I’ve been itching to sew something, but I haven’t had much luck in finding fabric that I like.
So I made my own. Using my Sure Cuts A Lot software, I traced an image of the Union Jack and cut it out using my Cricut onto freezer paper.
The most difficult part was trying to get the freezer paper centered and flat.
After lots of fiddling, I got it ironed down onto my drop cloth fabric, and then painted it in. I used a dark gray and a metallic silver, although it’s hard to tell.
I sewed it together using the basic envelope pattern.
It started as this, which just wasn’t cutting it any more, so I took the cushion out and quickly tossed the cover aside :)
And here it is now
I’m joining in on these parties
Funky Junk Interiors Saturday Night Special
Show and Tell Saturday at Be Different act Normal
Along for the ride Saturday is Crafty Day
Saturday Soiree at A Little Lovely
Sunday Showcase at Under The Table and Dreaming
Inspire Me Monday at Singing Three Little Birds
Making Monday Marvellous at C.R.A.F.T.
Super cute. I love the color combination. You are very resourceful, aren't you? Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLovin' it! I so want to try one of these!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh! you should do a giveaway for one of these and pick me as the winner. i LOVE it!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool! I love the colors you chose.
ReplyDeleteI love the Union Jack flag (although being Englsih, I'm possibly biased!) and this is a fantastic version of it.
ReplyDeleteI'm jealous of your Cricut machine!! It's produced a fantastic version of the flag. Go you!
Sarahx
Love how it turned out,and wish i had a cricut too!
ReplyDeleteLooks fab!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous and I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteMegan
http://1funkywoman.blogspot.com
This is great! I have added it to my tumblr.
ReplyDelete-Rene
Love your Union Jack pillow! Might just have to copy your idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip! I really never knew that. Although I did own my cricut for a year before I actually did a project with it. I had a feeling I wasn't helping her reach her full potential!I'm definitely going to buy the software and try and figure it all out.
ReplyDeleteVery cool! And yes, that's so much more YOU.
ReplyDeleteBest pillow transformation to date. The rectangular shape lends perfectly to the Union Jack strips, well done for sure.
ReplyDeleteI love it!!! Especially the colors you used.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore this...especially the color combo - totally unexpected and perfect. Great job!!! Gotta get me some of that freezer paper...;)
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