Well I did.
I had been eyeing two different patterns, Ayumi's from Patchwork Please! and Alexia's from Liberty Love.
I plumped for a mix, the Liberty and Echino combo of Alexia's, and Ayumi's pattern, minus the accessories pocket.
I stitched up a storm until I had the binding attached and ready for finishing. Gah!
I had used my walking foot to do everything, so although the binding looked great on the outside, when it came to stitching it down, the wider than necessary seam meant the mitred corners were horrendous and I had to pull it quite tight to cover all the raw edges. The clock was ticking, so I persevered.
It looked OK, but it didn't look great...
As it turned out, I didn't even get my iPad out of the case the whole time we were away, but it niggled me nonetheless.
So on the night we got home I unpicked the binding, trimmed the whole case down by 1/4" all round, as it was a little on the large size too, then re-attached and re-finished the binding.
I had to use a straight seam to join the ends as I had previously cut them on the bias; it was making my head hurt to try and re-cut to the right length, but I am more than fine with the outcome...
So now I am a happy bunny.
Looking at the After picture above, it still looks wonky as I'd just plonked it on the floor, but in reality, it is all good!
The pattern was easy to follow, and really quick to put together, even with all the quilting. I will make more in the future no doubt as it is not a fabric-hungry pattern, and I am all about the co-ordinating tech!
It looked great before but I know when something bugs you it's impossible to let it go!
ReplyDeleteI had the same problem! I was so frustrated that I was about to throw the darn thing away. A friend who has a huge case on her iPad is using it now.
ReplyDeleteIt looks fabulous! Nice job fixing it, I would have for the arse and put it in the bin ;)
ReplyDeletesuch a perfectionist!! glad you're happy now
ReplyDeleteI'm struggling to spot the difference - they both look brilliant! Jxo
ReplyDeleteSeriously, you're attention to detail is inspiring. I will send all future binding abominations your way for correction!
ReplyDeleteWell done missus! I never have a problem with that though, being iPad free ;o)
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear I'm not the only one that makes themselves crazy.....it's looking good.
ReplyDeleteYou are a goof, but I totally get the need to have nice stuff for a vacation.
ReplyDeleteYou say picky I say perfection. Either way it's perfect.
ReplyDeleteIt would annoy me too, and I would probably have reworked it. Maybe we need therapy.... Maybe this is our therapy!
ReplyDeleteGosh I wouldn't have been bothered to change it, but you're right it does look loads better. I really have to try and be more of a perfectionist rather than, blah that'll do, and cover up any issues with applique...
ReplyDeleteIt would niggle at me too! The newer, improved version looks fab! Your iPad must be so happy in her new home.
ReplyDeleteI think it looked fab before. But I know what you mean. I hate it when something doesn't go quite as I planned and it niggles me until it's put right.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great but I am not sure if I would have had the mood to redo it. What a lucky iPad
ReplyDeletelooks great , and snap on last minute makes .. top for weekend break made the night before.. I wonder why?!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteIt would have driven me batty, too but it looks great now!
ReplyDeleteOkay, okay, I'll give you that one. Normally I'd say you're nuts, but the fixed one does look so much better. x
ReplyDeleteYep, it looks better - although most people would have been fine with it before. Funny because I made myself a new purse in that deer fabric just before I went on holiday and I'm not happy with it either. I think I shall now follow your example and have another go at it.
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