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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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Denim Bifold Purse

Posted by Cecillia

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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.

When open, the purse measure: 22x20cm. Hehe, as you can see i already put everything i had on my previous purse to here.

Hehe, i am quite happy with the final result. Yay, i finally have new purse. Even better i made it myself ;)

I will see you on my next projects.

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Easy Fabric Clutch Purse

Posted by Cecillia

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Fabric Clutch Purse.

Hi Friends,

2 Weeks ago, i was browsing to search for inspiration on sewing. I had a pile of fabric scraps and no clue what to do to them. Then i found many tutorials of making fabric clutches. Mostly they used scrap fabric cause it's for hand clutches, you don't want to make it very big. Of course you can make whatever sizes you feel comfortable. You can add inner pocket or zippered pocket. My finish clutch measure at 12x25cm. It take me around 4 hours to complete (My first 1 hour was to chose the fabrics) and great for beginner sewer (Like me!).

What you need for this project:

1 Outer fabric 27x32cm. Mine is the black cotton with red roses print.
1 Inner fabric 27x32cm. I used bright blue.
1 Inner fabric 15x22cm for inner pocket.
2 Fusible Interfacing. Cut each 27x32cm.
1 Cotton batting 27x32cm. This time i get a chance to test Daiso's Quilt Batting.
1 Set Magnetic clasp.
Sewing Machine with the matching thread.
Scissor and tailor's chalk.

First thing you want to do is making the pattern. You can use newspapers, pages from magazine, cereal boxes. Anything you can write/draw on. After that trace your pattern onto your fabrics, interfacing and batting. Oh, before forgot, my seams allowances are always 1cm (easier for me rather than 1/4 inch). Then cut, cut and cut until you have 1pc of outer fabric, 1pc of inner fabric and 1pc inner fabric for inner pocket, 2pcs fusible interfacing and 1pc batting.

Fused interfacing to wrong side of fabrics (Glue side facing down) using correct temperature setting for your fabrics. Press down and hold for few seconds. After that let cool around 20-30 minutes.

While waiting we can make the inner pocket. My usual inner pocket measure 8cm in length & 16cm in width. The reason i ask you to cut 15cm in length & 22cm in width is that we need to fold 2 times at 1cm at each left & right side. For the bottom, you also need to fold 2 times at 1cm. For the upper part fold 2 times at 2cm. Then you must iron flat all the folds.

Using straight stitches, hemmed the upper part. You also can hemmed all the 3 fold parts.

After interfacing cooled down, time to place the pocket onto inner fabric. From top inner fabric to upper pocket is 10.5cm and 4.5cm for left and right. I positioned the pocket right at the middle.

Sew all the 3 parts. Leaving the top part open. You can sew using straight stich, but zigzag stich can add a nice touch too.

Now, attaching the magnetic clasp. Personally i am still having a difficulty on positioning the clasp. I never get it right. Sometimes i prefer button closure. You need to positioning 1 clasp at the inner fabric and the other 1 at the outer fabric. I measure 3cm from the top, then draw a circle following the size of the clasp, not forgetting draw 2 lines for the prongs. You can draw using tailor's chalk or invisible gel marker. After you feel confident, cut along the 2 lines of the prongs using small sharp scissor. Turn the fabric. Insert the metal plate then bent over the 2 prongs.

Attaching the other magnetic clasp onto outer fabric. Placed together wrong side of inner fabric and outer fabric. Then fold. You can fold to whatever size you feel comfortable and the fold will determine the length of your clutch. Mine is 11cm. Then again i will repeat the process on attaching the clasp. I measure 3.5cm from top part of outer fabric. Draw circle with 2 lines of prongs. Cut the line using small sharp scissor. Turn, unfold the fabric. Insert metal plate and bent the prongs.

Place: batting (Daiso's quilt batting has inner liner. I place the inner liner face up. Soft part face to wrong side outer fabric), outer fabric and inner fabric right side together. Pinned. The sew all 4 parts, but don't forget to leave 10cm opening for turning.

Clip the 4 corners to reduce any bulks. Watch out for the seams.

Carefully turning fabric inside out. Press down flat using your hand or iron.

Turn the fabric.

Sewed the bottom part then fold 11cm.

