Scrap Bag Heaven

I like to make bags from discarded items and scraps of fabric. It's just what I must do.

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What’s happened to Tumblr? I just see the same posts over over and over. So here’s my lemon tree to make up for zero posts from me recently

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Recycled lanyard clip and some wacky trousers made into a backpack

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Scrap curtain lining with Brusho and free machine embroidery. Backing was a Next sample curtain salvaged from the skip.

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Old nursery curtains wow matching aprons for dad and son.

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300m of bunting from scrap fabric including some from dear departed relatives so they could be there in spirit!

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Animation created by Matthias Brown. Source image: Castle Howard Shorthorns by Henry Stafford (1830–1873), Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, CC BY.

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Scrap cushion covers made from Next scrap fabric. These are destined for a life of luxury at Limehouse Marina.

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Chocolate wrappers from America cut up, covered in organza, backed with felt then stitched into. Zip applied along one edge and corners squared.

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Just a small piece of scrap canvas backed with some fleece and joined with elastic. Some free machine embroidery to finish. And, as a bonus, it actually works! My coffee has never stayed hotter.

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Yet another excuse for not posting any scrap bags lately. Watercolour of the quay at Tobermory on Arches paper as dictated by teacher.

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No scrap was used in the creation of this painting but I thought I'd post it as a way of explaining my lack of scrap bag posts. It's a watercolour on Arches 300gsm paper and is A4 size. It's found a home in Tooting!

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Blackberries and a tote bag made from some deckchair fabric. It's not going to wear out in my lifetime!

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Had a very enjoyable evening at Little Heath Barn screen printing a scarf and a few test prints.

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Yippeeeeee!!!!  Look what I won! 

And to think it was as the result of a little exercise in paper piecing. Well, I suppose I had better get on and make something so that I can offer the beautiful threads some gainful employment.

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Latest duffle bag made from recycled curtains.

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Merchant and Mills pattern duffle bag from scraps of real oilcloth, upholstery fabric and wool tartan. I managed to salvage the clip from an old suit bag but had to buy the eyelets and sash cord so this is not a truly 100% scrap bag but it’s pretty close!