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Tasks for <u><span style="font-size: large;">Week2</span></u> were pretty easy and straight forward.. </div>
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Luckily I found a ready made cording piping at my local fabric store (it would have actually cost more to make them from scratch)</div>
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Before attaching the piping to the body, go ahead and make the handle loops, attach D-ring on each of the handle loops and stitch the handle loops to the exterior back piece (follow the placement on the pattern piece)</div>
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Attaching the piping to the exterior back and front pieces. </div>
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Mark the piping beginning and end on the right side of each piece (follow the placement on the pattern pieces)</div>
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Secure with clips before sewing, </div>
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I used zipper foot as I don't have a piping foot, and it worked fine. </div>
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Start sewing slowly and remember to follow the curves and never to pull and stretch the piping while sewing. </div>
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Once completed, you'll have attached piping to:</div>
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<li>Exterior back around the bottom</li>
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The remainder piping will be used for the flap</div>
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Next, is attaching the gusset to the exterior body</div>
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The book suggests sewing on the gusset side, but I am more comfortable sewing on the exterior body side (I can follow the curve of the exterior body when sewing) </div>
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Please note that the gusset is not of the exact length, you will have excess at the end</div>
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Once the gusset is attached to both the front and back body, I notice how easily and neatly it collapse. </div>
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A good technique to apply especially when working with wide gusset and you want it to naturally collapse. </div>
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I enjoy teaching</div>
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I thought my passion was teaching English <i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(background: I am a trained language teacher)</span></span></i> </div>
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But over the years, I realized it doesn't matter what I teach.. I love seeing a person's eyes brightens when they get it, or when they are able to apply the knowledge, or when they share a story with me about something that they learnt from me. </div>
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So, I decided to pursue that passion, which comes effortlessly and brings me so much joy. </div>
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This post is about few anecdotes I shared on IG and my facebook page of my experience teaching sewing at a center that hires and trains people with special needs. </div>
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I teach there on a voluntary basis once a week-in-Japanese <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">(I had very basic formal training in the language, only introduction to the Japanese letters and basic grammar, I picked up the language mostly from my years of teaching English at schools and kindergarten and my time conversing with the older ladies at my gym; at one point my Japanese vocabulary was like that of a child or of a grandma's..LOL)</span></i></span>. It is a new center but it has grown from about 5 staffs when I first started (about 10 months ago) to triple the number. The turnover rate is very high (due to illness requiring medical care to other problems), I feel like I am constantly training new recruits, only to find them gone in few weeks time.. </div>
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<u><span style="font-size: large;">OCT 29th 2015</span></u></div>
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First day, it is just me and the supervisor today, one to one coaching. We are making masks for children. As I have not made one in a long time (the last time I made a mask was for Sofea when she was 7, I think), I made one to refresh my memory before guiding her through the process. By the end of the day, she completed about 8 masks. </div>
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I recommended the center invest in a rotary cutter, self healing mat and a good pair of scissors. </div>
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The supervisor is my age and has one young boy, we talked about work and life while we were working. </div>
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<u><span style="font-size: large;">NOV 17th 2015</span></u></div>
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Sewing class today...</div>
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These past 2 sessions, I have been assigned to teach the basics of
sewing to the male staffs - 4 of them (background story: I have started
teaching on a part time volunteer basis at an organization that train
and employ special needs people)</div>
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3 of them have never touched a sewing machine before this but they have such positive attitudes and interest to learn th<span class="text_exposed_show">at I find very inspiring.. <br /> <br />
At the end of today's session, they were able to sew straight and
curves stitches on the high speed machine (which I secretly wished could
be mine)... </span></div>
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<span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">(Note: I have come up with my own curriculum for beginners, sewing 101; 1. introduction to sewing machines and parts 2. how to operate and industrial high speed machine 3. straight stitch 4. curves 5. fold and stitch 6. attaching elastic bands) </span><br /> <br /> There is also a lady staff there and we sew baby booties together..</span></div>
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<u><span style="font-size: large;">Jan 25th 2016</span></u></div>
