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| kreativeblonde |
Posted - May 13 2007 : 1:24:13 PM
I was looking in the newest Martha Stewart Living Magazine and saw an idea for using pillow cases to make bags/purses. It looks fairly simple actually. And if you used larger pillow cases you could have a larger bag.
Here's the directions:
1. Trim 1/4 inch off the closed end, and cut the case in half on the diagonal. Turn the fabric of each of the four diagonal cut edges over by 1/4 inch, twice; pin and hem.
2. Place one pillowcase half inside the other, lining up bottom edges; pin, and sew at front where the fabrics overlap. Repeat on the other side. Turn fabric inside out, and hem case's cut bottom. Trim with pinking shears. Turn case right side out, tie top ends into a know, and you have a carefree summer bag.
It comes with photos, so if you need to see it you could probably find it on her website. It's called,'sleeper of a bag' in the magazine.
Amanda
http://www.theheadlettuce.blogspot.com
Too much of a good thing is wonderful.
Mae West |
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| Michelle Marie |
Posted - May 20 2007 : 7:47:28 PM
Now, how did I miss that in the magazine? I looked at mine a few days ago. I have a problem with purses and bags. The problem is, I cannot pass up a cute one in the store... and I cannot pass up a craft to make a cute one! These daughters of mine have inherited this problem. My girls and I will definitely try this out this summer. Last summer we did purses made from books, and the summer before we did kool aid & capri sun purses. Thanks. |
| kreativeblonde |
Posted - May 20 2007 : 7:05:32 PM
Thanks for posting the link Aunt George. I was just about to get everyone's emails, and planned on making a trek to the Post Office tomorrow. I always forget about just going to the source. Well, actually I DO remember-it's just usually days later :-)
Amanda
http://www.theheadlettuce.blogspot.com
Too much of a good thing is wonderful.
Mae West |
| suzyhomemaker |
Posted - May 20 2007 : 06:07:46 AM
Thanks for the link, Aunt George. I lvoe the print of the pillowcase they used. Yup, it's a great hobo bag, perfect for summer. I have to try this soon.
Country girl in NE PA |
| Aunt George |
Posted - May 20 2007 : 05:49:10 AM
What a great bag!! I think I'll make one too.
Here are the instructions online!!
http://www.marthastewart.com Then just type in Sleeper of a bag in the search box and it is the fourth one. Full instructions and photos. Looks really cute!! Thanks so much for the tip!!
Georgann
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| threebusybees |
Posted - May 20 2007 : 05:13:20 AM
Margie,
Send me your snail mail addy I will send it in the morning. I have a copier so no worries.
Mandi
"There will no longer be so many pleasant things to look at if responsible people do not do something about the unpleasant ones." Madeleine L"Engle |
| RachelLeigh |
Posted - May 20 2007 : 05:12:44 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Nancy Gartenman
I have the Magazine, I will check it out. My problem is following instructions, I do much better if someone just shows me how to do something. So since none of you handy sewing people live nearby I usually am at a loss for what to do.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com
Nancy, I am the SAME way. I can't follow instructions at all. I'm a sewer and a quilter but I can't figure out patterns to save my life! I always design my own. I've bought patterns before but they just collect dust. I always read the instructions, say "HUH????" and then put it away! You're not alone!!!!
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| newheart |
Posted - May 20 2007 : 03:57:02 AM
I want to make this bag.....but I need to see the instructions up front...I don't get Ms magazine but maybe her internet site would have it........
Can someone photo-copy the article and send it to me..I will send cost of copy and postage...
MARGIE |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - May 16 2007 : 10:38:40 AM
I have the Magazine, I will check it out. My problem is following instructions, I do much better if someone just shows me how to do something. So since none of you handy sewing people live nearby I usually am at a loss for what to do.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
| suzyhomemaker |
Posted - May 16 2007 : 10:21:50 AM
Thanks fo the info. Sounds like a cute hobo bag.
Country girl in NE PA |
