Day 10: Gifts For Girls
This one is pretty easy and made entirely from items I had on hand: scrap fabric, a tiny bit of narrow ribbon, a button, and a chain that I stole from a necklace that I no longer wore.
1. Draw out a pattern, adding a 1/4 inch seam allowance
2 . Cut out fabric - 4 pieces (a front and a back for each side). For one side you will have to flip your pattern over to the back and use it in order to get 2 pieces facing the right direction. Pin right sides together
3. Slip a small piece of narrow ribbon around a jump ring and pin it to the inside of 2 pieces, in between layers, at each point.
4. Stitch around, using 1/4" seam, leaving an opening for turning.
5. Turn right side out, press, and top stitch as close to the edge as you can get.
6. Stitch the 2 finished pieces together, adding a button.
7. Attach a chain to the jump rings.
2 . Cut out fabric - 4 pieces (a front and a back for each side). For one side you will have to flip your pattern over to the back and use it in order to get 2 pieces facing the right direction. Pin right sides together
3. Slip a small piece of narrow ribbon around a jump ring and pin it to the inside of 2 pieces, in between layers, at each point.
4. Stitch around, using 1/4" seam, leaving an opening for turning.
5. Turn right side out, press, and top stitch as close to the edge as you can get.
6. Stitch the 2 finished pieces together, adding a button.
7. Attach a chain to the jump rings.
Total spent: Zero dollars
Day 1: Pretty Hair Ties 1.00
Day 2: Pin Cushion 1.00
Day 3: Cowl 1.50
Day 4: Apron 1.00
Day 5: Baby Hat .75
Day 6: Wine Charms 1.00
Day 7: Pot Holders 0.00
Day 8: Easy Tote 1.00
Day 9: Lunch Sack 2.00
Day 10: Peter Pan Collar Necklace 0.00
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I love this! I love the whole "30 Days for 30 Dollars" thing, and this just looks super polished and cute. It's not tacky or crafty-looking. It's a hard balance to strike (between crafty and polished) when working with tiny budgets, but you nailed it!
ReplyDeleteA job well done. Thanks for the share.