can you see where I folded over the raw edges so they don't show? This one stores my Christmas notions.
I measured the fabric, cut it and ironed in the all the raw edges. Next I let my glue gun do the work. This is the back of one of the boxes which shows its not perfect but it's fun and functional! This box stores fabric I buy from the scrap bin.
What to do with all those selvages? Well first there is this totally awesome blog http://www.selvageblog.blogspot.com/ that will insire you for years to come! I LOVE it! Once upon a time I decided to learn to crochet. I don't love it but it gabe me something to do on the go. I started sewing my selvages together end to end after I cut them down to a size no bigger than an inch wide. I then rolled them into manageable size balls and started making pot holders. This can be done with any small strip but I have found the ones made out of selvages don't roll up as much after being washed. Here are some I have done in the past - not pretty but once again they are functional and maybe I do like that scrappy look where nothing matches. I hope to crochet a selvage rug some day!
Hope you like! I'll post more scrappy projects as time allows. I hope you all enjoy your fall!
Until next time!