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class was mainly one to one coaching. The staff (in the green jumper)
was taught how to fold the seam on the sides of a new born lace baby
dress (about 1cm), stitch and add label. <br /> The interesting part is
she has hearing impairment in both ears and communicate via sign
language, lip reading, body gestures and writing on a tablet (pen and
paper? What's that..hihihi) <br /> <br /> Well.. so there I was,<span class="text_exposed_show">
trying my best to gesture and enunciate the words with hope she
understood me.. and struggling with few sign language (in Japanese)
phrases I picked up and I'm pretty sure I might have signed some bad
words...lol <br /> <br /> At the end of the session, despite some hiccups
and raised eyebrows moments... she graciously bowed and thanked me
profusely for the lesson... (^v^)v </span></span></span><br />
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is work at the center day (I teach sewing at a center that hires and
trains special need people). Today, I was requested to guide a staff to
sew girls' underpants suitable for kids with skin problem/sensitive
skin/eczema/irritation/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>etc. <br />
I was given a store bought sample and pattern pieces (the moment I
arrived), and I have to figure out the stitching steps and sewing
techniques and impart <span class="text_exposed_show">the information to
the student, guide her and complete at least 1 piece all within a
couple of hours... yikes!!! ^^ The interesting part about sewing this
underpants is the inside seams will all be on the outside - so as to
have minimum frictions with the skin, and they'll be using organic
cotton.<br /> <br /> All was well in the end.. mission accomplished! We completed 2 underpants (show off..hehehe)<br /> <br />
I guess since I work for myself at my own pace, some pressure is good
to keep me motivated and alert... and I love that about this job..</span></span></span></div>
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From the station I walk about 10-15 minutes, depending on how many flowers or insects (and shop windows) I stop to observe (and photograph) along the way. The moment I walk in, the supervisor would pounce and start discussing that day's plan. Today they wanted me to suggest ways the staff could increase production.. <br />
OK so apparently I do not only teach, but I consult on matters under the sun <i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(I was just asked if I could get my hands on some sea cucumber cream (jelly gamat) and if it was indeed good for the skin, I told them I'd look into the matter)</span></span></i> *grin<br />Back to the story, increase production - I set the time to 30 minutes and I stood there observing the 2 staffs (imagine being them...*cringe). The lady staff excelled in the first 30 minutes, she was on a roll.. it was not good for the male staff, anything that could go wrong went wrong, he ran out of bobbin thread, needle wouldn't thread, needle need changing, unpicking.. when the alarm went off, I told them to continue sewing but secretly I was still observing them ;P<br />
after the hour was up, I prepared an oral report and presented them to the supervisor and bosses (husband and wife who runs the center); the problem and ways to overcome the problem and suggestions on steps they can take to increase production.<br />
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MyBotanGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05226363326603071893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648130698960773472.post-30719514238677456382016-06-01T19:12:00.000+09:002016-06-01T19:12:23.641+09:00Sew Along - The Piping Hot hobo <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Week 1</u></span> tasks for the <a href="http://mybotang.blogspot.jp/2016/05/next-sew-along-project.html" target="_blank">piping hot hobo sew along</a> was to gather the materials needed to make the bag. <br />
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1. Exterior fabric: 50x112cm (medium weight)<br />
2. Lining fabric: 50x112cm<br />
3. Woven fusible interface 50cm<br />
4. Fleece 50cm<br />
5. Piping cord 2.5m - matches the exterior<br />
6. Bias fabric 45x3cm - for the flap trim band <br />
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7. Bag strap 125x1.5cm<br />
8. Magnetic snap button 18mm<br />
9. 2 D-rings <br />
10. 2 Popper snaps 1.5cm <br />
11. Tassel 2.5cm wide<br />
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I have narrowed it down to 3 choices but haven't really decided from these fabrics for my exterior, I also got a ready made piping cord (yeay!!) </div>
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Pattern 1/4 - Body front </div>
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Pattern 2/4 - Body back</div>
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<br />MyBotanGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05226363326603071893noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648130698960773472.post-43784838735287498942016-05-19T10:33:00.000+09:002016-06-01T19:14:56.138+09:00Next sew along project<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">It has been way too long since our last <a href="http://mybotang.blogspot.jp/search/label/sew%20along" target="_blank">sew along</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">So, I decided we should have one.. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I am thinking of the piping-hot hobo pattern from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bag-Making-Bible-Complete-Customizing/dp/071533624X" target="_blank">Lisa Lam's The Bag Making Bible</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The last bag I made from this book (which was also a sew along I put together) was a <a href="http://mybotang.blogspot.jp/2011/03/final-stage-of-sew-along.html" target="_blank">Reversible Bucket Bag</a> (<a href="http://www.sewmamasew.com/january2011/BucketBagPDFFinal.pdf" target="_blank">FREE pdf</a>). We had so much fun and learn a lot along the way. </span></div>
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<b>Time length: 23rd MAY - 30th JUNE 2016</b></span></div>
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<b>Week 1 (23/5 - 31/5)</b></span></div>
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1. Study Pattern and instructions</span></div>
