I am terrible with time limits so I would need someone to get on me about it lol
For anyone interested in making pillows for GKTW....
Joann's has flannel on sale 50% off this Saturday only (I am sure most of you got that flyer!
Lynn
This is the tutorial I use. however I alter all the measurements and add a handle:
http://ajpadilla.com/reduce-reuse-recycle/i-spy-bag
1. Cut a piece of transparent vinyl 3.5" square. Cut two pieces of fabric 2 x 3.5". I make my vinyl 5x5 inches when I cut it and my resulting window size is 3.5 x 3.5. I make these two pieces of fabric 5.5 x 6" though you could just do 6x6 for ease.
2. Using a 1/4" seam, sew the two pieces of fabric to two sides of the vinyl. Fold fabric over and top-stitch.
I fold my 5.5 x 6 piece of fabric in half to make it 5.5 x 3 inches. Iron the fold. Iron under 1/2 inch on each of the 5.5" raw edges. My pic is blurry -- I was going to attempt to do a tut but I have to redo it but hopefully these pics helps you understand
I do not sew the the pieces to the vinyl. I adhere them to the vinyl with wash away wonder tape and top stitch 1/8 and 1/4 inches from the edges. For the first piece don't worry exactly about vinyl placement, but when you sew the second side on you make sure the vinyl is 3.5" across. In the example I am doing I made a 4" window, but now I do 3.5"This photo is adhereing with wonder under tape:
And this is finished stitches:
3. Cut two pieces of fabric 2 x 6.5" Sew to the other two sides of the vinyl + short strips. Fold fabric over and top-stitch.I cut these pieces 9x6 inches. I fold and press so they become 9x3". Then I fold under 1/2" on the raw edge of the 9" side and attach to the fabric and vinyl. Here I just pin to the existing fabric rather than using tape. This photo gives you and idea of the assembly:
4. Cut a piece of fabric 6.5" square. (Or join strips of several fabrics and trim down to a 6.5" square.)
I make my fabric 8.5 x 8.5 inches for a 3.5 x 3.5 window (just adjust this to the size window you make). Sometimes I also put a lining in the bag -- just make that the same size. My handle measurements are 3.5 x 11' . I actually make the handle first thing so it's ready to go. I fold it in half and press and fold each raw long edge under 1/2" and top stitch along both ends. I assemble my bag as such pinning the handle at the top and leaving an opening at the bottom to turn inside out and fill. First I place my lining down, then fashion fabric, then handle, then vinyl piece:
Sew TWICE for security (again leave an opening at the bottom) and double back at least once on the handles. Turn bag inside out. Assemble trinkets and take photo and make a list. Put trinkets in bag. Fill with approximately 16 oz of pellets (this may vary depending on the size you like to make your bags). Then topstitch the entire bottom of the bag TWICE. I thn print my picture and list and put them between clear contact paper (though vinyl sealing would be more durable), hole punch that and tie it to the handle with a coordinating ribbon.
Trinkets I use:
That chain is a ceiling fan chain (cheaper than buying a craft chain) and I cut it into about 1 inch pieces.
Get things at the dollar store, walmart, target's one dollar section, tiny hair bands, pennies and nickles, coated paper clips, legos, beads, buttons. Those cute button packs are awesome to use -- I buy them when they are 2 for 1 or 50% off. Use coupons from Michaels or ACMoore to buy bead packs of cute things -- like my seashell and fish themed colorful beads came from Michaels in the toy section/kid's craft area. I read you can use a safety pin if you glue it shut. Look for party favor trinkets. Lightweight things like pom-poms are easy to find. The hex nuts are almost impossible to find. We have never found the hex nut in my dd's bag and my ds found his only once. Heavier things are harder to find. White buttons that match the color of the fill can be challenging too. I now put at least 40 items in the bag.
This is the fill I use. I am very LUCKY and get it at Walmart for $4.97. My Joann's does not sell it. Hancock's sells it for the same price for an 8 ounce bag (I get 32 oz at Walmart). I have not looked to see if Michaels or ACMoore carries it.
