This tutorial for how to make a shoulder bag was submitted to Whip Up as part of their recycling/upcycling month.
It's made from a pillowcase which means that there is only one line of structural sewing.
It's really all about careful folding & cutting.
How To Make A Shoulder Bag From A PillowcaseView SlideShare presentation or Upload your own.
On Whipup here & there is a PDF how to available here.
My product testing phase of the "Tea Bag" drawstring bag is complete. I thought I'd share the how to as I rated the little soap saver bag very highly.
It's easy to make
& a fabulous gift idea
& increases the life of your soap
& encourages thriftyness
It's a bit fancier than my original & really there's no need for the "tea" at all. I think that they'd look gorgeous made out of vintage sheets or lovely new fabric too.
I like it & you might too.
How To Make A Drawstring BagView SlideShare presentation or Upload your own.
View tutorial at full screen by clicking the screen icon in the bottom right corner.
I've also hosted a PDF version of the drawstring bag tutorial.
I'll be back later with my happy.
Look how lovely & ropey that cord is.
I love twisted cord, it's touchability is high & it's super easy to make.
We used it as the closure for the pencil boxes we made at Brown Owls the other night & this lovely girl asked what it was.
So...
How To Make Twisted CordView SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. (tags: craft handmade)
I think it would look gorgeous wrapped around a journal.
You might remember ages ago I got all inspired by this lovely girl & layed out my PJ quilt on the carpet.
I had the very best intentions of actually stitching it up BUT all the pieces got in the way & I had to pile them up again. Once that was done I lost all enthusiasm & they have sat in a nice neat pile ever since.
I've been slowly working on my granny square quilt/blanket & everytime I go to make up a new square I lay all the blocks out to see what I've got & what I need (or don't).
Then I stack them all up again.
So yesterday I made this piecing "quiver". I'm quite pleased. I've just safety pinned them on & then rolled the whole affair up & stowed it under the table in the pool room.
Be lazy with me...
I just used an old double bed doona cover & a couple of broomsticks from the hardware.
I layed the stick on top of the doona & "measured" the casing for each side. Pin & machine stitch into place.
& for the ties along the centre fold (wrong side of doona cover). Pin & machine stitch into place.
Then I marked lines for a cot sized quilt & a single bed quilt
& just ran lines of stitching. The doona cover I used had lines already printed on it ... a stroke of accidental genius.
Once all the machining was complete I fed the broomsticks into their casings & then I pinned my blocks to the doona cover.
Note: there's overhang at the top which I just folded down when ready to roll.
I folded in half so that the sticks met
& then rolled the sticks toward the mid line.
I tied the ribbon loosely & stored.
Disclaimer: This method would not be recommended by serious quilters I am quite sure...but it works for me.
Also: if you know of anything similar to this please let me know - I'd like to check it out.
These are fun to make & best of all super handy. They make great presents too.
You can download the how to PDF tutorial from here.
All the embroidery templates are located on my make & do page too. You can choose from:
Chick O Roll, Blog Roll, Rock & Roll & Stitching Roll.
How To Make An Embroidered Carry AllView SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. (tags: craft handmade)
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I've noticed some of the Brown Owls girls have already finished their embroidery panels which is really exciting. I'd love to see the rolls complete so let me know if you click & stitch to make it up.
I've put together another little click & stitch slideshow. The toadstool pincushion is a great afternoon/evening project (especially with football finals looming).
If you're a grown up it's a cute & functional pincushion but I imagine this little guy would be a welcome addition to any little people or dolls housey type games. I had to rescue mine from a couple of smurfs the other day.
How To Make A Toadstool PincushionView SlideShare presentation (tags: craft handmade pincushion tutorial)
The how to is best viewed at full screen (just click the screen icon in the bottom right corner).
If you're like me & thinking "maybe later" there is also a PDF tutorial to print & keep.
See all my click & stitch make a pincushion projects.
Tutorial: How to make a drawstring backpack from a pillowcase can be found in PDF form here.
Drawstring backpacks help us stay organised around the ranch. We wash & fold our swimming, gym, soccer & drama gear & then repack the bag. They hardly take up any room & we are always ready to fly out the door.
Fancy a bit of weekend crafting?
It's nothing startling but a making a drawstring backpack from a pillowcase is a quick & easy project. I've put together a little how to make a pillowcase backpack PDF here for anyone who wants to have a crack at it. You'll find links to all my other Pillowcase craft projects in my sidebar.
Don't let your lovely pillowcase collection gather dust. Pillowcases are no good just sitting on a shelf.
Click images to enlarge & print
If you're looking for great quick & easy handmade gift ideas there are plenty listed in my sidebar.
Thank you Sew Mama Sew,
Tutorial: How to make these pillowcase craft project can be found in PDF form here.
Project Pillowcase:
5 speedy quick “present cupboard” craft projects made from one pillowcase for "A Week of Pillowcases" hosted at Meet Me at Mikes.
I try to use materials from Op Shops in my projects & I’ve been successful with this challenge. BUT…you shouldn’t feel restricted to using pillowcases. Remnants or lovely new fabrics will work just as effectively.
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1 of 5
The End Product:
1 eco-friendly shopping bag.
The How To:
Can be found here.
You need to use bias tape for this project. So visit here for the best tutorial ever.
The Verdict:
Super easy, super speedy & a AAA rating for the present cupboard. People on the nice list WILL be getting these for Christmas
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2 of 5
The End Product:
2 Covered Suspension Files (per pillowcase).
The How To:
Can be found here.
The Verdict:
Super easy, super speedy & a AAA rating for the present cupboard. People on the nice list WILL be getting these for Christmas.
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3 of 5
The End Product:
1 Peg Apron.
The How To:
Can be found here.
The Verdict:
Super easy, super speedy & a AAA rating for the present cupboard. People on the nice list WILL be getting these for Christmas.
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4 of 5
The End Product:
1 Blog Roll
The How To:
Can be found here.
The Verdict:
Super easy, but not so super speedy (the embroidery takes a bit of time). This pressie is for super special people.
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5 of 5
The End Product:
4 Tealight holders (you will be able to make 8-10 from one pillowcase).
The How To:
Can be found here.
The Verdict:
Super easy, super speedy & a AAA rating for the present cupboard. People on the nice list WILL be getting these for Christmas.