Saturday, September 11, 2010

Give a HOOT..Don't Pollute!


So I found this cute pattern at Toad's Treasures.
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I decided to do this and I have NEVER, EVER done anything like this before.
I just want to share that before we get started.
I have said before I have no budget so I can't just run out and pick up what I don't have to do a project.
I took an old sweater.

Then I cut out the pattern on the sleeves. I of course didn't take picture of this one but the next one is more detailed. I then used contrasting material scraps and cut out eyes and wings and feet.
This is the laid out design.



I broke out the sewing maching and it wouldn't work. GRRR
So I decided I was going to handstitch this this little guy!
Number one if you know me you know I am ADHD.
That should be enough said but in case you don't grasp it, I could never in a million years be able to sit still long enough to do this. Plus I always want results, yesterday!!
But I focused and I did it. I stitched up the little parts with needle and thread and relized the sweater part would not work with just thread so I had a thing of yarn and did it with that. I really enjoyed that for some reason. By the time I got it all stitched up and ready to stuff.... I don't have polyfill. Plastic bags it is!
I also decided to use buttons for his eyes. I know he's not perfect but practice makes perfect.



The next pics are done with a sewing machine but still totally recycled!




Here is the layout.
Finished product to come....

4 comments:

  1. LOVE THEM! Thanks for linking so I could see how great they turned out! Such a great idea to use a sweater for the body!! Nice Work!!
    Emily
    ToadsTreasures

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  2. Those are very cool. I have a pattern for a Victorian styled boot that I might try this idea with. Thanks

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  3. LOVE your Owl & the fact that you repurposed old clothes and made them into something new! Make sure you stop by my blog to see my version of the owl!

    Katie
    Sewwoodsy.blogspot.com

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  4. Cute! I love owls! Thanks for linking up last week for Friday Favorites!

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