Thursday, October 11, 2012

My First Nuno Felt

I finally did it, my first nuno felt and i made a little vest for my Granddaughter Charlie, I did blog about it here
http://feltingandfiberstudio.com/


But !!!!!
So this is my first nuno one and although its far from perfect i'm happy to have had a go and looking forward to trying again

I used Merino and BFL along with lots of silk, silk threads & sari ribbons



 
 Thought i might have over done the bits and pieces at first, and i did add a bit to much fiber on top because i wanted it a bit more wrinkly than what it came out, but thats ok '

 
This is after throwing it about 100 times, it did shrink a lot
 
Cutting it up and adding beads, blanket stitching all the edges and all had to be done by hand as i dont have a machine anymore , and i know its just plain and simple but its the first one lol
 

Of course i did cut a pattern from one of her tops but i should have made the front sides a bit larger, she's still only little but she seems to be filling out nicely, love the double chin lol 

Its not going to fit her for long but i'm still happy with the way it turn out and learning by my mistakes is half the fun  !!
Happy Felting !!!
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10 comments:

  1. angie philosopherOctober 12, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    It's really great, so is the little beauty!
    Happy felting to you too!

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  2. FeltersJourneyOctober 17, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    What a lovely, happy little girl :) You made a lovely piece of nuno felt Karen and and great little top!
    xx

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    1. UnknownOctober 18, 2012 at 4:31 PM

      Thankyou Deborah, She's always very happy and a very contented little thing, i hope my next top is better but i enjoyed every minute of it anyway xo

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  3. Terriea KwongOctober 25, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Sweetie! See how she is happy with your first nuno felt. Pretty color. Indeed you don't have to do stibtches for the connection next time. You just use a foam or bubble wrap as resist. You cut the template and enclose the the whole with wool and chiffon or silk fabric, after all cut the neckline, arm holes and bottom. It's easier and no needle works.

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  4. UnknownOctober 26, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Awww thankyou so much Terri, you are gorgeous and i'll try that next time, its sounds a lot easier and i think it will look much better to xoxo

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  5. Heather WoolloveOctober 29, 2012 at 5:03 AM

    Karen--Great job...it's fantastic!! I can't wait to have a baby to make felt for! You are a lucky Gma!! XXO-

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  6. UnknownOctober 29, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Thanks Heather, loooooove being a nana :)

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  7. colleenNovember 15, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    I know this is a bit late, but this vest is lovely.

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  8. UnknownNovember 15, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    Thankyou Colleen, its never to late but i think i am as its already to small for her lol she's growing like a weed :)

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