So, (ever so slightly) embarassed, I got to work.
The main fabric I picked out was a dark one, because seeing that it would be used for sport (hmm, is yoga a sport?) we didn't want anything too delicate or that would soil easily. But I also decided to make a feature panel which would take the focus away from the boring main fabric. In the end I opted to try out some simple applique. I must just say that I'm NOT great with applique. If I'm perfectly honest, I might even admit to being a little scared of it. But they say practice makes perfect, and so I went ahead with my plan.
The bag itself was pretty simple to make. I used this tute. It has a lining and looks like it will hold up very well. The most 'difficult' part was making the applique panel.
The progress in pictures:
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| Supplies |
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| drawing out shapes on fusible web |
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| fused onto fabric |
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| fused onto panel |
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| applique! |
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| finished flower |
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| finished panel |
In the end, it wasn't too bad at all! And here's a tip I learned : interface is a must! And it also helped to have a thin piece of paper underneath the background fabric when you applique - you can always peel it away later.
Suddenly the thought of applique doesn't seem so intimidating :-) So all in all I'm well pleased.
Unfortunately I don't have a photo of the completed bag in action (duh to me). I've asked Irene for one, but because I know her, I'm not promising if or when we'll get to see that ;-)
Hope everyone's enjoying their weekend!
3 comments:
i love applique.. tapi yang cik zara buat tu category easy ke? hehehe... ;)
May Irene read this post.. hehe.. really want to see the completed bag and the owner as well.. hehehe.. ;)
done follow..follow me http://maizanhandmade.blogspot.com/
Hello MamaD,
Yes, it was actually quite easy! But whether it is pretty is another question altogether, heheh.
PS I've showed Irene your comment, so there may be a picture of the Yoga Bag in action soon :-)
Maizan, thanks for dropping by! I'll be checking out your blog soon!
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