It's Finished!!
I worked all last week on this project. I delivered it Monday, and sooooo wanted to post Monday for #NeedleworkMonday, but the weather kept us from putting it up that evening.
Today, I received the pics of the finished product from a very happy customer. Time to Share!
For those of you just joining this project, I was asked to customize this portable building into a Hunting Blind by adding six windows.
Here's where I left off with my Cool Project... Hunting Blind (part one).
Pictured above is the "hook" side of the velcro pinned onto the material. I defined each window this way on three sides. I ran two rows of stitching to secure it to the tenting.
Below is the window bottom. I defined it with a piece of bias tape. I included a loop on the bottom of each window and later added a plastic bead of sorts on the opposite side to hook through the loop to secure the open window flap.
I cut along the inside of the velcro edge to create the opening on three sides, leaving the bottom connected.
This material was fantastic to work with. I stressed for weeks about it for no reason.
The owner has trouble with his hands, so I crafted the "loop" side of the velcro to have a wide casing which could easily be grabbed to pull the window open or shut. The full length velcro allows the windows to be opened any amount desired.
Here are the sides in various stages of construction.
First, I pressed one edge of the linen I was using to form a folded edge. I then placed the velcro over this seam and stitched it down once on the edge near my fold. I ran another stich along the fold to secure it. Last, and not pictured, I pressed the other raw edge flush with the velcro, creating a channel to place the cut window piece into.
Once the velcro pieces were lined up and secured with excessive pins, I secured these pieces by running a double stitch holding them in place.
I also secured the bottom of the window where the velcro halves joined by stitching three times across so they couldn't pull apart and rip the vinyl tenting.
I added the bead half of the loop system to hold the open window up off the ground. I somehow skipped photos of this, but they can be seen on the close up later in this post.
Here is the first window finished. It's folded so you can see how both the inside and outside of the window look.
I think they turned out pretty awesome, and as things often go, they all look better than the one before.
The next step was to make five more windows. Placing two on each side and one on each end.
I tackled this job production style. I cut and prepped five sets of window bits.
Then sewed, and sewed, and sewed.
It was super challenging working on this large item on my little home machine. Yet, I delivered it with confidence that it would be what the customer wanted.
A few more shots!
Thanks for reading. I love creating custom items for folks. I love sharing them here with you.
I hope you are in some way inspired to create something for yourself, or hire it made for you.
Hugs to All
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The Hunting Blind is beautiful @borrowedearth. Amazing sewing work and it fits so nicely! May I ask, how do you sew the velcro? I tried once and my machine was screaming with pain :( I think I must have used the wrong needle.
I usually keep a heavy needle on my machine as I sew alot of denim and corduroy. I didn't notice any hesitation from my machine.
Did you maybe try to sew the stick on stuff? My machine hates any stick, even the fusible lining stuff. Here is what I used...
Thanks for the compliment @marblely... Hugs
Thank you @borrowedearth. Yah maybe I used the wrong needle. Will try with the heavier needle. Oo.. My velcro had the stick on stuff at one side. Maybe that is also contributing to the problem. Thank you again @borrowedearth :)
Very Nice hunting Blind! You did a great Job! Tell him good luck hunting, and tell him to put the herbal Comfrey root on his hands, it will help Him!
Stay Blessed!
:)Thanks @smithlabs! I will definitely mention the comfrey root to him... Its such an amazing plant!
I really like the Hunting blind, nice job!
The comfrey is impressive on healing acceleration. Should get him better before hunting season.
:DBe Blessed!*Wonderful job @borrowedearth!!!
Thanks! This one was a challenge.
Oh wow! Recently I thought I finished one of the largest objects that has been post with #Needlework Monday tag but here is a lager one :D Great job @borrowedearth!
Thanks! I checked out your sofa post, it turned out lovely. That you tackled such a large project with a little one in your life impresses me!
I wasn't sure at first, what a hunting tent is doing in #needleworkmonday tag... :D but now I see :D
This is really impressive!
It must have taken you hours and hours every day to finalize those windows. They look really professionally finished, I'd say you have one very happy customer :DD
Thanks! I'm glad you checked it out! Most of the work was in my head before the project. I love the challenge of custom work, and yes the customer is very happy.
Impressive and wow, what a big project! I haven't read your part 1 yet but looks one of a kind😍
Cosy secret hideout? So lovely and elegant❤️