A few months ago me and my MIL visited one furnishing shop near my house. We went to get a few things for the home, as I looked around I saw a pile of fabrics, the sales person said those are fabric samples that are no longer in stock! And they sell it quite cheap. Well, just like when I got the faux leather in my previous post, I could not pass this "good opportunity". Before I knew it, I started choosing fabrics and the shop keeper offered me samples books! And just like that I came home with 6 fabric sample books and more.
I mean if you make bags and pouches, these upholstery fabrics are really good.
The smaller book like the one above, has fabrics size 8" x 11" roughly. After tearing out the paper backing, I checked whether the holes from the pins are repairable or not. If not, I put them aside for another future projects. In one book there are more than 20 pieces of samples. And some has less.
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| Upcycled Double Zipper Pouches |
From the small sample book, the size is just perfect for the double zipper bag. I used Doitrei Pouch Pattern. The height is just a tad smaller, so I adjusted the lining pieces. The finished size is approximately 7" W x 5" H. Some bags are 4.5" H.
You can see my process in the short video below:
I also made simple flat pouches from the sample book. These flat pouches size are about the same size 7" W x 5" H.
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| Flat Pouches |
From the jacquard book samples, so far I only made these flat pouches. This particular sample book has really beautiful color of jacquard and embroidered fabrics! I am so overwhelmed with ideas right now. I can't decide what to make next! Maybe I will make table runner with the smaller cuts. Hmm that sounds like a good idea, right?
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| Jacquard Flat Pouches 9" W x 7" H |
