Inspired by the lovely applique picture (below) by http://countrykittyland.blogspot.com/, I decided to make one of my own for my two-and-a-half year old niece.
The theme was pink (to match her new bedroom) and ballerinas (to match her latest craze!!). Nit Wit Collections http://www.nitwitcollections.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16&products_id=882 had a cute ballerina which I based my picture on!
I have just discovered 'bondaweb' which makes the whole process of applique far easier as it allows you to affix the applique pieces to the fabric before you sew round them!! - I have saved sooooo much time!!!
Above: Applique pieces bond-a-webbed to the background fabric
Above: The bond-a-webbed fabric made sewing around the figure so much easier!
Inspired by http://nicety.livejournal.com/968976.html#cutid1 (below) ....
...I added a piece of chiffon type fabric to give a 3D effect for the ballerina skirt and added rose buds to the skirt and hair!
Below: The fabric around the ballerina looked abit bare so I edged to corners with ribbons and buttons to complete the picture!
The picture has been mounted on a really cheap canvas and I'm really pleased with it!!
that is so so cute! I really like it and it will be a lovely keepsake for your niece, when she will be older because handmade things are the most precious ones!
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federica
Thank you so much for your kind comment! :)
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