I was inspired by a WI friend who had made a lovely bag using 3 tea towels. This made me think 'what else could I make with them ?'
So I bought a load of pretty tea towels (you need the smooth ones - not the loopy towling type) I paid about £3 for three. This set had particularly pretty edgings and trims including a 'Made with Love' label and heart button, which I used to great effect. The tea towels are a really good quality strong cotton.
The pink polka-dot tea towel is from another set. I used the two long sides to make all the handles for my set of bags and purses.
The first thing I made was a small tote bag for the side of my wheeelchair, measuring approx 22 x 24 cm. I used some of the pink polka-dot for the outside of this bag. The bag is lined and interlined with some wadding. I used the the flowery tea towel for the lining and also for a pocket on the front to keep my phone handy. The bag has a single handle (12") from side to side, and Velcro fastening. I finished it off with the 'Made with Love' label and heart button.
The next thing I made was a treat bag for Bailey (the dog!) This uses the white tea towel with the flowery border, and the pink polkadot for lining and tab handles. The tabs have Velcro on the end to form loops to go over a bar or belt.
Finally I made a camera case and a zipped purse from the flowery fabric, lined with white.
So that is four little bags I've made from 3 tea towels, and there is still some fabric left! Watch this space to see how I use that!
Enjoy the Summer
love Jane xx
