#1 of 5 speedy quick “present cupboard” craft projects made from one pillowcase.
I try to use materials from Op Shops in my projects & I’ve been successful with this challenge. BUT…you shouldn’t feel restricted to using pillowcases. Remnants or lovely new fabrics will work just as effectively.
The Beginning:

The End Product:

One eco-friendly shopping bag.
The How To:
Can be found here
You need to use bias tape for this project. So visit here for the best tutorial ever.
The Verdict:
Super easy, super speedy & a AAA rating for the present cupboard. People on the nice list WILL be getting these for Christmas
Our recommendation for new fabric crafting of this project:
A reversible bag using this fabric with this fabric
I try to use materials from Op Shops in my projects & I’ve been successful with this challenge. BUT…you shouldn’t feel restricted to using pillowcases. Remnants or lovely new fabrics will work just as effectively.
The Beginning:

The End Product:

One eco-friendly shopping bag.
The How To:
Can be found here
You need to use bias tape for this project. So visit here for the best tutorial ever.
The Verdict:
Super easy, super speedy & a AAA rating for the present cupboard. People on the nice list WILL be getting these for Christmas
Our recommendation for new fabric crafting of this project:
A reversible bag using this fabric with this fabric
Insider trading tip:
If you decide to go with this be sure to visit Bianca’s blog first. She’s having a sale.
Win The Bag:
Visit Kootoyoo & comment “Hi from Mike” on the relevant Shopping Bag post. Winner announced in tomorrow’s post.
Disclaimer:
I prefer the drill to the sewing machine so please bear this in mind when assessing my sewing skills.
Win The Bag:
Visit Kootoyoo & comment “Hi from Mike” on the relevant Shopping Bag post. Winner announced in tomorrow’s post.
Disclaimer:
I prefer the drill to the sewing machine so please bear this in mind when assessing my sewing skills.
edit - if you'll be posting pillowcase posts this week two - then send me an email and I'll be sure to link to you! {(mikesfitzroy(at)bigpond(dot)com}) You need to post at least twice this week to be featured in our side-bar. xx pip
Yay, what a great project!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kirsty,
Allison x
I have *finally* got around to posting a picture of Horatio the elephant, made proudly out of a elephant print pillow case. You can see him at:
ReplyDeletehttp://rabbitwithpolkadots.blogspot.com/
cheers
Cate