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After like 'forever' of doing that, today I decided to do something about it *roll eyes*<br />
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Here's a few simple steps on how to shorten your jeans length while keeping the original hem (and not breaking any needles in the process)<br />
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<u>step 1:</u> Wear your jeans and measure the length you want, it is best to measure with your shoes on (I didn't bother as I am always wearing flats)</div>
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<u>step 2:</u> Divide the measurement you took in half and pin all around (3"/2= 1.5") </div>
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<u>step 3:</u> I used <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10DBLRNFOMc" target="_blank">walking foot</a> and size 14 needle and sew as close to the original hem. It makes sewing easy if you use the free arm on your sewing machine to insert the jeans leg </div>
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<u>step 4:</u> Try it on, if it seems fine move to step 5, if you are not happy with the length (repeat step 1-3) </div>
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*note: I would rather throw the jeans away than repeat step1-3, so better do it right the first time around.. </div>
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but hey.. that's just me.. </div>
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<u>step 5:</u> Cut excess, zigzag or serge to avoid fraying</div>
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<u>step 6:</u> Press original seam down, you can topstitch all around above the new seam or leave it be as I done</div>
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And you are done.. </div>
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The best part of this is, you can do it in a very short time, on your portable machine and the end result does not make it obvious like you have shortened it </div>
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Further reading on shortening jeans while keeping the original hem: <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/11/how-to-shorten-jeans/" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="https://snapguide.com/guides/shorten-your-jeans-with-original-hem/" target="_blank">here </a>and a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsy6XRCHmHg" target="_blank">video tutorial here </a><br />
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It has been way too long since I last posted anything here.. </div>
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the best way I suppose is to begin again, fresh start.. </div>
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So here I go.. </div>
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This is me.. Sohana Sabir a.k.a MyBotanG </div>
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and this here is my family..</div>
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a hubby, a daughter and myself </div>
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this is Iman Sofea, she'll be 14 in May. She is in her 2nd year of Junior High school</div>
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people say she looks a lot like me, but I feel she resembles hubby both in looks and personality (which drives me crazy at times, to have 2 of them and non on my team..) </div>
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and this is us trying to murder a cardboard storm trooper with our churos.. </div>
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Hubby is the main reason we are here in Japan.. he originally came to Japan as an undergraduate student, he then brought me here, and we brought Sofea.. long story short, we never left.. we tried to once.. but Allah has better plan for us.. </div>
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So 15 years ++, 5 cities and 9 apartments later.. we are now residing in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan</div>
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I am still sewing, been doing it full time for the last 6 years ++ </div>
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Sofea and myself in my handmade dresses</div>
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I have added clothes making to my resume (in addition to making bags and quilts) </div>
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I also teach sewing at a centre that hires and trains people with special needs </div>
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So, stick around.. </div>
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New Year is a big thing in Japan.. well for the Japanese at least, for me, it is rather nerve wrecking.. Having Sofea (my 10yo) home for 2 weeks and Imran (my 36yo errr..hubby) for a week whining I'm bored and rummaging the pantry, fridge and under the sofa for food every 30 minutes is no fun.. so while the Japanese are cleaning and writing their <a href="http://mybotang.blogspot.jp/2010/12/new-year-aka-oshogatsu.html" target="_blank">nengajo </a>(New Year cards) and preparing their <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osechi" target="_blank">Osechi-ryouri</a> (Japanese traditional new year foods), I was planning how we'll spend the holidays with minimum hair pulling and hopefully no increase to (my) waistline.. </div>
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We did enjoy <a href="http://janmstore.com/mochitsuki.html" target="_blank">mochi tsuki</a> and eating mochi on the final days of 2012 and some other outings, but the thing that kept Sofea and myself occupied most of the time was DOODLING..</div>
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We got this book (ball pen doodling) from our local book store. </div>
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It is 127 pages and instructs how to illustrate using colour ball pens. </div>
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It is RM57 (inclusive shipping from Japan to Malaysia)</div>
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We enjoyed drawing and combining different shapes and designs and playing around with different colour pens (Sofea's personal stash). </div>
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The book contains step by step instructions on illustrating an image, for an example - drawing different facial expressions using the same basic design, or how by adding a line you'll be able to change a young human face to that of an older face. </div>
