27 July 2006
How great are simple projects that go exactly to plan? So great! Despite loving the look of aprons, I don't actually use them, so this isn't for me. But I love the look of it, especially since the fabric for the centre panel is my Some Dogs print! (You can't really tell from the photo, though.) I designed an A4-size panel of print and then stuck a piece of Moda marble fabric to contact paper, crossed my fingers, and ran it through the printer. I'm very pleased with the results. Now if only I could make a piece larger than A4. . .
I don't usually like sharing my plans before the project's more than 60% finished, but I'm thinking of creating a book of my original patterns. Things like the lunch bag/sandwich wrapper, the girly purse, and other projects both old and new. I'm not going to start seriously planning it until all the work for the Crafter's Companion is finished and out of the way, but I'm very excited about the idea.
I'll create the entire thing on my own time (it's handy to use Photoshop and InDesign for a living when it comes to things like this) and then either publish through everybody's favourite Small Publisher of the Year or self publish. The only catch is that I'm not technically, legally allowed to do this, since I'm in the country on a work permit + visa, which allows me to do only one job, exactly as described on the permit. Are any of you top immigration lawyers who know all the tricky loopholes for situations like this? Eh?
p.s. -- I also wanted to say how happy I am that people found my zipper tutorial to be helpful! Hooray!
I just made one for my sister (who does Stampin Up demonstrations), but I wish that I found yours first! What a lovely craft apron - or belt-holder-thingy as my sister called it.
posted by lia at July 27, 2006 05:51 PM
Oh I love you apron it is so cute! My sewing machine should be baqck from the repair shop soon and I can not wait to make a zipper back. I have had half an embroidered bag sitting ready for assembly for approxinately a year. Did I mention "Thanks for the Tutorial!"
posted by vegasandvenice at July 27, 2006 08:32 PM
love this crafty apron .. need to make one for myself soon, maybe it will stop me from forever losing my scissors and such ;)
posted by Tania Ho at July 28, 2006 09:37 AM
Oooh, I love the idea of a book of your own. That would be brilliant. I have no idea about the legalities though, I'm sure you must be able to do it somehow... Cute apron!
posted by kerrie at July 28, 2006 10:29 AM
I know just what you mean about 'aprons'. They are not for me either! I have been using a very funky tea towel with added cotton tapes for ties. But your apron is perfect. It reminds me of the tool belts that carpenters wear ( except yours is more stylish, of course!).
Thanks for the inspiration. Guess I will have to get the sewing machine out!
posted by hehrimnbryn at July 31, 2006 11:54 PM
Aww, the apron is so cute! I don't normally take well to aprons either, but I wouldn't mind having this one tied around my waist at all! I love the ribbon. ^^
posted by Amanda at August 5, 2006 12:47 AM
V cute! Re the publishing thing - I'm not a lawyer but used to work in publishing. If you go through Snowbooks, I'm wondering whether you can't just be paid into a US bank account and pay the taxes on it there. (perhaps getting paid into a sterling account in the US to avoid currency changes). I know that we did this all the time where I used to work as we bought in lots of books from overseas... (sorry, I know you're now moving back to the US so this may be moot!)
posted by Flibbertygibbet at August 14, 2006 09:13 AM