Friday 12 July 2013

... and a Scrappy Felt Sunglasses Case

Well we've had a glorious few weeks of weather here and dare I say - its felt like a "proper" Summer! What better time to make sure that my sunglasses are out, and that they have a beautiful case! As you can see from this picture, the one I had was perfectly fine - I actually like that it is a hard shell case... It was just soooooo boring! And it gave me the perfect excuse to try something new - making new fabric from scraps!

I'd seen this post a while ago by My Poppet and fell in love with the scrappy felt fabric. I had loads of scraps from various projects and decided to try something similar but ended up going in a slightly a different way. I think its called Crazy Patchwork?

I put together a few of the scraps and needle felted them together at the ends to fuse the fibres (I knew I would have trouble with machine stitching if they weren't attached a little!). I measured the case and worked out I needed two pieces approx 18cm X 10cm each.

After felting the pieces, I used a zigzag stitch in black all over each of the join lines. It was a bit rough in places but I have decided that adds to the effect!

I used a general all purpose glue to attach the felt to the case (which itself was already covered in a polyester type material). I wanted something that wouldn't dry too quickly so that I could smooth it in to place and round the edges etc.
Finally I trimmed around the case cover, getting as close to the zip as possible whilst still allowing it to open and close properly.
Ta Dah! Much prettier!

18 comments:

  1. Your glasses case will brighten up the dullest day :)

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    1. Thanks! It definitely is very bright! xx

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  2. this is so cute!! I would love it if you would share this at Fidlin Fridays my linking party! http://www.fidlersunderoneroof.com/2013/07/fidlin-fridays.html we have extended last weeks party for another week!

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    1. Thanks Susan, we try to link up with you each week and always get lots of love from your readers! xx

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  3. Its really bright and colourful, and has the added bonus of being easy to spot if, like me, you're always leaving them somewhere 'safe'. I like the crazy patchwork style too, its really clever and effective.

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    1. Thanks Lucy! Yep, don't think I'll be losing it in a hurry!! xx

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  4. such a fun idea! a great way to use up fabric scraps too :) x

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  5. WOw this is interesting idea and looks like pretty easy too. At least when you got bored with the current look you can always change it. And then your glasses will have a happy house :)

    Found you on the hop.

    <3 PinKixx

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    1. Thanks! And Yes, just rip it off and change it up when I get bored! Great idea xx

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  6. Such a fun way to put all those scraps to a good use! Love it! Thanks so much for linking up to Thrifty Thursday!

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  7. so cute! I love how is used scraps and really brightens up your case... lovely! thanks for linking up to nap-timecreations.com Tasteful Tuesday party. You are being featured today in a summer fun round up. I would love for you to come on over and check it out. Feel free to spread the word of the round up on your favorite social media :o) Thanks!

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    1. Thanks Emily! We will add a link to the post and share it on FB xx

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  8. Cute case! I love the bright colors!

    Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party

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