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I also loved how the author used different coloured pens to illustrate - a rose was illustrated with red pen and the stem and leaves were drawn using green pen.</div>
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My 10yo girl had great fun trying out the illustrations and it kept her occupied for hours.. I would say the book is suitable for school going kids and adults who enjoy doodling and are looking to improve and learn new illustrating techniques. </div>
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MyBotanG's one of a kind hand drawn Thank You cards by Sofea</div>
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My 10yo girl prefers to use her pool towel than the usual wrap ones after bath. Especially now that it is colder, it is easier to just get into one of these than the hassle of wrapping yourself.. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>*It is surprising that when I Google pool towel, none of the links were anywhere close to resembling the pic above.. apparently it's only in Japan (most likely) kids pool towel looks like the one I'm talking about. More pics on <a href="http://www.amazon.co.jp/s/ref=sr_pg_1?rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3A%E3%83%97%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E3%82%BF%E3%82%AA%E3%83%AB&keywords=%E3%83%97%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E3%82%BF%E3%82%AA%E3%83%AB&ie=UTF8&qid=1353712163" target="_blank">Amazon.co.jp</a></i></span></div>
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Towel - I got mine from the AS IS bin in IKEA many years back. It is SOMMAR (75cm x 150cm)</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">These towels are sold in shops here in Japan, you can find a lot of them in summer, and not so much in the other seasons. Price ranges from RM40 - RM120 depending on size and brand</span></i></div>
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<br />MyBotanGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05226363326603071893noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648130698960773472.post-38545848780425708992012-11-18T10:55:00.002+09:002012-11-18T10:55:50.606+09:00It has been way too long.... and I don't know how to start again... *sob*<br />
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I apologize for my lack of posting here.. I am still around and sewing and updating over at my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mybotang" target="_blank">page on FB</a>..<br />
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*Wild Cosmos snapped in Oct*</div>
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The Alphabet Quilt II (<a href="http://mybotang.blogspot.jp/2012/02/abc-quilt-2nd.html" target="_blank">posted here</a>) is already on its way to the owner when this post is written. I'm missing it terribly and can't stop thinking about it.. My only consolation is that it is going to a good home, to people who will appreciate and love it *sob* </div>
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Read about my first ABC Quilt:<br />
1. <a href="http://mybotang.blogspot.jp/2009/11/alphabet-quilt.html" target="_blank">Alphabet Quilt</a><br />
2. <a href="http://mybotang.blogspot.jp/2010/02/sayonara-alphabet-quilt.html" target="_blank">Sayonara Alphabet Quilt </a>MyBotanGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05226363326603071893noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648130698960773472.post-39595610199941987012012-06-27T11:28:00.000+09:002012-06-27T11:28:17.193+09:00Teardrop Bag - sewing stage and pattern review<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(You can read about <a href="http://mybotang.blogspot.jp/2012/05/week-1-teardrop-bag-progress.html" target="_blank">Week 1</a> and <a href="http://mybotang.blogspot.jp/2012/05/week-2-teardrop-bag-progress.html" target="_blank">Week 2</a> and see the <a href="http://mybotang.blogspot.jp/2012/04/another-sew-along.html" target="_blank">whole time plan</a> if you've missed them)</i></span></div>
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I found the sewing stage to be smooth mainly because I got a lot of help and guidance from the other members. We shared tips and tried to help each other out along the way. Thus making deciphering the long essay-like instructions in the book bearable.</div>
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I mainly enjoy making the hip - I have never made a bag with a hip before and I thought it clever and gave the bag a smart look. It was a bit tricky to attach the hip to the side of the bag the first time (luckily no unpicking of the seam), you have to measure the centre point and pin the hip to the bag and slowly <a href="http://mybotang.blogspot.jp/2011/01/edge-stitch-revolution.html" target="_blank">edge stitch</a> around the hip - the trick was the keep the balance from the edge and manage around the bag opening. </div>
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I didn't like the partition pocket style suggested by the original pattern, so for the second bag I added zip to the partition and wallah!! - a partition with a function *grin* </div>
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The bag is surprisingly spacious, it can fit in all my usual stuff that I take along when I go out: </div>
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1. Long wallet given by my dear friend <a href="https://www.facebook.com/colormepretty2" target="_blank">Nadia</a></div>
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2. Make up pouch - almost the same size (only fatter) as the long wallet</div>
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3. Note book and pen</div>
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4. Coin case</div>
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5. Pocket tissue and handkerchief (too embarrassing to have it in the pic, but it is always there in my purse) </div>
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The handle strap is perfect in length and width - it is comfortable and stays put on the shoulder all day long (if it has to)</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">*my second teardrop bag*</span></i></div>
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A fun bag to make, will definitely make more in the future. </div>
