Hello there! I'm Lisa from lala fauxbois, and I'm so excited to be posting over here on Amy's wonderful blog!
Like Amy, I am a total cat lover so I thought I would show you a way to kitty-fy a sweater. I've been going a little crazy over elbow patches this fall and thought they would be even awesome-er as cats!
First draw a pattern on card stock- I kept scribbling until I found a shape I liked- then cut out 2 of your shape from fabric. I used a mustard yellow felt so it would be sturdy and not fray.
I enlisted some help to pin them on the sweater centered on my elbows. You could also use a fabric marker to mark the spot or a dab of fabric glue.
With embroidery floss, stitch your kitties in to place and be careful to keep them straight as you go. I like the look of uneven stitches so I varied the size and spacing a little.
Try to get a cute picture with your kitty even though they may try to wriggle away and it will just look akward...
Now wear your sweater with crafty-cat-lady pride!
If you want to see more about my cat-lady adventures and obsessions with traveling, vintage, and making stuff come by the blog and say hello!
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eeeek! Anyone else out there dying to try this right this instant? Completely perfect in every way. Be sure to check out Lisa's pretty blog! She's a real gem.
So cute. I love the kitty idea. I think I'm going to make some with my favorite animal. xo, rv
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oh my gaw, this is soooo cute, lisa!!
This is such a cute idea!
So So So cute! I can't even stand it...thank goodness I have a trunkful of felt at home
i love this. i am totally not a cat girl so im going to make mine with some ovals. crazy, i know.
OMFG, I have to try this! It's so, so cute!
very cute! i might try this and add some little embroidery thread whiskers for even more crazy cuteness
So cool! I'll have to find a jumper to do it with now
Absolutely adore this!!!!
Cheers,
Messy
http://www.shelleysarina.blogspot.com
I am totally going to do this!
How adorable, what a sweet idea but alas it is spring/summer here in Australia now. We at least it's always a good time to funk-ify the winter wardrobe in the meantime.
This is the cutest idea ever! Love this.
<3LJ http://littlemisslj.blogspot.com/
OH MY GOD. Easily the most amazing thing I've seen on the internet ALL YEAR. Doing it this weekend!
These are great! And I love the color combo too!
So cute, Lisa! I'll have to try it. It'd look so good with my kitty bracelet! Haha