Plum Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 Thinking of getting another machine, a lightweight cheap one for workshops any recommendations anyone. Right to business. If you are ok I'll carry on with instructions to finish the first piece then we'll do the second in the same way, trim them and stitch together. So you've added section 3, so now add 4 in the same way. Leave the overhang of fabric we'll trim it in a bit. Carry on with 5, 6 and 7. With section 8 I used green to look like grass. You've now completed the first half and it should look something like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 (edited) Now put that on one side and we'll do the second piece with them numbered 1a to 5a in the same way. 2a is the beak which is tiny but this is magic and as long as you sew on the lines you'll get a perfect pointed beak. Complete the piece and it should look something like this. Wow piece of chocolate for photobucket it's behaving. Press each piece now and then we are going to trim along the outside line of each piece on the outside line. They should look like this Edited March 22, 2017 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 (edited) Forget the chocolate we're onto wine now and the home stretch. We are going to sew the two halfs together. Place them right sides together. The point we need to match is the breastbone where 6 joins 1a and 1,3a etc. So drop a pin through the sewing line at that join point in both pieces and you'll get a pretty good match. The ends of the seams will overhang which is fine because when you open it up and press all will be perfect (nearly) Go ahead and press the seam open and magic you chicken is here! So has anyone started. Please ask if I'm talking double dutch Edited March 22, 2017 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 Well not quite. On your original pattern draw a comb and wattles, trace onto fusible webbing and iron onto your chicken. You can either sew round it or use a fine zig, zag to secure. Alternatively grab the glue and stick it down. I used a bit of embroidery to add feet and if you want to make them look feathered you could use more stitches. Add a bead or French knot for the eye and hey presto you're done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 That is fab Plum I can see how it all works together but still have no idea how it's done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 Well if you print a pattern and just go with it. It'll all fall into place. Go on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Well if you print a pattern and just go with it. It'll all fall into place. Go on PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 and here's a video to watch first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Thanks Plum, all printed Now I'm going to watch the video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 I'll have to watch the video again as it didn't seem to have any sound. Hubby got me some speakers to plug in for other youtube things that don't have very good sound, so I'll use those. Thanks for the video Plum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 Morning You can remove your papers once it's together. I've found the best way is to scratch a pin across the middle of the section which tears the paper and peel it from there. If you run something hard like closed scissors along the seams the paper comes out easier. I don't worry about bits that are stuck but if you are OCD then tweezers work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 I forget to tell you to use smaller stitches so the paper falls off easier, I've added it in now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Morning, looks fab but I need to watch video a lot first me thinks! The fb link still not working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursula123 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Ta Dah................ I may unpick join tomorrow as not quite right. Thanks Plum for poting this, I really enjoyed doing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 well done you - looks great - I have yet to start - this weekend I will have a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 Brilliant Ursula love the fabrics, now I want a pink chicken I wouldn't have noticed the overlap if you hadn't said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 Sorry my FB link didn't work. I've tried getting another link but couldn't access my pics when I logged out. So if you search for me Wendy Watts with a picture of a chicken painting (surprise, surprise ) It's on my profile page. Hope you find it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Well done Ursula Looks pretty fab to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Not had time to start yet, had to made a cuddlesoft baby quilt/blanket for a colleagues new baby girl number 3!!! Still got to bind it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Dying to start but haven't had a chance! Looks good Ursula. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Dying to start but haven't had a chance! Looks good Ursula. Me too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Currently sandwiching DD's quilt but the printer has printed and it's come out fine - will do it next - probably on the treadle. I know what fabric I'm going to use. Ursula that looks great - and love the shiny beak! Incidentally the link worked fine for me - but I did get sidetracked on Youtube looking at other people's how to paper piece too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Just don't look at Pinterest or we'll never hear from you again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Blinkers are on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 I made the little pekin in applique as well and am happy to share the pattern. It's my pattern so copyright free. This one was done using bondaweb, I've added a border and gallery wrapped it onto a canvas frame so it's easy to hang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
