I've used recycled denim, using a huge off cut from my thrifted stash, along with second hand fabric, thrifted bias tape and thread, and felt off cuts from resource rescue.
The only new material - the velcro, and Lightning McQueen patch, which I got from Spotlight over a year ago, not used till now.
Fold in half
Roll up
Velcro shut
Close up of felt pockets, I doubled up on felt for extra thickness,
and zig zagged stitched for extra support
These little car caddy's are great to pop in your bag for pre-schoolers to play with in cafes, long journeys etc.
I made a batch of these a few years ago as little boy gifts, and they went over very well. I used a recycled vehicle-themed bedsheet for the outside of mine, so I can really appreciate your use of upcycled materials.
ReplyDeleteOne thing I like to do is wait for the 5- or 6-packs of vehicles to go on sale, usually before or after Christmas. (This past year I picked up a few on clearance at Wal-Mart really cheap.) Then I break up a pack of those and split it between two of these car carriers. That way, if a little boy doesn't have any vehicles (unlikely but possible), he'll have a few to use with the carrier. If he already has lots, there will be room to add in his favorites.
I so enjoy reading your blog! :)
Thank you Christa
ReplyDeleteI usually look out for matchbox cars in op shops, and if ever I see any, I snap them up!
I'm thinking of trying out a zoo animal carrier / play mat next..
What a great project! It's great that it used recycled denim
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