Target had these cute little baskets for $2.50. The lining is a boring, cheap synthetic, so I decided to do some sewing.
Posts Tagged ‘Target’
Fabric Cabinet
13
May
In the past, I never really cared how the office looked (i.e. it was always a disaster area). But now that I spend so much time in there sewing, I’ve decided I need to organize. I took my old wardrobe and moved it into the office to act as fabric storage. The cabinet is perfect for my lovely material and works better for my new hobby than it ever did for my clothing.
wardrobe in the office
Saturday
21
Feb
I spent the majority of Saturday cleaning the apartment and doing laundry in anticipation of the arrival of my family this coming weekend. However, after the cleaning drudgery, I felt the urge to do something creative. I’ve finished Mom’s quilt top, but don’t have the needed supplies to complete it (batting, backing, binding) just yet.
quilt top
I love the patterns.
While I’m anxious to finish Mom’s quilt, I decided to stick around the house and do something fun with things I had on hand.
I ended up with this:
clothespins
In our house, we use clothespins to keep our cracker/chips/whatever bags closed. I decided to give them some pizazz with the help of my trusty hot glue-gun.
I bought the little bucket at Target for $1, along with the ribbon, and had no idea what I would do with them, but they had cupcakes and thus HAD to leave the store with me. 
So now this little bucket sits on our kitchen counter filled with these adorable clips to keep our Goldfish crackers fresh and crisp.
cheddar, yum!
How could I resist this ribbon?!
This super-simple craft fed my creative craving. I highly recommend this quick and simple project for near-instant gratification. Look at all the options! It makes me want to open up every package of foodstuffs in my cupboards!
too cute
Love,
Tiff
Zip-Up Shopping Tote Tutorial
17
Dec
zip-up shopping tote
A couple of years ago, I bought a bag like this at Target. I decided to try to make my own tonight.
all zipped up
I made a zip-up shopping tote!
It folds up and will fit nicely in my purse. I made it with my lovely gingerbread house fabric.
1. Cut: 2 rectangles 17.5″ x 16.75″; 2 rectangles 4″ x 18″; 1 rectangle 9″ x 8″
step 1
2. pin 16″ zipper to single 9″ x 8″ rectangle
step 2
3. Sew the zipper around the rectangle beginning in the middle of the longer side (9″ side)
step 3
step 3 all sewn!
see the Target bag?
step 3
4. fold and press the straps (4″ x 18″ rectangles)
step 4
5. stitch the handles
step 5
6. pin the pocket (the 8″ side is the horizontal) to one of the larger rectangles (the 16.75″ length is the horizontal)
step 6
7. Sew the pocket (don’t sew the top!)
step 7
8. pin and sew the bag’s sides and bottom (I attempted my first French seam)
9. fold down a hem, tuck the straps under the hem, and sew the hem
10. flip the straps up and sew a box and X
step 10
Time to fold, zip, and go!
ready to fold!
1. fold the sides
side one folded
second side folded
2. fold up the bottom and top
bottom and top folded
3. fold again and zip up!
all zipped!
So I definitely need more practice, but I think I did a decent job for my first time. I can’t wait to try it again and see how I improve.
Love,
Tiff