Sometimes it is just fun to relax and play with scraps (especially after a week of sewing little tiny triangles and flying geese LOL)
So I played a bit! First up, I "made" some fabric out of leftover strips...
and just straight line quilted it onto some batting..
Then made a couple of these little pouches..Best tutorial ever over at Noodlehead..the open wide pouch!
I didn't have many zippers on hand, so for a couple I had to use shorter zippers, so I added a tab to the end....
so I guess it wasn't an "open wide" pouch...but that was what I had for a zipper, so had to work with it ! :)
Great little stocking stuffers!
The next scrap project was a scrap box. When I am cutting and sewing, I like to keep a scrap box handy to toss all the trimmings and bits into. I have made these before, another great tutorial over at Sew Sisters.
I wanted this one to be a bit more sturdy, so I cut up my Cheerios box to add into the making..
On the bottom, I made a little pocket, to slide in the cardboard, and on the sides I slid the pieces in between the batting and the lining.
I added the cardboard once I had the sides sewn, then added the binding on the top.
Perfect...just what I needed!!
linking up to TN&TN...
So I played a bit! First up, I "made" some fabric out of leftover strips...
and just straight line quilted it onto some batting..
Then made a couple of these little pouches..Best tutorial ever over at Noodlehead..the open wide pouch!
I didn't have many zippers on hand, so for a couple I had to use shorter zippers, so I added a tab to the end....
so I guess it wasn't an "open wide" pouch...but that was what I had for a zipper, so had to work with it ! :)
Great little stocking stuffers!
The next scrap project was a scrap box. When I am cutting and sewing, I like to keep a scrap box handy to toss all the trimmings and bits into. I have made these before, another great tutorial over at Sew Sisters.
I wanted this one to be a bit more sturdy, so I cut up my Cheerios box to add into the making..
On the bottom, I made a little pocket, to slide in the cardboard, and on the sides I slid the pieces in between the batting and the lining.
I added the cardboard once I had the sides sewn, then added the binding on the top.
Perfect...just what I needed!!
linking up to TN&TN...
nice bags - I never make things like that - I don't know why - I like them
ReplyDeleteLove your pieces. Very clever, that fabric box using card stock for stiffener.
ReplyDeleteI love to use Noodlehead patterns for little pouches, too. Your little scrap box is so cute!
ReplyDeleteCute pouches. Love your scrap box.
ReplyDeleteI must have made a dozen of those pooches. The tutorial is great. I like the scrap boot too. Good idea.
ReplyDeleteCute pouches, but I really like the scrap box. I've made baskets before, but no matter what type of interface I use, they never seem to be stiff enough for my liking. Maybe I need to raid the cereal boxes too!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Flo!!
ReplyDeleteIt must be the season for those pouches, I have been making them, too. I haven't tried a pieced version, yet. If it keeps snowing today, I might try one.
ReplyDeleteWhat great ideas for using up scraps! Love those!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to include some cardboard to make the sides stiffer. Nice work on those pouches, Flo!
ReplyDeleteI love both the pouches and the scrap box! thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi, I love your zipper pouches, they are so nice and the little scrap box is cute as it can be. I too am a beginner . . . and a late bloomer to quilting, but I am loving it. Quilting is an easy thing to become addicted too. I am your newest follower #251 and would love to invite you over to my blog. I love making new friends and sharing creative ideas.
ReplyDeleteYour blogging sister, Connie :)