The shade will be made out of the soft beige twill, lined, and the ties are to be from the two printed materials. I covered the 1 x 2 by stapling the lining to the wood because the twill might be too bulky.
Hard at work. I'm not the best at sewing and put blue tape on the machine for a guide.
Steaming out the wrinkles and pressing the seams.
The finished product. However, I'm thinking the ties are too long and will probably remove 4 to 6 inches by cutting in half. The finished seams will not show since the cut will be on top of the 1 x 2. One shade down, one to go. However, you know what is disgusting? I saw a shade I like better -- the shade is lined with a contrasting material and instead of ties, decorative buttons and loops are used to change the position. I am sure there is plenty of twill; I don't know what I was thinking because I bought yards and yards. Oh, well, I'll have to think about it. I envy people that know exactly what they want to do before doing it!
Until next time, God bless.
9 comments:
How wonderful that you sew so well!! Mr Sewing machine and I don't get along very well!!lolol...Looks great!hughugs
Well, I think it's lovely. No matter that you had some desire to do it differently, I predict you will like this one just fine once you give it a chance... I like the idea of the blue guides on your sewing machine, very ingenious.
You are so creative. I think it looks nice. If you are like me then it won't be long before you are changing things again. I am always seeing ideas from other places and then I need to make another change.
We are kindred souls! I thought I was the only one that put tape on their sewing machine! And yes, I often change my mind mid-stream. It's a woman's prerogative...
BTW - the shade looks lovely
Donna, I've not gotten along very well with sewing machines until this one. It really is a nice machine; basic, but nice.
DJan, thanks. I shorten the ties and it looks much better. I'm starting on the second shade this afternoon.
Rae, actually, once I get something I like, I stick with it. However, I like that other shade so well I'm trying to figure out where I can do it. I might take down the curtains in the guest room and do the shades that I like in there...it is time to perhaps freshen it up ...AGAIN... it has been the same for 5 years...does that qualify for change? lol
Lily, glad to hear I am not the only one whose eyes cross staring at the little mark on the machine.......eyes don't cross as much with a big BLUE piece of tape...
Hi Lynn,
You can sew you know, it's just within you but you don't practice. Look at the shade you've just done...it is almost perfect! Congratulations...by the way we have the same brand of sewing machine.haha
AL
AL, these little sewing machines are very, very nice, don't you think?! I've had two portable Singers and had nothing but problems. I've made more things with this machine than I ever did with both Singers' combined.
That's a great shade. I'm thinking of the possibilities with different fabric.
The shade looks lovely (after you shortened the ties), but I'm with you on those people who know *exactly* what they want and *exactly* how much material and supplies will be needed. Very irritating people! Where's the fun in being so rigid???
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