tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post5906720653715699481..comments2024-03-28T17:44:59.525-04:00Comments on From Bolt to Beauty by Michelle Cain: Sewing for My GuysMichelle @ From Bolt to Beautyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859748817323229803noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-85223855106112836702016-03-03T15:39:29.129-05:002016-03-03T15:39:29.129-05:00No attempt at the cute drawstring bags. But my so...No attempt at the cute drawstring bags. But my son did help do a little quilting when he was in elementary school. Fast forward and he actually attempted to make his own window covering for his first home. (And he was very proud of it.) Amazing to me. Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04758275644964547751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-86904921394767669902016-03-03T09:31:12.098-05:002016-03-03T09:31:12.098-05:00I haven't made one yet either! One day it wil...I haven't made one yet either! One day it will happen! I do fray check my ribbons when used in bags, especially twill tape. Shoelaces are a great idea actually!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719432822327081144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-45398896571976307142016-03-02T14:04:49.075-05:002016-03-02T14:04:49.075-05:00Haven't made these yet but they are on my list...Haven't made these yet but they are on my list. I'm thinking of the twill tape.Lisa J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16367339236614679822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-57031781498930135952016-03-02T12:54:51.707-05:002016-03-02T12:54:51.707-05:00Those drawstring bags are lovely. And even houses...Those drawstring bags are lovely. And even houses with just girls in are not immune to weapons - all thanks to Minecraft!!Cut&Alterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05513430347949305435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-61312190977102404852016-03-02T08:02:28.395-05:002016-03-02T08:02:28.395-05:00I haven't made any drawstring bags... But your...I haven't made any drawstring bags... But yours are both adorable! I love your fabric choices, Michelle. Boys? Hmmm.... I think Chelsea of Patch the Giraffe has the right idea. Lorna McMahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911462547010295684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-52311672373747963952016-03-02T07:31:31.877-05:002016-03-02T07:31:31.877-05:00I have yet to make Jeni's drawstring bag, I ne...I have yet to make Jeni's drawstring bag, I need to though. Yours are so pretty! Making nunchucks, that's so cute!Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165119758309263620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-2777279015995346092016-02-27T21:21:03.655-05:002016-02-27T21:21:03.655-05:00I recently discovered that tutorial, and it's ...I recently discovered that tutorial, and it's awesome. Your bags are very cute. I like the idea of using shoelaces.Anja @ Anja Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717143609774358153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-29389502521210010702016-02-27T19:14:32.490-05:002016-02-27T19:14:32.490-05:00I made my first drawstring bag from Jeni's tut...I made my first drawstring bag from Jeni's tutorial just last month... I've now made 4 total. I opted to make my own fabric ties. I find them a lot more durable than ribbon (it always seems to end up shlumpy). But now I'll be looking for fun shoelaces to jazz things up!Jenn @ A Quarter Inch from the Edgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06657846734631422153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-86947704837362374452016-02-27T13:23:48.137-05:002016-02-27T13:23:48.137-05:00You say nunchucks and all I can think of is paper ...You say nunchucks and all I can think of is paper towel rolls held together by string and I just laugh and laugh. As for durable and indestructible, I am not there in my life yet. Although you could get those heavy duty clamps and make forts from your quilts then sit under it and talk about the magic of moda? They might pretend to listen as they comprehend how awesome a quilt fort is. Patch the Giraffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12096090600706559398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-70132561297931129302016-02-26T20:43:18.778-05:002016-02-26T20:43:18.778-05:00Those drawstring bags would be great for holding n...Those drawstring bags would be great for holding nunchucks! :)<br />Shoelaces sound like a great choice for hardiness. I use ribbon, but I can imagine small boys would destroy that in record speed.Granny Maud's Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14526026491886013457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-1891408594763091662016-02-26T19:11:11.582-05:002016-02-26T19:11:11.582-05:00Your bags are awesome! I've only ever used tw...Your bags are awesome! I've only ever used twill tape for the ties, but shoe laces sound like such a good idea! Izzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18135564727921370376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-90147719321184982342016-02-26T16:58:47.587-05:002016-02-26T16:58:47.587-05:00I'm all about the twill tape. Man, I love that...I'm all about the twill tape. Man, I love that stuff. I've never thought to use fray check though. Man, what is wrong with me? Why wouldn't I use it???? :) NEXT TIME. Usually, I just fold down the ends and sew across. audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892548773323584333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-20704119154786843672016-02-26T15:11:53.202-05:002016-02-26T15:11:53.202-05:00I love the lines drawstring bag pattern! I've ...I love the lines drawstring bag pattern! I've made tons (and they make a great guild swap item!) <br />I really love using twill tape for the ties, if it's cotton twill tape I'll fold over the tiniest bit and sew it so it doesn't unravel, but if it's polyester then I'll hit it with a flame really quickly to melt it all together. I've also don't the bias tape but it feels like so much work, but if there's no twill tape in the house then it's good in a pinch (because of course there's always extra fabric in the house...)Kalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14048800469218171472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-2056433462312293022016-02-26T10:52:20.950-05:002016-02-26T10:52:20.950-05:00I run of yards and yards of striped fabric through...I run of yards and yards of striped fabric through the bias tape maker so I have plenty on hand for whenever I need it. Dk Blue or black stripes go with everything...well, so far. I have also used cording which works well.An Askew Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907588213258382412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-56338505843141603612016-02-26T10:45:33.827-05:002016-02-26T10:45:33.827-05:00I can't help you with the drawstring bags, unf...I can't help you with the drawstring bags, unfortunately, as I've never made one. But those perler bead keychains are the bomb! (See what I did there?) And is that captain america?!? I can't wait to show these to my guys! They are going to flip! Such a great idea. And I love those drawstring bags. A great little valentine, indeed!lelandavestudioshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04017504205573956069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-7363533628699715952016-02-26T10:15:26.032-05:002016-02-26T10:15:26.032-05:00Nearly all of my drawstring bags were originally m...Nearly all of my drawstring bags were originally made to hold knitting projects - if I have ribbon that coordinates I will use that for the ties (I melt the ends with a lighter) but I've also used a crochet chain made out of coordinating cotton yarn that has held up over the years. I keep thinking I need to make a small bag for my son to keep toys in for restaurant trips/long car rides.Crafty Coffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12634903767967840509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-70202243074572475272016-02-26T08:55:45.493-05:002016-02-26T08:55:45.493-05:00I have made a ton of these drawstring bags over th...I have made a ton of these drawstring bags over the years and have never thought to use shoe laces! Most of the time I make the fabric ties but I have used gross grain ribbon and sewn bias tape together as well and I just trim the ends and leave them like that. I like the fabric ties best because they snug up the bags tighter. I'm thinking shoelaces will do that as well and I can't wait to try them!suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11754959751976002278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901250017057336746.post-15643977550379360662016-02-25T23:16:39.853-05:002016-02-25T23:16:39.853-05:00I use twill tape--it comes in different width and ...I use twill tape--it comes in different width and colors and is economical.Sandra Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16100820913707798961noreply@blogger.com