Snowy Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Well I was going stir crazy today, OH was off work and keeping the kids entertained, oldest son hogging the computer and I refuse to spend all day doing housework. So I dug out my old sewing machine and got busy. Several hours later: My first attempt at a bag out of s"Ooops, word censored!" material: Second attempt came out a bit better: And I had some blue material left so made a third one the same as the first! I feel much better now (but the house is still a tip ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Oh Snowy those are beautiful Well done you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Those are lovely - I wish I could sew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Lovely, very Laura Ashley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Snowy, they are fab! Are you taking orders? I'm serious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 They are brilliant! You've given me some inspiration for later on when I get back from Garden Poultry, done the housework etc. I'll dig out my sewing machine and make up one of those carrier bag holder thingys. I might even applique a chicken on it! I've also got a brother embroidery machine & it's fab. But I need a computer card for it with chicken designs on!!!! he he I love the second bag - it's very shabby chic! Gorgeous! Well done you! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Your bags are lovely Wish I could sew. I get in a tangle with the thread when trying to sew a button back on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 21, 2007 Author Share Posted July 21, 2007 Egluntine I have PM'd you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 I've replied! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 They're lovely...bet you could sell those easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 They are great. How long did they take? You could set yourself up in business making them from people's own fabric (from dresses their little girls have grown out of etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Snowy, I would certainly order a couple if you were taking orders Let me know & I will start hunting out remnants You could sell those on Ebay for a fair price too (I see a cottage industry here!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Do you have a basic pattern to make the bags? I love them Im off school for the next 6 weeks! yay! I might try to make some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 21, 2007 Author Share Posted July 21, 2007 No basic pattern I'm afraid, I just make them up as I go along! They are all unique! Not complicated, just fiddly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 They are fantastic, I can't sew either, and to say "just out of a few remnants" the material is lovely. Well done you. Definitely a money spinning idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 They are lovely Snowy! I can sew - just can't find the machine at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 I've just place an order! Am so excited! I wonder if I'm Snowy's first customer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Rainy Day Therapy for Snowy = 'Retail' Therapy for Egluntine I think you are going to be very busy now Snowy! Watch those orders come flooding in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 21, 2007 Author Share Posted July 21, 2007 I've just place an order! Am so excited! I wonder if I'm Snowy's first customer! Yes you are! Seeing as the reaction from you lovely Omletteers was so positive, production is now officially underway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 They are gorgeous Snowy I'd far rather be sitting at my sewing machine than tackling the pile of ironing that I'm about to start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallina Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 They are lovely. Do you line them? I've just found some nice chicken materials here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 They are lovely !! Well done and what a smashing way to use up some remnants. Once I've got to grips with my new (very old) treadle sewing machine, I have loads of bits of material - I feel very inspired now, thank you . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 ooooh, love the fried eggs one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 They are lovely. Do you line them? I've just found some nice chicken materials here. Lovely fabric - I love the fried aggs one as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 The chicken fabrics are gorgeous. If ever you get some Snowy, I'll be placing another order! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
