How cute and quirky is this little toilet paper holder? Holds 2 extra rolls and makes for whimsical storage~ I made several of these 20 years ago and decided to make one this evening for the fun of it..
These are easy to sew (((or if you don't sew much you can also use the no sew iron on tape stuff.. LOL..)))
easy to choose the fabrics & embellishments for your own decorating tastes, I've seen them made in anything from lace.. to polka dots and more.
I made mine from scrap fabric and hung it from the robe hook in my bathroom but you can also use a plastic ring and hang it from whatever you want...
Started with a pc of fabric 7 x 46 inches.
I folded the top, bottom and side pieces half an inch, ironing them down.. then another half again to hide the raw edge. I then stitched it alll the way around to make the edges nice and clean.
Then I folded my strip in half right side out, and placed a seam 12 inches from the bottom. This makes 2 little compartments for the roll. top and bottom, you will close the top end when you make the pocket for your ribbon.
Next, I made a pocket at the top for the ribbon to be pulled through. I placed the first seam right under the hemmed edges.. this gives it a slightly ruffly edge.
I made my second seam about half an inch under that to complete the pocket. Added my yoyo embellishment.
(I placed a roll of tp in to determine where to add the embellishment)
I pressed and starched the entire thing.
Then I slipped the ribbon into the pocket and tied it and there ya have it!
Remember you can embellish this anyway you can see fit. ruffles on the edges, buttons, bedazzled..
Hope this helps!!
LUVZ~
thanks for posting. i wish there had been instructions, just mostly measurements. it inspired me so i'm going to tweak it.
ReplyDeleteI'll post my measurements tonight, i'm sorry!
ReplyDeletePlease send a picture of yours ...
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