Laurel ([info]witlesswonder) wrote in [info]sew_hip,
2009-12-04 04:59:00
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Embroidered Fox & Fawn Mittens

I made these mittens and wanted to share them with the community!
This is my first post in sew_hip but I've enjoyed lurking and occasionally commenting for some time. My name is Laurel and I've been crafting with various mediums for some time, though currently I mostly enjoying sewing and embroidery. I'm excited to finally join in, so let me know what you think. The fawn is are the first time I've tried satin stitch embroidery, the fox the second. Before I just used to chain stitch outlines (the Jenny Hart school of embriodery maybe? I learned it from Bust magazine I'd say).
Also! I'd love to get into using my livejournal more, mostly as a craft / sewing blog, however I might also write about classic films, comics, music, student life and toronto (my current city). If anyone wants to be friends and has similar interests I'd love some more motivation to post.

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These mittens are made from 100% lambswool upcycled from a Gap sweater and then lined with upcycled fleece. The embroidery and fake fur trim were all done by hand. The fawn was traced on first, but I found that didn't work very well so the fox and tree were then done free hand.

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Fox!

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Me wearing them:

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A better picture of the mittens, not so my nostrils. Sorry folks.
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Ands that's all she wrote!
Thanks!

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[info]suicideally

December 4 2009, 10:35:09 UTC 2 years ago

Those are gorgeous! Lovely smooth knit. I like that the embroidery isn't symmetrical, too.

[info]eduardoelric

December 4 2009, 12:38:48 UTC 2 years ago

Love the embroidery and love everything about these mittens -- the colour, the design, everything! Really really nice :)

[info]lil_titch

December 4 2009, 13:32:49 UTC 2 years ago

wow- these are awesome! i love!

[info]meguey

December 4 2009, 13:42:05 UTC 2 years ago

This is a beautiful upcycle! I love the little trees. Did you embroider the wool before lining, or after?

[info]witlesswonder

December 5 2009, 07:00:06 UTC 2 years ago

Before, using a hoop. Im glad you like them :)

[info]charismagic

December 4 2009, 14:01:07 UTC 2 years ago

They are so so cute! Love them x

[info]altglas

December 4 2009, 15:14:45 UTC 2 years ago

lovely! I love that the mittens are upcycled jumpers. I'm always looking for ideas what to do from jumpers (I usually get a variety of ill-fitting but high quality ones for Christmas)

[info]birdfigment

December 4 2009, 15:39:06 UTC 2 years ago

Those are beautiful!

[info]meaux30

December 4 2009, 16:22:56 UTC 2 years ago

So CUTE!!!! And I love your choice of stripes for the mittens - adorable with the embroidery!

As someone else asked - so did you do the embroidery first? I would love to know your prcess

[info]fabricgirl

December 4 2009, 17:16:33 UTC 2 years ago

those are really great! I love the embroidery, it is perfect.

[info]clarice

December 4 2009, 17:32:48 UTC 2 years ago

Darling! I especially love the fox. He looks all furry and poofy. I've never had any luck getting embroidery to turn out.

[info]christhegeek

December 4 2009, 18:02:22 UTC 2 years ago

Aw! I <3 them!

[info]mutive

December 4 2009, 19:24:28 UTC 2 years ago

I am in awe of the embroidery. So gorgeous. Not to mention, what lovely knitting!

[info]firespook

December 4 2009, 23:15:46 UTC 2 years ago

she made them from a jersey, so it's probably machine knitted.

[info]daydream_me

December 4 2009, 21:39:46 UTC 2 years ago

beautiful! i love them...i've wanted to learn embroidery for a while, this really inspires me.

[info]sunlit_viola

December 4 2009, 21:54:57 UTC 2 years ago

these are wonderful!
I added you - my journal is mainly just daily rambling, but I also cross post from my sewing blog.

[info]witlesswonder

December 5 2009, 06:58:52 UTC 2 years ago

Thanks! I hope I actually stick with it this time. I will add you back as soon as I am done moving.

[info]firespook

December 4 2009, 23:17:08 UTC 2 years ago

these are great! but i don't understand where the fox is.... on the inside? or did you make 2 pairs? :P

[info]witlesswonder

December 5 2009, 06:57:32 UTC 2 years ago

I made two pairs :) the foxes mate doesnt have its trim on yet, but I was feeling motivated to post.

[info]sylvanus_urban

December 5 2009, 00:53:33 UTC 2 years ago

Those are adorable! I love the embroidery.

[info]witlesswonder

December 5 2009, 07:01:27 UTC 2 years ago

Thanks for all the great feedback!

[info]katie8471

December 12 2009, 00:02:38 UTC 2 years ago

Id be interested to know where you found a pattern for that sort of mitten? without the half in the hand thumb. I would love your pattern or a link to one!

[info]meinthebubble

December 17 2009, 18:08:51 UTC 2 years ago

Embroidered Fox & Fawn Mittens___ Fox!

Really cute...
I like to buy it...

beautyfull

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