The Sewing Room

Rikki

I want to make THESE reusable shopping bags, but where can I buy the webbing for the handles from?

hart44

tellmeitsfriday wrote: »

I have a book obsession! I have been lovingly informed that I mustn't buy any more books until I get rid of some. But I can't get rid of old friends (Books!)

So - I wonder if a folder full of freebie printouts would count as a book

Thanks xx

I know what you mean, I love books too
The freebie print out folders are a great idea, you could put pic's of your makes on the front covers

Here are the things I made this weekend (Im fed up with painting so gave it a rest)

This bag is big enough for all my shopping :rotfl:

I need to make more of these cubes as I have tons of fabric and Im running out of storage, they are so easy to make

I also spent some time cutting more squares for my next patchwork quilt, this will be for my DD

hart44

Rikki wrote: »

I want to make THESE reusable shopping bags, but where can I buy the webbing for the handles from?

Ebay there is loads to choose from there. I brought mine from my local fabric shop but not sure how close or how easy it will be for you to get to one

You could buy a canvas belt perhaps from a charity shop and use that

Just found this on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Job-lot-webbing-15m-total-/120619740083?pt=UK_Crafts_Sewing_Supplies_MJ&hash=item1c157f2bb3

I would love to make the bags too thank you for the link Rikki

genieuk

Regarding fusible fleece, because I have difficulty sourcing things here (the internet is a great help) I am using

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/00070489. Unfortunately 2.50euros here.

I am making the pleated bag with my Ikea striped fabric and the fleece ill let you know how it goes.

Rikki

hart44 wrote: »

Ebay there is loads to choose from there. I brought mine from my local fabric shop but not sure how close or how easy it will be for you to get to one

You could buy a canvas belt perhaps from a charity shop and use that

Just found this on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Job-lot-webbing-15m-total-/120619740083?pt=UK_Crafts_Sewing_Supplies_MJ&hash=item1c157f2bb3

I would love to make the bags too thank you for the link Rikki

Bags, Bags and more Bags..... loads of patterns to choose from.

tellmeitsfriday

Thanks all - ha that'll teach him - I shall be needing to freecycle a filing cabinet for all my patterns - wonder if I will ever sort out my crafty stash?????

Oh one day I will have a craft shed/spare room!

pennib

hart44 wrote: »

I know what you mean, I love books too
The freebie print out folders are a great idea, you could put pic's of your makes on the front covers

Here are the things I made this weekend (Im fed up with painting so gave it a rest)

This bag is big enough for all my shopping :rotfl:

I need to make more of these cubes as I have tons of fabric and Im running out of storage, they are so easy to make

I also spent some time cutting more squares for my next patchwork quilt, this will be for my DD

Thats a nice bag Hart, also had a peek at your kitchen it's going to look fab when you've finished (all that hard work will pay off!)
I love the colours of your patchwork squares nice and summery. Bet you get yours finished before mine!

butterfly2001

i have some cushion pads and want to make some covers for them whats the best way to do it,, measure them up and give some extra material on all sides?

hart44

pennib wrote: »

Thats a nice bag Hart, also had a peek at your kitchen it's going to look fab when you've finished (all that hard work will pay off!)
I love the colours of your patchwork squares nice and summery. Bet you get yours finished before mine!

Thank you pennib just one more kitchen cupboard to do (under the sink so hope it won't take as long as the others) then I can paint the walls :rotfl:

Not sure if I will fininsh my quilt before you :rotfl: time keeps going faster every week :rotfl:

I must update my blog as Ive been neglecting it due to so many other things going on

Broomstick

Hi all,

I've not yet got my sewing machine out this year (heavy old Singer that needs more space than I possess atm) but have a growing pile of making and mending projects to do when I decide to go for it. Meantimes, I'm washing and ironing my stash of fabric which still smells a bit fusty after having been in store after our house move a year ago and I've been doing some tiny patchwork projects.

I'm hoping to produce some clothes/craft-type stuff to sell and I'd like to find the answer to whether there is a legal problem in using commercially available patterns to do this. If I couldn't use a pattern as it stands, would it be OK to modify it a bit, ie change the pockets or neckline, then sell it because it would incorporate some of my design?

Many thanks
B x