I used to go to a Bible study on Thursday afternoons. It was called the Brown Bag Bible Bunch. It’s pretty self explanatory, but we ate lunch and studied the Bible.
Anyway, bringing my Bible back and forth to class each week was been a bit nerve-wracking for this Catholic gal. Mike bought it for me for one of my birthdays while we were just dating. I am always afraid of spilling my lunch on it or dropping it in the mud or ripping the pages in travel.
So, to take care of the problem, I decided to make a cover for it. I used some of the scrap material that I have been buying at Joann’s. I love their remnants bin! It is perfect for a beginning sewer (?) seamstress (?) sewist (?) Anyone have the correct wording for that? Sewer doesn’t seem like an endearing homograph…
Alright. Now that you know the back story (which is obviously so important…), let’s take a look at some of the pictures of the process.
Be sure to choose hideous felt for the lining:
Pay no attention to fabric weight and make sure it is bulky and lumpy:
Forget to measure in seam allowance so the flap is too small:
Be sure that your sewing machine’s (I was working on my old one) bobbin falls out at least six times:
Pause for a moment and take a proud picture of your finished product/hot mess that is too small to fit your Bible:
Let’s also be clear about something: I found these pictures while browsing my computer. They are from a while ago. I like to think I am slightly more talented now. I just am curious why I liked this so much that I had to document it in photos…
Maybe you read this post and think to yourself, “We can all improve and better our skills.” Or, “Practice makes perfect.” Or, “It’s always good to laugh at yourself.”
I hope you did think one of those things because that wasn’t what I was going for at all. Honestly, I just wanted to say hello…and give these photos an ego boost by giving them meaning and purpose. You’re welcome to all!
What is your biggest craft fail? Tell me in the comment section below!
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I once made a pair of pants. I was so proud od them i wore them on a date. Speaking of the wrong seam allowance. I was so embarrassed I never went out with him again. Even if he would have asked.
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I used to make soap (you know, back before I had a kid and had actual hobbies other than laundry) and I was making a lotion bar for my sister. Not only did they not set properly but the dog knocked the tray over on himself and was covered in shea butter for a very long time after that. He smelled lovely but was greasier than New Jersey.Yikes.
Hahaha! Love a good grease analogy!
I decided to make a camera strap cover last year. It was really cute, but had one *tiny* issue: I included a lens cap pocket, but it was WAY too small! I even wrote a post about it:
http://www.bringingthesunshine.com/2011/10/the-great-diy-camera-strap-adventure/
Isn’t that just how it goes? ;) I am looking forward to reading about it! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!