While sewing I generate lots of trimmed edges, cut threads and general fluff and I need a handy receptacle to keep them off the floor. I have a cloth bag that sits under my serger to catch the edges but otherwise I've been using a basket lined with a plastic bag. It sits on the floor and tends to retreat deep under my sewing table where it is inaccessible and this has been bugging me. Also, it's stationary and I move around, clipping threads and trimming seams here and there.
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I saw
this item at Lee Valley tools. It's a plastic bucket that slips into a neoprene sleeve which fastens to a belt with clips of some kind. It's supposed to be used in the garden.
But I balked at the price ($31.50).
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Today I was at the dollar store and I spotted this cute plastic basket for a tiny bike. (Barbie!)
I threaded a thin belt through the plastic strips that are supposed to attach it to handlebars.
Saved $27.50.
It also came with streamers, but I can't quite figure out how to attach them.
You made me smile. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteJoanne from Montreal
I love that! Go Barbie!
ReplyDelete👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! The streamers probably go on the handlebars! Ha ha
ReplyDeleteOr on the dress form's arm stumps?
ReplyDeleteFabulous!!
ReplyDeleteBarb
I believe hot glue is the typical way to attach decorations to pasties ;)
ReplyDeleteI love this post!
ReplyDeleteI never thought that I would ever type these words, but I need a Barbie bicycle basket. Saved $27.50... Love this post!
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