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Zippered Hearts
I'm in two different Valentine pin swaps. Since I have all these zippers I guess I should use them! I tried to figure out how to sew the zipper on before I turned it but this is too small and the zipper didn't want to turn an inside curve. So I had to make the heart first, stuff it, and THEN hand sew the zipper to the edge. Came out pretty good though. A lot of handwork. I always put all my knots in the center where I make the slit for turning. It ends up pretty messy and puts a lot of strain on the fabric. You can kind of see that here.
So what I do is make a felt patch to cover it. This does two things, hides the mess and reinforces the center. I put glue on the inside of the patch, which also helps strengthen the threads, and then I whip stitch around the edge.
I always put my pin back with the opening/fastener at the bottom. That way if it opens while you are wearing it, it won't just fall off right away.
Hiya Judi..... there is only one of the photos that is visible to me...the others are open, empty squares with a question mark in them...
Posted by: Veronica at January 16, 2012 6:14 AMThose hearts look very cute,
Posted by: shashi nayagam at January 16, 2012 9:20 AMThat's actually absolutely STUNNING! I am seriously loving your zipper pretties! And I - Ms. Hates to Talk on the Phone - came VEEEERY close to calling you the other day 'cause it's been AGES since we talked! LOOOOOVE YOU, Jude!
Posted by: Kai at January 18, 2012 10:55 AMNow that I can see them... I really like the one at the top....sort of says..open my heart.......
Posted by: Veronica at January 25, 2012 10:29 AMThese are knock-down gorgeous, Judi! I LOVE them. Such a very cool idea, although I can definitely see how they could be time consuming as well. What a great way to use zippers. So resourceful.
Posted by: Gena at February 2, 2012 12:55 PM
Make your own version of Judi's dolls.
Many patterns available!
