My hubby is an avid golfer, and something he has been asking me to make for him for ages is a retro vinyl cover for his driver. I decided this would be a great project to tackle this Fathers’ Day! This was my first time ever sewing on vinyl like this, and I have to say, I might very well be hooked. As I was working with the piping and vinyl, I kept thinking of the endless possibilities: belts and bags and accessories galore. I can’t wait to explore this medium a bit more!
This project is one that lets you spread you creative wings more than the average sewing project. I loved being able to embellish the front of the cover with lots of retro elements: the bold number one and abundance of pinked edges and piping all come together in a way that reminds me of an old letter jacket!
If you’re interested in making a headcover or two of your own for the fathers in your life (or for any other golfers you know), I am providing a free download of the complete tutorial and pattern pieces. Click below to download and/or print the tutorial. My only request is that you promise to only use this pattern for personal, non-commercial use. Thank you! 🙂
**Edited on 6/3/11
It’s come to my attention that Scribd is preventing many from downloading some of my linked documents without purchasing a subscription. If you don’t have a Scribd subcription, you can click on this link to download a copy of this pattern. Thanks, and happy sewing!
Having grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you’ll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and kid-friendly ideas. Amy believes that everyone, regardless of skill level or experience, possesses the ability to create something beautiful, and Positively Splendid was born of her passion for helping others harness their innate creative potential.
Completely AH-MAZING! I cannot believe you MADE that! He’s gonna love it. It’s so retro and clean and awesome. I may have the chills right now!!
This is so much fun!! I have never tried sewing on vinyl either. But this project just might inspire me to try!! Your husband will LOVE this!
WOW! Great job! =) You are awesome at sewing!
Just found you through a bloghop, hope you will follow me back 🙂
Very impressive! These look so professional. I am *not* showing these to my husband in case he gets any big ideas!
I’ve got my citronella candles post up if you want to stop by and check it out!
oh my gosh, Amy – these are fantastic!! You are amazing!! – Jeni
This is GREAT! 🙂
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Have a terrific Tuesday!
Erin 🙂
Would love it if you would join me for my 2nd linky party tonight!!
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~Ela
I know we already follow each other but I was just stoppin’ by from TTA to thanks for linking up to the party. I was really surprised to be the hostess today, I hope you found lots of new blogs and followers. Happy blogging!!!!
I love it! Amy you are so creative!! Your husband is going to love his father’s day gift!!
Love the retro look of these! Amazing job – fabulous tutorial! Visiting from SDC. Hope you are enjoying your week! ~Stephanie Lynn
This project made me heart go pitter pat. Well done.
One word….WOW!! Your husband is going to be one happy fella this Father’s Day!!
Thanks for linking @Creative Itch’s “Sew Cute Tuesday”!
Holy Cow! I am super dooper inpressed. They look awesome. There are so many guys in my family who would love those. I am definitely going to bookmark these for when I sew a little better!
Larissa
Just Another Day in Paradise
my hubs is not a golfer but this project is ABSOLUTELY fabulous! Actually, we are making things too, for Father’s Day! Wonderful!
I should have made some of these to sell at the US Open that is here this week!
This is SO awesome. Great job. I’m sure your Dad just loved these. I’ll be making some for my husband so next year when he does the golf league at work he’ll have some great looking club covers. Thank you.
These are amazing, Amy!! I pinned it and am featuring it in my Gifts for Men today as part of my Christmas series. Amazing job! Great choice of fabrics, too. This is the least “homemade” homemade gift I’ve seen for dads. Just perfect! And my dad’s an avid golfer, so these are on my list to make!!!
Aloha,
Charlie