The white envelope back side...
...and flap side (prior to adding the button).
...and flap side (prior to adding the button).
The commercial felt pieces really 'stick out' from the envelope surface...
...providing an interesting texture.
...providing an interesting texture.
Flap open (note the buttonhole reinforcement)...
...and closed...
...with leather button.
...with leather button.
The second envelope (flap side).
After top-stitching...
...I trimmed the felt along the seam for a tidy look.
...I trimmed the felt along the seam for a tidy look.
Always in a quandry about what to make for my male co-workers...
....I decided to create some sort of storage envelope for two of them this Christmas.
(Because even in a world of computerized records...
...there are still some important papers that a person needs to retain.)
Since it was my first time, working with commercial wool felt...
...it was interesting to see that the pieces merely felted 'to' and not really 'into' the finished felt...
...resulting in a highly textured surface.
To add to their masculine look, I cut and stitched a leather flap for each one...
...and used braided leather buttons for the closures.
....I decided to create some sort of storage envelope for two of them this Christmas.
(Because even in a world of computerized records...
...there are still some important papers that a person needs to retain.)
Since it was my first time, working with commercial wool felt...
...it was interesting to see that the pieces merely felted 'to' and not really 'into' the finished felt...
...resulting in a highly textured surface.
To add to their masculine look, I cut and stitched a leather flap for each one...
...and used braided leather buttons for the closures.
13 comments:
I love the touch of the leather buttons. Very manly ;)
TM--Hahaha...thanks! XO-
Witaj. Bardzo fajnie połączenie kolorów. Aż się chce przytulić taką torebkę.
That's a very stylish use of the leather, and a beautiful color as well.
Karolina--They do have an interesting, bumpy texture!
Kathy--Many thanks to the dear friend who enabled my 'leather addiction' recently!
Heather, you're so thoughtful. The leather flaps and buttons are great with wool felt.
Terriea--Thank-you! I like this combination very much, too!
Very successful. Clearly there is always a lot to learn about felt!
Rachel--Yes...always something new to try. :) XO-
Wow, they are both fantastic!! Adding that leather like flap was totally smart! Very nice, and I bet they hold up for ages and ages!! :)
Sandie-Thanks! :)
These are lovely! Great idea and very 'manly' :) with the leather flaps and buttons
xx
Hahaha...thanks, Deborah!! XO-
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