Monday, March 28, 2011

Carrot Full o' Candy - Free Pattern

FREE!

I'm still recovering from a computer crash, so I'm doing things in a different order this week. I've got a sewing pattern for you today and the new video tutorial will be here tomorrow. I hope. :-)

I designed this fabric carrot last year, but it's that time of year again and I loved this project so much that I decided to refresh the cover a bit and give it to all of you.

I was inspired by Chez Beeper Bebe's remake of the classic paratrooper dimestore toy (You haven't seen it? Well go check it out, for goodness's sake! It's fabulous!) and I decided to remake those carrot-shaped cellophane bags you find filled with candy at Easter. My version is made from fabric - thus hiding what kind of candy is inside. Is it M&Ms? Is it jellybeans? Oooh - the suspense! Plus it's reusable and feels so much nicer than the plastic bags. And - it's oh so easy.

What you get:
  • full-sized pattern
  • step-by step instructions with photos
Materials you need:
  • scraps of orange fabric
  • scraps of green fabric
  • sewing machine
  • thread
  • candy
Skills you need:
Time you need:
  • less than an hour
FREE!

Happy stitching!

5 comments:

  1. This carrot is really cute Wendi. My 23 year old daughter just asked me today if she was getting an Easter Basket this year? I really think she would like to be about 7 years old again! Maybe I'll make a few for her and fill 'em with candy and a gift card for itunes?

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  2. That sounds like a great gift!

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  3. What a cute idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. Becky, I'm 42 and I still getan Easter basket from Mom and Dad "from the Easter bunny" lol.

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