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Wednesday 10 April 2013

Flight Delayed...

I was making such headway with my Aeroplane Bag today, I even thought a full on finish was on the cards, but it was not meant to be.

My first needle shattered into 4 pieces (one of which I think is still embedded in the seam allowance somewhere!).  I was going to save all the 'how I did it' details for my reveal post, but let's just say at this particular point there were 16 layers including 4 of batting!!  I thought there were 14, but on a re-count it went up to 16, so I guess it was no surprise.

The second needle objected to the end of the zipper getting in the way; like they do.


 But I have gone on to handstitch and neaten up both ends of the zip, because they were looking a bit roapy, and that took a good couple of hours; and once I get some more needles, I only have to box the corners and sew the lining closed.

Before I sorted the zip ends.
Hubby is off work for the rest of the week, moral support for the end of the Easter holidays, so we will be out and about, but I hope to get the bag finished tomorrow; you didn't think I could stomach having 5 WiPs for long did you!?

30 comments:

  1. That was quick! It looks really good. Di x

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  2. I was looking at this pattern just today! I do like the non-contrasting bottom.

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  3. It looks so beautiful! Do you think the needle remains will cause those security thingies to go off at the airport?! Could lead to an interesting discussion!!!!!

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  4. I always get overly anxious when needles break and usually give up, well done for persevering, it looks great.

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  5. Your bag looks fabulous Hadley! I have been using denim needles to sew through the layers on the bags I have been making lately and have still managed to break a few of those too.

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  6. 16 layers!!!!!! Are you mad? I would have given up well before the second broken needle! It's looking lovely though!

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  7. Wow, looking orangey-lishious! Were you using a 100 size denim/jeans needle? Jxo

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  8. Very juicy looking!!! The thought of those 16 layers does rather put me off having a go myself though - the machine would go into shock!!!

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  9. So close and yet so far, foiled at the last! Hope more size 16 needles are on the shopping list...

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  10. I've been snapping needles and then some recently - enjoy your family time and the bag is looking beautiful.

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  11. Wow, 16 layers, that's darn right impressive! I love your fabric. I hope you have a wonderful day with your family :)

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  12. when you make up your mind to make something you don't mess around. It's a stunner.

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  13. It's looking great, but I think youve just made up my mind that I won't be tackling it!!!

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  14. I love the orangeness of it! Brilliant job so far Hadley and well done for persevering!

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  15. looks great! I think I had better get hold of some denim needles for my attempt.

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  16. Gorgeous bag H, annoying about the breaking needles, I always get an awful fright when that happens, it makes a racket!

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  17. Without a doubt the most beautiful bag I have seen made in a VERY long time. Wish it was mine!

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  18. Always impressed with your ability to get things done with three children around - amazing! It's a lovely bag!

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  19. Oh Hadley - your bag is stunning!

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  20. Bautiful bag, no wonder the needle couldn't take it, that is some serious layering!!

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  21. 16 layers? I can hear my machine having a fit from here.... Good luck!

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  22. Yikes! That's a lot of batting! Looks fab, though!! Just keep swimming ;)

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  23. It looks gorgeous! I'm so glad I have this pattern. Great fabric choice.

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  24. I love the orange color! Keep up the good work and thanks for the laugh (in the comments about the needle piece setting off alarms) on this cold Thursday afternoon.

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  25. It's wonderful - I can't get over how quickly you work, you'll never gather any moss ;o) (I, on the other hand, am covered in the stuff...)

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  26. Eeee I love this, great fabric pick too x

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  27. Oh that bag is looking the business!

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  28. It's gorgeous. Just beautiful. And I've had enough skipped stitches and shattered needles on thick projects… I tend to switch to the denim needles for the thick stuff. They break less. Stupid needles.

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