So far . . . .

Good morning. A little update before I go off to Crafty Club. The purple gilet I bought from a charity shop for £1 is undergoing a transformation. I have watched some videos and wasn't sure where on the garment I should start sewing on the patches. Starting at the bottom and working my way up to the top seemed the easiest way. 

When you watch a video they start with a piece of backing fabric, which is usually square or oblong. Then add a piece of batting, then turn the edges in, and sew the patches on top of that. Next question, do all the stitches go in one direction only, or is there a mixture of vertically and horizontally? All raw edges have to be turned under, or hidden under the next piece of fabric, to prevent fraying. Any scraps will do. I am trying to mix up the colours. 

All stitching is supposed to be uniform. Lines the same distance apart, and stitches of the same length throughout. I am not going to achieve that standard of perfection. When I wear it I doubt people will notice the mistakes. All thread colours can be used. 

This will take a while to complete. I'll keep you updated. 

I am reminded of this song.

And although we had no money I was rich as I could be
In my coat of many colours, mamma made for me

Just to find the others laughing and making fun of me

But they didn't understand it and I tried to make them see

That one is only poor only if they choose to be

Thanks Dolly. 

 

Thanks for popping in. Toodle pip.   ilona