This is my main project of the day - it is a laptop sleeve That I worked meticulously on. I cut out my rectangles of main fabric and then lining fabric. Then I picked a cute little buzzing insect and added Buzzing Along. I cut out my strap and turned it rightside out and then figured out how to insert the flap and the lining. After I turned the project inside out it was looking good so I added topstitching and that was when I notice my disaster!
My piece of fabric that I had used for a lining was nice and slick-so that the laptop would slide in and out easily and I thought I had it made but now that I was finished the material was disintegrating before my eyes. Both side seams just fell apart and the place where I had put the strap was already eaten away just from the pressure of the flap moving. I was absolutely heartbroken.
HUMMM? So, I guess my buzzing along - didn't buz so well. Since I had used a vinyl for my main fabric I think it would be very difficult to tear it apart and not wear out the holes from the first stitching. Shoot, O well, maybe it was not a lost cause- I sure did exercise my brain and they say that is so good for you. ~smile.
I thought I might add , just in case some of you have not visited : http://www.e-patternscentral.com/list.html?cat_id=145&source=EUIE6AH - that they have some interesting sewing patterns for sale at decent prices.I thought since Christmas is barreling down on us that we all can use inspiration.
My piece of fabric that I had used for a lining was nice and slick-so that the laptop would slide in and out easily and I thought I had it made but now that I was finished the material was disintegrating before my eyes. Both side seams just fell apart and the place where I had put the strap was already eaten away just from the pressure of the flap moving. I was absolutely heartbroken. 
HUMMM? So, I guess my buzzing along - didn't buz so well. Since I had used a vinyl for my main fabric I think it would be very difficult to tear it apart and not wear out the holes from the first stitching. Shoot, O well, maybe it was not a lost cause- I sure did exercise my brain and they say that is so good for you. ~smile.
Chick, it's only a disater if you didn't learn anything from it! I'm sure you learnt SOMETHING! LOL
ReplyDeleteAs for my 'Sweet Pea' project.. it's for my 3rd Daughter for Christmas. I used to call her Sweet Pea as a baby/toddler.
AND I did try ringing a lovely girlfriend today for a chat! But she wasn't home. Oh well... another day eh?
Sorry about all the trouble you had,but we all go through situations like that.
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