Luna Lapin by machine - 4 Legs

[@jennyreynolds30]

Hi Claire. I have been struggling for ages today to get that footpad sewn in following the book instructing, virtually impossible. Now I've found you, you are a godsend! I was about to throw the lot out of the window. Your guidance makes complete sense. Thankyou thankyou thankyou lol 🎉🎉

[@ClaireEngland1]

Hi Jenny, I’m so pleased you’ve found my channel and that I’ve been able to help you today. I’ve got quite a few Luna videos now that may be helpful. Happy stitching 🥰

[@CaraRule-z4x]

This was unbelievably helpful! Thank you so much. You've saved me hours of frustration 🐇

[@ClaireEngland1]

Hi Cara, I’m so pleased the video was helpful for you. I have lots of Luna and sewing videos that you may enjoy. Happy stitching 🥰

[@beubeuhandcrafts984]

Can't wait to see your next video!😃 Take care 🐰🐇

[@ClaireEngland1]

Thank you Lena, it's exciting to see Luna take shape isn't it? Have a great day 🥰

[@lisabrown2036]

your videos are really helpful thank you so much ❤

[@ClaireEngland1]

Hi Lisa, I’m so pleased you have enjoyed the videos and thank you very much for your kind words. There’s quite a few Luna Lapin videos to see as you move forward with the clothes so I hope to inspire you some more. Happy stitching! 🥰

[@teejclout]

This is so helpful, Claire, thank you!! Where have you been my whole life? I've always struggled with the footpads; now I know not to attempt sewing the pad in one go, but stitch it in two halves. THANK YOU!! xoxo

[@ClaireEngland1]

You are very welcome! Thank you for your lovely comments 🥰 Hopefully your footpads will go smoothly for you now. I enjoy making the videos and it's so heartwarming to hear that they are helpful to others too. Have a great day! 😊

[@margotmoore661]

Really like your videos. Although lengthy like full of snippets of extra info and tips. Not good at sewing shapes and as you pointed out getting two the same is the tricky bit. As a new FPP sewer, I’ve had a go at copying pattern on FPP paper and sewing over lines which worked well (for me). Keep up with these great videos,

[@ClaireEngland1]

Hi Margot, I’m please you’re enjoying my videos. You’re right, they are long but certainly fit the label of ‘sewalong’. The trouble is whenever I’m editing I can never decide which bits people might not know, which is why everything stays in! 😊 I think your idea of using Foundation Paper Piecing techniques is great and I love it when our skills cross over into different areas. Have fun making your Luna and happy stitching! 🥰

[@dragonfly63100]

Thank you so much for making things a lot clearer.

[@ClaireEngland1]

Hi Gerri, you are very welcome. Thank you for watching 🥰

[@barbaranorris2229]

Your detailed explanation is soooo helpful. Thank you 🙏

[@ClaireEngland1]

Hi Barbara, I'm so pleased this video has been helpful. Hopefully you got your fabric choice all sorted out and are well on your way to creating your Luna. I look forward to hearing how you get on. Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to let me know. I really appreciate it. 🥰

[@colleensmith4285]

Thank you I’m a visual learner and watching your video’s have made making Luna so much easier for me. Roughly how far from the top does your stuffing stop. x

[@ClaireEngland1]

Hi Colleen, I'm so pleased the videos have helped. Regarding the legs, I tend to overstuff the lower part of the leg, then I put in a pin holding the stuffing away from the top of the leg at approx 1" from the open top. The pin holds the stuffing down whilst I stitch the legs into the body. (Be careful not to stab yourself with the pin whilst you are sewing!) When I remove the pin I can massage the stuffing up to the top of the leg, where it is sewn into the body, and this makes it all even. I hope that makes sense, let me know if not. I'll be making some clothes videos after May so keep your eyes open for those too. Thank you for your feedback - it's lovely to receive! Have a great day! 🥰

[@sabik3564]

Thank you Claire, your videos are helping me so much. My first Luna and your tutorials are fantastic! I am going extra slow as you suggested with the foot pad. But, as I am turning my first leg out, I hear that horrible sound ‘rrrrrrip’. My skewer went through my leg fabric 😢 oh dear.

[@ClaireEngland1]

Hi Sabi, thank you for watching and I’m pleased you’ve enjoyed the videos. Oh no!! Is your Luna’s leg save-able or did you need to cut a new one? Don’t be disheartened as I am guessing it’ll be the only time that happens to you now you know it’s really easy to do 🥰 I hope you love your Luna when she’s finished. Have you noticed I have a KZbin group now for sewing support? The link is in my page header picture if you have Facebook? Happy stitching! 😊

[@sabik3564]

I just finished Luna’s legs, as I decided to cut another. I will keep the leg with the ripped fabric as a momento, of when I began my Luna journey. Truly, I just couldn’t do this without your excellent videos. You are amazing. Thank you so much. Yes I am following your fb 😊

[@ClaireEngland1]

Well done for your perseverance Sabi! I’m so pleased Luna now has legs to skip and dance with you 🥰 Thank you for your kind words as it’s so lovely to hear that my videos are helpful - there will be more! I’m super pleased you are part of my Facebook community too. Happy stitching 🥰

[@deannelester748]

Do you allow extra for seam allowance, very helpful videos

[@ClaireEngland1]

Hi Deanne, yes, I add 1/4 inch along each long leg piece but nothing at the top and the at the foot pad. I'm so pleased the videos are helpful to you, thank you for watching. Happy stitching! 🥰

[@deannelester748]

@@ClaireEngland1 sorry to bother you again, is that for all pattern pieces to add 1/4 seam allowance

[@ClaireEngland1]

Hi Deanne, if you look at this video it might give you some extra help kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn63cpqKn6t6f6s The pattern pieces in the book are drafted for hand sewing in felt with the small seams on the outside, but because I sew in ordinary fabric and sew them in my machine I add 1/4inch to all the pieces (except ears and feet edges) that way the fabric won’t fray and create holes and my machine can sew a comfortable 1/4 in seam and feel strong. Does that help? I’m happy to answer any other questions you may have too. Starting is the hardest part but once you’ve made one, you’ll want to make more 🥰 Happy stitching!

[@quiltingjen]

Could you tell me what stuffing you use please.

[@ClaireEngland1]

Hi Jen, thank you for watching my video snd for your question. You can buy CE certified stuffing that is specifically for characters that are going to be for children. It’s available from all the usual online places I suspect. However, as I couldn’t find any of that here in Spain, plus my toys are not played with by children, so I found a local upholstery shop that sells polyester fibre-fill by weight. 10 euros buys me a big bag. It’s the same filling as you’d find inside a hollow-fibre quilt or a cushion pad. It works really well for me so I hope you have a similar shop near you. I hope that helps and happy stitching! 🥰

[@juliebridgeman6623]

Is that the stuffing from coolcrafting? I could not order the stuffing since they don't ship it to the US. What would you recommend?

[@ClaireEngland1]

Hi Julie, no it isn’t as I couldn’t get any shipped to Spain where I live. Instead I found some polyester fibre-fill at a upholstery shop where they also make cushions and I used that. It worked really well but I’m not sure it would pass any safety standards for toys. I hope that helps! Happy stitching 🥰

[@MsHighpeaks]

Interesting. Find you saying what “I want you to do” very rude and condescending.

[@ClaireEngland1]

Hi Linda, thank you for your feedback. I appreciate you taking the time to let me know your thoughts. You might want to skip the rest of my videos as I suspect I say this quite often - of course whilst not intending to be rude and condescending in any way at all. Have a great day!

[@lisabrown2036]

If you have nothing nice to say don’t say anything at all.