4 Eco Friendly Waste Free Gifts to Give and Sew
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- Опубликовано: 17 ноя 2019
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I am trying to reduce waste at my house and I am sure you are too! These 4 ideas are here to help. As sewers, we have an advantage being able to make things that are useful and beautiful! These projects are also eco friendly and reduce household waste. YAY!
In this video, I mention sharing links to videos, recipes, template, and more :) . I put all that information together in a blog post for you! Visit gingercake.org/gingercake/201...
Requests granted! Some of you wanted those links here. I understand!
Here is the link to my book (this is an affiliate link so I get a % when you purchase) shrsl.com/1ygsc
Here is the link to the popcorn flavor recipes~ neighborfoodblog.com/2018/02/...
Here is the link to the make up remover/ face wash recipe~ colleenhobson.com/diy-coconut...
I use 1/2 a cup of PLAIN kernels in the popcorn bag :) . I microwave it for 2:30 seconds in my 1100 watt microwave.
The face wash template is 4'' round. You can find an easy printable template on my blog at the very bottom of the post. Here is the link to that blog post~ gingercake.org/gingercake/201...
To create the Reusable Microwave Popcorn Bag, you will need 2 pieces of cotton fabric that are 12'' x 20''.
TO sew 15 washable face wipes, you will need a piece of terry cloth fabric or chenille (i used a bar towel from the dollar store! Link to that towel in the bog post above!) that measures 18'' x 15''. You will also need a piece of cotton fabric of the same size. If you are buying fabric (and not a towel!) you could make 15 wipes with less waste using fabrics that are 12'' x 20''.
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Thanks for the inspiration! I taught three kids (7, 9, 11) how to make different variations of the face cloths. The two younger kids made squares. The 7 year-old sewed them wrong sides together then used pinking shears to trim the seam allowance. Her parents were really impressed.
The 9 year-old sewed right sides together, turned them hand sewed some of them closed so he could watch a video while sewing like Grandma.
The 11 year-old did circles, and took FOREVER because she's a perfectionist which isn't necessarily bad but it's not helpful if you have one sewing machine and 3 kids.
Next week, we're starting placemats amd napkins cuz it's all about straight lines and a little embroidery for monograms.
I’ve been wanting to make the face scrubbie then I found them on line and bought them. But maybe I could make them for my friends.what a great idea. Thank you.
I make mine square and from flannel. But i'm now going to try the different fabric. I made vintage napkins out of a vintage tablecloth for my daughter for christmas I hope she likes them they are one of a kind like she is.
Sounds absolutely lovely, Barbie!
Barbie Mithun , square would be less wasteful and easier to do en masse.
I really appreciate how - at the beginning of the video - you introduce each item your going to make. Many vloggers leave their viewers in suspense about what will be included. Thank you.
I have made several sets of your napkins. A few months ago I shared that video with a friend and she made me a set of Christmas napkins as a gift. Love your tutorials.
That is so great Jamie! I need to make myself a Christmas set 😊
Some great ideas my 9 year old granddaughter can make with me for her older brother and sister for Christmas !
Thank you for this. I have been using the makeup pads that someone else made. But I am going to have a go at making my own xx
Great eco idea for the eye makeup remover wipes. Doing some for myself
Love the makeup wipes - I'll make mine a little larger. Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much for sharing these lovely gift ideas with us, Virginia!
Virginia, thanks for the video. The reusable popcorn bag is absolutely brilliant. My son loves popcorns, he would live on them if I'd let him to. I hate the waste it creates, so alredy bought corn seeds to pop. With this bag he'll be able to do it himself, and will be much healtier as we can controll what to use for seasoning.
I absolutely LOVE your popcorn bags. I never really was a fan of popcorn, thought it smelled better than it tasted. Now I eat it almost everyday with this cute and practical bag. Thank you so much.
Your videos are all fantastic! I just made a quick popcorn bag for a birthday gift and included a recipe card and kernals inside. I'm so excited to try it out next movie night! Thank you :)
Thank you, you could use an upturned glass or cup to draw round.
Thank you for your great ideas. I love you scissors and that pretty fabric you used for your circles. Blessings to you!
Thank you for sharing these small sewing ideas. Great to do while we are all being social-isloting!
