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Thursday, April 14, 2011

Doorstop Mark 2

Miss M had her first major all-out pre-nap tantrum today which put a spanner in my schedule somewhat *smile* but nevertheless I managed to make another doorstop in several sittings throughout the day. When I made my first doorstop using this pattern I didn’t have any interfacing  - in fact I didn’t know what interfacing was! However, last time I was at Spotlight I made sure I got some for my stash (get my sewing lingo lol) and here I’ve used a medium weight non-woven fusible interfacing. It’s turned out so much better than my first doorstop, due to the rigidity given by the interfacing and also because, following Jane Bolsover’s advice, I tacked (basted) everything before machine stitching. This does take extra time but it’s worth it as I was able to sew a lot more neatly. I also made good use of my new manual “The Sewing Book” by Alison Smith, which has great instructions on how to apply a fusible interfacing.



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  1. Fussy Eater's MumMay 11, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    Pam you can see the difference in the two doorstops, so interfacing is good idea. I've only used it once and am not sure I did it all correctly.

    Have you seen the tutorials at The Haby Goddess's blog? She's a Digital Parent member too.

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  2. PamMay 12, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    No I had not but I'm now following, thanks!

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  3. PamMay 14, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Thanks! I did respond to this post already but those Blogger issues have deleted it - grr! Happened on a few posts, I did go over and follow you, also I had a look at Haby Godess's blog tutorials and commented 0 they look great! - will go check that's still working as on another site I've had to reclick. Boo to Blogger!!

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  4. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    It looks gorgeous. Well done. The interfacing really does make a difference unless you have some thick fabric. As for neat sewing, you could try using lots of pins, they will slow you down but the fabric can't shift about and you will get a neater finish. Good luck with your sewing endeavors.

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  5. PamMay 18, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Thanks for that, and thanks again for sharing your tutorial! :) I actually pin first then tack, yup that's how much of a beginner I am, but it keeps me straight and hopefully I'll graduate to just pins someday soon ;)

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