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My First Hand Embroidery Project

Posted by Cecillia

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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 ^_^

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Latest Items Available For Toyoutpost Locker

Posted by Cecillia

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Oups, been busy lately between day job, Etsy, and Toyoutpost. Plus i had flu twice: on June and last week.

Now, feeling much much better and ready to blog.

I want to share my first ever participation on Indonesian President election 2014, which was held at KBRI Singapore on last Sunday, 06 July 2014.

So so excited. Been waiting for that day to come. I have been writing some posts on my facebook account expressing my thoughts for this year President election. I am not a fan of politics, especially politics in my birth country, Indonesia, due to many corruption cases and injustice, i gave up my hope for Indonesia long time ago. However, this time i think i need to participated and expressed my feelings. Plus i was also one of the undecided voters or swing voters. The two candidates were very strong. Both have their strengths and weaknesses.

I spent 1 week before the election day to watched as many debates as possible between the two candidates. Read positives and negatives from each candidates. I even read the black campaigns from both candidates. All very fun and entertaining. And hell yeah, this year i am going to vote!!!!!

Felt so excited after doing my part as a good Indonesian citizen. 5 minutes to vote for better Indonesia!!

TPS at KBRI Singapore.

Now, back to work ^_^

Been working on new addition to my Toyoutpost locker.

This is my newest design for mini pouch. Actually kinda funny story, my hubby asked me to sewed mini boxy pouch. But, i was lazy that day and only managed to boxed the 2 corners instead of 4. He said it was a unique design, maybe people will like it.

I put my eye shadow and lip gloss for photo.

I sewed 3 of this mini pouches. Hope people will like them.

I also sewed few flat mini pouches. It's a classic design. The size can hold standard tissue pack.

Not forgetting my best selling triangle pouches ^_^

Ta-da!!! I tried to squeezed a bit more so all my new items can fit nicely inside without looking over crowd.

Thank you for reading my blog. See you on my next post.

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Custom Order For Etsy

Posted by Cecillia

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Hi my lovely readers,

On this week's post, i would like to share my fun time on making laptop sleeve for one of my Etsy buyer. She requested a custom order for making Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 13. It's a convertible PC/Tablet, super slim, super light and super nice design. It has a keyboard which you don't want to use is, just flip it over and it is convert into tablet. The display is 13.3" (bigger than my MB Pro) and runs using windows program.

Each fabrics were chose by her. I sent her photos of the fabrics. At first she wanted the pink elephant fabrics. That was going to be difficult, since i don't have enough fabrics to make 1 whole laptop sleeve. It is only enough to use for accents/decorations, such as pocket and flap. Luckily she didn't mind. I gave her few combinations: plain fabrics combine with pink elephant fabric and she agreed and picked combination of plain drill grey as the outer fabric and pink salem flower patterns as the lining. The pink elephant fabric for front pocket and flap. For closure, she agreed for using brown velcro tape.

Outer fabric: plain grey colour drill

Lovely pink salem flower pattern as lining fabric

I am going to make an envelope sleeve style for this gadget sleeve. I sent her my drawing and she agreed to it (Yay!!)

This is the result ^_^

Take a peek at the lining.

I made her a simple drawstring pouch as a thank you gift. Made using same fabric as the lining. I hope she will like it.

All neat and packed. Ready to be mail out.

Harley posed together with the sleeve. After all he is OneCraftyPup's mascot.

I had so much fun when designing and making this sleeve. I do hope she will like it. I can't wait for her review on my Etsy.

Oh, the overall process will takes up to 5 days. I tried to be efficient as much as possible.

See you on my next post.

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It's Official!!!! I Finally Became Toyoutpost Merchant.

Posted by Cecillia

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Hi hi, sorry i had been busy lately. I mean really really busy. I was preparing products to be sell at one of the Toyoutpost or Boxboss outlets. Just by comparing these 2 different companies gave me lots of headache @_@.

My lovely readers, if you are staying in Singapore and want to try to sell something or become an entrepreneur check out their website for comparison:

http://www.toyoutpost.sg/TOP/index.php

http://boxboss.com.sg

I stay in Yishun and there is Boxboss outlet at Northpoint Shopping Centre. I can save lots of transportation cost if i want to rent a locker there. However, the place were too small and narrow.

I went to few outlets of Toyoutpost or Hako (Bugis, Jurong & AMK) and also Boxboss (Yishun and Bukit Batok) to do some research and comparison . I need to see the crowd on each location. I also want to know how many people come there, what age range and what kind of products mostly they bought.

Oh for your info, for both Toyoutpost and Boxboss, most of electronics products such as smartphone cases, power bank and accessories are often exceed their rental quota. So, you might want to check with the staff first. Usually they have the fixed locker location for those products (near cashier or near power unit). They both have special rental price for that specific products.

The sizes of the locker for both almost the same. The standard for Boxboss is 40x40x40cm for single locker. For Toyoutpost is 32.5x44.5x43cm. Comes with LED strip lights and glass door, which you can ask them to remove if you feel you don't need one, no extra charge. The extra charge only if you want your locker to have power unit.

The rental fees also varies, depends on which box location you choose. They have island, facade and wall. Also have few rows of lockers. For commissions wise, Toyoutpost charged 8%, while Boxboss 10% from monthly sales. So choose wisely ^_^

After few weeks of consideration and research, i finally decided to become Toyoutpost merchant at Causeway Point, Woodlands outlet. I choose side island with level B, which is the top level.

It's Official!!! I open rent a locker on Toyoutpost outlet at Causeway Point, Woodlands.

I know, the display not really beautiful. But i will fix it next week when i come to restock ^_^

Now, i want to enjoy my moment of happiness.

Some of pencil cases that i made for selling at Toyoutpost.

Triangle Pouches.

Medium Pouches. Also available at my locker ^_^

I hope you enjoy reading and viewing my blog post. I have a great time sharing my experience with you. Remember any questions or suggestions, kindly drop me at my email or just write them in the comment box.

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