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I had to adjust a gorgeous old velveteen skirt to fit better and, with the strip I had left over, I made this little pen case and patched K's favourite jeans. She is very much a jeans-and-hoody girl these days, but her jeans are always getting holes in the knees so hopefully these thick, velveteen patches will be sturdier than most! She is very pleased to be wearing them again- they'd been sitting by my sewing machine for weeks.

I think printed cotton velveteen must be the best fabric ever.

I came across this video last night- the oldest flash mob ever, which just happens to be in Auckland, NZ. Very cute, and it just shows there really is no excuse for not moving around more.

Have a great weekend.

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12 responses to “velvety”

  1. Pam Sizemore Avatar

    What a fun video! thanks for sharing. I love the patches.

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  2. SmitoniusAndSonata Avatar

    How satisfying ! One small alteration resulting in a well-fitting skirt , a pretty pencil case and flowery knees !
    Definitely a good days work .

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  3. Emma Avatar
    Emma

    Thanks for the link Melissa what a great thing to aim for! emma x

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  4. Lisa Avatar

    Those patches look amazing. Ive made some too in my day (http://lyckoskatt.blogspot.se/2011/12/laga-jeans.html), somehow jeans seem to tear a little to often over the knees.

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  5. clémence Avatar

    Oh i like this flowery print!

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  6. Lindsay Avatar

    Nothing like a good pair of jeans! She must be happy to have them back.
    Love the video, I hope to do things like that when I’m older. 🙂

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  7. Emily Avatar

    This is so cute!Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Angela Avatar

    I have a green printed velveteen pencil case that you made and it is my favorite!

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  9. sharilyn Avatar

    Hello Hello! Any tips on patching knees? My girl is constantly wearing through the knees in her jeans, and I’m always meaning to patch them. But by time I get around to figuring the best way to do it – she’s always outgrown them! If you have any quick and good tips, would love to hear. XOXO!

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  10. arti Avatar
    arti

    I love this video! My friend and I actually stumbled across it at lunch time. You can see us grinning from ear to ear in this clip. It made us smile all day!

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  11. tinyhappy Avatar

    hey- upon second viewing, i saw you! thats awesome. 🙂

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