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Do drop by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.397007140344561.91505.168748136503797&type=3" target="_blank">my FB page</a> f<span style="background-color: white;">or more pictures and details</span></div>
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<strong>Week 2 (8/5 - 14/5)</strong></div>
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Managed to get all the fabric pieces cut out. The pattern inlet contains 3 full size pattern pieces except for the band. For the band, you either measure and cut the fabric (4pcs) or draw a template (size: 12" x 2 3/4"). </div>
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1. <a href="http://mybotang.blogspot.jp/2012/04/another-sew-along.html" target="_blank">Read the full details and plan of the sew along</a></div>
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2. <a href="http://mybotang.blogspot.jp/2012/05/week-1-teardrop-bag-progress.html" target="_blank">Read week 1 progress</a></div>
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<b>JOM AMY BUTLER SEW ALONG!! </b><br />
<strong>Week 1 (1/5 - 7/5)</strong></div>
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1. Pop up card - inspired by <a href="http://ohhappyday.com/2011/05/diy-pop-up-cards/" target="_blank">Oh Happy Day</a>. </div>
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2. Embroidery projects - she has this thing with hand stitching - she LOVES it!!! I've tried to persuade her to try the machine, but I guess she can sense my evil plot to manipulate and use her as child labour on my production line.. uhuhuhu and she is steering clear (for now).. hehehhe </div>
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I wished I have more time to sit and craft with her.. but for now, we enjoy crafting alongside each other. </div>
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my almost 10yo baby - they do grow up too fast *CRY*</div>
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<br />MyBotanGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05226363326603071893noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648130698960773472.post-45325939875379291832012-05-01T08:01:00.002+09:002012-05-01T08:01:36.064+09:00Gift Idea: Personalised hand towels<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A simple and quick project to transform a plain hand towel to a personalised gift for my friends or for your own use.. I spent more time lamenting and fussing over the right and perfect combo then the actual sewing *bliss* </div>
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1. Plain towel of any size, mine is 34cm x 80cm</div>
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1. Mix and match your fabric scraps and once you are happy, join them together OR you can have a long strip of the same print</div>
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2. Place your fabric strip - about 10cm above the towel edge (right side facing the towel) and sew along the lower edge
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3. Fold, press and fold the raw edge inside (so no raw seam is showing) and sew</div>
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I made 7 altogether - as a token for friends returning to Malaysia upon completion of their studies here in Japan</div>
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1. <a href="http://sew4home.com/projects/kitchen-linens/1040-quick-a-cool-holiday-gift-trimmed-kitchen-towels-with-rick-rack" target="_blank">Trimmed kitchen towel with rick-rack</a><br />
2. <a href="http://sew4home.com/projects/kitchen-linens/1066-tea-towels-with-ruffle-a-ribbon-accent" target="_blank">Tea towels with ruffles and ribbon accent</a><br />
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I got Amy Butler's Style Stitches a while back after successfully completing my first Cosmo Bag (a sew along we had in our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1hari1produk/" target="_blank">sewing group on FB</a>). </div>
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It was definitely motivating to sew together (virtually of course), exchanging ideas and concerns we had - believe me we had quite a number of concerns about piecing the pattern together. </div>
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And since then the book has been sitting on the shelf looking all pretty.. *sigh*</div>
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The sew along will be conducted simultaneously here at the blog and in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1hari1produk/" target="_blank">1H1P group on FB</a>. It is open to anyone and everyone with <a href="http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/Amy-Butlers-Style-Stitches-Amy-Butler/9780811866699" target="_blank">Amy Butler's style stitches</a> book. The plan is to try and produce a pattern a month, and for our first project, we are going to make TEARDROP BAG (project 06 in the book). </div>
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<strong style="color: #333333; line-height: 16px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Level: Beginner </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Time length: 1st MAY - 31st MAY 2012</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Week 1 (1/5 - 7/5)</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1. Study Pattern and instructions</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2. Collect Materials/Fabrics</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">3. Showcase fabric combo</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Week 2 (8/5 - 14/5)</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1. Cut fabric and interfacing</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2. Iron interfacing</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">3. Showcase progress</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Week 3 (15/5 - 21/5)</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1. Sewing</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Week 4 (22/5 - 28/5)</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1. Sewing</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Showcase Final Product : 29/5 - 31/5</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The plan is pretty relaxed and flexible and the project is quite straightforward. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hope to see many of you join in.. the more the merrier!! </span></div>
