Originally Posted by
Happy Treadler
Yeppers, I have been using zip lock bags, too. BUT, after a bunch of time searching on-line yesterday I found this:
http://dquilts.blogspot.com/2011/07/...vel-totes.html I thought it would be really cool to see if I could make one. Yet another project.
Sure wish the gal would have done a tute on it!
This is actually quite simple. I have made several of them for gifts etc. I used pre quilted fabirc. (of course you could quilt your own) I used 4 sandwich size ziplock baggies. Cut fabric to size for the bags. I made mine longer so I could do a pocket on each end. Use bias tape all around, place the baggies with opening away from center, over lapping a bit at the center. 2 going each direction. Sew down the center over the baggies. I use 2 rows of stitching about half inch apart. Put a piece of tissue paper over the plastic so the presser foot will slide over the plastic. Stitch ribbon to tie shut. Probably clear as mud! Don't have photos.
I do use this as a take along for hand work (Hexagon's)