This has been a fun month! I am totally in love with this project. And it's ready for my sister's birthday!
I started with this embroidery that I have been working on since Christmas.
Then I watched a bunch of Youtube videos on making Square Japanese Rice Bags. This was my favorite.
I sewed together some pink strings for the fabric bits I wanted to include on the panels.
Then I assembled the side panels and fused on a woven shaping interfacing to the back.
And then sewed two strips of fabric together for the tabs that hold the drawstrings. Cut that into 4 pieces.
Now it was ready to make the box. I sewed the 5 panels together. Repeated for the lining. Then putting right sides together, I had this! I love the technique in the video for making the box!
Lastly, I turned it right side out and added drawstrings. All done! 😍
From the side.
I’ll see my sister early next week for the birthday present presentation!
Happy sewing!
Kristi
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Very pretty! Congrats on the finish. Happy birthday to your sister.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful stitchy post but what caught my eye was the lovely embroidery. And how clever to turn it into something useful and beautiful. Happy Stitching from me, Kristi!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful birthday gift, great work.
ReplyDeleteQué preciosidad. BESICOS.
ReplyDeleteLove the embroidery on the bag - Lucky sister!
ReplyDeleteI get confused when you post other peoples finishes....but its still a lovely bag.
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous you are THE bag lady for sure
ReplyDeleteI think your sister will love it
ReplyDeleteNice looking bag. Good job
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty Kristi - great finish. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute bag. Beautiful finish.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous way to use embroidery! She is going to love that bag!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Kristi
ReplyDeleteIsn’t it wonderful to be able to pull up not just one but multiple tutorials online when we’re trying something new? Your embroidery is wonderful and your sister is sure to love this gift!
ReplyDeleteTotally awesome bag! Your sister will be so lucky to receive it. I love the colors combining your piecework, handwork and some great fabrics with the background wovens.
ReplyDeleteLove your embroidery, Deana! The bag turned out so pretty! What a lucky sister! :)
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