Friday, February 20, 2009

Sewin', sewin', sewin'...

This has been a very productive week - I found some inspiration from a plastic envelope Gracie brought home from preschool a couple weeks ago. The shape of it seemed perfect - it did have a velcro closure (which can always be altered), and was made of... well, ... plastic. So, I do what I do... find other fabrics that need a new use!

Here's my take on that envelope, I don't know what to call them, like usual. But mine is filled with all my circular needles, tapestry needles and small scissors for knitting. I know, not everyone knits, but I know you can help me find a use for these.

This is the original... the one, I call "mine". It's made from a sweater sleeve, and vintage buttons from gentlemen's suits.



Here are a couple more, you get the idea... They measure 6" x 8".







I also found another way to use a vintage curtain, and some vintage bed sheets - here's my first take on making creative wall space.


I love it so much! I think I will keep my wool soakers in it above the changing table/dresser. But I do plan on making a LOT more, in different shapes and sizes.

Happy Crafting!
Jenn

5 comments:

Lovely Little Lovelies said...

you know how much i love all of these. you and your genius storage inventions....i'm just a wee bit jealous.

now let's see those felted buckets!

Holly Lin said...

ooh...I can think of so many uses for these.
The first that came to mind was a feminine hygiene pouch. :)

Miss Courageous said...

these are fabulous, I need one, yes, I have no idea what I'll use it for... but I need one :)

Miss Courageous said...

gah! they're not in your etsy shop... send me an email if you get a chance, I'm in love with that blue one :)

theschramfam said...

my family caught the plague.. so i haven't had a chance to put them on etsy yet... but they're coming... :) glad you gals like them so!