Monday, July 8, 2013

40s Pouffe repair ...

This is the 1940s-style pouffe made a few years ago & mentioned earlier in my blog. The outer 'skirt' is detachable both for cleaning (more pix if you click here) & this is what will be happening soon.



Saturday, June 15, 2013

Waistcoat back ...

Close-up of the first stages of embroidery for the waistcoat back - simple pre-programmed stitches using my 1970s Elna (a brilliant machine & wish they were still made!). I'll be starting the fronts next - again using these set of 3 stitches. When the fronts are finished, I can then go to the next stage(s).


Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Waistcoat pinning & tacking close-ups ...

 A fabric patchwork mosaic in the process:

Back pieces pinned
Back pieces tacked
Front pieces tacked