Jeans Reusable Silverware Carrier
great for college!
Posted by Chelsea C.
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I bought my silverware at goodwill =) And... I made two silverware carriers out of the material leftover from my cutoff shorts (see my other projects)!
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You Will Need (4 things)
- 1 Sewing Machine
- 1 Old Pair Of Jeans
- Ribbon
- Silverware And Chopsticks
Steps (11 steps, 120 minutes)
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1
Cut out a square about 11" x 11". That's about all the fabric I had, but if you want to make it 12" that's better to ensure that the silverware fits into the pouch.
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2
Save the leftover fabric for the pockets!
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3
Get out your ironing board, this is the least fun step, but it makes things so much easier.
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4
Iron each side in about 1/2 inch.
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5
Cut off the corners. Repeat on the other square.
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6
Pin the two together, right side out.
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7
Starting at the top side, sew around all the edges. Before you get to the last side, pin a ribbon between the two sides. I made mine about 3" in length. You need this to roll the whole thing up and tie it together, so make sure you get it in the middle.
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Now roll up the fabric how it will be with silverware in it (loosely). Mark where the ribbon meets the other side of the fabric (about 1/2 inch apart) with a pin.
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9
Cut out your pockets out of the left over fabric. Make it about 2.5 inches wide and whatever length you want.
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10
Pin the pockets on where you want them.
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11
Make sure that your silverware doesn't stick out. Test it before you sew! I had this problem the first time I made mine. Especially test chopsticks because they're longer. Sew the pockets on, put the silverware in, and.... you've got a silverware carrier that didn't cost $20 like on www.reusablebags.com!