So over time, I have amassed quite a collection. Realising that my admiration for these smooth, silky numbers had reached overwhelming proportions, I decided to think of a good use to put these scarves to. And that, my friend, is drawstring bags.
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{two examples of my handywork} |
A scarf will usually make two bags - here's how:
+ iron your scarf and lay it flat
+ your scarf will usually be a square shape - cut down the centre so you end up with two rectangular shaped pieces - each piece will make a bag
+ you will have one long edge of the rectangular piece of fabric with a raw edge, with the other 3 sides already hemmed
+ the un-hemmed edge will form your drawstring channel
+ fold over the un-hemmed edge by 2.5cm, to give a 2cm channel for your drawstring, plus 0.5cm seam allowance
+ stitch along your un-seemed edge, to make a 2cm channel
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{sew a channel for your ribbon} |
+ fold the fabric in two, right sides facing in, with the drawstring channel at the top - sew together the three remaining sides
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{sew up the three remaining sides} |
+ turn the bag in on itself, so that it's the right way out
+ thread a ribbon in a contrasting colour through the drawstring channel, and knot the ends
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{thread your ribbon through and knot the ends} |
I use these bags for all sorts of things - when I'm going away, I use the bags to pack my underwear in, and I also use them instead of wrapping paper for gifts.
And the totally quick and easy use for these is to use a silk scarf like a piece of wrapping paper, and use it to wrap a present with, keeping the fabric in place with a ribbon, or string, tied around it like a parcel.
Simples.
You will be totally proud to hear I still use mine, to store Liz Earle face cloths.
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Well done Colonel, you could make a much better version of the one I made you, being talented in the sewing field and all that. You on the Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish then? Stay tuned for a post about an excellent cleanser which I think is right up your street... xxx
DeleteLiz Earle is my new religion frankly. I'm obsessive over shampoo ingredients now and her one ticks the right boxes. I await your intstructions on the cleanser but you've got a challenge on your hands to prize me away from Liz...
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