Over the last few days I have been making a pouch for my partner in the Sweet Little Pouch Swap and have been winging it in typical Juliet style.
I started off by designing a paper pieced a panel which reflected my partner's interests. It was inspired by this amazing mini quilt.
I then got a bit carried away and designed a second paper pieced panel for the back.
At that stage I looked at what I had and decided that the panels would work really well as a pouch like my sewing case, BUT the panels were a bit bigger than my original pattern so I needed to alter the dimensions of the pattern.
The problem with altering the pattern was that I needed a longer zip. I went to buy a nice long zip and discovered that the only longer zips that I could find were either in really ugly colours or chunky zips. It was a tough decision but I finally decided to go with the pretty coloured chunky zip.
What a mistake!!! The thing was a PIG to put in!!! I sewed, I swore, I unpicked, I sewed, I swore, I unpicked, I sewed, I swore, I unpicked... By the time it was finished I was VERY grumpy and was about ready to throw the thing across the room.
In the end the result is pretty good, but I am left feeling a bit disappointed knowing what it could have been and obsessing about the wonky bits.
I really hope that my partner loves her pouch. She will hopefully be able to see past all the imperfections that scream at me.
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See, I told you it was wonky! Look how squint it stands! |
I just see a really super cool pouch. :D
ReplyDeleteIt still looks great, Juliet. I love to read and both panels are just so gorgeous I want to make something like that for myself :-)
ReplyDeleteeven with a zipper foot those chunky zippers are a nightmare- believe me! The only way I was ever able to make one look perfect was to use fuseable tape on the edges and fuse it to the project first, then just top sew it down- that technique was found after MUCH swearing and seam ripping... sorry for your frustrations, but the end result is beautiful and I am sure your partner will love it.
ReplyDeleteI love it and agree with LynCC!
ReplyDeleteI love it, Juliet!!! If your partner doesn't like it, tell her to send it my way... LOL!!!
ReplyDeleteI love it! It looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteIt looks awesome Juliet! Well done you, in spite of that zip! x
ReplyDeleteYes you are the only one that can see that, I think it looks awesome, I actually love the chunky zip addition even though it was such a hassle :) Awesome pieced blocks xx
ReplyDeleteI just love this pouch, Juliet! Beyond words. So cute!!! xo
ReplyDeleteI DO love it you don't even know how much I keep hugging it too myself all this time later. On thank you thank you thank you. And my goodness I would have never guessed it endured all that unpicking because it looks absolutely perfect!
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