Start to sew the rest of the 3 parts. When sewed the top part, you also sewing the 10cm opening.

Ta-da. Finish!

Back view.

Enough to put Handphone, keys, cards, money, lipbalm, and any small but essential things.

That's all from me. I hope you like it and enjoy. As usual please give me any comments thru email at c3cillia@gmail.com. I am open to any comments, suggestion and opinions.

See you in the next tutorial.

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Denim Foldover Clutch Purse Tutorial

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Denim Foldover Clutch Purse Tutorial

Hi Lovelies ^_^, it's me again sharing new tutorial.

I always been afraid of sewing a zipper, therefore my bags, totes, clutches seldom use any zippers. Normally i will use tiny strings or magnetic snaps for closure. But, i had conquer my fear (YES!!!). Last week, i spent my weekends to practiced sewing a zipper into a small foldover purse. I used scrap fabrics from previous projects, sewed the zipper using a zippered foot that came from my sewing machine, add in beautiful lace, pinned it with my fabric rosette brooch and done. I like the end result of the purse. However the sewing result....Hmm, i need to practice more ^_^.

For this projects, you will need:

8 inch normal zipper - Mine in hot pink.
2 pcs 20cm X 32cm fabric - I used the scrap denim material from previous projects.
20cm Lace or ribbon - Any colors of your choice.
A zippered tooth - your sewing machine should came with this type of foot, if not check with your local dealer or you can purchase a universal zippered foot.
Scissor, matching/contrasting thread, ruler.
Pretty embellishment of your choice - i'm loyal with my fabric rosette brooch.
30 minutes to 1 hour of your weekend time.

Oh by the way, this project was my last time using Bother BM-2600. Yup, i'm changing new sewing machine. After 3 years sewed with Brother, i felt like it did not give me much results that i needed. I need to sewed many layers of fabrics in one passage, but sadly my Brother did not deliver good results. Sadly, it is her time to retire.

Gather the materials. Sorry for the low quality of pictures (I'm using my smartphone and use only natural afternoon sunlight). The denim color is dark blue. My friends thought it was black and even brown.

Place the zipper upside down to wrong side of the fabric and pin. You see at two end of the zipper, there are extra length of 1cm each side, this is for seam allowance. Take your time to sew slowly using a zippered foot. After finish at 1 side, you will do the same for the other side.

This is my zipper teeth that come with my sewing machine. As you can see, there is 2 small rectangles, left and right. When you sew at right side of the fabric you attach the left bar to your presser feet. You will do in reverse when you sew the left side of the fabric.

Open the seams. You can iron to make it nice and flat.

Now again using the zipper foot you will have to sew both right side of the fabric. You can use matching thread or contrasting thread to create different look. I finish the right side and turn to left side. I'm switching the zipper foot from left bar to right bar in order to sew the left side of the fabric. The edge of the foot will help you locating where is the zipper teeth and also preventing you from getting too close to the zipper teeth.

I learn this method while i was sewing. You can not sewing with zipper head in front of zipper foot. The head will create uneven straight line. This is how you have to do:

Bring your needle down to fabric. Lift up the presser foot.

Pull the zipper head away from the zipper foot to the area which you had sewn earlier. You do not want to sew around the zipper head. After that you can continue to sew.

This is how it looks. I'm using navy blue thread. Not too bad for first timer ya (Hehe shy mode on).

Before sewing the lace, i like to position it to see how it will look after finish. I place it 3cm above the zipper.

Sew upper and below lace to fabric. I use the edge of my foot as guidance.

Turn the fabric, right side facing each other. Pin the 3 sides. Open the zipper half way (Do not forget this step, otherwise you may not able to turn the fabric inside out). Sew the 3 sides.

Trim the excess fabrics, specially at the 2 corners. I did not use lining for this projects, cause my intention is to practice sewing a zipper.

Turn the fabric inside out through the open zipper. Poke the 2 corners using your finger. You can press with iron.

You are now finish.

Closer look.

I embellish with my fabric rosette brooch.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog and read my tutorial. It has been fun to share my knowledge with all of you. Please, if you have any comments, leave in the comment box below. I would like to hear from you. See you again in my next tutorial.

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