Hi my dears,
the Easter are coming, so I made some new decorations. The hens are one of them :-) I love them so much! And what about you, how do you spend this nice time? Do you have all decoration for Easter? I know, that Easter are not only about making a decoration, but it has more deeper meaning. Also for me... But with Easter, I celebrate the Spring also! And Spring is my most beloved period of the year, I just love to see the nature comes alive again :-) So what about to have some fun? :-)
Let's talk, my dear :-)
Ooooh, what, what, what do you say? :-)
I think, that they are discussing about their new buddy - White rabbit Eda. Do you saw him on my instagram already? ;-) Maybe, they are gossiping about meeee, that I didn't catch the write the pattern for Eda. Same song, as always. And maybe they are not to far from the true or? What do you think? :-)
Whatever they are saying anything, I just love them :-)
If you would like to add these great companions to your Easter decoration collection, the pattern is in my pattern stores already. I just made the update now, when I was creating them this time :-)
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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
This little sweet coaster is for my mom...
This little sweet coaster is for my mom...
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Happy mother's day for all moms :-)
Hi my dears,
Instruction:
This is detailed view of the wrong side of the hat. The applique is sewn almost invisibly :-)
And this is the result :-) By the way, if you like my butterfly appliqué. You could find the pattern in my patterns store.
I hope, you find this tutorial useful :-)
Have a nice day, my dears!
you are asking me quite often, how I am sewing the crocheted appliques on my creations. So I decided to make an easy tutorial and I hope, you will like it :-)
Tutorial by VendulkaM: How to sew the appliqué |
So, what do you need?: Some creation - hat, sweater, purse or something like that :-) - I have prepared a hat, crocheted applique, common sewing needle, common sewing thread and the scissors. Anyway how do you like my new butterfly applique ?:-) I designed new colorful collection - but about this next time. Back to our work.
When I am crocheting the applique, I am trying to work really preciously, neaten free threads thoroughly and nicely and I still shaping the applique, to final look will be nice. It is important to realize, that all details will be visible, when the applique is sewn.
So take your needle and try to find most similar color to fit to your creation. I made very colorful hat, but main color is light pink, so I am using light pink thread. I haven't exactly same pink shade, but similar - and if I will work good, the stitches will be invisible, so I could close my eyes over the pink shade a little bit.
Instruction:
First of all place the hat in front of you and then place the applique on it. Choose the right place, which you like and pin the applique to the hat. No need to use many pins, one or two is enough.
Little note: please think about the mirror view. If you will wear your applique on right side, place the applique to the left. I don't want to touch nobody - really! :-) But I remembered on the mirror view a few times in the past and then I had to unweaving... So I am talking from my own experience :-)
Tutorial by VendulkaM: How to sew the applique |
To the threads: I am using common sewing threads. I am using double thread. The stitches are firmer. I make a knot at the end of the threads and I am ready for sewing.
If you are also ready - so we could begin :-) You will sew the applique from wrong side of the hat. So turn your hat to the wrong side. Still hold the applique by your fingers. Insert the needle through or better say inside the crocheted stitches like this way. If you will make the sewn stitches "inside" crocheted stitches, then they will look invisible.
Tutorial by VendulkaM: How to sew the applique |
Sew from one side to another, work in one direction. Proceed systematic, sew small areas, begin from edges and then sew the middle of every single area. Still check the right shape of your applique. I am checking it after every two stitches. Still turning from wrong to right side - like crazy, but remember that final work is most important :-) Don't be hurry and work thoroughly.
When I need sew some special endings of the applique like curves of tiny parts and I need to sew more precisely, I turn the hat to right side and insert the needle from wrong side to right side to last but one row of the edge of the applique (not last stitch but like below last stitch of the applique) - like this:
Tutorial by VendulkaM: How to sew the applique |
Then I continue with needle to wrong side again, then I make really tiny stitch inside the crocheted stitches again and then continue with needle from wrong to right side of the hat over and over. Still checking and shaping :-). At the end I make some inner zig zag stitches through all applique, still insert a needle "inside" the crocheted stitches. These final stitches make your applique more joined to the hat. There will be no bulging areas. And tadaaaah - it is finished.
This is detailed view of the wrong side of the hat. The applique is sewn almost invisibly :-)
Tutorial by VendulkaM: How to sew the applique |
And this is the result :-) By the way, if you like my butterfly appliqué. You could find the pattern in my patterns store.
Tutorial by VendulkaM: How to sew the applique |
I hope, you find this tutorial useful :-)
Have a nice day, my dears!
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... with my sewing machine LOL!
