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Well it's when you get to this stage (below) that you start to say to yourself - 'why DID I do that'?
Well it's when you get to this stage (below) that you start to say to yourself - 'why DID I do that'?
Here is one of the boxes after the scissors!!! This takes me an hour or two per box as sometimes the twiddly fancy bits are sewn down very, very tightly and the metallic cord is hard to unpick too. I take great care not to 'nick' the fabric.
Still, here they are ready for the next stage which is the 'what on earth do I replace those fancy bits with'!!!!! Deciding on which pattern will fit the lid is quite a hassle but once started the OG just HAS to proceed!!!!!
Still, here they are ready for the next stage which is the 'what on earth do I replace those fancy bits with'!!!!! Deciding on which pattern will fit the lid is quite a hassle but once started the OG just HAS to proceed!!!!!
I've tried tweezers to get the little thread ends out but they don't work so I've decided to mount the tatting onto another piece of fabric first. That's the second picture which you can see below the YIKES picture.
I can't wait to see how this turns out! Such a cliffhanger...
ReplyDeleteHave you tried an electric razor on the stubble?!!
ReplyDeleteSometimes those sticky lint rollers remove tiny threads or tape helps and quicker than picking.
ReplyDeleteOh, Lesley, you made me laugh!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAh, Madtatter80 - good idea but some of the ends won't even pull out with tweezers!!!
ReplyDeleteThe new fabric is definitely the way to go!
ReplyDeletea stiff veggie brush will brush a lot up and maybe then shave off the bits that refuse to budge.
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