Today, I am sharing my latest sewing project of two drawstring bags, which I have made
to use as dirty laundry bags for holidays. They could also be used to protect shoes or
handbags when packed in the suitcase.
When I attended Claire's classes at Beautiful Things earlier this year, she recommended
a very clever way of buying fabric to practise on, which is to buy a duvet set that has
been reduced in the sales. They can easily be cut up and used for this, and of course
for making other projects.
I found this set in Asda's (Walmart for my U.S. followers) which was reduced to £6.
There are plenty of instructions on YouTube on how to make the bags, so I made
two in different sizes, both only using just one side of a pillowcase.
two in different sizes, both only using just one side of a pillowcase.
Luckily, two of my nieces and my friend have also just started sewing,
so perhaps they would like some of the duvet cover to practise on!
so perhaps they would like some of the duvet cover to practise on!
Thank you for visiting my blog today.
Janice x
Janice x
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ReplyDeleteThese look so useful, clever idea too
ReplyDeleteHi Janice these bags are gorgeous. I love them both. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteWow love the bags Janice, they will be very handy in so many ways.
ReplyDeleteHugs Diane
Beautiful drawstring bags Janice.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
You found a great pattern to use and such a great price too, these would be great for extra shoes that you want to pack!
ReplyDeleteOh those are awesome, well done! I like that she passed along that tip to buy mark downed items to transform. Really cool!
ReplyDeleteSuper laundry bags Janice, they will be very useful for your holiday. Such a good idea to buy reduced duvet covers, I will have to remember that.
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What a great idea to buy reduced duvet sets. Your bags are lovely and so useful for packing things in on holiday. xx
ReplyDeleteGreat idea using pillow cases and love the material bargain too
ReplyDeleteCarol x