School time begins and my baby girl needs an apron. Sooo I found some fabrics when she was sleeping and sew the apron. This was surprise for her. I made it during the night. It should be quick project. But finally I was finished at 2.30 AM, because my sewing machine was broken and I finished it with my hands ... When I cleaned up, I noticed, that my sewing machine goes well again... hm :-). I was so curious, how she would like it. And she was very happy to found it in the morning - oooooo, I am happy mommy :-)
He is a genius, selfconfident, witty, conceited, with a great sense for the detection of criminals and the truth. Extremly focused on the details (I know something about this obsession also :-) ). He is the gentleman and beau in all circumstances - monsieur Hercule Poirot.
In the honor of this great man and of Agatha Christie of course too, I created my first 3D picture. I am big fan of the stories of Agatha Christie and I am big fan of David Suchet in his life's role. He is really amazing.
The retro picture .. :-)
And here you could see all the details. My Hercule Poirot has his mustache of course, a hat, bow tie, his favorite brooch and glasses also, to he could see where he is and nothing could escape to him.. First, I wanted to make an coaster - but the thought that I would put the mug of Hercule's face - oh, that was out of the question! :-) Finally, I created an 3D pendant that I can put it anywhere, for example in the picture-frame:-)
Backside view
I belong to you and you belong to me too,
you make my life complete, you make me feel so sweet ...
Here you could find the pattern :-)
My dears,
thank you very much for all of your support this year. I am very glad you like my work. Your comments, messages and nice words always warm my heart. You are amazing! I wish you to have nice and colorful New year! I wish you all worries will flight from you soon. I wish you to spent many joyful moments with your closest people. And I hope, that we will meet together in next year again, with the hook or needles in our hands and will make something nice, what brights our days.
Heartily yours,
Vendulka
Well, it is a long time, since I made my San Francisco purse last time. I almost forget how I like it!:-) I made the purse again as a custom order, and I made it bigger - as a small crossbody bag for teen girl. I used two threads - so it is firmer now and yes, I absolutely love this color combination :-)
And now, I made a big mug of coffee and I going to work on the hoodie cardigans I promised to my dear Shawnta in past. I have made almost one - only embellishment is still missing ... and then the second one is waiting for me. Keep me your fingers, please :-) And then I have to work on my biggest rest I promissed to you - last year - my Crazy rainbow bag pattern - is still in process ... oh, I am ashamed... :-) I really would like to catch up fulfil all my promises until the end of the year... well, no long talking, my hook is calling for me :-) But I just would like to wish you nice weekend!
and this is the first one I made in May 2011
Hi there,
It is so cold outside, all is gray and sad. Hm, I really don't like this time ... So, for my better mood I made a little cute something :-) This time - little bear. The pattern is already testing. Have a nice day :-)
Hi there,
I revised one of my older free patterns called Sweet girl applique. I made some changes, added many pictures, wrote the text clearer and it is ready for you :-) No long talks today and let's go to crochet :-)
Oh, after all I have to say something - the design of this cute little girl is not entirely mine. I tuned it to a collection of fashion brand Next 2010. Me and my little one Natalka like this little cute girl very much, so I made it as a crochet applique too.
And now, we could begin finally! :-)
Sweet
girl appliqué tutorial
Take a hook 3 mm and some rest of 100% cotton, 5 ply weight yarn, you will also need needle with blunt tip, common needle and sewing threads, tiny button and sequins.
Used Material : 100% cotton - Catania Solids by Schachenmayr SMC
You will need small amount of these colors: 105 beige, 280 light yellow, 383 cinnamon, 162 brown, 154 brown-gray, 165 light blue, 114 hot pink, 110 black
Abbreviations used:
Chain (CH)
Slip stitch (SlSt)
Single crochet (SC)
Half double crochet (HDC)
Double crochet (DC)
Increasing (inc): 2 SC in same stitch
Size of finished Sweet girl appliqué: 6,2 inches height x 2,7 inches width (it depends on the used material and style of your crocheting too)
Instruction
Head
Use beige yarn. You will crochet continuously in spiral circle rounds – it means that you will NOT join the rounds.
Round 1: 2 CH, 10 SC in second stitch from the hook (10 SC)
Round 2: inc in each stitch around (20 SC)
Round 3: 1 SC, inc – repeat it 10 times totally (30 SC)
Round 4: 5 SC, inc – repeat it 5 times totally (35 SC)
Neck
Use beige color yarn, insert hook in 12th stitch from the end of previous round as you see on the left picture below and make 3 CH, 1 DC in next stitch, 1 CH for turning the work, turn the work, 1 SC next 2 stitches, end the work.
Use cinnamon color yarn and make a beginning of the hair: insert hook in 8th stitch from the neck and make 1 SC in next 20 stitches, end the work. They will stay 7 beige stitches on the sides.
Embroider the hair, you will need the needle with blunt tip. Use cinnamon and brown color yarns. You will have two threads. Please see the pictures below.