Sorry if my instructions are as clear as mud. I just did things to make it easier to sew on the vinyl and a size I was happier with. I wouldn't make the bags any larger than 8.5 x 8.5. Smaller may be nicer because they'd be lighterweight, but my kids are happy with the ones I made them which were 9x9 (turn out a little smaller once sewn).
Here is a finished bag I made for a friend (it has a 4x4 window):
And sorry if photos are all different sizes -- I find resizing in photobucket to not be very user friendly.
Someday I'll try to get better pics and do a proper tutorial.
I would
LOVE if you posted them. If you don't could you pretty please at least PM them to me. I am in no hurry -- I'd be shocked if I started one before July! It's very kind of you to do this.Oh that's just not right! You HAVE to use it TODAY!!!!
I saw someone getting them on a Wish Trip report and I can't remember whose report I was reading. Grrrr!!!! I think it was for a give I did not participate in. I'll have to do a little searching and see waht I can find out. If i find the pics I can ask the mom about them.
You're welcome -- I wanted to do a good tut with lots of pics but half my pics are blurry. It's hard holding my camera steady with one hand as my other hand was in a lot of the photos. Plus I goofed on a thing or two as I hadn't made one in awhile. I just need to make another one while they are fresh in my head and take proper pics and repost.
so it does not reach my daughters ankles! So I finish the top edge of the waistband and then I fold it over depending on the size elastic I am using and stitch it in place leaving a small opening for the elastic to go in.
These are the easy directions I wrote up for a fellow Diser. I am sure everyone makes the skirt differently however this is the way I make the skirt and have found it was very easy this way. I honestly have never once read the directions that came with the book or skirt because I, Well I hate to read directions for ANYTHING lol Im a trial and error kinda gal I guess. Anyway, here they are! I will be making some more of these skirts on Monday so if it would help anyone Id be happy to take some pictures while making it. Also, I am sure I can write up some easier directions for the feliz with pics as well but there is already a good tute for that one but hey if it helps IM willing to make a go at it, just let me know! I do do several things differently then the patterns but they are only to make it easier!
First determine your size. I strongly suggest using measurments and not so much the size of the skirt because there is not much wiggle room in these as they do not have any give that the hips and not much room to stretch at the waist at all!
Cut out 4 of each of the skirt top and skirt bottom pcs. (8 total 4 for the top layer 4 for the bottom layer)
Cut out the waist band. I ALWAYS cut then in half. The waistband is huge but I am not a huge fan of larger drop waists so I use the pattern pcs as a template but I cut it in half length wise
Once you complete this you will finish the sides of all 4 of your top and bottom pattern pcs. I have a serger and I just do the sides of each pcs.
You then sew the 4 top layer skirt pcs together with your sewing machine then do the same for the bottom.
Press the seams open and topstitch each to the side of the panel.
Sew your waistband together at the sides to form a circle.
I always do the casing for the elastic here because i think it is easier
Now here is where you need to pin pin and pin some more.
You will take the top layer of the skirt and place it overtop of the bottom layer with the wrong side of the top layer facing the right side of the bottom layer (Basicly how it will look when it is finished. I normally use a basting stitch and stitch them together to avoid one slipping out on the next step.
Next you will turn the waistband inside out and place the wrong side of the waistband over top of the right side of the skirt portion with the raw edges touching.
I Sew it first then finish the seam. Press the seam allowence to the top and topstitch. INsert the elastic and sew up the hole.
You can choose to either finish with ruffles or hem. Either way it looks super cute!
This is the tutorial I use. however I alter all the measurements and add a handle:
http://ajpadilla.com/reduce-reuse-recycle/i-spy-bag
1. Cut a piece of transparent vinyl 3.5" square. Cut two pieces of fabric 2 x 3.5". I make my vinyl 5x5 inches when I cut it and my resulting window size is 3.5 x 3.5. I make these two pieces of fabric 5.5 x 6" though you could just do 6x6 for ease.
