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Want to try your hand at making some of Putney\u2019s Projects<\/strong> from the books? I’ve included sketches with instructions for some of the projects, plus a few extras!\u00a0<\/p> Engineering is not just about doing STEM experiments<\/strong> … it’s about learning to design and problem-solve your own projects<\/strong>, learning by doing. Developing real problem-solving skills is best accomplished by doing – making choices, learning from them, and iterating until you’re happy with the final result. That’s something you can learn from hobbies you enjoy … like sewing for me. Sewing (and quilting) is solving problems with fabric, so I’ve also included links to some of my quilts and other designs.\u00a0<\/p> What can you create?<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Sit-upons are great for hiking and camping, working in the garden, or anywhere where you want a portable cushioned seat or kneeling pad. This one doubles as a carrying tote, too.<\/p> This one is super-simple to make\u2013only two seams to sew. If sewing isn\u2019t your thing yet, you can use duct tape to seal those edges.<\/p> Materials needed: one recyclable shopping bag and one bubble wrap envelope for padding. Optional: trash bag for tarp.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Design your own purse, or use my templates to duplicate Putney’s Pocket Purse. Instructions and templates included… this is not a beginner sewing project! You may need help.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Want to make Putney’s Portable Butterfly Emerging Case? Instructions and materials list included… this is not a beginner sewing project! You may need help.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Want to make your own lightweight surfboat<\/strong> and take your dog surfing in the ocean (or maybe even a pool?)\u00a0<\/p> Check out my surfboat design<\/strong> page!<\/p> If you want to do the math and size your own surfboat, check out my cardboard boat<\/strong> page!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t This is an advanced beginner pattern<\/strong> that makes a great Christmas Tree ornament, cat toy<\/strong>, or (my personal favorite) catapult balls<\/strong>!\u00a0The finished ball is about <\/span>2″ in diameter.<\/strong><\/p> Skills needed<\/strong>: circular cast-on<\/strong>, knitting on double pointed needles<\/strong>, doing a “make 1” increase<\/strong> (M1), and “slip slip knit” decrease<\/strong> (SSK), and of course a basic knit stitch. No cast-off is needed, as we simply thread the final yarn tail through the remaining seven live stitches for a drawstring closure.<\/p> Check out the pattern<\/strong> for more details on materials needed, and the video gallery below<\/strong> for step-by-step instructions.<\/p> The skills are basic, so there are other resources online if you’re really<\/em> new to knitting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t If you’d like to see how I apply my engineering problem-solving and rapid prototyping skills to quilt design, check out my Monaco Quilt design page!<\/p> Okay, so I’m a bit behind on posting my problem-solving process… as you can see at left, I’m about half-way through the quilting process.<\/p> Reach out to me with any questions! Just scroll down to the bottom of any page to “Get In Touch” !<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\tputney\u2019s simple sit-upon - Book 1<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Make Putney's pocket purse - Book 2<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
make a portable butterfly emerging case - Book 2<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
MAKE YOUR OWN SURFBOAT - BOOK 3<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Knit balls... great for catapults<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Monaco quilt design<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t