I have made manyPaper Mache bowlsand wondered if I could use the same technique to make a Paper Mache-type fabric bowl. I experimented by making a small patchwork denim bowl. This turned out so well that it gave me the confidence to go large and make a big denim fruit bowl. The techn...
Cut a piece of burlap 10x14 inches. Along the 14-inch side, fold the burlap down an inch to make a tube. Sew the bottom of this tube closed, leaving the sides open so you can thread a ribbon or cord through it for the bag's drawstring. Tie the ribbon or cord to a safety pin,...
They’re so easy to make and a great way to use up your leftover fabric. You can use them to wrap up cheese, cover bowls, sandwiches, fruit pieces, and more! I’ve experimented with a few ways to make these, and this method creates the stickiest wrap. Sew a 15 Minute Reusable ...
To create a no-sew fabric pumpkin, begin by placing a halved toilet paper tube at the center of a spread-out velvet fabric circle. Surround the tube generously with poly-fill stuffing, and optionally, add some dried beans or rice at the base for stability. Then, gather and tuck the fabr...
You could use any type of older clothing or fabric and still have a super cute finished garland! 1 pair of old jeans.I used a pair of kids size 5 jeans that had holes in the knees. I chose to avoid the holes and cut around them, but you could certainly include them if you w...
*Various sized bowls for tracing, or a compass Image Credit:Jess Abbott Step 1: Cut Main Pillowcase Cut 2 main pillowcase pattern pieces from your yellow cotton fabric. Cut 2 pieces both 31"L x 21"W, for the pillowcase front and back. Make sure to cut nice, straight lines. A rotary...
Place the saucer at the cut bottom 4 1/2-inch edge of the tulle. Hold it firmly against the tulle; trace the curved edge of the saucer with the air-soluble marker toward the folded sides of the fabric. Remove the saucer and cut along the line to create the scalloped edge of the vei...
When crafting with a large group, purchase value packs or a gallon of glue to keep costs down. With large groups of kids, have things pre-measured so you avoid excess use of supplies; this makes it easier to make sure everyone gets their proper share. It’s best to use bowls and mixi...
Fabric can be added for affect as well.The polyester rope is easier to keep from fraying since the rope end can be burned. Be careful of where you do this; just in case.This style of rope/cord is braided rather than twisted. It is pretty soft and since it is polyester it could be...
Step Five: Repeat Steps 2-4 for second fabric/batting square. You now have the outside and the outside ready to sew together to make the soup bowl cozy. (I love that these are reversible!) Step Six: Turn one bowl inside out and pin the two bowl pieces together (right sides together...