2. Using a 1/4" seam, sew the two pieces of fabric to two sides of the vinyl. Fold fabric over and top-stitch.
I fold my 5.5 x 6 piece of fabric in half to make it 5.5 x 3 inches. Iron the fold. Iron under 1/2 inch on each of the 5.5" raw edges. My pic is blurry -- I was going to attempt to do a tut but I have to redo it but hopefully these pics helps you understand
I do not sew the the pieces to the vinyl. I adhere them to the vinyl with wash away wonder tape and top stitch 1/8 and 1/4 inches from the edges. For the first piece don't worry exactly about vinyl placement, but when you sew the second side on you make sure the vinyl is 3.5" across. In the example I am doing I made a 4" window, but now I do 3.5"This photo is adhereing with wonder under tape:
And this is finished stitches:
3. Cut two pieces of fabric 2 x 6.5" Sew to the other two sides of the vinyl + short strips. Fold fabric over and top-stitch.I cut these pieces 9x6 inches. I fold and press so they become 9x3". Then I fold under 1/2" on the raw edge of the 9" side and attach to the fabric and vinyl. Here I just pin to the existing fabric rather than using tape. This photo gives you and idea of the assembly:
4. Cut a piece of fabric 6.5" square. (Or join strips of several fabrics and trim down to a 6.5" square.)
I make my fabric 8.5 x 8.5 inches for a 3.5 x 3.5 window (just adjust this to the size window you make). Sometimes I also put a lining in the bag -- just make that the same size. My handle measurements are 3.5 x 11' . I actually make the handle first thing so it's ready to go. I fold it in half and press and fold each raw long edge under 1/2" and top stitch along both ends. I assemble my bag as such pinning the handle at the top and leaving an opening at the bottom to turn inside out and fill. First I place my lining down, then fashion fabric, then handle, then vinyl piece:
Sew TWICE for security (again leave an opening at the bottom) and double back at least once on the handles. Turn bag inside out. Assemble trinkets and take photo and make a list. Put trinkets in bag. Fill with approximately 16 oz of pellets (this may vary depending on the size you like to make your bags). Then topstitch the entire bottom of the bag TWICE. I thn print my picture and list and put them between clear contact paper (though vinyl sealing would be more durable), hole punch that and tie it to the handle with a coordinating ribbon.
Trinkets I use:
That chain is a ceiling fan chain (cheaper than buying a craft chain) and I cut it into about 1 inch pieces.
Get things at the dollar store, walmart, target's one dollar section, tiny hair bands, pennies and nickles, coated paper clips, legos, beads, buttons. Those cute button packs are awesome to use -- I buy them when they are 2 for 1 or 50% off. Use coupons from Michaels or ACMoore to buy bead packs of cute things -- like my seashell and fish themed colorful beads came from Michaels in the toy section/kid's craft area. I read you can use a safety pin if you glue it shut. Look for party favor trinkets. Lightweight things like pom-poms are easy to find. The hex nuts are almost impossible to find. We have never found the hex nut in my dd's bag and my ds found his only once. Heavier things are harder to find. White buttons that match the color of the fill can be challenging too. I now put at least 40 items in the bag.
This is the fill I use. I am very LUCKY and get it at Walmart for $4.97. My Joann's does not sell it. Hancock's sells it for the same price for an 8 ounce bag (I get 32 oz at Walmart). I have not looked to see if Michaels or ACMoore carries it.
Sorry if my instructions are as clear as mud. I just did things to make it easier to sew on the vinyl and a size I was happier with. I wouldn't make the bags any larger than 8.5 x 8.5. Smaller may be nicer because they'd be lighterweight, but my kids are happy with the ones I made them which were 9x9 (turn out a little smaller once sewn).
Here is a finished bag I made for a friend (it has a 4x4 window):
And sorry if photos are all different sizes -- I find resizing in photobucket to not be very user friendly.
Someday I'll try to get better pics and do a proper tutorial.
Today wraps up princess week for me. I know Alice is not a princess but she is British. Plus she is my favorite!
