Showing posts with label French Market Bags. Show all posts
Showing posts with label French Market Bags. Show all posts

May 14, 2012

French Market Bags

Oh, we love all things French!  I thought I would show you my latest batch of French Market bags


I did a tutorial on making them Here.  They're so easy to make and can even be done with no sewing.


I Originally got this idea from Sissies Shabby Cottage........Take a look at her gorgeous bags!

These were made with vintage rubber stamps I got at auction


I used fabric stamping ink so the bags can be washed with no worry of fading


I love this graphic I got from a site called Free Vintage Digi Stamps loaded with tons of free fun graphics, HERE is the direct link to the one I used


The one on the left was made with T Shirt Transfer paper, I got the vintage look by taking the transfer paper off after just a short ironing (I love the vintage look).   The one on the right I printed on a fabric sheet called Quick Fuse then cut out the image and ironed it on


Here's another comparison, on the left is the quick fuse, on the right, T Shirt transfer paper.  The dancer is a graphic from Graphics Fairy


You'll have so much fun making these


Hang with me while I work on a blog face lift.  I have not done a thing to my blog since I started 2 years ago (I hate change) but, it was time (My son told me) to freshen it up a little......That noise you hear....It's me dragging my feet.


Happy Creating!
Carol


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November 3, 2011

No Sew French Market Bags


I love these no sew market bags! 
I'm thinking they would be perfect for some ladies on my Christmas list 


The inspiration came from my friend
Sissie's Shabby Cottage
Go take a look at the gorgeous ones she made!

The best part.....I purchased a 3 pack of blank canvas tote bags from Walmart for $6.47!!!!  Can you believe that!  You can find them in the craft section. 
 They measure 13 X 13


The sky is the limit on decorating them! 
  I made all of the ruffles with my sewing machine ruffle foot

I used my vintage rubber stamps on the Paris Market Bag




I sewed the ruffles on, but you could apply any trim with Fabri-Tac, available at craft stores...........a no sew tote!


Here I used my vintage rubber stamps again and a new crown stamp.  Stencils would also work well.


I used T shirt transfer paper and a graphic from Graphics Fairy on this bag.  To get the graphic to look old I did not iron the t shirt transfer paper for very long 


This flower is on my post: How to make a fabric flower


Anyone can make these!  They are inexpensive, cute as heck, and just waiting to be personalized for that special person on your Christmas list!


Thank you Sissie for your continued inspiration!!!  



Happy Crafting!

Carol
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