Plum Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Has anyone else had a go at these? You cut strips of fabric and wind them around washing line, then machine them together. Its really fun and easy. I made a little one I put on 'what are you making today..'. Then I've done a little basket and now having a go at making a waste paper bin. This is going to take a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 How clever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 They look brilliant! How on earth do you machine stitch them together though? It looks very fiddly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 No it's so simple You start by wrapping the 1" strips around the washing line leaving a 4 in length and put a bulldog clip to stop it unravelling. The 4 in bit twist and coil and sew across to hold then coil the cord around it and zig zag along the join. When you have a big enough base you flip it up and carry on. Here's a website that describes it. http://www.craftstylish.com/item/33825/how-to-sew-a-fabric-bowl I went into a shop in town this morning and bought 3 clothes lines. The till girl asked me if I have a large family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Aaaah! Cotton clothesline! it all makes sense now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Well I'm using nylon 30m for 99p but its not covered in plastic, so it can be sewn through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 That looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 I got a bit carried away. Bit bright and it's more like a bucket, but thought you may like to see it. Think I'll make a very small bowl now with some silk s"Ooops, word censored!"s I've got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Wow they are fantastic, I think you have hamper baskets (should you take that route for Christmas presents ) sorted Plum Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 That looks fantastic Plum! What a great way to use up s"Ooops, word censored!"s! And you've chosen lovely colours as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 They look wonderful - must try and see if I can master it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
