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More Bags and an Apron…

March 8, 2008 By Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

I have been wanting to experiment with sewing plastic for some time.
Yesterday I made a sweet little apron where I overlaid a thin layer of
plastic sheeting (sold at Spotlight as thin tablecloth plastic) over the
top of the retro fabric and then stitched it together with bias tape
around the edges. This is a great apron design for the little ones as it
covers them well. With the plastic coating it would be great for all types
of messy activities – cooking, painting etc.

I am still going through my bag making phase and have added a brown tote to
my collection. This one was embellished with a touch of stitching on the front
panel.

Posted By: Lisa

Filed Under: Sewing

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Comments

  1. Selina says

    March 8, 2008 at 8:21 pm

    Thanks for the tag, I will follow it up! Great little apron!

    Reply
  2. Heids says

    March 9, 2008 at 1:54 am

    That apron is gorgeous – I love the fabric and the plastic coating makes it very practical…I haven’t been game to try sewing with plastic, although I would love to!

    Reply
  3. .girl ferment. says

    March 19, 2008 at 5:03 am

    Great work! Especially love the apron, it is perfect.
    xx

    Reply
  4. Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts says

    March 27, 2008 at 2:57 am

    Love this bag. Love the colours and the style. Just beautiful.

    Reply
  5. chebirba says

    October 22, 2009 at 7:47 am

    I love your bags and all in your website! Laura

    Reply

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