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13 May 2011

Cowboy Bunting Facelift

My cowboy bunting is now a million times more special than it already was, mainly because the bias binding tape at the top is now handmade by me. Not scratchy store-bought beige boringness. Just look at the cute little coordinating polka dots! How cute are they???

These two little guys will be going on a great retail adventure in Croydon, at Beanies Play Cafe. But I assure you, I'll be coming up with at least one more improved, totally handmade version for Etsy. I just need to rest my back for a bit...


2 comments:

Needle said...

Bunting! Fantastic - I have plans to make some Marie Antoinette themed bunting (i.e. pink, lace, silhouettes) for my birthday party - coming up very soon. I wonder whether you have any tips for how to go about it... I have a rough idea in my mind, but I have to admit that often my 'rough ideas' don't quite pan out as expected. Any chance of a post about bunting in the near future? Thank you!

Suzanne said...

I shall! Thanks for the suggestion...

In case I don't get around to it before your birthday (Marie Antoinette! Lovely!), here's a useful blog on making bunting: http://iwantalittlesugarinmybowl.blogspot.com/2009/06/cheerful-bunting-tutorial.html

If you're going to do embellishments with lace and silhouettes, definitely do it before stitching everything together! Sounds obvious, but it's definitely a mistake I've made on previous projects.

xo

 
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