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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

No Sew Duct Tape basket



Since I never do anything just once... I think I have mentioned - or have I just said it out loud and not blogged it? - that it usually takes me making around 5 of something before I feel like I really have a grip on it... so here is No Sew Duct Tape Fabric project #2.
So fun. I'm using it to store my journal and pen collection right now.

though you'll have to look here for the tutorial... a quick explanation... cut the fabric to the sizes that you want for your project with a little bit for seam allowances. Turn the fabric face down and give it sturdiness by duct taping over the entire back of the piece you want to use. We only have red tape around here (it figures, doesn't it)... but any color will do. when you want to join 2 pieces, prepare them with the tape, then staple them together as if you were "sewing" a seam - only you're stapling it... then fold the seam over to one side and tape it down, covering the staples.
Construct as desired!
I'm not sure HOW sturdy my basket handle is, but I'm testing it out around here.
These are really fun. I made this one on the front porch last week while the kids threw wet sponge balls at each other in the front yard on a particularly hot day.

2 comments:

  1. I am trying to view the tutorial for this project but I can't seem to find the link. Can you point me in the right direction?
    I'm so excited to try this!!! Thank you!!!

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  2. hi Jennifer - if you click on the word "here" in my text, you can find the tutorial - but here's a link to it I also just copied http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-No-Sew-Tote/

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