A few weeks ago I bought the November issue of Homespun, purely for the cute hedgehog softie on the cover. The pattern inside was created by Sarah of Dolls and Daydreams http://dollsanddaydreams.com/ and is really unique and relatively easy to make. The most difficult part of making this softie was sourcing the right fabric. Having never sewn with faux fur before I started looking online for fabric only to discover that a fat quarter was around the $50 mark! I swiftly went to Spotlight but their range was limited and not the greatest quality. My last trip was to Textile Traders, there was a remnant of this white tipped, soft brown faux fur material and at a reduced price. Admittedly I didn't need the entire 3 metre remnant but this fabric couldn't be more 'hedgehog'-like and I certainly won't run out of fabric!
This was my first attempt, it's not perfect, the fur will take a little getting used to and my pinking shears aren't the best cutters anymore but I will definitely be making more. And with an application already pending for a handmade market in March, I'll hopefully be able to get some public feedback in the near future. In the meantime Harper Hedgehog has a new owner.
Fabulous choice of faux fur Penelope. Your hedgehog looks very cute indeed.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Megan. I couldn't have hoped for a more suitable fabric.
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Oh my goodness she is adorable Penelope!!!!! I love her! What a cutie pie <3
ReplyDeleteYou know I find some of my best Faux Fur at thrift stores ... take that shag coat, give it a wash and wow .... fab faux fur for next to nothing compared to the stores! That being said .. you did find the perfect fur for her!!!!!
Here's a Tip: Pins are your friends!!! You can never have too many when working with faux fur :) Also a marker pen works well to draw around your pattern on the back side ..... chalk and disappearing ink pens are really tough to see on it :)
Hope this helps! Hugs and happy sewing! Do feel free to pop her on my Facebook wall, hugs Sarah xxxxx