By Littlehands: Sewing

My Measuring Tape

I made a measuring tape using the fabric left from the last project!

Originally, this was just an ordinary measuring tape bought at store.
I wrapped it with the fabric left from the last project,

When looking at the flowery fabric,
I could only think of butterflies,
so I stitched some butterflies and flowers on the top of the fabric,

I put a flowery button at the centre of the tape,
it helps to rewind the tape being pulled out for use,
how then?

As the flower button was placed on the top of the original button
for rewinding tape back,
if I press the button, the tape will then be able to rewind back itself,

So, the measuring tape becomes much prettier now,
and it is made for myself,
I love it!
How about make one for yourself?

Happy Birthday to Yuko

Wish you have a wonderful birthday this year!

As earlier as in the middle of August,
I was busy to prepare a birthday gift to Yuko!
Of course, that should be something handmade and
pretty and useful I think.
I originally planned to make her a needle book,
however, I discovered one day that she has already had a
wonderful one from her Japanese friend,
so I just changed my mind!
A NEEDLE PARK, a needle park was my second idea!
I guess most of you know what a "needle park" is, right?

Yes, you are correct, a place for parking the threaded needles
you need at one time and one place for convenience.

I deliberately made her name on the park because
this was tailor-made for her!
Hey, you know, there is a trick....
hee heeee....
Guess what?

Something is hidden behind her name....

On the left hand side, there is a lace thread,
it could be pulled towards the left hand side....

A BIRTHDAY WISH to Yuko....

As long as the felt being pulled out, the letters will be disappeared,
and the birthday wish will be revealed....

You see, I stamped the my wish there inside....

Wow, HAPPY STITCHING, Yuko,
I know you like stitching and this is my first birthday wish to you!

I added a pin cushion with her initial on it,
just for her to pin the needle currently using for her
to take a rest while stitching for a long time!
I really hope that the needle park will be of a good help to you,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, my friend;
hope you would like it!