After I started this project at the ProBlogger Event last month, it got lots of lovely comments. But it has been slow going. It has been my “take to swimming and dancing” project so it only had a little bit of time on it each week. But last night when the end was in sight, I sat on the couch and finished it off! So here is my finished chevron iPhone case. I love it!
It started out as a kit from the The Haby Goddess. Threads and needle were included as were patterns. But being me, I chose my own threads from my collection and created my pattern as I went along. It is basically a mix of wider and narrower chevrons in ombre colours.
UPDATE: I have recently found cases to stitch in multiple colours on Etsy here.
I used DMC embroidery threads in these colours:
- darkest green: 991
- middle green: 912
- lighter green: 913
- darkest blue: 3765
- middle blue: 806
- lightest blue: 807
I used two strands for my cross stitches although the kit recommended one strand. Two strands allowed me to start my stitching without knots which I figured would be flatter on the inside next to the phone. (Hey? How do you start with no knots?! See my tutorial, of course!)
More tips?
- Try not to make mistakes! I found it was really hard to unpick stitches on this rubbery case and I ruined my thread as I unpicked. I was very careful after that!
- As with all cross stitch try to make all your stitches look the same by doing the first the first part of the cross the same way each time.
- The rubbery case is quite bendable, so if you’re having trouble finishing off at the back, try flipping the edges inside out.
- Consider using a thimble to protect your fingers – it can be a little harder to push through the holes than it is through fabric. (Another thing I learnt the hard way! Ow!)
- You could do any kind of stitch on these case so if you want to draw a picture, try using back stitches instead.
You can find my previous post about making this iPhone case here: iPhone Case Cross Stitch, and I have shared a few progress shots over on Instagram too.
Disclosure: The ProBlogger Event link above is an affiliate link – Virtual Tickets are still available and I am still listening to the sessions myself so I would highly recommend them. On another note, I bought my iPhone case kit myself, had no obligation or incentive to write this post, and just wanted to share the love by linking back to The Haby Goddess store so you can find one if you want one.
Wow! What an awesome idea. I love how it turned out.
This looks great! I love the colors you chose.
Thanks Stefani. I seem to be leaning towards these colours in clothes at the moment too!
Love the iPhone cover – I just completed one also. I didnt use the designs that came with the kit but with the pattern in the last better homes and gardens mag. Its pinks and purples with hearts and stars.
Sounds gorgeous, Leanne! I’d love to see a picture
I just finished one of these kits, but my design sorta bubbles out. 🙁 Any suggestions on how to fix that?
Have you just stitched on part of the design area, Dusti? Is it that it bubbles out where your stitching is? If so, why not stitch the background of your design in a solid colour so that the whole surface is stitched and then it would all be the same thickness. The stitching is always going to be thicker than the case but I didn’t find it a problem with mine when I used it.
Another thought: did you use all 6 strands of the embroidery thread to stitch with? You could use just 2 or 3 strands of thread and that would make your design less bulky too.