introducing the new imperfect patch kit... October 05 2024
creating the NEW imperfect patchwork & little stitchings kit, along with all of the add-ons, has been a long and thoughtful process.
the new version of the kit reflects the changes i have made to my personal stitching pocket. i have been refining, testing, considering, and modifying the kit for years. it took a lot of research, trial and error, and time to finalize all of the notions and materials inside the kit: the physical objects, the instructions, and the visual inspiration. i find integrating so many pieces together while paring down to just the important items to be challenging and essential. this kit is now complete, and i feel quite accomplished to have it ready to share with you at this moment as we say goodbye to summer and welcome fall – the perfect time to stitch. find the new kit HERE.
the pouch is machine-stitched out of plant-dyed organic cotton/hemp and is lined in indian block-printed cotton with a stitched cotton twill wrap closure. it has an internal divider so you can keep your fabric and thread separate from your notions and tools. the kit measures 8 x 6” with 1.5" gusset and a 30” closure.
MENDING ESSENTIALS:
• tape measure covered in plant-dyed wool felt (felt color corresponds to pouch)
• my favorite small scissors with plant-dyed wool felt tip cover (felt color corresponds to pouch)
• seam ripper
• imperfect patchwork & little stitchings booklet: a 28-page booklet filled with patching instructions and full-color stitching inspiration
THREAD: (2 yards of each color)
• 4 colors of sashiko thread (3 plant-dyed colors and 1 natural/undyed): perfect for any embroidery.
• 5 colors of mohair/silk yarn from The Lamb & Kid: works well on any fabric, especially woolens, to add bursts of color.
• 7 colors of cotton embroidery floss: the 6 strands of embroidery floss can be separated to the desired thread thickness.
PLANT DYED FABRIC BUNDLES:
5 colors of plant-dyed 5 ounce hemp linen: green, terracotta, charcoal, lavender/brown, and ochre
5 colors of plant-dyed 9 ounce organic cotton/hemp muslin: green, terracotta, charcoal, lavender/brown, and ochre
5 colors of plant-dyed wool felt: assorted colors dyed in my home dye studio with home grown flowers
• i stuffed a little foraging bucket with plant-dyed wool felt scraps. this homegrown color palette can be used to add pops of color to embroidery projects, stitching tiny quilts, and making patches.
• the raw edge linen pocket notebook is the perfect size to tuck into the kit, a place for sketches, doodles, notes, inspiration and dreams.
• the extra tools include a glue stick (for tacking down patches while stitching), hemostat forceps (for pulling a needle through thick fabric like canvas or denim) and my favorite thimble. these come packaged in a plant-dyed muslin bag (colors vary).
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there is a chill in the air! find these fall-inspired stitching projects in my collection of over 50 free sewing tutorials. happy stitching!
the pouch is machine-stitched out of plant-dyed organic cotton/hemp and is lined in indian block-printed cotton with a stitched cotton twill wrap closure. it has an internal divider so you can keep your fabric and thread separate from your notions and tools. the kit measures 8 x 6” with 1.5" gusset and a 30” closure.
MENDING ESSENTIALS:
• tape measure covered in plant-dyed wool felt (felt color corresponds to pouch)
• my favorite small scissors with plant-dyed wool felt tip cover (felt color corresponds to pouch)
• seam ripper
• imperfect patchwork & little stitchings booklet: a 28-page booklet filled with patching instructions and full-color stitching inspiration
THREAD: (2 yards of each color)
• 4 colors of sashiko thread (3 plant-dyed colors and 1 natural/undyed): perfect for any embroidery.
• 5 colors of mohair/silk yarn from The Lamb & Kid: works well on any fabric, especially woolens, to add bursts of color.
• 7 colors of cotton embroidery floss: the 6 strands of embroidery floss can be separated to the desired thread thickness.
PLANT DYED FABRIC BUNDLES:
5 colors of plant-dyed 5 ounce hemp linen: green, terracotta, charcoal, lavender/brown, and ochre
5 colors of plant-dyed 9 ounce organic cotton/hemp muslin: green, terracotta, charcoal, lavender/brown, and ochre
5 colors of plant-dyed wool felt: assorted colors dyed in my home dye studio with home grown flowers
HANDMADE PLANT DYED ORGANIC COTTON/HEMP & FELT NEEDLE BOOK:(needle book is made out of the same plant-dyed fabric as the pouch)
• 3 sewing needles: 7 sharp for 1-2 ply embroidery floss, 3 sharp for sashiko thread and 3-6 ply of embroidery floss, 22 chenille needle for mohair/silk yarn
• (5) 1.5” glass headed straight pins
• (5) 1” straight pins
• 4 collarless safety pins
i have also created a collection of add-ons, extras that i keep in my personal kit.
• the ephemera bundle includes special plant-dyed fabrics (cotton gauze, wool crepe, and velvet), printed tea-dyed patches, antique lace, vintage beads, and antique sequins.• i stuffed a little foraging bucket with plant-dyed wool felt scraps. this homegrown color palette can be used to add pops of color to embroidery projects, stitching tiny quilts, and making patches.
• the raw edge linen pocket notebook is the perfect size to tuck into the kit, a place for sketches, doodles, notes, inspiration and dreams.
• the extra tools include a glue stick (for tacking down patches while stitching), hemostat forceps (for pulling a needle through thick fabric like canvas or denim) and my favorite thimble. these come packaged in a plant-dyed muslin bag (colors vary).
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
there is a chill in the air! find these fall-inspired stitching projects in my collection of over 50 free sewing tutorials. happy stitching!
PS: after a few weeks of travel, this is exactly where i want to be. in my garden picking dye flowers and snuggling myra, who actually seems to enjoy being in this front pack.