T Tuesday: pattern making edition

Last updated : February 28, 2016

Good morning and welcome to T stands for Tuesday.

T stands for Tuesday

I finally caught the cold/virus that Big J was suffering with all last week. Bummer! Hopefully we won’t continue to pass it along to the rest of the family.

Before I started feeling cruddy I was asked by Mr. G to make a cover for his new gadget…a 3D printer.

T Tuesday pattern maker edition | Halle's Hobbies

More on that in a future post.

T Tuesday pattern maker edition | Halle's Hobbies

Measurements in hand I went about drawing and figuring out how to make a cover that had a special feature…an opening for the carry handle.

T Tuesday pattern maker edition | Halle's Hobbies

I picked this blackout curtain on clearance at Target for my fabric. I have used this material in the past for printer covers…the synthetic lining keeps dust from filtering through.

T Tuesday pattern maker edition | Halle's Hobbies

After cutting my pieces I pinned them inside out around the 3D printer. That way I could take up any slack where needed and make sure my flap idea actually worked.

T Tuesday pattern maker edition | Halle's Hobbies

Tada! It worked just as I thought. The flap overlaps…think of men’s boxer shorts flap…it’s closed but there is still access when needed. :)

T Tuesday pattern maker edition | Halle's Hobbies

It’s a bit wrinkled but who cares…it serves the purpose of keeping the dust off.  See the green gear like object…that was printed with this machine.  I’ll do a whole post about the 3D printer. It’s really cool!

As for today…I’ll be drinking lots of hot tea with honey. Unfortunately the laundry still needs to be done, dishes washed and food made…darn it. I’ll be plugging away at those things today.

What are you doing today?

16 Thoughts on T Tuesday: pattern making edition
    Bleubeard and Elizabeth
    9 Feb 2016
    9:22am

    Sorry to read that you are now sick. I hope you get over the bug SOON. Those bugs can last till May, and you know what May is!

    So, is that your new printer, or does it belong to the club Mr. G. belongs to? If so, I’m as jealous as jealous can be. This is awesome. I want one along with a felting machine and a sand blaster (Don’t want much, do I?).

    Loved the analogy to the boxer shorts. Couldn’t stop laughing.

    You picked a great way to display your coffee mug today. I enjoyed the post and loved the coffee shot. Thanks for sharing this 3-D printer, your sewing skills, and your coffee with us for T this Tuesday. NOW, get better soon!!!

    ~*~Patty's Magpie Nest
    9 Feb 2016
    9:26am

    The whole 3D printer thing blows my mind.
    Our nephew is creating some beautiful pieces using sailor knot designs.
    Good idea protecting your investment with a cover too.
    Bummer you got a bug.
    Take care of yourself Halle!
    Hope you feel better very soon.
    Happy T Day oxo

    Divers and Sundry
    9 Feb 2016
    9:26am

    I’m sorry you’ve gotten sick :( I hope you get well soon and no one else gets it.

    I’ve wondered how a 3D printer would work. I look forward to hearing more about what you do with it. Happy T Tuesday!

    Linda K
    9 Feb 2016
    9:44am

    bummer to be feeling ill. I think you should let your to do list go and rest up with lots of tea-and a good book or movie:) I have seen how some of these 3D printers work on a tv show and they look SO cool! You made a very nifty cover for it. Feel better soon and happy T day!

    Debbie
    9 Feb 2016
    10:12am

    Sorry to hear you caught the bug–hope it leaves you soon! A 3D printer! How awesome! I cannot wait to read more about it…although I am a little scared. Because after your post about your portrait–I had to get one! Your cover is great and the material was a good idea. I just bought a sheet to use as backing material for my quilt. Great minds….

    Valerie-Jael
    9 Feb 2016
    10:34am

    How cool to have a 3D printer, well done on making the cover. Happy T Day, hugs, Valerie

    froebelsternchen
    9 Feb 2016
    11:08am

    Well done and so clever made! I am looking forward to learn more about this magical new tool!
    Happy T-Day Halle!
    oxo
    Susi

    johanna
    9 Feb 2016
    12:07pm

    a friend of us has a 3d-printer, too. there really is something magical about it.
    happy t-day and thanks for your visit!

    Susan
    9 Feb 2016
    12:52pm

    Wow! A 3D printer! Do post more about it. I see so many possibilities with it.
    Happy Tuesday

    Carol L Samsel
    9 Feb 2016
    4:09pm

    Supper bummer that you got sick! HOpefully it will be short lived and your’ll be back to yourself FAST! Great job on the cover… I need to make a cover for the Kitchen-aid mixer and I just keep putting it off. Can’t wait to hear more detail on the 3D Printer :)

    Dianne C.
    9 Feb 2016
    4:27pm

    wow….cool, I am impressed with the new toy! took me a long time to understand what a 3D printer is…maybe you can shed light on that when you post about it again. ;)
    you approached the making of the cover quite effectively…looking forward to seeing the finished product. happy T day!

    Lisca Meijer
    9 Feb 2016
    5:31pm

    Bummer indeed! I hope you feel better soon.
    That 3D printer looks really interesting. Looking forward to you feature about it.
    I read with interest how you made that cover. I have bought some material to cover my sewing machine and if that is successful, i want to cover my Kitchenaid too.
    Happy T-day,
    Lisca

    Karla B
    9 Feb 2016
    6:21pm

    I don’t think we have #D printers here.I really would like to see what it can produce.happy T day!!

    Erika N
    9 Feb 2016
    7:37pm

    You made a very nice cover. I think those 3D printers are really cool. What is Mr. G going to make? Hope you feel better soon also!

    Darla
    10 Feb 2016
    5:59am

    I’ve heard of 3D printers but don’t know that I’ve seen anything done with one. Good idea to keep it covered. Anxious to see what you create with it.

    Krisha
    10 Feb 2016
    9:08am

    WOW! a 3D printer, that is so cool! I’ve seen them on TV and thought they would be fun to play with….LOL I’ll have to make sure I catch your post on it.

    Your cover looks fantastic, I would never have thought of a blackout curtain for this type of project……but it make scents now that you mentioned it.

    Hope you get to feeling better real soon, we had some rally nasty stuff go around here this year.

    Thanks for the earlier visit and the lovely comment.

    Happy T-day and Valentine’s Day

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