Yet another memory bear has gone off to its new home. A friend brought round some of her Dad's shirts to make a bear for her Mum. As always, I ask if they want the leftover fabric back. And as usual, they say they don't. I had five long sleeved shirts - and there was a fair bit of stuff left. So I made my friend a patchwork cushion as well as the bear for her Mum. I'd already used the black shirt for the back pack, but realised I could make a cushion cover with a fastening easily from the front of the shirt - but I used 5 different colour buttons.
The photo of the cushion back looks grey - but it is really black with chalk stripe. I still had fabric left. Bob gave me a Clover Mini Iron for my birthday. It's ideal for pressing tiny things [like a bear's ears, for example] It came in a plastic and cardboard packet. I needed to keep the iron, the stand and the screwdriver in a tidy way - so I took the fronts of two of the shirts which had pockets on. I made a bag to hold the iron and its accessories. I may get one of the other tips in the future, so two pockets are useful. I also kept two pieces of the card with important information. I fastened the top with an elastic casing and toggle [from last month's bodywarmer bears] The front band made tabs to keep the pockets closed. Result!
A colourful way to 'iron out' the problem of equipment storage!
Impressive!
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DeleteWow! What a wonderful way to use up the fabric!
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DeleteBeautiful bear and cushion and It’s the attention to detail that makes your bears so special.x. Catriona
ReplyDeleteI hope the owners feel that they have a personal touch that makes the memory special
DeleteA cushion and a bear is a really good idea, they can sit happily together on a bed. I like that you think of such good uses for all the fabric.
ReplyDeleteThey do go well together, I was pleased with the result
DeleteThat mini iron looks like a jolly useful gadget! And a great way to store it - I can think of a number of things of mine that could be stored in a similar way.....hmmmmm.......thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteI always save the elastic and toggles from garments, as they come in really useful for little storage bags
DeleteGreat idea on the iron storage.
ReplyDeleteI hate it when the packaging is too flimsy for long term use. But at least this could all go in the recycling bin
DeleteAnother lovely bear and a cushion, too! It is satisfying to see fabric used so creatively. I like your storage for the mini iron. I have repurposed extra (gifted) makeup bags to store items like a personal electric shaver or manicure tools.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter uses make-up bags and zipped pencil cases for all sorts of clever storage
DeleteBeautiful work! What bear pattern did you use as I have some shirts belong to my late Dad in Law and would love to make a bear each for Ben and Pip x
ReplyDeleteI used the free pattern from How Joyful [http://angalmond.blogspot.com/2019/07/making-memories.html] Email me and I will send you some hints
ReplyDeleteThanks Ang ❤️
ReplyDeleteThanks for sending me your email. I'll be in touch
DeleteLooks awesome!
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