Saturday 6 October 2012

Ten from one does go - Part II

So we're back with the jumper.  The shrunken 'Primark' one with the slightly Scandinavian credentials. Five items down, five to go.

Next I cut a nice rectangular piece from the sleeve.  Watch out when cutting from sleeves - they can be curvy, so following the pattern would not have given a proper rectangle!




I was going to make something to go with the coaster - I had measured the width I needed, and made sure the length (cut from the width of the sleeve) was going to be long enough.  I could have done with an extra couple of centimetres of length, if I'm honest, but I reckoned it would be okay.




One large snowflake was embroidered.  I'm a stickler for six points on my snowflakes, so I just imagine a hexagon (you could always draw one in soluble marker) and head for its vertices with my needle.  Then I embellish.  Mostly it's straight stitches...



...but I love to add French Knots too.




Little snowflakes were added...




...and a lining of plain red felt (from my stash) was cut.




A loop of coloured elastic, a bit of blanket stitch and a vintage button later...




...and it was finished!  A mug cosy...







I wanted to get the ribbon from the neck edge in on the act for the next 'creation'...




(Hey - there's the proof that this is not some XXXXL jumper, but just a size 10.)

I was using the sleeve edge, rib and all.  The ribbon was stitched on a little away from the straightened up edge, and a lining was cut and, yes you guessed it, blanket stitched on.




I added lines of stitching to highlight the ribbon then a button and button loop were added to create a simple, pageless needlebook...




I believe that the lanolin in the wool felt helps keep needles in good condition.




I could easily have added more pages inside, but not everyone needs pages and pages of different needles.




Next was a bit of a cheat.  Using some of the tiniest scraps, I made some more of those roses, added felt leaves and created a brooch.




Perfect for a winter jacket - beginning to need one of those these days...


So, nearly there with just two 'makes' to go. Back with more in a day or so...

12 comments:

  1. You are now officially a 'jumper genius!'! Ada :)

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  2. Oh wow! Do you know it is almost tempting to go and purchase one of those jumpers and shrink it accidently on purpose!
    Julie xxxxxxxx

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  3. Very inventive and pretty, particularly the mug cosie.

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  4. i am so impressed by all your makes from the one jumper! Such a pretty jumper. i adore the dainty needle holder.

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  5. OH MY GOD!!!! I love this!! You are so creative, I must have missed an earlier post, now going to catch up. xxx

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  6. I name you Queen of Thrift - wonderful things you have made from a washed out jumper.

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  7. Just brilliant - what you can do with one shrunken jumper that someone else might rag.

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  8. Incredible what you've got out of one jumper! The little needlebook is adorable.
    x

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  9. Very good indeed, and just form one jumper!! Impressing!

    Enjoy your weekend.

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  10. The tale of the never ending jumper. The needlebook is just lovely. I had never considered about the lanolin in the wool before, what a mine of information you are.

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  11. very clever!!! such a good idea...i'll never throw a jumper away again!

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