Thank you. Can't wait to make these as stocking stuffers.
Great ideas 👍 these would all make great gifts 🎁 I’m definitely making these for our family. The makeup remover rounds are nice and it’s so smart to make them round because they are much faster since there are no corners to turn and push out. Also if you mark you fabric carefully there is hardly any waste 👍. Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas 💡👏👍🧵
Very cute
Hi Virginia it is always such a treat to see your channel pop up in my notifications, you are my favourite vlogger. I love all your ideas, this year I am trying hard to be more aware of our environment. I am currently making little bags from my stash to put gifts in rather than use wrapping paper. I love the make up pads and have 3 granddaughters aged 27, 21 and 12 so these will be perfect for them. The shopping bags will be perfect for my friends as we do a lot of shopping together 😀😀. I hadn’t thought of serviettes and really love your fabric ones, as a family we have always used paper ones but yours are just beautiful. Virginia I hope we will see more of you, you really are an inspiring and generous teacher. Sending you all my love as always. Dorothy. U.K. xxxxxxxxxx 🙋🏻😘🌟❤️
Dorothy! You are so kind to me. I am so glad you liked the video. I love hearing from you having your support. 😊😊😊😍
Thank you for sharing! What a great time with not being able to go anywhere to use up our scraps! My adult daughter who lives with us is so happy to find the popcorn bag.
I LOVE the cotton rounds idea! I see a whole bunch being gifted this Christmas!
Imade the popcorn bags for Christmas gifts and love them! Thanks for sharing your talents.
I love these! My family will love all of these ideas.
My channel is about sewing but im just a beginner,i really love people who sew something amazing or if i make it myself i have struggle a lot,nice works,
Virginia I am glad I ran upon you this morning I love the popcorn bag and face cleaner will be sewing both. Thanks
I bought the Kindle version of your book Sewing to Sell. I stayed up all night reading it. I think it's going to become one of my fav "go-to" books.
I took mine to Kinko's and had the spine removed, punched and bound - I love that book!
@@dancinginabundance l
I am just learning to sew, and facing Christmas with almost no money. I am excited about making the face scrubbies and napkins! Now if I could come up with an easy sewing gift for teenage boys.
That is a challenge!
You could make a canvas shower kit/dopp bag. Would possibly come in handy for traveling for the holidays, too. It's nice to have a grown up place to put their toothbrush, soap, razor, etc.
L'm going to make some of those makeup remover pads - great idea for stocking stuffers
I’m dieting with slimming world and pop corn is a free treat. This craft idea just made me so happy. Your tutorial was so easy to follow. I’m going to make a load for my friends. Thank you.
Great idea for the make up remover pads.
I liked the popcorn bag...too good
Great ideas! I've made your grocery bags, and plenty of napkins before. I love the idea of using vintage sheets! I have a gorgeous sheet I've been hanging onto because of the rich colours, but it's too small for any bed of ours and has been patched. I've never seen the popcorn bags before--what a great idea! I have a few nephews and nieces who I think will appreciate them!
Love these! I'm going to see if my 13yo wants to make some of the makeup scrubbies so she can gift them to friends for the holiday.
Perfect! I think my 13 wants to do the same!
You can also get a washable plastic round container at the dollar store, fill it full of liquid makeup remover if choice, & add the sponges! Then everything ya eco-friendly-washable & refillable container, washable sponges! You can even make your own printable labels and put on the container. Such a thoughtful, easy, sweet gift to make!
Jaime Dornan Lady is it okay to leave the makeup wipes submerged in the makeup remover? Or is it better to just add it to the wipe as needed?
thank you for all of these great ideas. I have made the makeup remover pads and I add a short ribbon loop so they can be hung to dry before throwing them in a lingerie bag or the hamper for washing later.
Iris Naderi
Oh that’s a terrific idea!
Very smart! Thanks for the tip!
Lynnette Jennings junkjournal
Wow! I was gonna make mine the same way. 🙂
Love that idea, and I will do the same on mine. tfs.
You really have some great ideas 💡
Thanks for sharing!
Love your ideas . Thankyou so much.
Thank you for doing this video. I like the way you teach. I will definitely be making all the items you shared.
This was a great video! Thank you for sharing and be so gracious!
