Thursday 23 August 2012

mollie makes: august

Well here goes.  My first Mollie Makes project reveal.  Teeny tiny bunting on a top for my little fairy.


After flicking through the August issue of Mollie Makes I decided to try the mini bunting.  As you can see I used the tutorial as inspiration, choosing triangular bunting and a little top instead of the skirt.  

I won't even attempt to regurgitate the tutorial but here is a little of the process.  I chose the fabric and decided on template size for the little triangles.
I cut them, stacked up with my rotary cutter and sewed them up.  I added bias binding, a narrow satin type I had in my stash.

I decided to hand sew this part as the bunting is so small it was a bit of a faff with the sewing machine.  I also liked that you could have invisible stitches along the tape.  Then I stitched it onto the top, a basic little long sleeved cotton t-shirt.

And now the before and after.


I enjoyed completing this project although i'm not really sure if i would do it again.  The bunting was a little fiddly.  I will sticking to larger scale versions for draping gaily around the house.

I have ear-marked a few other projects I would like to give a whirl.  When my crochet skills improve I wouldn't mind trying the star garland.  It would make a cute festive decoration.

And I will definitely be giving stamp carving a go.  It's been on my to-do list for quite a while.

Did any of you make anything lovely from issue seventeen? 
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  1. Bee, that is so gorgeous! What a lucky little fairy. As you know, I'm making the star garland and as a beginner crocheter ( is that a word??) am finding it very easy to follow the pattern. Give it a try, it's fun and will indeed make a fab Christmas garland. Looking forward to see what you pick from the next issue too :-)
    Xoxo

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    1. Thanks Gilly ... I am pleased with the little top ... crocheter ... I think that makes sense ... will definitely give the garland a go ... I saw your stars on your blog ... they look fabbidoso ...:) Bee x

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  2. I love it! how cute. Bunting is one of my all time fav things. x

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    1. I have a bit of a thing for bunting too ... Bee x

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  3. Ahhh I see now, it's a very cute top, I prefer it to the skirt in the magazine. I am interested in the stamping too and will give that a go soon. Sarah x

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    1. Thanks Sarah ... I couldn't really see myself wearing the skirt and this way my little girl lucked out with a pretty new top ... Bee x

      PS Looking forward to seeing your stamping exploits :)

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  4. It's great, she will love it! I've been making bunting all day, I will be dreaming triangles tonight! Ada :)

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    1. Good on you ... you must have built up quite a stock ... can't wait to see it all .. Bee x

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  5. I agree. It looks great on a little girls' top, perfect! Xx

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  6. Bea, it's so beautiful! I love it. It really works on a child's t-shirt. I too was very tempted to try the star garland and also the crochet edging on the towels project. But I still have to finish my makes from issues 13 and 14 before I can start on issue 17 - I'd better get cracking! x

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    1. Thanks Gillian ... I was delighted with the way it turned out ... will definitely try the star garland too ... looking forward to seeing your makes ... it is a great idea to make something from each issue .. I am going to through past copies and try a few more makes myself ... Bee x

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  7. Oh well done Bee, so cute and in fact I think this is cuter than the skirt in the mag so you not only completed a mollie makes project but you made it better...hurrah for you :o) I'm thinking of attempting the Nicki Trench star bunting from this issue seeing as I appear to be a Nicki Trench addict....might turn out nice for baby's room (if I ever get it started!!)....have a lovely weekend xx

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    1. The garland would be lovely hung up in a baby's room ... although not strung around the cot in the picture ... got my health and safety hat on ... have a lovely weekend too ... think the sun may shine ... Bee x

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  8. The top is just adorable! I will have to keep this project in mind when my little one gets a bit older..I just love the bunting :)
    Have a lovely weekend x
    Magie

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    1. Thanks Magie ... it is cute and very pretty on ... Bee xx

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  9. That top is absolutely darling, so pretty. Great job :D

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