I started this project a long time ago. I drew a deer, photocopied and enlarged my drawing, cut out the leather pieces, taped them on (pinning through leather breaks nails), then started sewing… and promptly stopped. I realized what I was doing was impossible. Initially I wanted to sew around the edges of the pieces, outlining them (was I drunk?) but soon realized how difficult this was. This project laid on my “to-do” pile for about a month before I got a brainwave(!) last night and decided to just sew them straight on with diagonal top-stitching. I can’t believe how long it took me to come up with this super simple solution…
I hope you like my latest DIY. I’d love to hear what you think!
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Love the way this turned out! And your DIY tutorials are super inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
i LOOOOVE how you talk about your struggles with creating your piece, your challenges… and then how you overcame them and came up with solutions. amaaazing! love!
The sewing technique you used was a fantastic solution to your problem – I really like how it turned out. It actually gives the leather applique a more unique and interesting look. I love when the most simple solutions are often the best ones.
looks grovvvy great brain thoughts strike at the weiderist moments
One of my favourites yet, Kaitlin! Amazing! Love the stitching : )
BTW, is that really your dad that commented above? Haha.
Thanks for your comment Rayanne! I’m glad you like this one
Yes that is in fact my father, he’s on here everyday (and thinks he’s funny)
GENIUS!!
I hope i can draw pattern to my t-shirt and start to sew.
this is one of the better diy projects I’ve seen out there…love this blog!
really nice!
I love your blog and all your works!
kisses
Very nice, haha it’s ok we all have probably had one of those times! I have this old bebe dress that was a hand me down piece that I began to customize, but after I pinned down all the components in place, I did not start to sew and still have yet to do that.
I love this design! Is there any way you could send me/put up your deer template? I want to have a go at this but am rubbish at drawing and think my version will look silly!
Cheers xxx
Great Idea, but how do you wash it?
Leather reacts really bad to water, and dry-cleaning is the worst for the enviroment…
great work…….