Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Wool felt embroidered watch strap

My favourite watch is a Swatch that had a red satin embroidered strap. Unfortunately after tons of wear it became pretty worn looking and then finally the buckle broke. I was inspired by this blog post to make a new strap for it.
First of all I used the old strap to make a paper template and cut out wool felt pieces from it - two for each side. Then I used a piece of twill fabric (with anti-fray) to make pieces shaped like forks with 3 strips that fit through the slots on the watch and stitched them in place. Then the wool straps sandwich the twill piece, top and bottom and get sewn together.After trying it out I realized it was a teeny bit scratchy on the wrist, so I added a ribbon lining. I used anti-fray to the ends. The last step is a snap closure.
The embroidery is done with wool, just a simple flower pattern.
Now I can wear it again!

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15 Comments:

Blogger Stephanie said...

That is just brilliant and completely adorable! I love it!

March 25, 2008  
Blogger Average Jane Crafter said...

This is absolutely brilliant! I love the way the embroidery ties in with the design on the watch. I am a huge lover of Swatches (if only I had the money to collect all the ones I love ...) and the band on my favorite one is ruined at the moment. You've inspired me to try this band resurrection ...... :)

March 25, 2008  
Blogger Nanette Merrill and daughters said...

What a wonderful idea. And the kitchen is so bright and lovely.

March 26, 2008  
Anonymous Angie said...

Cool idea!

March 26, 2008  
Anonymous Cassi said...

This is a great idea! I don't have any watches that this would work with but I'm going to start looking for some at thrift shops!

March 26, 2008  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Gore-juss!

March 26, 2008  
Blogger kat said...

how lovely!!!!

March 26, 2008  
Blogger Hurrayic said...

Looks great and much much fancier than mine.

March 26, 2008  
Blogger Pieces said...

So beautiful!

March 28, 2008  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You know I bet this will wear better than the "leather" straps you buy at the store. No matter how "authentic" they claim to be never last more than 2 years. Then try to find the size you need is a headache. I may give this a try.

March 28, 2008  
Blogger Berlinswhimsy said...

What a great idea!

March 29, 2008  
Blogger pedalpower said...

That is so smart...as in you are so smart, and that watch looks smart!

April 05, 2008  
Anonymous joanie said...

Really unique and beautiful. I'm sure it will be lovely while worn too.

April 27, 2008  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Schweiz, Suisse, Svizzera, Svizra, is just 45m in a plane away, so if I need a Swatch I can go and get one :P

April 27, 2008  
Anonymous Jenny said...

This is such a neat idea. I wish I were good at embroidery. I've been trying to find a suitable strap for a Swatch whose strap had crumbled away during storage but can never find the right color to match the face.

November 30, 2008  

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