Fabric Gift Bags

These darling gift bags are just so easy to make!!  

 The first picture has the flowers that I made using the Big Shot Die Cut Machine with the Flower Layers #3 Die along with the 1-1/4 Old Olive Striped Ribbon.  I used the Playground Buttons on page 181 of our Stampin' Up! catalog for the center of the flower.

 

The next one I made using the Sweet Pea Stitched Felt (perfect for those of you that would rather not make the flowers with the Big Shot).  

If you have some Layer Cakes just waiting for you to make something, this is the perfect project!!

I'll explain how to make the Gift Bag and in a few days I'll have a picture tutorial available to purchase.

If  you're using a Layer Cake, all you need to do is cut off 1-1/2" on one side.  Your fabric will measure 8-1/2 by 10. 
On the long side, fold 1/4" down & iron it.  Then you'll sew it, that provides your hem for the top of the bag.  Make sure you keep it clean since it's the top of  your gift bag.

Next....Fold your right sides together and sew it on the side and at the bottom.   Turn bag right side out and you're done making the gift bag :)

To close the Gift Bag, tie your 1-1/4 Striped Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon around it.  Whatever flower you decide to use, you can attach them using Fabric Glue.

I can't wait to hear how much you like these Fabric Gift Bags!!

How to cut fabric with the Big Shot

Several people have asked me how easy is it to cut fabric with the Big Shot.   I've even had a few ask why would I use the Big Shot Die Cut Machine and cut scallops when I need squares.


The answer is very easy. I can save a ton of time cutting fabric with the Big Shot.   Three cuts and you've got 24 squares....my right arm is very thankful when I can figure out a way to cut back on using it.  (Yes, I'm showing my age and admitting my right arm hurts a lot lately.)


So, I filmed a video to show you how easy it is.  I hope you enjoy it :)

Hushabye Savanna Bag

 

I'm done :)   What do you think? 

I had a hard time figuring out which fabric to use for the liner & the handles.

 

So, I went with my favorite.....the green.

One of the things I noticed is that your Fusible Fleece &liner may need to be a different size if you use a different seam allowance.

With my instructions I said that the Fusible Fleece was 15 x 11 1/2 but when I made this bag it needed to be 15 x 12. 

Once you've seen all your squares together....measure those pieces and that will determine what size your Fusible Fleece needs to be.

If you make a Savanna Bag....please share a picture with me...I'd love to see it!

And if you're a beginner ...I promise this bag is really not hard ...it may look it but it's not!!

See ya!

the next Savanna Bag

Here's my new Savanna Bag :)
I used the Hushabye fabric line & I really like how it's turning out. 

I'm going to give this bag away to one lucky person the first week of April. 
Everyone that places a Stampin' Up! order with me in the month of March will have their name entered to win.  If the order is $50 or more, their name will be entered twice.

Good luck ladies!!


I'll share a few more pictures when I'm finished.

See ya!

Blush Tabletopper

Would you like to see what I'm working on?
I bought this book last week at one of our local Quilt shops.....

I've decided I want to try my hand at making something other than Quilted Flowers & Purses.

I choose to make a Tabletopper using the Blush Fabric line.

 

This was my first step.....positioning the fabric the way I'd like it.  Then I cut the circles using the Scallop Circle Die.

 
 

After I started......

I decided to turn my Tabletopper into my first official Quilt.  

I'm done for now...I need to head back to the store to buy some more fabric.

I'll share some more pictures in a few days.

See ya!

Savanna Bag Instuctions & DVD

I'm happy to report that the Savanna Bag Instructions & DVD are ready :)  And we've added a new option.

Your choices are:

Option #1 - These instructions include two pictures, a supply list & the instructions.

The cost is $4.99 and you can pay with a credit card or Paypal.  Once you've paid the file will be sent electronically, please make sure you enter the correct email address.

 Option #2 - Includes all 6 pages in Option 1 along with 9 more pages of pictures.  This file is available for $7.99. 

Option #3 - Savanna Bag DVD   All four videos are available on one DVD for $9.99. You can view this DVD on your DVD Player or computer.  The DVD does not include the written instructions.

Or you can view the videos for Free on my Chic n Scratch Live! website.

Thanks!!

Savanna Bag

I know some of you are waiting on the instructions for the Savanna Bag and I have it on the top of my To Do List!! If it hasn't been one thing it's been another.  I will make every effort to get it finished this week.


Thank you!!!