Friday, 30 March 2018

Care To Dance?


It's been a while since I blogged a step-by-step, I wondered if you'd like to see how my latest machine embroidery developed?


I wasn't too careful when I placed the fabric scraps because I wanted to create a 'sketchy' quality.




Then I thought she looked a bit lonely...


You can see how much I use my trusty post-its!


Time to design some finery!


I think that she would like some lace!






You can see how loosely you can place the fabric pieces before stitching...



His tail was quite tricky to stitch.


'Care to dance?'

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18 comments:

  1. Els30 March 2018 at 12:16

    Ahhhhh Mrs B. they make such a lovely couple !!!

    Great to see all the steps. These are teeny-tiny bits you're using ... No trouble keeping them in place ? (sewing through your fingers isn't nice !!!)
    Lovely old background too !!!

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    1. Mrs Bertimus31 March 2018 at 03:51

      Thanks Els, I use a tiny blob of fabric glue to hold the scraps in place, its too painful if you don't!!!!! x

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  2. Living to work - working to live30 March 2018 at 21:58

    How do you adhere the fabric? Or do you just hold it down with a finger tip and catch it in place with thread? Post it notes! Genius!

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    1. Mrs Bertimus31 March 2018 at 03:52

      Happy Easter chuck! Just a tiny blob of fabric glue does the trick me dear xxx

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    2. Diny17 March 2020 at 07:41

      Do you find the glue clogs your needle?

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    3. Mrs Bertimus4 April 2020 at 08:23

      Hello Diny, I've not had that problem (touch wood) but I use small amounts and always make sure that it's thoroughly dry before stitching x

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  3. BadPenny31 March 2018 at 07:53

    So sweet, are they getting married ? Beautiful eyes they have x

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    1. Mrs Bertimus3 April 2018 at 01:04

      I think there may be wedding bells on the horizon! Thanks chuck x

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  4. Andrea Clement2 April 2018 at 03:26

    What foot are you using on your machine?

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    1. Mrs Bertimus3 April 2018 at 01:07

      You just need a machine embroidery foot, they're quite cheap to buy, you just need to check that it will fit your machine x

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  5. Lyn2 April 2018 at 13:27

    Oh wow! Live the detail......beautiful work and thank you for sharing your technique too xxx

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    1. Mrs Bertimus3 April 2018 at 01:10

      Thanks ever so much Lyn, I really appreciate it x

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  6. Deb11 April 2018 at 16:53

    Such a delightful couple, and so interesting to see the process!

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    1. Mrs Bertimus12 April 2018 at 01:45

      Thanks so much Deb, I really enjoyed making them x

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  7. Julia Robert2 March 2020 at 06:21

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