Thursday 9 November 2017

My Sewing Has 'Gone To the Dogs' !

My sewing has gone to the dogs! But not in the way you'd think.

I recently unearthed this fun cotton drill... it was one of those "I'm looking for something else" finds... the fabric was perfect for making a new plastic bag keeper for my pantry.
 

Some measurements were taken, based on the old one... some sewing & pressing & elastic happened... & whoo-hoo I love the new one!

 Just look at the oh-so tragic state of the old one... it was given to me in 1993!
Yes, I see y'all gasping at how disgusting it looks😉

Three keepers were made... I had cut across the width of the fabric to accommodate the directional print... the decision was easy, just use it all up, instead of having an odd-shaped fabric piece left over.
The remaining two will be gifted or sold.

Something so simple & useful, but a little fun for the pantry!

15 comments:

Kate said...

Anthea, the dog print is so cute.

Carol- Beads and Birds said...

Gosh these are cute!! Great gifts.
xx, Carol

gracie said...

These see like such a good idea. I keep me in a box!may have to rethink my storage for this type.

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Maria said...

Cute fabric... I've been putting off making a new one as I am hoping to have no more plastic bags soon... I carry my own shopping bags now and avoid the plastics...

Jeanette said...

Very cute fabric. Funny i was thinking yesterday i should make a plastic bag holder since my cupboard is stuffed with them. :). Open your blog today & you've made 3. They look great. Hugs,xx

Fiona said...

Those look great... I totally agree if yoiu are making one you may as well use up all the fabric and make as many as possible. Your old one served you well... it has led a good life...
Hugz

Jo said...

Great idea. We all use these.

Joy from Days Filled With Joy said...

Oh the new one is so much better than the old one!!! What a great sewing session you had! I really need to make a few more of those for here, my other ones are in Oz... xx

Lin said...

The less said the better I think!! Great make on the new one. xx

Helen said...

They look great and what a wonderful use of fabric.

sunny said...

Well, aren't you the clever one! THat fabric really is cute. DO you just stuff your bags in, or do they have to be folded a certain way?

kiwikid said...

Love the fabric you have used...great to get the three made, looking at the old one it has had a lot of use.

Ondrea said...

Well done! They are a great handy idea. I made a few last Christmas.

Brigitte said...

A great idea, such a plastic bag holder. My bags are spread all over the pantry, so I have to go and see if I have a piece of fabric to make one myself. It shouldn't be difficult to find one in my fabric stash, lol.

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