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Do you remember the first ABC quilt I made more than 2 years back? You can read about it <a href="http://mybotang.blogspot.com/2009/11/alphabet-quilt.html" target="_blank">here </a>and <a href="http://mybotang.blogspot.com/2010/02/sayonara-alphabet-quilt.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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My friend who commissioned it the first time is commissioning it again for the second time for her baby girl. It has to be said, Mabel (my old college friend) has been one of my most avid supporter from the beginning of my crafting career. </div>
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I am truly honoured that my handmade quilt will be part of Annabel's childhood as the first quilt is with Matt's *tears* </div>
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To date I have completed the top (minus the border), and let me tell you that second time around is a charm.. </div>
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I was a mess during every step for the first quilt, but with the size, template and pattern all ready and figured out, I managed to get the top completed rather swiftly. </div>
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I still did lament about the fabric combination and arrangement. This time around I have enough space to lay everything out to arrange and rearrange, I even left everything out for days and came back to view it with a fresh perspective. </div>
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Once the placement of the square base fabrics were confirmed, I started working on the alphabets, with the first quilt, I still hadn't discovered the wonder of a <a href="http://mybotangshoppe.blogspot.com/2011/09/olfa-rotary-cutter.html" target="_blank">rotary cutter</a>, so everything was drawn on the fabrics and cut out with a pair of scissors. </div>
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*Further reading:</div>
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1. Sew Mama Sew - <a href="http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2008/07/summer-sewing-simple-machine-applique/" target="_blank">Simple Machine Applique</a></div>
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2. Allpeoplequilt.com - <a href="http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/techniques/applique/machine-applique-tips_ss1.html" target="_blank">Tips for machine applique</a> </div>
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I started this year with shopping for (more) fabrics *roll eyes* </div>
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I noticed my selections consisted of more <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=313675495344393&set=a.175117959200148.36419.168748136503797&type=3&theater" target="_blank">lines </a>and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=313675445344398&set=a.175117959200148.36419.168748136503797&type=3&theater" target="_blank">stripes</a>. I also went for more <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=313675548677721&set=a.175117959200148.36419.168748136503797&type=3&theater" target="_blank">earthen </a>and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=322116327833643&set=a.175117959200148.36419.168748136503797&type=3&theater" target="_blank">mellow </a>colours. </div>
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But this pattern seriously caught my eyes. It is by <a href="http://annagriffin.com/collection/decorativefabrics/index.html" target="_blank">Anna Griffin</a> and was printed in the US. It is a quilting weight fabric. I love the colours and dream of future projects and possible fabric combinations.</div>
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pppsssst.. I am still a sucker for anything and everything LECIEN.. </div>
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*Floral Collection - Flower Sugar* </div>
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Over the long winter break last year, I managed to complete a pair of indoor slippers totally out of recycled materials in my stash. Since then I aim to slowly reduce the pile by making something for the home every now and then. </div>
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If you have made indoor slippers or baby booties before, you'd know that it is quite a straight forward process but let me share how I did it. </div>
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I use pattern taken from a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.241193502592593.59825.168748136503797&type=3" target="_blank">book in my collection</a>. </div>
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1.Trace and cut out pattern.</div>
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2. Prepare the pieces - I use knit fabric taken from my girl's baby jammies (puppy print) for the exterior, fleece taken from an old baby jumper (light green) for the back and another fleece (black colour) to add cushion in the slipper. </div>
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3. Sew the flap right side together - turn, press and topstitch </div>
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6. To attach the base (light green fleece) to the flap and body piece, sandwich the base on top of the body piece (right side facing). Align and secure with pins. </div>
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Does it still count if the recap or talking about the new year are done when the first month is almost over? or maybe I can claim I was waiting for the Chinese new year... *roll eyes* </div>
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I enjoyed (envious actually) looking at all the pretty mosaic recap table on so many blogs, that I was determined to have one too this year. I played with <a href="http://bighugelabs.com/mosaic.php">Big Huge Lab Mosaic Maker</a> and finally managed to come up with the above.. </div>
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Highlight 2011 for MyBotanG:</div>
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1. My first sew along - <a href="http://mybotang.blogspot.com/2011/03/sew-along-update-sewing-stage.html" target="_blank">Reversible Bucket Bag</a> </div>
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2. My second sew along -<a href="http://mybotang.blogspot.com/2011/04/sew-along-applique-week-2-3.html" target="_blank"> applique project</a></div>
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3. Designed <a href="http://mybotang.blogspot.com/2011/04/diaper-keeper.html" target="_blank">Diaper Keeper</a> for mommies</div>
