Laying out additional layers of wool...
...and felting with an 'open resist'.
Fulling the piece.
The finished felt bucket (blue side)...
...and (mostly) purple side.
Sewing a lining from PUL (polyurethane laminate).
Sewing a lining from PUL (polyurethane laminate).
Pinning the lining into place, prior to sewing.
Despite being unable to serve its original purpose...
...my bucket has found new life...
...as a crafting supply 'catch-all' for my daughter.
Knowing that PUL is often used for lining cloth diaper covers...
...I thought that if I used it as a 'second skin' for my bucket...
...and put it in the dryer awhile (to shrink the stitching holes)...
...I might just end up with a leak-proof bucket!
Alas, PUL is merely water resistant, not waterproof...
...and when filled with water, it leaked. :(
Luckily, my daughter quickly appropriated it for her own use! :)
...my bucket has found new life...
...as a crafting supply 'catch-all' for my daughter.
Knowing that PUL is often used for lining cloth diaper covers...
...I thought that if I used it as a 'second skin' for my bucket...
...and put it in the dryer awhile (to shrink the stitching holes)...
...I might just end up with a leak-proof bucket!
Alas, PUL is merely water resistant, not waterproof...
...and when filled with water, it leaked. :(
Luckily, my daughter quickly appropriated it for her own use! :)
3 comments:
I'd say your daughter found the perfect use for it. Maybe the next one can be "water-proof." LOL
If it were just the stitching that leaked, I believe there are sewing techniques which would help, but since the basket has found a good home, I suspect there is little point hoping to get it back!
Sandie-I think I'll just purchase one of those collapsible pet bowls for my next felt workshop abroad and call it a day!, :)
Rachel-I'll remember to call on you with questions if I have another 'stitching issue' !!
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