This is just the prototype - the roof fabric isn't right, it's got the black single stitching instead of caramel double stitching, and I haven't cleaned off the chalk marks. But I lurve it!
If it looks a bit bald that's because I still haven't found the right buttons for the headlights/ brakelights/ indicators. Might have to try Buttonmania.
The machine embroidery isn't too hard after a bit of practice. Yes, this is my best effort at doing it neatly!
Originally the route number was going to go on the main body of the cushion, but then I realised it didn't have to. I was going to put it on its own puffy little cushion but then T suggested making it a 'hook'. I was confused for ages until I figured out he meant 'loop'. I think this really makes the difference in it looking skilled rather than homemade. My Cravings Frocks label is on the other side, at least until I think of a good name for the cushions.
I love invisible zipz! (I like that typo too.) On the real thing the zip and backing will be black.
His fuzzy ginger hair was going to fade into the old leopard-print liner too much.
I also reorganised the sewing room so it looks more like a sewing room with a spare bed in it than a bedroom with sewing equipment in it.
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