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4. Introduced <a href="http://mybotang.blogspot.com/2011/02/good-things-come-in-twos.html" target="_blank">baby quilt set</a></div>
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5. <a href="http://mybotang.blogspot.com/2011/02/new-tote-and-fabric-find.html" target="_blank">Carrie-me-tote</a> in style</div>
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6. A single sized <a href="http://mybotang.blogspot.com/2011/03/gift-to-remember.html" target="_blank">quilt for boy</a></div>
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7. Designed <a href="http://mybotang.blogspot.com/2011/07/bento-wrap.html" target="_blank">bento wrap</a> - reusable sandwich wrap.. yeay!!</div>
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8. Designed <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.250000101711933.62095.168748136503797&type=1" target="_blank">Odekake BOX</a> - inspired by Odekake bag - will blog about it </div>
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9. GA to celebrate <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=272420256136584&set=a.272419256136684.67876.168748136503797&type=3&theater" target="_blank">1K-LIKE on FB page</a></div>
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10. Obsession with flower brooch - pic <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=296898447022098&set=a.169146669797277.33778.168748136503797&type=3&theater" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=291130154265594&set=a.169146669797277.33778.168748136503797&type=3&theater" target="_blank">here </a>and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=263722693673007&set=a.169146669797277.33778.168748136503797&type=3&theater" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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11. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=284098031635473&set=a.253500141361929.63138.168748136503797&type=3&theater" target="_blank">Kinoko Sling</a> using laminated fabric</div>
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12. Made some <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=297482206963722&set=a.169146669797277.33778.168748136503797&type=3&theater" target="_blank">quilted cozy cases</a> </div>
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Hope you've had a great start into the year of Dragon.. </div>MyBotanGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05226363326603071893noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648130698960773472.post-89415925946409009592011-12-05T09:50:00.001+09:002011-12-21T20:56:53.695+09:00Fabric Find Monday and a secret giveaway... ssshhhhh!!! (CLOSED)<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Can you imagine that it's already DECEMBER..?? It feels like only recently I was penning down my 2011 plans and aims.. and now I have to assess achievements and progress made throughout the year and start planning for 2012. </div>
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In the meantime, what do you think of this print..? your cup of tea..?</div>
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The fabric is by KOKKA and it's 100% cotton</div>
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A quick giveaway to MyBotanG exclusive readers only.. </div>
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Tell me what you think of the fabric and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">two of you</span> might end up with an<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"> FE cut</span> of this piece. </div>
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Tell me about the print/colour/feel/possible project/etc - you do not need to write an essay, few sentences would suffice -<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"> I'll choose 2 comments I like best on 15th December 2011</span>. You can write in either <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">English or Malay</span>. </div>
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I've held something similar before - see what <a href="http://mybotang.blogspot.com/2011/05/fabric-find-friday-eiffel-tower-and.html">people wrote</a>, see the <a href="http://mybotang.blogspot.com/2011/06/giveaway-winners.html">winners comments</a>. <br />
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Thank you for participating ladies. Enjoyed reading all your comments.</div>
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For me the bold and vibrant colours against the black really brings out the FUN and CHICK in this print. The no direction of the patterns allows for easy (lazy *grin*) cut where you do not really have to worry about having cut the pattern in the wrong direction.. eerrr believe me it has happened before *sigh*</div>
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However, the print is rather big, thus limiting the items you can make out of this fabric to medium - big bags only. I am very sure the fabric would look great as a skirt, but since I do not make any wearable, I can't say for sure..</div>
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There were 17 comments and I've decided to let random.org to choose the winners:</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Tried attaching the random box here to no avail.. *give up*)</span></div>
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Winner 1 is commentor 8 - <a href="http://ciktyra.blogspot.com/">Cik Tyra</a> (you are really lucky dear, you were one of my 1K-LIKE GA winner few weeks back, right?) *I hardly ever win anything.. sob*<br />
Winner 2 is commentor 17 - <a href="http://aynz-aynz.blogspot.com/">Aynz</a><br />
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Each winner will receive an FE of the above print in the mail soon.<br />
I've listed the fabric in the <a href="http://mybotangshoppe.blogspot.com/2011/12/popular-prints-restocked.html">shoppe </a>if you wish to get hold of some.<br />
Thank you for participating.MyBotanGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05226363326603071893noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648130698960773472.post-65669421765628753452011-11-28T09:33:00.000+09:002011-11-28T09:39:13.077+09:00Scrap Busting - Fabric Tape<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Remnant fabrics from projects can really mount up very quickly and surprise you.. Without realising you might end up with bags full of pesky odd size fabrics.. </div>
