This weekend I finished up my items for round 3 of the Sew Sew Modern swap. My partner this round is very very talented - I was looking through her flickr photostream this week and realised I would definitely have to bring my A game!
I'm really pleased with how my items turned out and I hope my partner likes the slightly retro vibe.
I used the Beyond Measure pattern from Bloom and Blossom to make this sewing machine cover. I thought it might be quite tricky since it looks so fancy with the piping and everything, but I found it remarkably easy to put together. I think this is partly down to a really well designed pattern, and partly because I have been sewing quite a few 3 dimensional items lately.
I altered the measurements of the sewing machine cover slightly to fit my partner's sewing machine - I always think the mark of a good pattern is that it's pretty easy to customise to suit your requirements. I also deviated from the pattern in my use of interfacing etc. The pattern calls for fusible fleece and one layer of heavy weight interfacing - I had medium weight interfacing on hand so I interfaced both the exterior and the lining instead. I also omitted the fusible fleece - I just really don't like working with it! If I were to make this again, I would probably include a layer of cotton batting (I always have odd shaped pieces lying around), but it certainly has enough body without it - in these photos it is standing up by itself.
For the co-ordinating small item I made another 7" fabric bowl using the nesting fabric bowl pattern from a cuppa and a catch up. I was inspired to add the binding around the top edge by these ones amy/badskirt made.
I'll be sending these lovelies off to my partner this week - can't wait for them to arrive!
and with Finish it up Friday at crazy mom quilts.
26 comments:
They look fantastic Adrianne! I made my machine cover using that pattern, and I would have to agree it is an extremely well written pattern. Lucky partner!
I wish I was your partner! Your swap items are so pretty.
Lucky partner indeed. Love the machine cover especially. Excellent!!!
These are so fun! Love the bunting, the vibe and the typewriters.
Love it - I think I may need to make myself a sewing machine cover. I have my yarn dyed essex linen. Mmm what to do?
No, I could not possible send these away! You are very generous with your skills and gifts!
Lovely items, your swap partner is very lucky.
Love the sewing machine cover Adrianne! I should make one for my machine, I still use the soft plastic cover. The nesting bowl looks awesome too! Have a wonderful week!
What lovely work, I would sure love to receive those in a swap. I love how the piping and binding match.
That is THE most gorgeous sewing machine cover ever!
Awesome! Love both so much, but that bunting on the sewing machine cover... perfection!
These are really cute!
Lucky partner, these are gorgeous!
They're incredible, what a lucky partner you have.
oh they're so cute!
I'm loving the textured gray and the bright orange polka dots. Oh, and the typerwritter and sweet bunting... very, very nice!
How cute are those! You did a beautiful job
That fabric is very cool. Nice work.
What a lucky partner!! Those both are awesome!
Um, your typewriters are too cute! These pieces are so great, who wouldn't love them:)
I haven;t seen a sewing machine cover that I like ... until now! love the complete look, especially the piping :)
Your sewing machine cover and bowl is fabulous....love it. Thanks for sharing. Stopping by from Quilt Story. Marie (mlismore@optusnet.com.au)
That sewing machine cover is AMAZING, very original :)
Fantastic and beautiful set! Your work looks very professonal and your fabric choises are perfect! x Teje
Wow whoever is your partner must like these. They are amazing
Totally love the sewing cover and am using this as my inspiration for my first ever proper sewing project. Hoping I haven't bitten off more than I can chew but I do like a challenge! Could you tell me what the grey main fabric is please - it's gorgeous!
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