More Aprons

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Fabric - Contemporary Cloth's Clearance Fabrics
Pattern - My own
For sale - on my Etsy

Jane's Vintage Tote Bag

Jane's vintage tote bag is now in her etsy store.....http://maidenjane.etsy.com/

Vintage Fabric Tote Bag

Do you have some fabulous fabric that is just sitting on a shelf? Do you have a soft spot for vintage fabrics? (Check out ours, here.) Do you have an hour? Then put that fav fabric to good and practical use by making this cute Vintage Fabric Tote Bag. The pattern is from the Better Homes & Garden website, but any tote pattern would be fine.

Inspired by the many interesting vintage fabrics at Contemporary Cloth, I selected this whimsical fabric and a coordinating print for the inside of the bag.

A simple half yard of each fabric is all that is needed. Two rectangles are cut and sewn around three sides. Press under 1/2" at the top. This is repeated for the lining.

The long edges on the strips are pressed in and then folded together to form the handles.


The strips are edge-stitched.

The bag pieces are placed with wrong sides together and the handles are pinned in between the layers. Top stitch to sew the lining to the bag and encase the handles.

The result? A quick-to-make tote that is functional and cute!

Quick Gift Idea - Bandana

Take two to three feet of fun fabric

Fold down corner to form a triangle and cut (makes a square )

Read serger manual to set up for a 3-thread rolled hem

Sew bandana and enjoy!

Aprons! Patterns and fabric from Contemporary Cloth.

Aprons are all the rage. From patterns, to books, to magazines, ideas abound. An apron is a quick project to make. Use up some stash, try a new technique or simply let your creativity fly. The template is simple and the result can be enjoyed by you, given as a hostess gift, or lavished upon Mom for Mother's Day.

The Awesome Apron is a simple, well-designed pattern. I started with 3/4 yard in three different home dec materials. A rectangle is cut out, and a corner of the piece is simply cut away.

The edges of the fabric are turned under and pressed.

A contrast fabric is used for the pocket and ties. A one-inch bias tape maker was used to help press the ties, although it is not necessary to cut the fabric on the bias. The ties are then sewn on to the apron.
The ties are folded over the raw edge and sewn together in one step. Finally, the pocket is added in a simple and unique way.

A quick and satisfying project!

Sofia









Modern Flora











Parade

New Collections......from Contemporary Cloth

Natural Effects (soft and cool colors in floral and geometrics) and Rainbow Gardens (wild, bold designs).....choose either depending on your mood! Fun prints for tablescapes, wall hangings, quilts, or a tote bag like Jane made previously .....all of your sewing adventures.

Inspiration from Contemporary Cloth

Here at Contemporary Cloth we are surrounded by the lovely colors and textures of so many beautiful fabrics. Inspiration beckons at every corner. We pulled some fabrics that may inspire you to make a quick project like an apron or simple tote for spring.

The Delilah collection is filled with vivid color.

The Simply Chic collection is a heavier weight canvas that would make both a fashionable and durable tote or apron.

For something a bit more traditional, try Mod Girls

or flowery Gaughin

or Jane Sassaman's fun Prairie Gothic .

Anything in the Anna Maria Horner collection would be an instant classic.


In the Fashion for Home Collection , there are many great choices, including contemporary turquoise and chocolate:

and this vivid floral/stripe combination.

The bold print on this Imagination makes a dramatic statement.

We hope you continue to find inspiration here and in the world around you.

40th

Cleveland, in Northeast Ohio, is the 40th cloudiest city in the United States. (And seventeen of those 40 are located in Alaska.) Yes, the Great Lakes produce a lot of moisture – and a lot of clouds. Somewhere around the middle of November I realize I’m in for a long stretch of sunless skies.
Thankfully, I can surround myself with beautiful colors and beautiful fibers. These metallic beauties from http://www.contemporarycloth.com/ caught my eye.

With two teenage daughters in the house, anything pink and green is always welcome and these vibrant colors were a welcome counterpoint to the never ending grey skies. Since a woman can never have too many bags, I set out to make a simple tote and selected a Butterick pattern.

The pattern was fairly simple to follow. It required craft weight, sew-in interfacing. An inside pocket was sewn to the lining.

It was not long after I began this project that I was surprised to see blue skies and sunshine. We were thrilled to have several clear days in a row, although accompanied by sub-freezing, arctic air.


The result?

Two fun bags, one satisfied Mom, and a happy "Miss Pink"

and "Miss Green."

Now which wonderful fabrics from Contemporary Cloth sewn up in a quick tote could brighten your day?

Jane