this past sunday i had the pleasure to go to our area's BIG fabric store. it's a total destination, full of fabrics that i have no idea what to do with, as well as much inspiration. i didn't really need anything, i was mostly there to help a friend find some fabric. i mainly hunted the remnants, my favorite!
i got some great linen, a few pieces with fun patterns and of course, some silky, girly things for bee. one of the best finds was this mesh net stuff that seemed just perfect for produce bags. i had been thinking about making produce bags for ages but never really saw the right fabric. i saw online that you can knit or crochet them, but that is too much for me. usually the fabrics that i find are more tulle-ish and therefor rip easily. this net is nice and tough. i should have bought about 5 yards! the piece i got was just a remnant that i found, about a yard. i was able to make 9 good sized bags.
they are about a one foot square, sewn up the sides and with a channel at the top. i put a ribbon through because it's what i had, but a string would be nice too.here is bee helping me photograph them....
while i was at the machine, i felt like i just couldn't stop. i had been wanting to make this little boxy pouch. what a great little pattern. so simple and cute! a sturdier fabric would be better, but it won my heart nonetheless.
also during my sewing marathon, i made a fabric storage box. this was my first use of interfacing. it went well although i'm not sure how strong of a hold the iron-on is supposed to be. it felt less stuck that i hoped, but it worked out fine in the end. i made my box 5" bigger each way than the pattern. it may be a little bit too big, it's a tiny bit floppy, but not bad. the outside is an upholstery fabric remnant and the inside is linen. i LOVE this idea and technique and i can't wait to make more.
all and all i spent almost 6 hours sewing sunday afternoon and evening. i only stopped to put the kids to bed. what a treat it was! and how lovely to have the combination of time, inspiration and materials on the ready! i love when all those stars align.
also during my sewing marathon, i made a fabric storage box. this was my first use of interfacing. it went well although i'm not sure how strong of a hold the iron-on is supposed to be. it felt less stuck that i hoped, but it worked out fine in the end. i made my box 5" bigger each way than the pattern. it may be a little bit too big, it's a tiny bit floppy, but not bad. the outside is an upholstery fabric remnant and the inside is linen. i LOVE this idea and technique and i can't wait to make more.
all and all i spent almost 6 hours sewing sunday afternoon and evening. i only stopped to put the kids to bed. what a treat it was! and how lovely to have the combination of time, inspiration and materials on the ready! i love when all those stars align.
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I love the fabric you used for the storage box, and the little handles are great!
The handles for the storage box were a great idea, I made one as well.. I love your fabric choice, and how you added the finishing stitching to make it look more professional.
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