Patchwork Phone/Glasses Case – Borrowed from Boro
Create a unique case for either your phone or glasses, inspired by Boro; a word used to describe the evolution of rural Japanese textiles that have been repaired, patched and stitched over many years.
This modern take uses patches, machine and hand stitching and celebrates the texture and construction of fabrics. The pattern includes an introduction to Boro, lots of easy to follow full colour photographs, variations and examples of Boro work to inspire you.
Level: enthusiastic, ambitious stitcher, happy to throw caution to the wind
Finished size: 9cms x 16cms / 3.5 inches x 6.25inches approx, this fits an iPhone 7 but is easily modified
You will need:
- Small scraps and off cuts 100% cotton non stretchy fabrics
- A piece of fabric for the backing 17.5 cms/7 inches x 19.5cms/8 inches approx
- A piece of 100% cotton non stretchy fabric for the lining 17.5 cms/7 inches x 19.5cms/8 inches approx
- Fabric scissors
- 2 spools of thread for machine stitching
- Thread for hand stitching – embroidery thread, sashiko thread or cotton perle
- Piece of thin 100% cotton wadding, approx 15cms/6 inches by 16cms/6.5inches
- Decorative small beads – optional
- Small button – optional
- Piece of narrow ribbon about 14cms/3.5inches – optional
- Tape, webbing or grosgrain ribbon, 2.5cms/1 inch wide, 150cms/60 inches
- Box of pins
- Needle for hand stitching
- Sewing machine
Cost includes post and packaging
£10.00