Embroidered pin-back buttons

Using the embroidery machine to sew death-head moths

At the maker space they have a number of pin-back button maker machines and the components to put together buttons.  Generally people bring their own printed artwork for pins, or tear pictures out of magazines to make mini-collages. I thought it might be interesting to use the buttons and combine them with machine embroidery.

I couldn’t totally decide which of my recent embroidered designs to use, but selected a death-head moth I had recently embroidered and really liked. I stitched it out to fit a 3″ button, (well actually two of them), traced around the motif using the acetate cover that is usually used over the paper artwork to get the perfect size, cut them out, removed the stabilizer from the back, and then took the fabric to the button makers.

Laser cut doll shelves

Laser cut bookshelf, desk, and two chairs – a Christmas 2022 gift for my miniature/doll collecting friend.

A number of years ago, I used the Maker Space’s laser cutter, paper cutter, etc to make a series of miniature doll furniture and accessories for a friend. Although I thought they made cute gifts, really I also got a lot of satisfaction out of designing and building them.

After talking with her later, she identified a few other things she’d like, so when I was able to get back into the Maker Space in the fall of 2022, I decided that along with some of the other things I was working on (mostly for myself!) I would also make a few additional things for her, for holiday and birthday gifts.

Laser cut doll furniture – table

Laser cut and engraved table and chair – a holiday gift for my doll-collecting friend

A number of years ago, I used the Maker Space’s laser cutter, paper cutter, etc to make a series of miniature doll furniture and accessories for a friend. Although I thought they made cute gifts, really I also got a lot of satisfaction out of designing and building them.

After talking with her later, she identified a few other things she’d like, so when I was able to get back into the Maker Space in the fall of 2022, I decided that along with some of the other things I was working on (mostly for myself!) I would also make a few additional things for her, for holiday and birthday gifts.

I referenced some of the lovely things she’s bought on Etsy for scale and size, and designed each of them to fit the kind of dolls she collects, as well to some degree the style of existing furniture.

Single laser cut doll chair

Laser cut and engraved table and chair – a holiday gift for my doll-collecting friend

A number of years ago, I used the Maker Space’s laser cutter, paper cutter, etc to make a series of miniature doll furniture and accessories for a friend. Although I thought they made cute gifts, really I also got a lot of satisfaction out of designing and building them.

After talking with her later, she identified a few other things she’d like, so when I was able to get back into the Maker Space in the fall of 2022, I decided that along with some of the other things I was working on (mostly for myself!) I would also make a few additional things for her, for holiday and birthday gifts.

I referenced some of the lovely things she’s bought on Etsy for scale and size, and designed each of them to fit the kind of dolls she collects, as well to some degree the style of existing furniture.

Laser cut doll furniture – desk

Laser cut desk and two chairs – a Christmas 2022 gift for my miniature/doll collecting friend.

A number of years ago, I used the Maker Space’s laser cutter, paper cutter, etc to make a series of miniature doll furniture and accessories for a friend. Although I thought they made cute gifts, really I also got a lot of satisfaction out of designing and building them.

After talking with her later, she identified a few other things she’d like, so when I was able to get back into the Maker Space in the fall of 2022, I decided that along with some of the other things I was working on (mostly for myself!) I would also make a few additional things for her, for holiday and birthday gifts.