I made the reusable popcorn bag and it came out so nicely! Thank you.
How do you make the popcorn in them? Do you add anything salt or oil before putting them in the microwawe? How do you flavour them afterwards?
Gabriella Gonda I put the popcorn in the bag for 2 minutes. I season the popcorn in a bowl with salt & butter, to taste. I personally like seasoning afterwards because it keeps the bag clean.
@@harrisjh87 thanks for the tips!
ive made car trashcans for some loved ones that has a strap to go around the gearshift and keep it in arms reach:) made two several years ago and two recently, it was fun altering the pattern to be prettier and more efficient this time:)
Thanks for sharing these great project ideas, I now know what I am making for my daughter for Christmas. All three projects I know she will cherish.
You are so welcome!
I love the popcorn bag thank you!
I have just discovered diy make up pads... 3 years later...!!! better than never... and your tutorial il really easy and well done.. I will surely try to make some! I love tutorials about recycling cloths (scraps) , eco friendly gifts etc, thank you!
ciao from Italy
Sara
With that straight piece of waste of both - maybe a headband to keep hair off face for cleansing?
This video was great!! Thx sm for the ideas I cant wait to make some of these for friends out of old fabrics!!
That popcorn envelope is the same way I make spud sacks - very handy!
So happy to see you making more videos 😀 I have made your vintage bread roll holder a few years back.
I'm so glad you are back! That bread roll holder is still one of my favorite projects 😊
@@gingercakesews I gave them as gift one year. Now I just need to make me one. I used the glass plate from my microwave to make the circle. 😁
Love the popcorn bags, I really like the idea of reusable face scrubbies. I’ve got two girls and a teenage boy that I think would love them. Going over to buy your book now. Thanks
I wasn't paying attention when this video automatically showed up. I had the sound off. When I first saw it I thought you were making nursing pads. LOL! Now I need to watch the whole thing. Those might be a great gift to make for a new mom who is breast feeding. Thank you!
Patty VanDeWalker oh thats right
what a good idea
That would be perfect! Great idea.
Oooh yes!
You could easily make those with the same pattern, using flannel with a terry cloth liner between the flannel and print. So sweet!
Jessica Giangreco That would be a great gift for a new mom or for a baby shower gift!
Love the video! Do you have a tutorial for your pin cushion ?
Love this tutorial. Can I use soft towelling instead of chenille?
Great Idea, I am going to try making these.
Very pretty... ❤ I love it...thank you so much for sharing it...
I just signed into skill share. Thank you so much for sharing the link.
The makeup wipes are brilliant! Thanks. You could also make them square and reduce wastage.
That's true! Its kinda nice not dealing with corners though 😉
@@gingercakesews I was thinking of using a small stitch length wrong sides together, not needing to turn them out and pinking the edges. Now, off to the dollar store to find a bar towel! I'll let you know if that works.
Katherine Anderson
Oh that sounds like it would work!
SUPER HAPPY your videos/channel found me! I'm super stoked to get sewing your ideas!
Thank you for being here!
Upstate NY beginner : )
Thank you for your ideas. I had bought your book about 2 years ago and love it. Nice to see your videos and the Popcorn Bag. I have some extra material I need to use up. Been making masks to donate. Hoping this Covid-19 sickness goes away soon.
Great job with your gift idea. Thanks for sharing
The popcorn bag is genius! I am also trying to reduce waste in my home. We have about 4dozen everyday napkins and cleaning cloths for our kitchen We have 9 people in our family and just using those has reduced our paper waste (and grocery budget) a great deal! I think my three teenage daughters would love the makeup wipes, too! Thanks for adding the link to the makeup remover, I am going to try it! #newsubscriber
Love this idea. I wish you held it up for us to see finished product.
Great ideas! (Volume went down suddenly.)
Remover pads: I will use the Terry cloth/bar towel on both sides. Also will try some with soft innards to see how I like that.
There's so many items we could make to reduce waste and drain on our budgets. Then there are the landfills. Wish we did more recycling here.
I imagine they wash well. Reusable even if some lipstick stain remains...at least it's clean.
Thank you for sharing our DIY Coconut Oil Makeup Remover Recipe! Your channel is amazing!😍
You are welcome! It works great 😉
Awesome and very thoughtful gift ideas. Thank you for your effort put in making this video! Ps.: cute fabric choices 😘
Thank you! I just got these fat quarters from ... ALDI! do you have one close?
