I like that this project allows me to use fabric that normally would sit in my scrap basket. I am all about recycling. I know I have a problem with throwing away fabric scraps, but I was still surprised at how many selvage strips I found. And, of course, now I look at my fabric stash a whole new way....eyeing the selvages!!!
The tutorial directions are clear and easy to follow. Basically, I fused, trimmed, added a label, stitched around the card, and Voila!!!
Instead of making the back a Postcard, I wrote a personal note to my friend since I plan to hand deliver rather than mail.
I only had time to make one, but I plan on making a bunch more. The only problem I had was with my machine's satin stitching around the edges. I didn't have the proper sewing foot, and the fabric was all over the place. I am giving this to my friend tomorrow, so I don't have time to play around with it. I'll just have to perfect the technique next time. Hopefully.
Rene'
Looks great! I had trouble with my satin stitching the first time I tried it on my machine, too. It just takes adjustments and practice. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteI can speak wholeheartedly that it came out great! Thanks for letting me be the first recipient! You got the wheels turning in my brain when I saw it - what a clever idea - and you know I love to recycle and use it all up too!
ReplyDeleteCute!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming by my blog! I hope you can participate in Sew & Tell this week! :)
Very Clever! I've not thought much of the selvage quilts but I've been wanting to make some fabric postcards, I DO like the selvage in these projects. I'll have to start saving my selvages.
ReplyDeleteCute selvage project!
ReplyDeleteHey Rene' - Great blog!!! Love the pics :-)
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