Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Some finished projects

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I've had this book awhile but never made anything until I saw fairiebees post on her laundry bag. I've had this old tablecloth that was really damaged (beyond repair) that I've been saving for a some special projects so I used that to make my laundry bag.


Also in the book are directions for these "no sew" hanger covers. You just rip 1/4" strips of fabric from the salvage edge and wrap it around a wire hanger, starting at the top. I tied on a piece of lace to this one.
And then I sewed on buttons so the straps on my strappy tops don't slip off.

They were so much fun to make, I just kept making them as I watched TV. I ran out of wire hangers so I started making them with wooden hangers. I only had white fabric so that's all I made. In the book they show it with a patterned fabric and it's really cute. I'm going to get some other fabrics that match my quilt and make some more. It's hard to tell, but they have a cute shabbiness to them because the ends of the fabric fray a little when you rip it. Too cute!

22 comments:

Rosemary said...

Cindy,
How very pretty and girly.
Love it.
Rosemary

The French Nest said...

Cindy,

Such a great idea! Your laundry bag is beautiful, and the lace/button idea for the hangers is so unique!

Kate

Becca said...

See? Now I'm hooked! I love your hangers. and...I have a massive collection of vintage buttons. I think I may have a new project on my hands. they're beautiful.

Jen Kershner said...

Fantastic projects. I need to get my book back out and try another one too. I just love that book.

Betty Jo said...

Cindy I'm sitting here laughing at your comment!! LOL Those little bags are lovely. The covered hangers look like something even I can make. I love the addition of the lace and the buttons. xoxo

Adrienne said...

That is the most exquisite laundry bag I've ever seen! I love it. The hangers and wonderful, and I like the fact that they are so do-able. Very nice. Thanks for sharing with us. I need to get that book.

Anonymous said...

Oh. My. Gosh. I don't even sew adn i feel I need this book! I love your new laundry bag, and the hangers are just darling!
Tracey

Julie said...

I like the hangers - but LOVE the laundry bag. I am starting to fear throwing anything away because of the creative uses it may still have!!!

Thanks Cindy. I always enjoy your blog so much.

Linda aka yellowroseli said...

Oh my gosh!!! Something else to add to my "TO DO" list. Love the hangers and the bag.

Gayla said...

So cute! I love the hanger idea with the lace and buttons and that bag!! I think I'd have to take my laundry along to the mall, to work, to the shop... just to wow people with my bag!

Anonymous said...

Cindy, love you laundry bag. It's beautiful! The hanger project looks fun and easy and goodness knows I have enough wire hangers to try it!

Manuela

Lizzie said...

I love the laundry bag- I would like to use that to store lingerie. Its very pretty, love the tablecloth you used!

The hangers do seem like a fun tele craft, and look so charming!

a pink-bee said...

I love your laundry bag and the hangers!!. It is a fun book with easy projects. I plan on making several more things out of it.

The Weathered Pane said...

So simple yet so cute. I might have to try that! Thanks for the inspiration :) Nancy

Anonymous said...

Your laundry bag is so pretty. You could make all kinds of bags for different things. Great idea. I really like the hangers..the fabric should prevent fragile things from falling of the hanger. Thanks, I'll have to look into that book.
Best,
Kathy

Gypsy Purple said...

Cindy, this is lovely...I love both of this ideas....will have to get this book...thanks for the introduction...

Anonymous said...

Very cute ideas, especially the hangers!

~elaine~

bren said...

These are so adorable. You are truly an inspiration. In a home surrounded my males (even the dog) I have to begin to add a few girly items for myself.

Donna, The Decorated House said...

Really darling projects! Great use of supplies and TV time.
Donna

Smart Living Today said...

Cindy,
I am really enjoying your blog! Your work is beautiful!
Peggy

Little ol' Me said...

I've seen that book a time or two and keep thinking I should pick it up.... now I KNOW I need it!

Tiffany
scrapsadaisy.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Thank you for sharing this book and your beautiful things Cindy. They would also make lovely gifts. I definately have to get this book now. I have Decorating Vintage Style by the same author and love it. Your home is just beautiful!! Elise