Showing posts with label Burlap. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Burlap. Show all posts

Friday, July 23, 2010

Sewing with Burlap Potato Sacks

Aloha!!!  Friends!!!
Sewing with potato pockets is such FUN!!! You can feel good about recycling and being GREEN!!!
But..... unfortunately, like everything worth while, it does pose some challenges.....


The school of trial and error has taught me that because potato sack jute fibers are woven loosely, {especially compared to the burlap fabric that comes on rolls at the fabric stores} it is somewhat more delicate. Potato sack burlap fabric just does not hold up quite as well, as say.... leather.......
However, sewing with potato sacks is still worth the effort! The end result is SO FUN!!!! You will get TONS of compliments!


So have no fear, a solution is near!

A document is available that tells you all the tips and tricks YOU need to know to have your very cute sewing project stand up to every day wear and tear,and look great for a LOOOOOOOOONG time!!!!!!

The name of the PDF file is

Potato Sack Preparation Tricks and Tips

It is available for FREE to anyone 
Just follow this link to my official website, and download the file at the bottom of the post....


Happy Burlap Sewing!
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

How to Make a Potato Sack Covered Bulletin Board

Directions to make a potato sack covered bulletin board such as this one are simple and easy to follow. Just follow THIS LINK to download a free PDF document with the detailed instructions.

This is a great way to show your love for things rural and rustic.
Not to mention how great is it to recycle an old frame!

Another option to MAKING a potato sack bulletin board is to WIN ONE!!!!!
Go to THIS LINK to do so!
It's a FUN project, and it will llok GREAT in YOUR home!
Enjoy! :-)
Crystelle
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010

How to Make Burlap or Fabric Poppies

Aren't these poppies adorable?
And they are a breeze to make too!

To learn how, please visit here for a free PDF file with easy instructions.


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How to Make Fabric Leaves



The fabric leaves that were featured in the Spring 2010 edition of Haute Handbags really add a lot to any design. Above they are shown with burlap poppies, below with burlap roses.



They are not hard to make. Feel free to make some to add to your favorite handbag.
A free PDF file is available right here to explain how.

Happy Sewing!
Crystelle
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Monday, March 1, 2010

How to Fold a Burlap Rose

Hi there fellow burlap lovers!!!
It was so fun when the Ronda Handbag was featured in the spring 2010 edition of Haute Handbags Magazine....!!!!  I was so honored!  Now, as promised:  here are the instructions that were promised in the article:  A a fabulous folded burlap rose made of a strip of burlap.
They are sooooo fun and quite easy to make.....!!!
Melissa Handbag with Burlap Roses

View this short video to see how.
Have a happy burlap folding, rose making~ kinda day!!!

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