So it took me close to 2 weeks to complete my owl, but it is DONE! Sewing is NOT easy!
My sewing knowledge comes from 7th grade Home Ec. (I will not mention how long ago THAT was). So I took to Youtube for some help. I had the pattern, got the color felt that I wanted and picked out some buttons from my stash. It’s started out ok, but then I sewed my owl completely closed without stuffing it 0.0 so had to undo the stitches (joy).
So stuffing was in, and an owl was completely closed up. Then I realized that I should have sewed in the wings BEFORE stuffing. I was getting overwhelmed so I talked my sister Marie into sewing the wings on for me (yay for little sisters)!
For my FIRST owl, I can’t complain (much). I did end up using fabric glue for the eyes, nose, and the cute little heart and use hot glue to stick the buttons on. Honestly? I’m happy with it! I had fun, and I hope by practicing more, I will get better at hand sewing.
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| Stage one: High hopes! lol |
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| Stage 2-3: Decisions, Decisions… |
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| Final stage: ALL done! Pheww! P.S I’ve put in a request to Santa (a.k.a sister Marie and my bf Demo) for a sewing machine…more like I’ve been dropping hints all year. *fingers crossed*
Now that I’ve completed my first owl, I feel all pumped up and ready for more DIY. Will probably be on Pinterest all night getting “inspired” 🙂
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While I was “YouTubing”, Tristan and I came across a diy for a bracelet made out of buttons. So today when he came home we “attempted to make one”
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| I just took this picture of his “arm candy”. |
P.S.S The next owl I make, I will make a little opening pocket so that I can stick a scent pak inside! Scented owls = awesomeness!
This is so CUTE! 🙂 I love owls! the scented idea is definitely awesome! 🙂
My mother in law could sew anything.. i mean anything..
Your owl came out pretty cute!
Congratulations on coming out of your comfort zone and completing your very first owl. Don’t you just love the feeling you get when you complete a task that you’ve never done before!
I like the arm candy.. Seems simple enough to make.
You my you took me back in time by mentioned Home Economics in school. Do they still do that. I am quite a bit older than you so I wonder. I love the idea of making a pocket for a scent packet.
You did a good job on the owl for a first try. My sewing expertise extends to mending ripped stuffed animals and clothes for my grandkids. I sewed in high school but that was a long time ago.
That owl is super cute. I <3 owls and have wanted a real one for a long time. ^.^
Wow…good job. That took a while though.
You have a lot of patience to take the time to do that.
I love the bracelet idea! You’re very crafty!!!
I really wish i could sew. I’m very impressed with your talent and patience.
Super cute! I love this owl:-) Thanks for sharing!
It’s awesome of you to share your craft with us.
The owl is very cute.
Awee thats just too cute! My daughter is beginning to have a love for owls and we have a coffee line coming out soon that is “owl” oriented, so to speak! You did a great job. I haven’t sewn in a long time and not sure I would remember how so I am admiring you.
Your owl turned out to be super cute! I wish I knew how to sew!