I've also been made rather happy by dots recently - on a search to find a pretty baking dish to make cobblers in etc - I found these gorgeous dishes from Spode's Baking Days line. Every time I look at them in my kitchen I am inspired to bake something yummy and wholesome.
So it is now officially spring (we don't have any daffodils in bloom yet) and I've been inspired by dots or spots ... I made some Spotty Spring Drawstring Bags! These simple drawstring bags have so many uses - I use them for storage or yarns/craft items, protecting shoes and handbags, packing small items for holidays, laundry and as gift bags.
TUTORIAL: Spotty Spring Drawstring Bag
(Time: 30mins to 1hr) Finished Bag measures 21"l x 16"w.
Materials
1 x piece of fabric 45"l x 17"w
2 x strips of ribbon 36" long
circles of cotton (mine are 4.5" in diameter)
Cotton for sewing
Mistyfuse (optional)
- Make casing for ribbon: In all 4 corners along long side of fabric fold 1/4" in and then fold 1/4" in again - press and sew for 2.5".
Along short edge fold 1/2" in and then fold 1" in again - press and sew across entire length of short edge. - Embellish: Fold your piece of fabric in half and arrange your spots on the front of the bag. Secure with mistyfuse if you prefer. Sew around each circle (I used a satin stitch.)
- Finish Bag: Fold fabric with spots facing in and sew down each side of bag. (Once the seam is sewn I also like to use a binding stitch to prevent fraying.) Turn bag right-side out and press.
- Thread Ribbon: Use a safety pin or sturdy needle to thread ribbon through casing. Once threaded tie ribbon in tight knot at each side.
Lovely tutorial. I like the appliqued dots. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteOh my those dishes are gorgeous. Thank you for your advice re: my patchwork, I shall definitely start carrying bits around with me!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!
ReplyDeleteCute drawstring bags tutorial!
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial and I love your bags!!
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Lesley xx
great tutorial, I just LOVE LOVE LOVE those dishes - me want some :) I am also the same with gift wrapping, best part of gift giving! Catherine x
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Mad about pink (Jess)
I found this really useful to make pyjama bags for my sisters for there bdays. they turned out really cute!
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