First things first....
I purchased a pair of teatowels from the supermarket for the princely sum of $1.67
Never mind this idea of pre-washing things first....time is of the essence! (but of course, if you feel the need...go ahead...![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRLsO8xTsL4S69gq04GmD7S4oj26JH_I6uV_4nVX9SocmQNSqn2jxJKhXHr44vsdKc8TuRQ6PCKkHrZeqlN8ELFCjrfNPjYEl9Lgn84k_MQiZ_sCJJyH0RWGZEeuzWDCWwr2PakSt8CjNj/s200/teatowel+01+-+jan+27.jpg)
STEP 1:Fold each teatowel in half, making an open bag shape - right side together.
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Step 3:Mark across the bottom edge of each bag corner a 3" angle and sew across this line - then trim
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Step 4: Placing one bag inside the other, right sides together
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Step 6: in a straight line (I followed the line on the tea towel), stitch about 4" down from this topstitched edge - this will become the casing for a ribbon and should meet up with the gap in the seam you left earlier (don't think I explained myself well there)
Step 7 : Tie off all the loose threads and thread a ribbon through the casing you just made - I just used what I had in my stash and threaded it through - I might have a look around for something a bit better later, but this green ribbon works well with the green on the teatowel. Step 8:Put a casserole dish in -
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I remember in the late 70's and early 80's, going along to progressive dinners and pot-luck casserole nights - this would have been good to have then.
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Of course, it helps to embroider/applique any design before you stitch the whole thing closed - lesson learnt for next time. I've shown this today at work, and I've already had some enquiries about making them for others.
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Oh yes...really good news is that this bag is completely washable AND reversible!!! I might go a bit more ballistic on the next one, with applique instead of cross-stitch....
I hope you've beem able to follow my tutorial....
If you feel that I've not been too clear, leave a message and I'll try to take better photos of the next casserole carrybag I make.
3 comments:
I love the "Pot Luck" it is the perfect handmade homey touch. Great job.
Love your Pot Luck Cassorole holder. Great idea and simple too.
Actually bRONNIE i AM LOOKING FOR THE PATTERN OF WHAT YOU SAW IN A QUILTING MAGAZINE FOR A ROUND CASSEROLE CARRY BAG. i HAVE ONE AT HOME IN nz BUT i'M IN TURKEY AND CAN'T FIND IT ON THE NET. HELP PLEASE. A PICTURE WOULD DO.
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