I love the popcorn bag.
I put the fabric right side to wrong side of terry ....mark all the circles... pin, go to the machine and stitch inside each circle about 1/4' and then with pinking shears cut each one out and you are done. With the terry scraps I use them for the tie and make a bag with some scraps and the piece cut off. Put them all in the bag and then it can go in the washer.
Thank you very much.
Oh my the mass produced face wipe method is genius!!!
Thank you so much !!!! Great explanation eco friendly and perfect for the holidays !!! And well being on a budget !!! Ha
Enjoy your channel love the pop corn bag and the washable face cleaners well it all lol thank you for sharing!!! Subscribed to your channel Liz.
LOVE the popcorn bags! Could you box the corners of the bottom so that you could eat out of the bag w/it standing up after the popcorn is popped?
Jaime Dornan Lady I boxed the bottom at 1 1/2 inches. They stand up beautifully. I’ve just finished my 10th bag. I’m making them for Christmas gifts.
Love the video
Thanks for sharing
So cute thank you!!!
How I envy your table space!
I swear, I just love you, Virginia Lindsay! I’m giving napkins, face wipes and popcorn bags to all my friends this year. I’ve been sewing like crazy. I own both of your Sewing to Sell books, and though I use them only for all of your fun projects, you never know! Thank you for your hard work and for sharing your beautiful and doable creations. I’m the Queen of Christmas this year! 💖
AW! You are so sweet! I am so happy that you are making these things!
Great video! Would love to see more videos with easy sewing projects for eco friendly items!!
I am hoping to make more soon Anna!
I just love you! 💖
Love all these!
Thanks for showing the popcorn maker after being made.
I like these kinds of videos. Thank you great ideas.
I make those. I also make reusable coffee and tea filters out if muslin
Enjoyed video, thanks.
Love it
These are great ideas! I just subscribed. Thank you!
Always enjoy you're videos. Broke my arm doing a covid 19 haircut, so haven't been able to sew anything for 2 1/2 weeks. It's driving me crazy.
Love ur idea....thanks for sharing👍...liked & subscribed🌷
very nice and affordable
I think I will make the makeup pads a little larger and square to reduce waste and make it easier to turn in the raw edges. Here's another Dollar Tree idea. I couldn't find the medium weight interfacing I needed for a project and bought a few tote bags from the Dollar Tree and the large stitches were very easy to rip. These were not plastic but felt like medium weight. After pressing with the iron I had quite a bit of interfacing!
Smart thinking! Let me know how it holds up to washing!
I believe the popcorn bag is the same as a potato bag for the microwave.
Nice and easy!
Great gift ideas. Thanks for sharing :)
Ya they are!
Iv seen the popcorn bag done with beeswax or plastic covering put on the fabric, so can be used as sandwich or lunch bags . And they become washable.
TFS‼️
YW! I had to Google TFS 😂
I think I would place two folded pieces of fabric, folds touching, in the center of the row of pads then sew complete circles. After cutting along sewing lines, a quick flip through the folded edges makes a nice finish. The folded fabric could make a pocket for fingers as you cleanse face.
Question... could you sew and pink the edges, which would eliminate turning. Believe I will try it.😌
Hi, thanks for your good works, I'll like to make the bag but one that can hold 10 inches box, please help. Thanks
Great ideas. Thank you. I'm going to make the face cloths and gift them in a net bag for washing with a beautiful bow. Thank you again.
👍 I really appreciate your tutorial. You are one of those people who make me feel that my sewing is ok n good. Gave me a lot of confidence. Thank you so much.
That is exactly what I want to hear! Sewing doesn't need to be perfect! It's just fun to try things. Thanks for the comment 😊
Thank you for this information. You present information in a great manner. I did not see the link to Skillshare. Is it still available?
What else can the popcorn bags be used for? Veggies? Warming up bread? Does the thread also have to be 100% cotton?
Just found your channel and love your ideas 😊 new subscriber x
How do we wash the eye lash maddcara off wipes?
Do you have a vudeo showing the
dreamcatcher- like wall hanging on the wall behind you?
I love it!