Being a new-comer to the K-W area, I depend on the GPS on my phone to get me EVERYWHERE. (I suspect the most seasoned native armed with a map and a compass would be unable to navigate themselves across this town - - but I'm naturally suspicious). I saw this pin on Pinterest from "Positively Splendid" and thought, "AHA! THIS is exactly what I need to attach to my dashboard to hold my phone when I'm wheeling around."
(photo from positivelysplendid.com)
AAAAAND here's the nighmare I made:
I had a number of problems with the construction of this THING. First of all, the pattern calls for a layer of Peltex AND a layer of fusible fleece. Not a problem, I happen to have both of these substances. I should have stopped at this tell-tale instruction: "Note: The photos below do not show the fusible fleece backing on the back main body piece, since that was a later addition to the pattern." I can confidently say that the pattern was NOT tested after making additions to the pattern instructions. Here is my evidence:
1.Trying to turn this thing inside-out was akin to pulling teeth. Most of the seam on the top curve is hand sewn, because I had to keep ripping out more and more stitches to turn the piece. Have you ever tried handsewing a curved edge that has fused fleece on one side and Peltex on the other? Don't.
2.The material was too thick to close the grommet. I had to cut the stitching out around the hole, and dig out some of the peltex and fleece.
3. The vaguely box shaped pleat at the bottom - too thick to be functional (i.e. no extra space was created within the pocket.
Okay...so the thing is done. I can make use of it, right?
Nope - I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (a great phone!) - it's dimensions are: 151.2 x 79.2 x 8.3 mm (5.95 x 3.12 x 0.33 in). In short? It doesn't fit.
1.Trying to turn this thing inside-out was akin to pulling teeth. Most of the seam on the top curve is hand sewn, because I had to keep ripping out more and more stitches to turn the piece. Have you ever tried handsewing a curved edge that has fused fleece on one side and Peltex on the other? Don't.
2.The material was too thick to close the grommet. I had to cut the stitching out around the hole, and dig out some of the peltex and fleece.
3. The vaguely box shaped pleat at the bottom - too thick to be functional (i.e. no extra space was created within the pocket.
Okay...so the thing is done. I can make use of it, right?
Nope - I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (a great phone!) - it's dimensions are: 151.2 x 79.2 x 8.3 mm (5.95 x 3.12 x 0.33 in). In short? It doesn't fit.
Back to the drawing board...
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. . . but at least you now know what NOT to do . . .
ReplyDeleteoh no......thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI'd rather make a full size quilt than a small potholder etc project. They take way too long for their value, and don't involve nearly enough fabric :)
ReplyDeleteCan you pin it to the side of the bed for your glasses?
thanks for sharing~