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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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 Posted - Jan 29 2016 : 11:17:25 PM
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I spotted this great idea on Pinterest... a tote bag made from old pillow cases..
just cut and hem.
keep it simple or bling it up...
and what a great beginner sewing project for a youngster learning to sew.
after cutting the 2 side pieces,, lay the top (handle) piece on top of each other and make several rows of stitching to make the handle.
Or you could just knot/tie the two ends together.
this is such a kid friendly project! (and middle aged lady too!  )
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Edited by - katmom on Feb 13 2016 09:02:31 AM |
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
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Posted - Jan 30 2016 : 07:34:19 AM
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Grace, that is really cute! What a neat idea. I can make some for my daughter who only uses reusable bags for shopping etc, would be cute for the farmers market.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Jan 30 2016 : 5:55:50 PM
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Denise,, I am always using and washing my totes... and after awhile they just are beyond use, so replacing them w/repurposed pillow cases is a easy peasy idea... and these would make great Library book tote bags too!
I use totes for the P.O. as well (we use a P.O. Box for our mail)... so many ideas.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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auntjenny
True Blue Farmgirl
277 Posts
Jenny
San Luis Obispo
CA
USA
277 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2016 : 5:55:46 PM
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Very cute!
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Kangaroo Kate
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Teresa
Red Oak
Texas
USA
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Posted - Feb 04 2016 : 7:05:08 PM
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that is a great idea ! and so simple.
I was about to make a new bag to carry joeys
in soon and that would be perfect.. got to find
a BIG pillow case -will have 3 of them.. ha
the bag that I have used for so long is just wearing
out this will be a simple replacement.
glad you shared the idea.!
I am running out of space on my jean jacket for badges
and that would also work great to put new ones on!
sister #1506
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2016 : 08:57:57 AM
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ok,, in between other "have to do's" I did a quick tote, well 2...
My trusty fabric guard cat was busy making sure I stayed on track... lol! yes, I get easily distracted! lol!
2 pillow cases, the blue is a standard and the brown is a queen size.
lay length wise, and eye ball it,,, and cut out the handle...
you can fold and machine stitch the raw edge under or just zig zag stitch the raw edge,,, or don't even sew the edge...there is no wrong or right way to make these...
save the scrap piece and make YoYo's to decorate your tote.
for a complete no-sew... just tie the handles together or you can lap them over each other and stitch them together.
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Happy Shopping!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Edited by - katmom on Feb 13 2016 09:04:58 AM |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2016 : 4:25:51 PM
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Hey CJ.. mama nature is messing with us! Cold and rain plus 40degree weather.. then suddenly we are in the mid to high 70's and sunny and now heading back down to the cold and rainy(next week).. uugghh! Pass the Wine please! Lol!
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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Feb 15 2016 : 1:52:34 PM
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These look so easy and fun. Thank you for showing how to make one. I am going to look through my pillow cases and see if I have any I can repurpose. They would make for a great bag to carry toys around in. I am thinking of making one as a gift.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
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