Make the second part of the hair by same way as first.
Big chignon:
Use two threads – cinnamon and brown color yarn. You will crochet continuously in spiral circle rounds – it means that you will NOT join the rounds.
Round 1: 2 CH, 6 SC in second CH from the hook (6 SC)Round 2: inc in each stitch around (12 SC)
Round 3: 1 SC in next 3 stitches, inc – repeat it 3 times totally (15 SC), end the work.
Small chignon:
Use two threads – cinnamon and brown color yarn.
Beginning: 5 CH – join in the circle with 1 SlSt
Round 1: 1 CH, 9 SC, join first SC with 1 SlSt, end the work.
Sew both chignons on the backside of the head. Use light yellow color yarn and sew small cross as a hair clip.
Embroider the eyes. Use black yarn. Use black common sewing threads for sewing lashes and smile :-) Use brown common sewing thread and sew the contour of the head and neck. Sew the spangles as the cheeks.
Dress:
Use light yellow color yarn.
Beginning: 13 CH
Row 1: insert hook in 4th stitch from the hook (first 3 CH will be 1st DC) and make 10 DS (11 DC), turn
Beginning: 13 CH
Row 1: insert hook in 4th stitch from the hook (first 3 CH will be 1st DC) and make 10 DS (11 DC), turn
Row 2: 3 CH as a first DC, 1 DC in every stitch from previous row (11 DC), turn
Row 3: 3 CH as a first DC, 1 DC in next 2 stitches, but you don't finish them and they will stay on the hook – crochet them together, make 1 DC in next 6 stitches, make 1 DC in next 2 stitches – which will stay unfinished on the hook and crochet them together; (9 DC), turn.
Row 4: 3 CH as a first DC, 1 DC in next 2 stitches, but you don't finish them and they will stay on the hook – crochet them together, make 1 DC in next 4 stitches, make 1 DC in next 2 stitches – which will stay unfinished on the hook and crochet them together; (7 DC), turn
Row 5: 3 CH as a first DC, 1 DC in every stitch from previous row (7 DC), turn
Row 6: 3 CH as a first DC, 1 DC in next 2 stitches, but you don't finish them and they will stay on the hook – crochet them together, make 1 DC in next 2 stitches, make 1 DC in next 2 stitches – which will stay unfinished on the hook and crochet them together; (5 DC), turn
Row 7: 3 CH as a first DC, 1 DC in every stitch from previous row (5 DC)
Row 8: in this round you will crochet around all dress. Don't turn the work and make 13 SC in the bottom direction, 5 DC in one stitch, skip 1 stitch, 1 SlSt, 5 DC in one stitch, 1 SlSt in next stitch, skip 1 stitch, 5 DC in one stitch, crochet 18 SC in neck direction, join first SC with 1 SlSt, end the work.
Sleeves:
Left sleeve (mirror view): use light blue color yarn and make 2 SC in the corner stitch near neckline, 2 SC, 3DC in one stitch, 3 SC, 1 HDC, 4 DC in one stitch, 1 DC + 1 HDC in one stitch, end the work.
Hand:
Use beige color yarn and crochet in the next stitch from the end of the sleeve: 3 CH + 2DC + 1 SlSt (all stitches in one stitch), end the work.
Right sleeve (mirror view): skip two neck stitches and count 10 stitches and insert hook in 10th stitch, as you see on the picture below. Use light blue color yarn and crochet in the neck direction: 2 CH + 1 CH in one stitch, 4 DC in one stitch, 1 HDC in next stitch, 1 SC in next 3 stitches, 3 DC in one stitch, 1 SC in next 2 stitches, 2 SC in one stitch, end the work.
Use beige color yarn and crochet in the next stitch from the end of the sleeve: 3 CH + 2DC (all stitches in one stitch), end the work.
Shoes – make two pieces, use brown-gray color yarn.
Beginning: 6 CH
Round 1: insert a hook in second stitch from the hook and make 1 SC in next 3 stitches, 1 HDC in next stitch, 4 DC in last stitch, continue in circle direction and make 1 HDC in next stitch, 1 SC in next 3 stitches, end the work.
Pockets - make two pieces, use hot pink color yarn.
Row 1: make 7 chains (first 3 chains count a 1st DC), insert hook in 4th stitch from the hook and make 1 DC in next 4 stitches, end the work. Sew the pockets on the dress.
Finishing:
Neaten free threads. Embroider the contour of the pockets. Sew small button on one pocket. Sew the shoes on the backside of the dress. Sew the head and dress together. Embroider the dress and sleeves using basic embroidery stitches. Sew the spangles on the dress. If you don't like the gap in the middle of the head, you could sew the gap on the backside of the head.
Your Sweet girl appliqué is finished :-)
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