The Matching Scissor Fob

This is what the matching scissor fob looks like from

the other half of the purse.

 This photo is a little fuzzy but you are able to see

what I am talking about. I wrestled with the idea of

cutting out a large area that encompassed the 'P'

with the 2 side scrolls. That would make a nice large

'pincushion'. Then you would have only the bottom and

the top scrolls to make a fob.  But this was not what

I initally wanted to do with it. My main priority was only

to make a scissor fob from this piece. So I decided not

to stray from this. Certainly you can make the pincushion if you

like this idea. The choice is yours.

 Around the 'P' - there are 2 strands of threads. Can

you see them? Starting on the bottom part of the right scroll - I cut

inbetween these threads and continued cutting on all

4 sides of the 'P' until I cut it out.

 Then I used one of bottom side pieces for the backing.

For those that do not sew - simply place the letter on

top and cut around the square. Be sure to center your

letter on that pretty stitching that is on the purse. No

Pins - just cut around it.

 The ribbon length is really 'your choice'.  Try not

to cut too long or too short. Sorry but I do not measure

some things and this is one of them. Simply cut a length

and fold it in half.

 At the bottom raw ends tie a knot as I have done here.

 In this step all I did was place that ribbon knot on the

inside of your front & back piece and pin it in place.

There isnt any need to turn under. You can machine

stitch all the way around if you like. But it only takes

about a minute to hand stitch all around the 4 sides.

And my stitches are not too small nor are they too big.

See my needle. When you finish each little section - then

remove your pins so you dont get stuck. Then when completely

finished knot it off. Be sure to stitch around the ribbon really

good to make sure that it is anchored firmly inside.

When finished sewing - dab on some 'fray check' to keep it

from raveling.

 Here is the front - you cant even see the stitches!

 Here is the back. Its so different than some fob backs.

 Just another photo for you.

 Its a cute set. And it didnt take long at all to make.

Just a couple of free minutes!

 This is the rest of the purse. I dont know what I am

going to do with these little pieces. But I can take the

4 scrolls and place them where the scrolls are on the

outside as you see here. Sew 2 of them together for a

front - sew the other 2 together for a back. This would

make a cute pincushion.

Two of the other 3 pieces could become a small

needlebook with some felt inside. There is also a piece

that could be used for the top of a bottlecap pincushion.

The only reason I did not sew any of these together was

because Pepper didnt need any of those items.

Thats another project for later!

by Hopblogger