Last week, I shared a few simple tablescapes, one of which included a set of felt leaf bowls. I promised to share more about the bowls, so here I am. Martha told me about this great DIY project. When I say told, I mean her website suggested I look at these felt and tweed oak leaf bowls. I printed the template on cardstock and bought a variety of felt and tweed.
I thought I had purchased the right fusible interface, but I didn’t. I took a trip to Hobby Lobby and asked for a little help to make sure I had the right interface. What the woman suggested was “Wonder Under.” Basically, it’s a sheet of iron on hem tape. One side is rough and the other side is covered in smooth paper. Perfect for the job.
I followed Ms. Martha’s instructions, but here are a few photos to help you along. First, place the interface rough side down on the wrong side (the back) of the tweed square. Press for 5 to 10 seconds, move the iron to overlap slightly and press again. Do this until your entire square is fused. Then, trace the oak leaf pattern on the paper side of the interface. You don’t have to be precise with the tracing. You could even make your own leaf pattern, just add the darts.
Once you’ve traced the oak leaf, cut the design out. Remove paper backing and place on the felt square. Cover with a damp cloth and press for 10 to 15 seconds, or until fused with the felt.
Cut around the tweed leaf design, getting as close as possible.
One more step, sewing the darted areas. I overlapped the backs of my pattern to make a deeper bowl, but Martha suggest sewing with a zig zag stitch without overlapping the fabric.
I may make another set of shallower bowls, but I like how these look, so I may not.
What do you think? Anyone going to give these a try?
deedee
/ October 21, 2010yes I believe I am..I have tons of this fabric..thanks so much for giving me a use for it, love them…yours look awesome …great fabric choices..
ourhumbleabowed
/ October 21, 2010Thank, Deedee! They’re super easy, just takes a little ironing and sewing and you’re done! Happy crafting…
Amanda
sarah
/ October 29, 2010That looks really cool! I just finished felting wool dryer balls! They turned out really well!
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Amy
/ October 29, 2010These are beautiful! I love the fabrics you chose. I think I may have to give them a try myself!
Lamb
/ October 30, 2010What a neat idea! I’ve never seen a project like these leaf bowls before. They look beautiful
If you get a chance, I’d love for you swing by the Not “Baaad” Sundays Linky! It should be up tonight.
Have a fun Halloween!
Madigan at madiganmade
/ October 30, 2010Very cool idea! Love the way they turned out. Tweed = fall to me!
Maggie @ Black and White {Side by Side}
/ November 1, 2010i LOVE these!!! i’m featuring them on my blog this afternoon!
ourhumbleabowed
/ November 1, 2010Great! I look forward to seeing it!
Thanks!
Amanda
L.Duncan@home23duncanboys
/ November 2, 2010These are so cute! Found you from the CSI project. Now I need to learn how to sew;-)
ourhumbleabowed
/ November 2, 2010They are super simple as far as the sewing goes. Seriously, line up the edges, set the machine to a zig zag stitch and make a straight-ish line. The felt is awesome because you don’t have to do anything to the edges. I’d love to see pics if you try it.
Thanks!
Amanda
Michelle @ Sweet Something Design
/ November 2, 2010This is a fantastic project, Martha didn’t tell me about this one!
Looks great and love the tweed!
Lisa
/ November 2, 2010Found you from The CSI Project. Love them! Very cute – I think I’m going to have to make some of these!
Andi
/ November 2, 2010Thanks to the CSI project I have found your really cool blog and these awesome bowls. Definitely want to make some of these!
Beverly
/ November 2, 2010Oooooh! I love these!!! Thanks so much for sharing this – I think it’s a great idea. And it has so many possibilities. You could do a poinsettia shape for Christmas! Great job. I really like them.