Sewing with Oilcloth
by Kelly McCants
This book has some lovely crafty ideas for things to make around the house, gifts or for yourself. I really liked this make up bag and thought it’d be nice as a birthday present too.
I thought this Chalk Cloth Table Runner was quite a cute idea if I owned a cafe (hopefully I wouldn’t feel the need to label my food at home.)
And I thought these were totally sweet and homely too:
I’m also quite keen on this tote bag:
Just a couple more things on my wish list….
ISBN: 978 – 0 – 470 – 91232 – 4
Dresses & Me 
I like oilcloth a lot, too, and I’ve found that if you put a piece of tissue paper between the presser foot and the “right” side of the oilcloth, it keeps the fabric from sticking. Good luck with the projects!
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Thanks for the tip! I’ve never sewn with it before so that’s really handy to know 🙂
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I love oil cloth… I just did a post on a painting apron…
Jeanna
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Ooh I’ll check it out 🙂 I’ve never sewn with it before so any ideas are gratefully recieved
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oilcloth is the best! great ideas 😉
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Do you think? I’ve never sewn with it before but I’m willing to give it a go 🙂
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