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An Item of Mostly Girly Silliness
On Aug 23, 8:54*pm, "DiMa" wrote:
I love that John. What a great gift idea. May I use it? -- Di I'm creative! *You can't expect me to be neat too. Vic Australia "John" wrote in message ... Here is a truly one of a kind crazy idea. While making one of the bags this came as an inspiration to me for doing something that might be considered somewhat *"Off The Charts". My wife shakes her head when she sees it and wonders if this whole sewing thing has gotten out of hand. I, on the other hand am convinced that I am onto the next, latest, accessory, that is a must have. Your opinions may vary, but I hope you will accept it in the spirit of openness, that this group is known for. Or at least quirkiness. The link: http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...erest#55086734... John Have fun. Be My Guest. John |
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John, would you dare to attempt one with a lid? It would be a great spot to
store all the little tools we must have. I can't quite picture how you'd do a 9-patch lid but if anyone can, you're the Man. Polly |
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Why would that be quirky? Looks perfectly reasonable to me!
I've seen waste baskets made of textiles before. One was from Korea, heavy card covered in silk and made to be collapsible. another was with the fabric bowl technique (segments of heavy fusible interfacing, covered with fabric on both sides then stain-stitched together). and the last was more like a papier maché using fabric. John, yours is the easiest of these to construct, for sure! Roberta in D On Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:39:09 -0700 (PDT), John wrote: Here is a truly one of a kind crazy idea. While making one of the bags this came as an inspiration to me for doing something that might be considered somewhat "Off The Charts". My wife shakes her head when she sees it and wonders if this whole sewing thing has gotten out of hand. I, on the other hand am convinced that I am onto the next, latest, accessory, that is a must have. Your opinions may vary, but I hope you will accept it in the spirit of openness, that this group is known for. Or at least quirkiness. The link: http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...73421339137154 John |
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An Item of Mostly Girly Silliness
On Aug 24, 5:43*am, Roberta Roberta@Home wrote:
Why would that be quirky? Looks perfectly reasonable to me! I've seen waste baskets made of textiles before. One was from Korea, heavy card covered in silk and made to be collapsible. another was with the fabric bowl technique (segments of heavy fusible interfacing, covered with fabric on both sides then stain-stitched together). and the last was more like a papier maché using fabric. John, yours is the easiest of these to construct, for sure! Roberta in D On Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:39:09 -0700 (PDT), John wrote: Here is a truly one of a kind crazy idea. While making one of the bags this came as an inspiration to me for doing something that might be considered somewhat *"Off The Charts". My wife shakes her head when she sees it and wonders if this whole sewing thing has gotten out of hand. I, on the other hand am convinced that I am onto the next, latest, accessory, that is a must have. Your opinions may vary, but I hope you will accept it in the spirit of openness, that this group is known for. Or at least quirkiness. The link: *http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...erest#55086734... John In the element of the bizarre, I have see an Elephant foot made into a waste basket, and a matching Elephant foot stool. Pity the poor Elephant. No Elephants were injured during the manufacturing of my basket. John John |
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On Aug 23, 11:25*pm, "Polly Esther" wrote:
John, would you dare to attempt one with a lid? *It would be a great spot to store all the little tools we must have. *I can't quite picture how you'd do a 9-patch lid but if anyone can, you're the Man. *Polly I am trying to envision the mechanical, foot operated lid lifting mechanism that would work with such a design. It is not coming to me right now. Just a static lid would not be too hard to do. That stiff Pellon could be doubled a thereby provide a rather stiff top. Maybe make one of my butterflies to act as a handle for lifting the lid. Hummm! It is all becoming cleat to me now! Thank You Polly. John |
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Ew! who would want something like that next to a work station! It
would be hypocritical to oppose all animal products, but I prefer them to be quite a bit more removed from their origins. Poor elephant indeed! Roberta in D On Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:37:55 -0700 (PDT), John wrote: In the element of the bizarre, I have see an Elephant foot made into a waste basket, and a matching Elephant foot stool. Pity the poor Elephant. No Elephants were injured during the manufacturing of my basket. John John |
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Carrots? Polly
Just a static lid would not be too hard to do. That stiff Pellon could be doubled a thereby provide a rather stiff top. Maybe make one of my butterflies to act as a handle for lifting the lid. Hummm! It is all becoming cleat to me now! Thank You Polly. John |
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I love it!!!!! Actually a great idea. You could carry it with you to
workshops/classes and always have a place to put the orts created as you sew. G Looks like it could fold up some and then be "popped" out to use. You may be on to something here. What did you use to "stiffen" it? Pati, in Phx On Aug 23, 11:39*am, John wrote: Here is a truly one of a kind crazy idea. While making one of the bags this came as an inspiration to me for doing something that might be considered somewhat *"Off The Charts". My wife shakes her head when she sees it and wonders if this whole sewing thing has gotten out of hand. I, on the other hand am convinced that I am onto the next, latest, accessory, that is a must have. Your opinions may vary, but I hope you will accept it in the spirit of openness, that this group is known for. Or at least quirkiness. The link: *http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...erest#55086734... John |
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John, what pattern did you use for the tote bag?
I just love it. -Irene On Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:47:42 -0500, "Polly Esther" wrote: Just a static lid would not be too hard to do. That stiff Pellon could be doubled a thereby provide a rather stiff top. Maybe make one of my butterflies to act as a handle for lifting the lid. Hummm! It is all becoming cleat to me now! Thank You Polly. John |
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On Aug 24, 10:55*am, "Pati, in Phx" wrote:
*I love it!!!!! Actually a great idea. You could carry it with you to workshops/classes and always have a place to put the orts created as you sew. G Looks like it could fold up some and then be "popped" out to use. You may be on to something here. What did you use to "stiffen" it? Pati, in Phx On Aug 23, 11:39*am, John wrote: Here is a truly one of a kind crazy idea. While making one of the bags this came as an inspiration to me for doing something that might be considered somewhat *"Off The Charts". My wife shakes her head when she sees it and wonders if this whole sewing thing has gotten out of hand. I, on the other hand am convinced that I am onto the next, latest, accessory, that is a must have. Your opinions may vary, but I hope you will accept it in the spirit of openness, that this group is known for. Or at least quirkiness. The link: *http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...erest#55086734... John I used the stiffest Pellon sew on interfacing I could find. It is just shy of manila folder stiffness, and is somewhat of a bear to fold and sew when doing the bottom attachment. I graded the seams and then it was easier to attach and fold over and sew down onto the bottom. I overcast the whole bottom seam before folding and sewing down, as that gives it a finished look and prevents a lot of thread shedding. It will fold up and stow but the stiff Pellon takes a crease so there is a bit of re-flattening whenever you choose to do that. I am currently designing another one using darker, (more masculine) colors, a different pattern, and a top lid, (Thanks Polly), along with a Sewn Butterfly to act as a lid handle. (OK, not so masculine, that one) but there you go. John |
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