This was supposed to be the pocket of a tote bag. Let’s count the wrong turns.
1. Start out with super cheapo $1/yard fabric from Wal-mart. Never a win. (If you don’t agree, check the puckering in the photo below). Add busy pink whale fabric.
2. I tried to do a spraypaint stencil on the pink gingham. Spraypaint is stinky and has a rough feel on fabric. It also gave uneven coverage that totally doesn’t work for gingham.
3. When the stencil failed, I went with reverse applique. I would cut the stencil part off to reveal a very punk rock black & white gingham.
4. Not very punk rock.
5. Maybe adding additional embellishments will make it look better.
Arrgh, indeed, my friend. Arrgh indeed.
Oh dear and me the Fiber Pirate should love this, but…
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I love this blog!! Sometimes, I get completely overwhelmed at all of the beautiful things I see online. Today was a really bad day–I’m moving my sewing into its very own room (Yea!!!), which required going through each and every box and bin that I’ve studiously ignored for ages. Most were full of Fails that “I’m going to go back and re-do”. Yeah. Right. Some things aren’t meant to be preserved!!! I feel much happier seeing that I”m not alone.
FYI, the $1 WM fabric is also impossible to find a straight of grain. There just isn’t one. I have no idea how they managed that!!! ;-)
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I dunno.. I kinda like it!
I admire your will to carry on…I would have given up at the failed stencil.
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Oh my. It’s one of those situations where the little voice says, “You should stop. This isn’t working.” And you say, “Whatever! It’ll be beautiful with MORE STUFF!”
We should listen to the little voice.
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Have to give you credit that you didn’t stop.
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you were like the energizer bunny with this one! I’ve done the same thing though and must give you kudos for your positive outlook.
I totally agree with Jeri, I give you major props for not stopping. Hope you at least got a great laugh out of your fail!
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There, there, matey, it’s okay.
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That’s crazy funny. My friend has a wacky gift exchange at her Christmas party every year. That totebag would be the hit of the party. :)
I actually kinda like it – would look like it’d fit in Harajuku!
I LOL’d until I cried. Too bad my sewing machine barely sews.