Guest guest Posted March 10, 2000 Report Share Posted March 10, 2000 I am looking for 3 " x 4 " off-white muslin bags with a white drawstring for some sachets I plan to make. Please e-mail me privately with name of supplier. Also, anybody have any interesting St. 's Day items they care to share? Thanks, Press Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2000 Report Share Posted May 11, 2000 Hello People, I am new here and so glad I found this list. I have a question that I'd like to post right away. I make herbal bath potpourris and I'm trying to find a better way to package them. The pre-made muslin bags that you can order look unattractive. It has a yellow drawstring and a red thread border at the top. How can I make it look prettier? TIA, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2000 Report Share Posted May 11, 2000 Hi, and welcome aboard..you could try stamping it w/ a pretty stamp or a logo stamp or you could try stenciling it with fabric paint or ink...(make sure you heat set the ink so it doesnt bleed if need be)...Have fun...Pepper Re: Muslin Bags > Hello People, > > I am new here and so glad I found this list. I have a question that I'd like > to post right away. I make herbal bath potpourris and I'm trying to find a > better way to package them. The pre-made muslin bags that you can order look > unattractive. It has a yellow drawstring and a red thread border at the top. > How can I make it look prettier? > > TIA, > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Best friends, most artistic, class clown Find 'em here: > 1/4054/4/_/671259/_/958096077/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2000 Report Share Posted May 12, 2000 Hello , I like to make my own muslin bags. The fabric is inexpensive (unbleached muslin goes for about a buck a yard at Wallyworld), and you can nake them whatever size or color and choose whatever embellishments you wish. Mark 3 1/2 " x 5 1/2 " rectangles on the back side of the muslin with a #2 pencil. Using a sewing machine, sew 1/4 " seams around 2 sides of the rectangles (much more easily done if you sew first, then cut), leaving the top side and a side seam unsewn. Cut the rectangles apart, then insert the drawstring material of choice into the open long seam, and sew it up. This will leave just the top side open. If you've used a pair of pinking shears to cut your material, the top side won't need hemming. Fiskars makes interesting shears -- some with sclloped edges, etc. They also make lovely edges on those wide cigar bands for soaps. Alternatively, you could purchase the pre-made muslin bags and stamp them (rubber stamps). 's craft stores carries a huge array of rubber stamps, or you can find them all over the place on the internet. Hang tags work well with any type of bag. Happy crafting! Trina Wallace -- HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! Orders over $50 receive a 5% discount 5/8/00 thru 5/14/00 http://www.snowdriftfarm.com Quality Doesn't Have to Cost a Fortune! wrote: Hello People, I am new here and so glad I found this list. I have a question that I'd like to post right away. I make herbal bath potpourris and I'm trying to find a better way to package them. The pre-made muslin bags that you can order look unattractive. It has a yellow drawstring and a red thread border at the top. How can I make it look prettier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2000 Report Share Posted May 12, 2000 Thank you all for the tips. I tried both making mine and 'dressing up' the pre-made ones. I think the ones I made look more attractive but I'm being lazy about making them!! I have a bag of pre-made ones and I'd like to use them up. Anybody got any recommendation on drawstring material? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2000 Report Share Posted May 14, 2000 In a message dated 5/11/00 9:49:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ajones5864@... writes: << The pre-made muslin bags that you can order look unattractive. It has a yellow drawstring and a red thread border at the top. How can I make it look prettier? >> , Besides making your own, you can embellish the purchased ones by painting or stenciling on them. Buttons, ribbon, lace, and other items can be sewn or glued on to make them prettier, as well. I like to secure the tops with rubber bands covered with ribbon or raffia and then I glue on a small bunch of silk or dried flowers. HTH, Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2000 Report Share Posted May 14, 2000 In a message dated 5/12/00 9:03:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ajones5864@... writes: << Anybody got any recommendation on drawstring material? >> , Depending upon the look you want, raffia, twine, or ribbon could work. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2002 Report Share Posted June 4, 2002 Hi, I was wondering if anyone made muslin bags for sale (without a drawstring). Please contact me by e-mail if you do. Thanks. ajones5864@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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