Here is a truly one of a kind crazy idea. While making one of the bags this came as an inspiration to me for doing something that might be considered somewhat "Off The Charts". My wife shakes her head when she sees it and wonders if this whole sewing thing has gotten out of hand. I, on the other hand am convinced that I am onto the next, latest, accessory, that is a must have. Your opinions may vary, but I hope you will accept it in the spirit of openness, that this group is known for. Or at least quirkiness. The link:
This is one of my wife's reservations. It would best be used in a setting of dry refuse, rather than for pealing fruit or other not so dry endeavors. Although, It can be washed in the machine and restored to pristine condition, as may be needed. She is slowly coming around as she just told me that she is liking it more and more as she sees it in place in her office. He, He, He. John
It really was pretty easy to do. It took one full day to do it, from start to finish. I used the stiffest Pellon interfacing, and a poly batting under the quilt top, and a wheat colored canvas for the interior. I made and quilted the entire cylinder, and then joined the ends. that made it much easier to quilt as a flat piece, rather than as a tube. I suggest a Jeans Needle for everything except the top piecing. There is kind of a struggle, folding all that mass of fabric, when attaching the bottom to the completed cylinder, but slow and easy wins the race. I graded the various layers by cutting them to size, just like on clothing construction, and that helped reduce the bulk. I am going to make myself one, (of a Manly nature), out of some civil war fabric in a completely different pattern, but the same dimensions. I envision it's usage at the end of the cutting table, on the floor, to handle all the larger cutoffs, of whatever I am working on. The waste baskets, in use in my sewing room, are all hardwood, and much to heavy when judged against the lightness of this one. I think that they would be a great addition to any sewing area, as most of the wastage is dry, and wouldn't bother the fabric. You could, of course, place a plastic liner bag within and solve that problem if it is one. Give it a go, and I think you will have fun. John
John, would you dare to attempt one with a lid? It would be a great spot to store all the little tools we must have. I can't quite picture how you'd do a 9-patch lid but if anyone can, you're the Man. Polly
In the element of the bizarre, I have see an Elephant foot made into a waste basket, and a matching Elephant foot stool. Pity the poor Elephant. No Elephants were injured during the manufacturing of my basket.
I am trying to envision the mechanical, foot operated lid lifting mechanism that would work with such a design. It is not coming to me right now. Just a static lid would not be too hard to do. That stiff Pellon could be doubled a thereby provide a rather stiff top. Maybe make one of my butterflies to act as a handle for lifting the lid. Hummm! It is all becoming cleat to me now! Thank You Polly.
Just a static lid would not be too hard to do. That stiff Pellon could be doubled a thereby provide a rather stiff top. Maybe make one of my butterflies to act as a handle for lifting the lid. Hummm! It is all becoming cleat to me now! Thank You Polly.
I love it!!!!! Actually a great idea. You could carry it with you to workshops/classes and always have a place to put the orts created as you sew. Looks like it could fold up some and then be "popped" out to use. You may be on to something here. What did you use to "stiffen" it?
I used the stiffest Pellon sew on interfacing I could find. It is just shy of manila folder stiffness, and is somewhat of a bear to fold and sew when doing the bottom attachment. I graded the seams and then it was easier to attach and fold over and sew down onto the bottom. I overcast the whole bottom seam before folding and sewing down, as that gives it a finished look and prevents a lot of thread shedding. It will fold up and stow but the stiff Pellon takes a crease so there is a bit of re-flattening whenever you choose to do that. I am currently designing another one using darker, (more masculine) colors, a different pattern, and a top lid, (Thanks Polly), along with a Sewn Butterfly to act as a lid handle. (OK, not so masculine, that one) but there you go. John
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