October, so total drawings will be 31 drawings. Although, we can always participate in half marathon (post in every other day) or even once a week. And don't forget to hashtag it with #inktober.

I started in day 8 (wish i knew earlier). So what i am going to do is post my drawings in my blog each time i participate in the challenge.

Hope you enjoy!!

Let's Make Them.

Ready or not he is here: The Mummy Cat.

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My First Hand Embroidery Project

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Hi my lovely readers ^_^

This week i would to share my first ever hand embroidery experience. At first i thought it would be very difficult, but as i try it is not that difficult as long as you keep the stitches the same length and no hurry, just take it slow. It's quite fun ^_^

I have prepare the image that i want to use for this project. It is from my hand drawing, a simple dolphin.

I am adding 4 swirls for decoration.

As for the fabric, i am using linen in natural colour. You may use cotton or aida cloth as well.

To transfer the image onto fabric, i am using iron on transfer pencil from clover. I did some researches on internet before using it. Many people suggesting traced and draw the outline with tissue paper or other this paper. I did tried using ordinary paper, it just not do the job very well. The heat setting on the iron also must match with the type of fabric you will be using. Preferable don't use the steam. Since mine is linen, so i am setting the iron temperature to cotton/linen.

1 important tips to remember: the iron on transfer pencil once it is transfer onto fabric, it will become permanent. Therefore, make sure trace and transfer the images in he right position. If you want to transfer words, do not forget to reverse them first.

Since i was using ordinary paper to transfer the image the line quite blurry and hardly visible, therefore i am tracing the lines again using erasable fabric marker.

Oh, i prefer do the embroidery with embroidery hoop. Just remember to pull the fabric really tight. The fabric must be taut, it would make your job easier. I did try not to use the hoop though, it just won't work with my linen.

For this simple project, i am using:

-) Back stitch for the outline body of the dolphin.

-) Chain stitch for the 4 swirls.

-) Satin stitch for fill in the eye and cheek.

I am quite nervous to begin the first stitch ^_^ just remember to keep all the stitches the same length. The embroidery floss is rose colour.

Yeah, finally finish the body of the dolphin. Now, time to add in the details like its eye and pinky cheek.

Eye and pinky cheek done!!! Use satin stitch for filling cheek and eye.

Let's add some decorations using chain stitch. 1 done, 3 more to go.

Done done done. Carefully open the embroidery hoop and take put the fabric. It will full of wrinkles. it will need a very good press on hot iron. I usually put my old t-shirt on top of the fabric to prevent any burning. Give it 2-3 times press on hot iron, the fabric will free from all wrinkles.

Ta-da, i made it into zippered pouch.

Gold teeth colour zipper from YKK brand.

Inside is red polkadot cotton for lining. I love polkadot fabrics.

I hope you enjoy reading my blog as i am enjoying writing and sharing my experience on hand embroidery.

There are lots of tutorials on how do simple hand embroidery stitches on the internet and youtube has tons on videos.

I will see you on my next project ^_^

Let's Make Them!!

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Simple & Easy Tutorial Fabric Passport Cover

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Hi my lovely readers ^_^ i am back on tutorial.

For this week project i would like to show you how to make an easy and simple passport cover made from fabric. It is really easy, simple and fast. Totally beginner, all you need to do is straight stitching with your sewing machine.

Okay, without further ado, let's get started!

This is how my passport look like. Mine comes with the green plastic cover. I have been re-using the cover each time i change passport. It looks pretty beaten up.

This is the inside.

And Ta-da, my fresh and new fabric passport cover.

Take a peek on the inside. Blue flower pattern as the lining.

Fit nicely for my passport size. The finish size:

When unfolded: 20cm x 14cm

When folded: 10cm x 14cm

First, you will need to measure your passport without any cover and unfolded. Mine is: 18cm x 12.5cm. The pattern is fit to slide in standard size of passport book. It measure: 15cm x 32cm plus 1cm each for the seams allowances on 4 sides.

Cut 1 outer fabric + fusible interfacing following the pattern and 1 lining fabric + fusible interfacing same sizes as the pattern. I already interfaced both of my fabrics.

Note: you may skip interface the lining, but i always interface the lining to add strength. If you decided to interface your lining, you can consider thinner interfacing than you use for the outer fabric, otherwise it would be too stiff. And you can also add padding in between them.

Place outer and lining fabrics right sides together and pin them, so the fabrics won't move when you sew and leave an 10cm opening. I leave the opening on the right side.

Bring to your sewing machine and starting to stitch 1cm seam allowance from the 1 point of the opening and ending at the other point. After that trim those 4 corners to reduce bulks or any excess fabrics. Careful do not cut the seams.

Pull all the fabrics inside out from the 10cm opening. Using blunt object like chopstick to push the 4 corners. Carefully not to push to hard. Then press it on warm iron, not to hot though or you may burn the fabrics (i did that sometime @_@).

Remember the 10cm opening that we leave? Now you just need to close it up. You can sew by hand or machine stitch. I like to use machine. Do the same on the other side.

Nicely flat and both side also nicely sewn.

Turn the fabric and fold the sides 6cm. You may fold the sides more than 6cm if you prefer more depth. The choice is yours ^_^

Do the same on the other side.

You can always try to insert your passport book first to check the measurement. It looks okay for my taste ^_^

Now, all you need to do is top stitching. Or you can use any decorative stitching available on your sewing machine. I keep mine as simple straight stitch.

This is how my stitching look like. I decided to top stitching not only the top and lower part but also the sides.

Inside look.

Hehe, i use my expired passport as sample ^_^

You can even put 2 passports and maybe sewed velcro tape on the 2 sides for closure.

It measures: 15cm x 10cm.

I'm thinking on making more using cute fabrics and sell them on Etsy or Toyoutpost.

Okay, that's all. Hope you like it and enjoy the tutorial.

I see you on my next projects.

Let's Make Them.

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Denim Bifold Purse

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Hi my lovely readers, today i want to show you what i have just made: Denim Bifold Purse. The projects took me 2 days to make. Day 1 is only to create the pattern. I search the internet but thinking it would be better if i came up something on my own. A bit tedious, but i am quite happy with my pattern. And day 2 is to sew all together.

This is not a tutorial, not yet, hehe, cause i am still try to working on the pattern, to make it little bit better. Hope soon i can sell the purse on my Etsy ^_^

Okay the idea behind making new purse is when my ultimate kipling purse is about to retire soon. I have been using the purse for about 3-4 years. See the picture below.

The colour used to be dark purple and close with 2 zipper.

Lots of compartments/slots for cards. 1 Zipper for coin at the middle. 2 open slots behind the slots for cards. It can holds more than 10 cards.

Another 2 slots for money.

I am thinking on making a very simple bifold purse and close using magnet. There are many patterns and tutorials available on the internet, but the slots only can hold 6 cards and i have total of 10 cards i keep inside my purse. That is why i am creating my own pattern.

I made total 10 card slots. 2 Open slots for money or coupons. I also managed to sew zipper coin slots.

I use denim fabric for outer layer, with adding lace strip and a bit on the magnetic tab for decoration, otherwise it will look a bit too plain. When in fold, the purse measure: 20x11cm.