I guess I’m on a little bit of a finishing roll this weekend. Actually, I blame today on deciding to drag the sewing machine out of the closet. I was doing laundry and got sidetracked when I came across a pair of Terry’s sweatpants that have been developing a larger and larger hole in the side seam. Turns out it was an easy fix, I just needed the motivation to pull out the machine and run up the seam. No biggie. So, while I was at it, I pulled out the pile of clothes that also needed to be fixed.
I’ve been waiting to do some of these and putting it off due to the nature of the fabrics, the size of the damage or whatever. But, I figured today that I haven’t worn them in a while, so the worst thing that could happen is I totally screw one up and have to throw it out. Oh well! Not like I was able to wear it unfixed anyway! 😉
So, then, while the machine was out and my confidence in my limited sewing abilities was pumped up a bit, I decided to tackle the flange pillow that I wanted to make using the birth sampler I completed a couple of weeks ago. It took me a couple of hours, honestly. I had no idea how much time had been flying by, but there are an awful lot of parts, pieces, layers and sewing on top of sewing on top of sewing to do with this project. But, it is finished and I’m gleefully sharing my results with you. It’s a little wonky, but it actually looks better than the picture. I had to pin it to the back of my sofa to get a picture and things aren’t laying quite right, but it’s close enough. It wouldn’t fit on the scanner!
BTW, I am officially in love with fabric covered buttons. They are SO easy to make and they look fabulous! I would highly recommend it to anyone. I picked up my little kit with 5 buttons at WalMart and will be going back for refills now. It’s cheap, too, so if you’re thinking of it – just do it!
Now I’m off to finally eat dinner at nearly 9:30 PM!
It’s a beautiful pillow jenna – congratulations!
Congratulations on a nice finish. I’ve been wanting to do a flange pillow myself but afraid that I might messed up. But after looking at yours, looks like I have to do them after all. It’s really beautiful and I like the fabrics that you have chosen. They are very sweet.
Congratulations, it’s perfect and adorable!
Oooh, now I LOVE this finish – it really sets the sampler off beautifully … what a stunning job you did of it! Never thought of doing a flange pillow before, but I might keep that in mind for future projects 🙂
Congratulations, Jenna! It looks awesome!!! Now I have to go check out those button makers….
Fantastic job, Jenna! I really like how that turned out!
Jenna: Totally awesome. Covered buttons, color, sewing …. are you sure this was your first try? You go girl!
(and love your tuffet pictured on the side — one of these days I’m making one!)
Wow – that came out great! Congratulations on your new found skills!!!
Wow!! Congrats on the great job, Jenna.
Jenna you are on a roll! This pillow is amazing. You did a beautiful job. The fabric covered buttons look great. I had no idea they were easy to do. I’ll have to give it a try!
Jenna – looks fabulous! It’s such a great feeling when a new technique looks right first time – congratulations!
Wow Jenna, this is gorgeous. I love the fabric you have used too 🙂
I have an ornament in the JCS ornament mag that I was putting off doing due to this effect but after seeing yours I think I will definately be giving it a go. 🙂
BEEutiful, Jenna 🙂
You go girl!!!!!
That is such a sweet pillow! Lovely finish!
this is simply adorable! Well done Jenna 🙂
It looks beautiful! I love the fabric covered buttons as well – they’re so easy!
Great job.