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What would you make with this fabric?

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ThursFriHappy · 01/07/2016 17:28

Think it's gorgeous, and was thinking of seat pad covers, but my dh has pointed out that by the time I bought the foam inners and piping stuff I might not make any kind of profit.

So I thought placemats and coasters, but not sure, and I'm ,I sing heart.

Any ideas on what I could make with it, and hopefully make some sort of profit?

Pic attached. Thanks in advance

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MissBattleaxe · 01/07/2016 17:30

It's so pretty! An apron? A carrier bag tube? A carrier bag?

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OhtoblazeswithElvira · 01/07/2016 17:31

Big front pocket on aprons?

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scurryfunge · 01/07/2016 17:31

Tea towels?

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thatsn0tmyname · 01/07/2016 17:31

Depends how much you have. I like a kitchen pocket organiser on a hanger, backed onto a plain fabric. No idea if they have a proper name.

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ThursFriHappy · 01/07/2016 17:31

Losing heart, that as meant to say. It's medium weight 100%,cotton linen French patissiere vintage.And a bit creased lol.

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cuntinghomicidalcardigan · 01/07/2016 17:32

I was going to say an apron, maybe even mother and child apron sets? Or shopping bags?

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Buddahbelly · 01/07/2016 17:32

Same as above, an apron would look lovely in that, or a carrier bag, if you have enough google how to make a venetian blind (is is venetian im thinking of? the folded fabric type) for your kitchen. Id even think about pressing it and putting in a frame

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ThursFriHappy · 01/07/2016 17:34

An apron is a good idea as are tea towels, thank you.
At least they are nice and easy lol. Will look for tutorials for an apron
Kitchen organiser an idea too ! 😀

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ThursFriHappy · 01/07/2016 17:47

Thanks for all your ideas.
Fabulous 🙂

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RatherBeIndoors · 02/07/2016 10:17

Tea cosy or cafetière wrap (always sold well for me), line baskets with it for bread or cakes?

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Mitfordhons · 02/07/2016 10:18

How will you be selling it? Only interested as I sew and keep thinking I should start selling.

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Mrsraypurchase · 02/07/2016 10:42

Tea towels would be lovely. I would buy them!

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PeaceOfWildThings · 02/07/2016 10:46

Napkins (would make excellent gifts) ; gift bags; lining for a strong gift box/kitchen storage box/keepsakes box; lining of a zipped tote bag (waterproof on outside)...

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raeray · 02/07/2016 10:53

My first thought was tea towels too!
Lovely material Op!

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ThursFriHappy · 03/07/2016 15:34

Mitfordhons, was thinking about setting up a page on Etsy. Supposedly cheaper than EBay.

Will be opening a page when I have things to actually sell! 😀

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ThursFriHappy · 03/07/2016 15:45

Wow, more ideas !!

May have to buy more material at this rate !!
Tea towels and napkins are a favourite, but also thinking lunch bags?
Mrsraypurchase, I'll have a go at making tea towels with it, and you can have first refusal!

I'll post them on here when done :)

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wobblywonderwoman · 03/07/2016 15:55

Bunting would be really pretty in that print

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PeaceOfWildThings · 03/07/2016 22:13

Oh yes, those wipable sandwich wraps would be great, with clear plastic over, and a plain cotton outer layer (just add a velcro strip to close it around a sandwich).

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Mrsraypurchase · 04/07/2016 07:25

Yes please!

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Buddahbelly · 04/07/2016 10:40

Big thumbs up to etsy! Never bothered with ebay but for handcrafts etsy has been fab.

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frenchfancy · 04/07/2016 19:46

If you made an apron in a plain colour and used the pattern for a big pocket on the front you could make the more expensive material go further.

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ThursFriHappy · 24/07/2016 16:39

Hello..

Re: tea towels I promised I'd make.
Bit smaller than I wanted, they are 20-21 inches, more square than rectangular.
I love 'em :)

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Mrsraypurchase · 24/07/2016 19:46

Lovely! Is there a link to Etsy?

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ThursFriHappy · 24/07/2016 22:27

Mrsraypurchase

I have opened an account with Etsy, but not created an online shop yet, as I'm trying to build up stock first.

I have an EBay account that I'm currently using for other things if that helps, and I could advertise them on there at a specific time that's convenient for you, so you can get there first?
Let me know if ok, then I can PM you my eBay name, lovely that you are still interested, thanks x

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Mrsraypurchase · 25/07/2016 21:53

Bagged them! Thank you!

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