It's almost becoming a disease. Oh what fun it is making click-it bags. Not only fun but quick, easy and a wonderful stash buster. They make great gifts too.
The clicking sound comes from the use of pieces of a metal tape measure. If you have a Harbor Freight nearby, occasionally they have a coupon for free a measuring tape. Heck, they are cheap enough to purchase and you can probably make a dozen bags or so.
I used Robin Gallagher's pattern HERE and found a few tricks that make it easier and quicker. Also, never make one. By making two or more and chain piecing you save on thread, use less time and end up with two. However, for me I had to try one first.
Several posts back HERE was my first one. I boxed in the bottom and added a ring tag for my keys. You will notice, I forgot the pull tabs for opening.
Speaking of leftovers in the stash.... I made this six pocketed tote from a kit I got at Connecting Threads. There was more than plenty fabric remaining to make a click-it to toss inside. Don't you love the colors? It'll be great and stylish for farmers' market.
And if you are wondering about the adorable scissor fob below, check HERE at Sew We Quilt. My regular sewing scissors are somewhere in the black hole, but the fob looks just as sweet as can be on this pair anyway.
There was a "light bulb" moment around here when I found some vinyl in my stash. I made this click-it wider but shorter using the vinyl on the inside. Since the click-it stays closed, this will be perfect for travel. Now I just need a place to go.
And here, thanks to my helper, is the inside.
Remember to click-it and come back again.
Marcy
The clicking sound comes from the use of pieces of a metal tape measure. If you have a Harbor Freight nearby, occasionally they have a coupon for free a measuring tape. Heck, they are cheap enough to purchase and you can probably make a dozen bags or so.
I used Robin Gallagher's pattern HERE and found a few tricks that make it easier and quicker. Also, never make one. By making two or more and chain piecing you save on thread, use less time and end up with two. However, for me I had to try one first.
Several posts back HERE was my first one. I boxed in the bottom and added a ring tag for my keys. You will notice, I forgot the pull tabs for opening.
Speaking of leftovers in the stash.... I made this six pocketed tote from a kit I got at Connecting Threads. There was more than plenty fabric remaining to make a click-it to toss inside. Don't you love the colors? It'll be great and stylish for farmers' market.
And if you are wondering about the adorable scissor fob below, check HERE at Sew We Quilt. My regular sewing scissors are somewhere in the black hole, but the fob looks just as sweet as can be on this pair anyway.
There was a "light bulb" moment around here when I found some vinyl in my stash. I made this click-it wider but shorter using the vinyl on the inside. Since the click-it stays closed, this will be perfect for travel. Now I just need a place to go.
And here, thanks to my helper, is the inside.
Remember to click-it and come back again.
Marcy
I made 2 of those tape measure bags a while back. I gave them both away. I thought it was a fun idea, but I didn't like that I couldn't keep the bag open when I wanted to, lol!!! I prefer bags with zippers. I think I have some of that Connecting Threads veggie fabric too. Your bags are so pretty in all of those cheerful fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI adore your fun click-it bags in such cheerful fabrics. I made a few but struggled with them too much. And it does take both hands to open them. Fabulous gifts to give. Creative Click-It Bliss...
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ReplyDeleteMy gosh are you having fun!!! I've been meaning to make a clicker bag for 2 years and.....never get around to it, love all of yours! Thanks for sharing at Linky Tuesday! Freemotion by the River
ReplyDeleteCute click-it bags! I love all gorgeous fabrics! Lovely idea afor gifts. Thanks for sharing.
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Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
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Cute! and I love it when you can make more than one at a time and it still takes the same amount of time.
ReplyDeleteI have a similar pattern and it uses two fat quarters. I call my snaps bags and I totally agree they ARE addictive to make!
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely. I've never made any yet but would love to give them a go when I get some time.
ReplyDeleteAnother great idea. Thanks for the links to the patterns ... :) Pat
ReplyDeleteI never saw those, Marcy... I missed this post. Those bags are striking. I love the pink ones. And the vegetable bags are for sure perfect for the farmer's market. The smaller bag could be used for fragile fruits, like pears and tomatoes. :-)
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