Monday 7 March 2011

Kindle cover challenge

And a challenge it was, but anyone that knows me knows I love a good challenge. I think it was late January when I received an email from the lovely Clare over at Bligger Blogger. She had seen the iPhone covers that I had made for 2 of my friends at Christmas and wondered if I could make something similar for her Kindle.


Clare knew what colours she liked and wanted something with a seaside theme, she was more than happy when I suggested little beach huts. Seeing as I hadn't worked with leather very much I was a little apprehensive as to how it was going to turn out. But as soon as I started sewing it I was more than happy with the results.

It wasn't all as easy as that though, and after a second attempt we got it spot on. So the first cover had its stitching unpicked and was cut down to make a zip purse.

Clare was a perfect 'Custom Order' customer. Thanks ever so much Clare for asking me to make them for you. I am hoping to make some more leather items in the future so it has been good practice :) I loved adding the detail of the buttons....I know any excuse to use buttons.....they're just sooooo nice!! :D

5 comments:

  1. Yay - I am still quite in love with the beach huts! So cute - and I totally agree in any excuse to use a button...or three!
    I have already had two compliments on my cover, and it will be travelling to Paris with me soon. I will take your cards with me to hand out to random people!
    :) THANK YOU
    Clare
    x

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  2. WOW! THEY WOULD REALLY FLY OFF THE SHELVES - GORGEOUS!

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  3. Nice work, missus! You can't go wrong with beach huts!
    R xxx

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  4. This is gorgeous...just love the beach huts.

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  5. oh how beautiful! Love the colour of the leather and the little beach huts!

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