Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Handmade coffee bean bag Tree Skirt

So today one of my customers at my ETSY store asked if I would be able to make her a tree skirt out of the coffee bean bags and sweaters, so I gave it a try, and this is what I came up with!I did not have a pattern, I just used my existing tree skirt to have a general idea for size, and I just started piecing it together! I used my new serger on every seam to make sure it is very durable, and to keep it from unraveling.
Once I had the basic skirt done, I started adding the cuffs from recycled sweaters, and some patches, just for fun!
Here it is under my tree! I think I may need to make a second one for myself, this one already has a home!

19 comments:

Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said...

So cool. Very rustic. I love it!!

Tasi Fashion said...

Beautiful!

I think about this Christams present:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36307735

Unknown said...

It turned out great! Don't put any presents on it!

jen said...

that's my style of sewing - no pattern needed -- i really love this! bet your customer was pleased. stopped in from the blog party!

Becca said...

So charming! I am in Love! Thanks for linking!

Destination Seaborn said...

What a great tree skirt! Nice job! TFS ~Lisa

Erica (Irene) said...

That looks awesome......so rustic looking. Have a great day!

Patti @ Pandoras Box said...

I just saw a bunch of coffee bags at our local dollar store and couldn't imagine what I could do with them...very clever idea!

Jeanette said...

It is incredible! My step daughter would love it!

Jelli said...

This is really cute! A coffee lover would be very pleased to have this under their tree. Great job!

Steph @ somewhatsimple said...

I love this idea!!! Make me one!!!

Anonymous said...

My boyfriend and I are coffee lovers and sun lovers, and I am so excited about the tree skirt and stockings. I also love reused materials and working with crafters whenever I can! Thanks Missy, I can't wait to put this under our tree and hang the stockings. This Christmas is our first since moving in together, and we'll use these things from now on. -Andrea Fox, Ms. Green Quick Fixes.

Funky Junk Interiors said...

You NEVER cease to amaze me! I just love all your creations! I loved the skirt even before you added the trim! Gosh that is one cool idea!!

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KimMalk said...

I really like the addition of the bits of color. It really took it to where it needed to be (but that's just me!).

Its So Very Cheri said...

That is adorable. I think I would like it with just the bean bags no added extras and the the sweaters on the edge but that's just me-I still think it is adorable.

Cheri

Mandy said...

Wow - what a crazy idea! And it turned out wonderful! Love it :)

Jason, Lisa, Olivia & Annalie said...

Perfect!

Campbell Jane said...

Love the Christmas Spirit & decorations in your home. You are welcome to stop by my blog to view my tour as well.
Happy Holidays & Many Blessings
Campbelljane

Katie said...

What a great idea!