Sunday, October 21, 2012

Rag Rug Bag DIY Video! In case you missed it......

Learn how to make this RAG RUG BAG in just a few simple steps!
I love using these colorful bags for everything from placemats to tote bags. You will, too!
Here's the finished product......You don't have to apply a heart if you don't want to.
Totally up to you.
Here's the video......Enjoy!

Here's what you'll need:
 Sewing machine
Rag rug
Fiskars Pinking Shears
Scissors
Vinyl
Plastic chain
Wire cutters
1 1/2" wide ribbon
Matching thread

Cut 2 scalloped strips (about 2" wide) the width of the rug using the pinking shears
 Cut out a heart also using the pinking shears
 Cut your plastic chain the size you would like your handles
 Cut four 5" long pieces of 1 1/2" wide ribbon
Stitch on your heart 
Thread a ribbon piece through each end of the plastic chain and stitch across the ends as shown 

 Pin the ribbon pieces to the bag and under where you will be placing your scalloped trim
 Stitch across the scalloped trim catching the ribbon under the stitching
 Repeat on the other side
 Stitch up your side seams
Fold a corner in the bottom of each side of the bag and stitch across
Turn right side out and you're done!

2 comments:

  1. My daughter will love this! Thanks so much for the inspiration!!

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  2. My daughter will love this! Thanks so much for the inspiration!!

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