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Friday, April 8, 2011

Month of Sewing: Kitchen Projects

I have not been feeling so great, lately and consequently have had to slow down on my sewing. However, over the last week or so, I did manage to sew up a few things for the kitchen.
First up is a pair of potholders I made. I was in dire need of some as my older pair was thrown out during a cleaning spree. I used this easy tutorial and love how they turned out. Next to them is a plastic bags holder/dispenser. We also needed one of these, because the plastic bags were beginning to choke up our kitchen drawer. There is a tutorial for one of these at the same site but I improvised and made mine to different size and method and added a top flap with velcro closure. May I mention once again, what a great space saver it is.
 The project after that gave me a hard time. I wanted to make a toaster cover. I initially went for an all-covered, four-walled look. Took the measurements and sew one up, but it was too tight. Further tweaking loosened it up a but but it was still hard to put on and take off. So I decided to take off the sides and put is straps (with velcro-fastening, of course) instead. Works like a charm.
 And the last project, a curtain for our shabby little kitchen window. I am well pleased with this one and it does make a lot of difference to outlook.
I still have plans for coordinating kitchen towels etc, but that will have to wait till my next shopping trip.

3 comments:

  1. Not only do they look great, I adore the fabric you've chosen! It is so cheery and pretty!

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  2. You are so creative! Not only in making things, but in solving problems as you go along.

    I hope you are feeling better :)

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  3. Assalamu alaikum sister!

    Hope you enjoy the new look of your kitchen. Very creative idea!

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