http://whipup.net/2006/04/08/no-idle-little-hands-here/ handcraft in a hectic world Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:20:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://whipup.net/2006/04/08/no-idle-little-hands-here/#comment-4712 Nora Tue, 06 Jun 2006 00:31:31 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/08/no-idle-little-hands-here/#comment-4712 Bags are always a great gift for children (and adults) and having made them yourself adds that personal touch. I have home made bags for presents, all my kids activities (swimming, soccer etc), as loot bags to give out at birthday parties and the list goes on. Instead of handles you can have drawstrings that double as staps for carrying like a backpak or duffle bag. If you use an overlocker you do not need to worry about fraying. Alternatively you can use a zigzig or similar stitch. For Didine, a pinking blade is a wavy blade you use in a rotary cutter to create a shaped edge that is less likely to fray. Bags are always a great gift for children (and adults) and having made them yourself adds that personal touch. I have home made bags for presents, all my kids activities (swimming, soccer etc), as loot bags to give out at birthday parties and the list goes on. Instead of handles you can have drawstrings that double as staps for carrying like a backpak or duffle bag.
If you use an overlocker you do not need to worry about fraying. Alternatively you can use a zigzig or similar stitch. For Didine, a pinking blade is a wavy blade you use in a rotary cutter to create a shaped edge that is less likely to fray.

]]> http://whipup.net/2006/04/08/no-idle-little-hands-here/#comment-2767 Meg Tue, 02 May 2006 02:11:00 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/08/no-idle-little-hands-here/#comment-2767 Now I know what to make the nephews/nieces for their birthdays. Great idea. Now I know what to make the nephews/nieces for their birthdays. Great idea.

]]> http://whipup.net/2006/04/08/no-idle-little-hands-here/#comment-2663 Teresa Tue, 25 Apr 2006 19:34:58 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/08/no-idle-little-hands-here/#comment-2663 Is there a pattern for these? I'm a beginner and have no idea how to just whip one of these together. Thanks! Is there a pattern for these? I’m a beginner and have no idea how to just whip one of these together. Thanks!

]]> http://whipup.net/2006/04/08/no-idle-little-hands-here/#comment-1634 Melissa Mon, 10 Apr 2006 17:10:45 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/08/no-idle-little-hands-here/#comment-1634 I love the idea and was just listening to 2 retired couples that returned from a missionary area in Mexico. I was truly touched by them and want to send along a small gift for the children in the town, I first thought of books or writing tablets but this would be even better to have the tote bags to go with them. Thanks, I'm off to do some charity work for our church now with this idea. I love the idea and was just listening to 2 retired couples that returned from a missionary area in Mexico. I was truly touched by them and want to send along a small gift for the children in the town, I first thought of books or writing tablets but this would be even better to have the tote bags to go with them. Thanks, I’m off to do some charity work for our church now with this idea.

]]> http://whipup.net/2006/04/08/no-idle-little-hands-here/#comment-1632 Amanda Mon, 10 Apr 2006 15:12:37 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/08/no-idle-little-hands-here/#comment-1632 I just did this! Last week I posted about it in my blog, even. I made 2 car activity bags as birthday gifts for a 5 year old and 3 year old. I filled them with stickers, crayons, fun-pads, etc. and personalized them. Their family goes on lots of car trips and so I thought it was a great gift for mother and kids! By the way, they loved them. I just did this! Last week I posted about it in my blog, even. I made 2 car activity bags as birthday gifts for a 5 year old and 3 year old. I filled them with stickers, crayons, fun-pads, etc. and personalized them. Their family goes on lots of car trips and so I thought it was a great gift for mother and kids! By the way, they loved them.

]]> http://whipup.net/2006/04/08/no-idle-little-hands-here/#comment-1623 Laura Sat, 08 Apr 2006 18:25:08 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/08/no-idle-little-hands-here/#comment-1623 Those ARE great! I have a drawer full of toys for the occasional knee-high guest, but now i just have to make a bag for them! Those ARE great! I have a drawer full of toys for the occasional knee-high guest, but now i just have to make a bag for them!

]]> http://whipup.net/2006/04/08/no-idle-little-hands-here/#comment-1622 Jen Sat, 08 Apr 2006 18:11:41 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/08/no-idle-little-hands-here/#comment-1622 What an insanely fabulous idea! I am so sick of digging through my purse or diaper bag for all the little odds and ends that will occupy my daughter’s attention – placing them in their own delightfully adorable bag makes perfect sense – thank you! What an insanely fabulous idea! I am so sick of digging through my purse or diaper bag for all the little odds and ends that will occupy my daughter’s attention – placing them in their own delightfully adorable bag makes perfect sense – thank you!

]]> http://whipup.net/2006/04/08/no-idle-little-hands-here/#comment-1620 goodwolve Sat, 08 Apr 2006 17:02:17 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/08/no-idle-little-hands-here/#comment-1620 A beautiful idea! I just love it! A beautiful idea! I just love it!

]]> http://whipup.net/2006/04/08/no-idle-little-hands-here/#comment-1619 caroline Sat, 08 Apr 2006 16:15:41 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/08/no-idle-little-hands-here/#comment-1619 Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! What gorgeous looking bags and a great idea, thank you. Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! What gorgeous looking bags and a great idea, thank you.

]]> http://whipup.net/2006/04/08/no-idle-little-hands-here/#comment-1615 Didine Sat, 08 Apr 2006 05:44:06 +0000 http://whipup.net/2006/04/08/no-idle-little-hands-here/#comment-1615 Hello ! I love these bags !! Sorry for asking such stupid question, but can you explain to me what is "pinking blade" ?? Thanks a lot ! Smooches from Belgium ! Hello ! I love these bags !! Sorry for asking such stupid question, but can you explain to me what is “pinking blade” ?? Thanks a lot ! Smooches from Belgium !

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