This was a LOT easier than I thought it would be! Maybe because I didn't use pins and didn't follow any kind of pattern...don't look too closely at it :) I posted about this weeks ago here...I finished it two days later and just haven't been able to find the pictures I took! I store my pictures in 4 different places...I probably need a better system.
I didn't have an elastic, so I used some out of the waist on some of Allie's old stained pants.
I sewed a slit for the elastic at the shorter end of the fabric.
Once I got the elastic separated from her old pants, I attached a safety pin to help guide it through the slit.
I sewed the elastic at one end before I got it through all the way. Then I sewed up the long side of the fabric (front sides together.)
I finished the other short end of the fabric (no slit needed) and attached a piece of vintage lace at the same end to hang the bag holder from.
Notice how the bag is lopsided...I had to cram it full...I probably should have made a bigger bag.
Yes, I used the wrong color thread...because I didn't want to have to go out and buy any...I am SO cheap!
I use this in Allie's room, since the bags are for her diapers...We finally got her bed frame this weekend so pictures of her room will be coming soon!
I hope this helps at least one person! I am posting this tutorial here.
I love this bag. I made several some like them several years ago for daughter, friend and myself. I use it all the time. Now you have inspired me to make some new ones..
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That is adorable. I heart the soft old-fashioned ticking stripe.
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Very cute! I use the 'wrong' color thread a lot, too. I think the contrast on your grocery bag holder looks nice--so don't say you used the 'wrong' thread. Say you were making a creative statement, LOL!
ReplyDeleteI love it..you did a fantastic job, it's just as sweet as can be,and I love that you used lace as the hanger.
ReplyDeleteI've needed one to stupp all those grocery bags in for a long time now..I need to get off the computer and get back to crafting, Hope mine turns out as pretty as tours..
I have been meaning to make one of these! I usually take the grocery bags back to the store and stick them in the recylcing box, but we use them to pick up puppy droppings now. Those bags sure do take up a lot of space if they aren't crammed into some other vessel.
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ReplyDeleteSuper cute! I need to make one SO bad...the bags are spilling out from under the sink and annoying the heck out of me. I think I'm gonna copy you! :)
ReplyDeleteCute! I totally need to make one of these.
ReplyDeleteso clever!! i love how you were super resourceful with the elastic from her pants...nice job!
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what a great idea. Maybe you should sell some. I could sure use one.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute. I wish I had seen this on Friday. I just bought I cheap mesh one on Saturday. Bummer.
ReplyDeleteI love this, super smart!!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute. My grandmother used to make something simular to hold her plastic bags she had from grocery store. Too cute! Be blessed. Cindy
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing I could use c few of these all over the house.
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Much prettier than store ones. I laugh - I use the wrong color thread all the time (as long as it doesn't clash) for the same reason (cheap or in my case sometimes lazy - I have a thing about winding bobbins - I don't like doing it).
ReplyDeleteVisiting from a silly little sparrow. This is really cute and I need a couple of them. Thanks for the tut.
ReplyDeleteCute! I'm excited to see the whole room!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a thrifty CUTE idea...looks GREAT! Hope you had a good time at my PAR-TAY:)
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Linda
What a great idea!! Thanks for linking @Creative Itch's "Sew Cute Tuesday"!!
ReplyDeletevery cute! i had one of these but it was really ugly so i had to keep it hidden.
ReplyDeleteGreat and simple tutorial and one that i need to make ASAP as my plastic bags are in need of some organizing LOL
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this bag. I also love that it seems simple enough to actually make. Thanks for the instructions. I can't wait to try one out for myself.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute little bag! This is another project to add to my ever growing list now!! And the 'wrong' thread looks fine to me.
ReplyDeleteIt goes to show how a piece of fabric,some lace and an elastic combined with ingenuity can produce this nifty bag! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I love the lace handle! Very cute! :)
ReplyDeleteI use one of these daily. However, mine is not as pretty and fancy as yours.
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ReplyDeleteGreat project....thanks so much for sharing the great instructions! Happy vintage thursday!
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I'm featuring this today over at Life in the Pitts. Thanks again for linking up!
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This is absolutely beautiful! I love the fabric and lace!
ReplyDeleteI love the ticking fabric you used. I have an ugly bag under my sink, but yours is pretty enough to have out in plain sight!
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I love this grocery bag holder. And I will be back on your blog, doubtless. I've already fallen in love with your great ideas. =)
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This is adorable!!! What a great idea! I need to make one of these.....my grocery bags are currently crammed into a drawer...not so pretty, trust me!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up at my Tuesday Talent Show!
Come on over again tonight for another party :)
Just letting you know that I featured your project here :
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