Just been checking out the Mendel's website to read up on oilcloth - they have a great section on it and it seems as though it's a popular craft item, in the States at least. Also found this little piece of sentiment that I thought was nice:
"We want to encourage people to be creative. Maybe something we say, or an idea will get you started on that project you have been meaning to do for years. Creativity is healthy"
Thanks Mendel's! You certainly inspired me!
Anyway, back to the laptop case. I got a cool black, floral print for one side of the case:
I spotted this earlier on the same day in SF when my boyfriend Ash and I had the most amazing lunch at a Caribbean/ Latin American-esque eatery called Cha Cha Cha's just up the road. The decor was really cool with all the tables decked out in this black floral number.
Ash among the foliage at Cha Cha Cha's:
I used another piece of oil cloth in orange (my new fav colour) checks for the back. It's being held together by some very dodgy sewing at the moment, so when it's all done I'll post in its full glory!!
I can't wait to get my hands on some more oilcloth when I get home and discover what other designs are out there. I've found a website that seems to have a good range:
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| http://www.fabric.com/home-decor-fabric-vinyl-fabric-oil-cloth-fabric.aspx |
www.oilcloth.co.uk in the UK also looks good and has lots of handy tips on how to work with the cloth. They sell packages of remnants too, which may be my first buy:
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| http://www.oilcloth.co.uk/oilclothremnants.html |
Hopefully I can make some more fun items with this material - just need to get myself sorted with a decent sewing machine as my handy work definitely leaves much to be desired!
