Needlework was something I grew up with. My mum used to
sew, knit, crochet, embroider…. I don’t remember when and how I learned all these crafts. It is almost like I have
always possessed these skills !
Serious sewing started only a few years back on an old
sewing machine. I picked up scraps from dress designer friends and started
experimenting with fabric art, quits and stuffed toys. One experiment lead to a
very cute fish design which became an instant hit.
I like to work instinctively and it doesn’t matter if the
sewing is not perfect. Enjoy the process. Sharing the design here….
Material
1.
500 cms base cloth
2.
Some scraps for the face
3.
Matching soft flowing material like nylon or
georgette
4.
Poly fill for stuffing
5.
Black felt
6.
Fabric glue
7.
White acrylic paint
8.
A cord to hang
9.
Beads, laces etc for embellishment
Method
1.
Cut out two pieces of the fish body as shown in
the pattern
2.
Cut out two pieces for the fish face
3.
Sew the face pieces on the body
4.
Cut two 6” x 4”pieces of synthetic fabric like organza, chiffon or
satin for the fins and a 8” x 8” square for the tail
5.
Burn the edges of the synthetic fabric on a candle
to avoid fraying.
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6.
Fold the fin fabric and gather it up with
running stitch. Sew the gathered fins on to both the body pieces.
7.
Pinch the square tail piece at one end to get a
nice tail. Tack it to one tail end of the body.
8.
Tack the hanging thread on top of the body.
9. To sew up the fish, place the two body pieces right sides facing and pin well. Stitch all the way round, leaving an opening at the bottom.
10.
Turn the fish right side out from the opening.
11.
Ensure the fins, tail and hanging loop are
properly sewn.
12.
Stuff the fish with polyfill and sew the opening
with needle.
13.
Cut out felt eyes and stick them In place using
fabric glue
14.
Embellish the fish with sequins, lace or beads
15.
Voila ! Your fish is ready !!
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