Plastic Grocery Bag Holder - an Eco Friendly Project

 Those plastic grocery bags have so many uses once you bring them home.  I use them to line my small trash cans, organize items going to different locations and the list goes on and on.  The only problem with trying to repurpose those bags is finding a place to store them.  The grocery bag holder solves this problem.  

It stores a ton of bags and keeps them in one handy spot.  This project can be made in fabric that makes you smile, matches your kitchen/laundry room decor, or try a bright colored fabric so you don't forget you have them.  

The bag holder only takes a fat quarter of fabric so give this simple project a try and help the environment also.  Be sure to give this video a "Thumbs Up" if this project helps organize your life.  

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Sew, let's get started!

Danna

Wristlet Key Chain - Keep those keys handy!

 If you are like me I am always struggling with my keys when trying to carry everything in from the car.  With this latest project my keys are handy and easy to keep track of - on my wrist.  

So help out your family and friends by making them one also.  They are easy to "personalize" with the stamped message added to the front.  

Post a picture of your keychain and share with others your creation.

Happy sewing,

Danna

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No more ugly Jar Lid Grippers!

 Tired of those ugly insurance lid grippers in the drawer?  Learn how to make a pretty lid gripper using your favorite fabric and a few simple supplies.

This lid gripper is easy to use, conforms to make opening even those stubborn jars easy.  They also make great gifts.  This is an easy project for sewers of all levels. If you make a jar lid gripper post a picture in the comments.  I would love to see your creation.

UPDATE:  A viewer suggested using wax paper underneath the gripper when stitching the the final top stitching to help it go through the machine easier.  Then just tear the wax paper away when done.  Great idea.

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Enjoy,

Danna

Fabric Bookmark

 Start early on those gifts for the holidays.  This is a new video in my Christmas in July playlist on the Sew-Learn-Create YouTube channel.  Lots of great projects that are quick, easy for all levels and use up some of those fabric scraps.

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Enjoy,

Danna

Silverware Pocket Tutorial

 Head over to the Sew-Learn-Create YouTube channel and learn how to create some great projects.  I have created a playlist called Christmas in July.  It is a group of tutorials on simple easy projects that make great gifts.  

In the link below find out how to make silverware pockets.  These pockets add a festive touch to any table setting.  Use seasonal fabrics to ramp up your Christmas dinner this year.  We can all use a little extra spark to our celebrations during these uncertain times.  

So grab your fabric and machine and learn how to make these great projects.

Enjoy!

Danna

Fabric Basket

Part of my Christmas in July series on my YouTube channel: Sew-Learn-Create.  This series has some simple easy sewing projects that make great gifts.  Go on over to YouTube and subscribe to Sew-Learn-Create so you don't miss out on any upcoming projects and ideas.

Enjoy!
Danna

Flower Pin Tutorial

This project is quick and easy and makes a great gift.  It was the take home project for my Cross Body Bag class.  It only takes a small amount of fabric and a few other supplies.

You will need the following supplies:
     2 small pieces of coordinating fabric
     Button
     Needle and Thread
     The flower shape patterns -  Download them here Flower Pattern
     2 1/2" circle of felt
     Pin Back
     Glue

Start by selecting which fabric will be your large and small flowers and which fabric will be your medium flower.  Then trace around the patterns on the backside of the fabric and cut out the flowers.

The large and small flowers are cut from one fabric.
The medium flower is cut from the other fabric.

Then place your large flower face up on the counter.  Layer your medium flower next and then the small flower on top of the stack.

Large flower on bottom right side up.
Then layer the medium flower right side up on top of large flower

Finish stack by placing the small flower right side up on top of the others.

Next you will place your button in the center of the stack and sew it place through all the layers.

After your button is secure. Turn your flower over face down.  Place the felt circle in the middle of the back and glue in place.

Glue the felt piece in the center of the back of the flower stack.

Now you are ready to glue the pin back in place on top of the felt.  Be sure to put the pin back toward the top of the flower so it will hang better.

Glue your pin back toward the top of the flower.

Now your flower is complete and ready to add a fun embellishment to an outfit or the cross body bag.

Hope you enjoy making these flowers.  I would love to see your work, so post a picture of your flower in the comments for all to see.

Danna