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One particular type of fabric scraps that I have collected over the years of crafting (and don't know what to do with them other than make <a href="http://mybotang.blogspot.com/2010/05/fabric-scrap-series-tape.html">tape </a>to use for binding) are long fabric strips - too narrow for <a href="http://mybotangshoppe.blogspot.com/2011/10/scrap-bags-status-9-bags-available.html">scrap bags</a> or binding but too cute to be chucked out.. </div>
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A really neat project done by a talented lady (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/Sewfabby">Azzah of Sewfabby</a>) got me all excited and immediately I went to work on producing something similar</div>
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A fabric tape works like a sellotape but with a cuter personality. They are very easy to make and cost very little. A wonderful project that would be enjoyed by both kids and adults. </div>
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All you need are fabric strips and double sided tape in the width of your choice (for best result, it should match the width of your fabric strips). </div>
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For wider scrap fabrics, paste the double sided tape on the wrong side of the fabric to your desired length and use a rotary cutter to cut the strip out</div>
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After rolls of double sided tapes and various fabric strips later, you will need to figure out how best to store them. I find folding them over some old cardboard works best.. </div>
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I have a tin full of lace scraps to kawaii to dispose.. </div>
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Have you used silicone stamp before? </div>
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They function like any other stamps you might have tried, the only thing you need to remember is, unlike rubber stamps where you stamp with all your might to get the design perfectly stamped onto paper, with silicone stamp you need to be gentle and not put too much pressure when stamping as it might cause the ink to spread and distort the pattern.. </div>
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1. You will need silicone stamp and a clear stamper </div>
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2. Peel a desired design from the sheet - For first time use, the design might be unyielding and may require some pressure to remove from the sheet </div>
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3. Mount the design on the clear stamp - Unlike rubber stamp, you do not need to fix it permanently onto the mount, and no glue is required</div>
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I have listed the silicone stamp in the <a href="http://mybotangshoppe.blogspot.com/2011/11/silicone-stamp.html">shoppe </a>if anybody's interested. </div>
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/mybotang">My page on Facebook</a> as passed 1000 LIKE about a week ago.. </div>
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It feels surreal...</div>
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I am grateful to everyone who has LIKE the page.. It always managed to lift my spirit to see the number increasing..</div>
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To mark the achievement, I'm having a giveaway on my page.. </div>
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TAG yourself from 11/11/11 - 30/11/11 to stand a chance to win one of the 10 goodies that I'm giving away..MyBotanGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05226363326603071893noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648130698960773472.post-78127498514481032362011-11-04T20:39:00.000+09:002011-11-04T20:39:35.943+09:00Moving and never ending unpacking..<div style="text-align: justify;">
We moved to another state in Japan last weekend (on 29th October to be exact)</div>
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The move went smoothly, it was a perfect day and the movers did a good job packing, loading and later unloading our stuff in the new home... </div>
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Pictured above - the moving truck with quilted covers used to cover the oversize stuff i.e fridge, telly, table, washing machine, etc to protect them from bump and bruises *grin* </div>
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My studio was all packed within an hour by 1 lady mover. It went from this..</div>
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...to this lonely and cold room full with panda boxes... It took me more than 1 week to get everything into the boxes the last time we moved.. my theory - we are attached to our items, we tend to ponder and daydream of yummy projects, thus taking longer to get the job done *grin*</div>
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Major headache started when I have to unpack and put everything in some working order..<br />
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Pictured - the view of my studio a day after the move.. </div>
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The best thing was all the boxes were labeled and the movers sorted them into its designated areas.. </div>
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It took several days and lots of pushing and pulling, but after almost a week, I'm happy to report that basically everything is in its place and I have even started sewing again, working on some small projects..<br />
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Pictured - my sewing and cutting area<br />
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Pictured - Fabrics, books, notion<br />
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I am happy to report that I have a secret nook for my stash.. It is small and hidden and I am totally loving the headache it is causing me to organise the space.. <br />
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Pictured above - sturdy moving boxes stacked on top of each other and arranged vertically (6 boxes all together) to form a cabinet to store fabrics, old clothes waiting to be recycled, batting, packing plastics and etc. The top shelf is used to store smaller cut fabrics (mostly FQ and FE) and some other remnants.. </div>
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