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Something about paint chips has always intrigued me. Whether it’s a rainbow spectrum or a variety of gradients of the same hue, those chips sure do pop. I came with this idea after we painted my mother’s basement and I just couldn’t bear to let the samples go. This is one of my favorite projects because as long as you can get to a hardware store and collect some paint chips, you can usually find everything else you need lying around the house. You can even use regular glue, like Elmer’s, instead of fabric glue, you just need to let it dry a lot longer. And the square shapes, along with the small print titles make the whole thing look very retro. So sew it up, find yourself a Vespa and a pair of white go-go boots and hit the town!
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What you'll need: * Fabric 1 ft. x 2ft. (whatever you have lying around) |
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* Paint Chips (free samples from the home store. The thin sticker kinds are easiest) |
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* Plastic 1.5 ft. x 2.5 ft. (cut from comforter and sheet bags) |
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* Zipper (cut from old jeans, back packs, etc.) |
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* Fabric Glue (available at most major retailers. Between $3-$10) |
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* Needle and thread (thread to match fabric. $2 tops.) -or- Sewing Machine |
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*Max: $12 *Min: $5 *Max reflects the cost of purchasing everything, including optional equipment, brand new from a major craft retailer. Min reflects the cost of purchasing the essentials at the lowest know rates. Depending on where equipment is bought and/or if some equipment is already in your possession, costs may vary. Cost does not include sales tax. |
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How to do it: Step 1: To save time on sewing later, fold the fabric in half. Arrange the paint chips in a pattern you like (try to keep them at least ½ inch away from the edges). Glue them on to the fabric with a small drop of glue. Try to keep the glue from bleeding out the sides. |
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Step 2: Lay the fabric out flat and lay the plastic over it. Pin the plastic into place (make sure it is as tight as you can make it). If you can (if you’re using a sewing machine), sew the plastic in place. If you can’t, skip to the next step. |
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Step 3: Fold the fabric in half, inside out. Sew two of the three sides. |
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Step 4: Fold the fabric over ¼ inch from the top to create a hem. Pin your zipper to both sides of the opening. If your zipper is too long for the opening, close it and cut it off from the bottom. Stitch across the bottom to form a stop. Open the zipper and sew it to the fabric on both sides. |
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And there you have it! Paint chips on the outside, face paint and trinkets on the inside. What more could you want? PR |
