theherd123 Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 How fab!!! What a brilliant job you have made of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Thanks all! I must admit he turned out better than I expected! And I didn't use a zip, just stitched up after filling. He's now on the floor between the kitchen door and the freezer - just the right size to stop the door handle making the dent in the freezer door any bigger! AND - this is officially my FIRST bit of chickenalia, what a day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 How fab Snowy!!! Do you take commissions?? Martin...you should be out gathering ASBOs not sewing chickeny cushions at your age!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 I'm only in it for the business. I could easily sell them for less than £12, but still make a profit. I'm sure I could get some cheap material from a market or charity shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 That's great Snowy - well done you! I am definately going to give it a go - may do a couple for christmas gifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 I'm going to try and sell them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 Let's see a picture Martin!!!! I'm going to hopefully finish mine off later in the week, but I've been so busy with all of my homework projects I haven't had time to finish it!!! Mine is black with white flowers all over it. If I make a few I might put them on my website!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 I'll donate one to the BHWT raffle! I haven't started yet but I am watching some material on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 look what my mum bought me from a car boot - http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j18/weener10/845959533133_0_ALB.jpg 1 brown one and 1 white one - to match my hens. Im going to put the eggs they lay into each one. £1.50!...bargain....and they look nice in the kitchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 More chickenalia! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 Just one question. How do you attatch the nose etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 Martin I have been wondering the same thing......I think you will have to sew them in as you sew up the side seams, so that there will be a bit on the inside of the chicken....... Not sure that makes sense but I know what I mean... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 So fold a flap of the felt inside of the side and then sow that on, fold back out and then sow up? Please help Snowy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 Sew it up inside out Martin then you don't see the stitching it will be neater even if you don't use a sewing machine, just leave a small hole at the bottom then turn it the right way round fill with rice and sew up the small hole form the right side......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 It's my first time at sewing since primary school, I'm a bit useless. I'm practising on a bit of paper at the moment. How much would a sewing machine cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 They are quite expensive, I will be hand stitching mine just take your time and keep the stitches close together......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 How do I so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 Hi Martin. Having problems? I'll try to help - here goes: This was the pattern I used, just two rectangles of cloth 8" x 6.5" Pin them together, with the beak and wattles in between the two pieces as shown and stitch three sides (leave a gap in the middle of one for turning and stuffing at the end) Next you need to pull the envelope apart along the top edge and bring the 2 stitched seams together then stitch along that edge Turn it inside out and voila! (hopefully ) Clear as mud eh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 I'm still a bit stuck. I've made a card prototype but I think my sewing skills aren't good enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 I think it really needs a sewing machine to work properly. Mine was a very quickly hand sewn one just to check if the pattern worked, but it wasn't great. Stitches need to be really small and tight. Keep practising - it'll get there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 Thanks for the advice. I'm pretty sure my nan and aunty have one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 You're welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Another thing I found I'm better than you at Martin. Can work a sewing machine and hand stitch things. Always useful. With sewing machines you can always try ebay and maybe on freecycle too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Well done for having a go Martin, I'll have to get Harry and Jules sewing. Dan can't sew for toffee so guess who ends up turning up trousers etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I can use a sewing machine. Somebody on freecycle has offered me 3 loads of curatins and they live in Alcester! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
