Two re-purposed burlap bags...
...and a fabric lining (with pockets!).
'Sandwiching' a layer of twill tape within each handle.
Pinning pockets to the fabric lining.
A second pair of purse handles.
After stitching the lining to the burlap bag...
...turning it 'right side out'...
...and sewing up the opening.
I recently purchased dried beans and wheat berries...
...and I was charmed by their printed burlap wrappings!
It seemed a waste just to throw them away...
...so I decided to make totes from them, instead!
I found companionable fabric among the pieces in my stash...
...and stitched up linings with pockets.
I fashioned longish straps, as well...
...lining them with twill tape for structural support.
Next time: the finished bags. :)
...and I was charmed by their printed burlap wrappings!
It seemed a waste just to throw them away...
...so I decided to make totes from them, instead!
I found companionable fabric among the pieces in my stash...
...and stitched up linings with pockets.
I fashioned longish straps, as well...
...lining them with twill tape for structural support.
Next time: the finished bags. :)
11 comments:
What on earth are you doing with five pounds of garbanzo beans????
great, Thank you for showing this, have a great weekend!
Kathy--Hahaha...baba ghanouj, soup and hummus, baby! :)
Janine--Thanks! I hope your weekend is wonderful, too!
I have some printed burlap bags I was going to felt. Alas, inspiration has not yet struck! I like your bags showing off the graphics.
Hello again,
a originally idea and so a nostalhic look :)
I wish a great weekend :) Senna
Elizabeth--Nicola Brown (Clasheen) makes beautiful felt pieces using tweed fabric. Maybe some of her posts will inspire you with your burlap/felt project?
Senna--I couldn't bring myself to trash them, and I think they're kind of fun as totes!
I love burlap bags! I actually have a rice bag that has a zipper and a handle already... I can't wait for us to finish off that rice so I can use the bag for fiber projects. :-)
I've also started buying flour in cloth sacks... need to use those up too. :-)
I'm excited to see your finished bag!
Kathryn--I love bags like that! I haunt the Chinatown grocery stores for treats like that!
Great idea!
These are great Heather :) I love printed burlap sacks and you have turned them into totally charming take-anywhere bags. Lovely x
Rachel--Thank you!
Deborah--They were so cute starting out, I just had to find a way to make use of them. :)
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