So I bought some scrap fabric some time back from a nearby Textile shop to do some test runs, knowing I most likely will screw it up the first few tries...
Oddly enough, I kinda enjoy sewing. Hand-sewing. I do find it therapeutic as it reminds me of my late Grandma. She sewed all kinds of things and had a pretty beat-up plastic box where she keeps all her sewing stuff. With her failing eyesight, she always had trouble putting the thread through the needle and that was primarily my job...
My friend, Ms. T said anyone can use a Sewing machine, but true skill is in the hand-stitiching kungfu. I had previously put the kimono Project on hold as I cringed at my own hand stitches! It was so untidy! Nevertheless, I had the ideas for a mini armchair and set about sewing the cushions. At first I just couldnt get the seams right.
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| Recycled an old donated working pants to make the miniature bed! It helps to have a sturdy fabric! |
Well, with Youtube & Google being my Teacher, I googled on the few common hand-stitching styles and gave the Blind ladder stitch a go. I couldn't get it at first, but with me, there is no giving up! I tried again on the mini bed and was glad it turned out neat!
I was finally motivated to get cracking as I had ordered my first little Doll, a Yeolume Podo! *Excited* :) More updates coming!
What a neat job, Nic! I can hardly tell it is hand-stitched! When you first posted the pics on your FB, I thought you had acquired a new real full-size sofa!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Thank you! :) I'm still not happy with it, so much to improve on and I hate wasting materials such as fabric, threads etc! How I wish I could get it right and perfect at the first go! So busy, loads to do now that my Muse is here! I gotta do up her little comforter and matching pillows, decorate the rooms! More fun pics coming!
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