Skill-Building Tutorial: Make a Decorative Frog!
Hi lovely patrons! I'm so excited to be bringing you a skill-based video tutorial (the first of two for this month). In this video, I show you how to make an oversized decorative frog for the Harlow Pajamas (or any other garment you choose) inspired by the one Dita Von Teese wore in her house tour video.
A few notes:
The cord I used is a cotton piping cord, also called cable cord or cotton cording. After a little more research, I've determined that the size I used is called size 1 and it measures 3/16" flat (here's a similar cord on Amazon).
I discovered that the Fasturn tool I used is available as a single for $12! This could be a great option if you're not ready to invest in the set with all the sizes yet.
Here's a tutorial I found on making cording without a fasturn tool (though I confess I've never done it this way and it doesn't make complete sense to me--let me know if you have additional tips or resources!).
Fabric pictured is a seersucker and the solid is a shot cotton in the color Salmon. I can't wait to wear this set on the beach!
Let me know if you have any questions or tips!
xoxo,
Gertie
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I really liked this video because I love making the ornaments myself. Thanks.
This is super helpful! Thanks! For your pink frog on your rose top, did you use one layer of bias folded in half, or two? It looks like it has quite a bit of body without being stuffed.
I love this video. I have just spent several days physically working on it prior to that I have been working on it in my head since I made my first pair of Harlow pajamas three weeks ago. I couldn't find any frogs that I like decided I wanted to make my own and has been noodling around with it ever since this is Fabulous As are all of your instructional videos. I'm so happy I joined patreon❣
Love the videos! I just wish they were on YouTube base instead of Vimeo, I like to be able to watch at a faster speed, because I have limited time for viewing.
I inherited fast tube turners from my Mom. It really helps to watch someone using them, because reading the directions it was hard for me to visualize. You totally have converted me to using these.
Just curious and don’t know where to ask: What yarn did you use for that lovely pink and white Jailbird knit top?
I just bought a to-die-for pair of 1940's genie style slides and am making this set to match. The giant frog is going to add an amazing touch.
Perfect timing! I’m working on my silver and navy blue Harlow pyjamas, wanted a silver frog but couldn’t find one, thank you Miss Gertie 😀 ps it will match my silver Rosa dressing gown, lounging has never been so glamorous! X
Always motivational.
Love it!!! I can't wait to try it.
I've been looking for my set of Fasturn's for a couple months - buried somewhere in my sewing room. Now I guess I'm going to have to get really serious about find them! Fun tutorial! :-)
OMG, it was so satisfying watching you pull that cord through the Fasturn tube. That has got to be the greatest feeling of accomplishment LOL.
Perfect timing! Today I was going to place my purchased fronts on the Harlow top....maybe I’ll make instead...
Thanks for this! I love skill building videos, your instructions make it very easy to understand!