For now another recycled scarf bag to show you.
This time I decided to add another technique so that if this idea was used for a project more skills could be added so I settled for applique.
Using a flower template that I already had I cut out some flower shapes using blue and white cotton fabric and some centres using a dark blue fabric.
I stuck the centres to the flowers using bondaweb. The bondaweb will not work on the blue scarf because there is a slight pile to it, it feels a bit like fake suede therefore preventing it from sticking properly.I then set my sewing machine to satin stitch. I always do a little sample to test the size of the stitch first. I used a pale blue thread that I already had in my stash.
Then the two handles were tied together in the middle and hey presto. It is amazing how different this looks to the last bag! I was lucky in finding this scarf too, bit I think that cutting an old pillow case in the right way would give you the right amount of fabric or even any rectangular piece would do. I am very pleased with how this turned out and I will be keeping my eyes open for more scarves as I am definitely using this idea in the Autumn term.
Hopefully normal blogging will resume this coming week. Just battling with Technology at the moment!
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11 comments:
It's gorgeous! No wonder you are pleased with it. x
Hi Andrea. That is lovely!! xx
Very clever! You've done a beautiful job on this one!
Oh wow, how fun! I'm glad you said it was like faux suede, because I was trying to figure out if it was wool or what. Thanks so much for participating :).
Love it. The applique are the perfect touch.
This one looks so different with the applique on it. Think I will have to have a look in the local charity shop for old scarves. One of these would be ideal for on holiday and would take up no room in my suitcase.
Jo XX
Thank yo all for the comments. These really are quite addictive and would make great last minute gifts or to have several in the car for shopping trips. I now have a reason to go the charity shops. Even Year 9 were quite impressed today when I showed them!!
Thank yo all for the comments. These really are quite addictive and would make great last minute gifts or to have several in the car for shopping trips. I now have a reason to go the charity shops. Even Year 9 were quite impressed today when I showed them!!
what a great idea, it looks great. Hope your screen gets mended soon
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It's my first time to read something about "scarf bags". I find it nice and interesting! I hope I can make one for myself.
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