Thread and Scrap Catcher

While wandering around the internet I found this lovely simple FREE pattern.  It is designed for laminated fabrics, but I didn't have any, so I used cotton. I also had a pre-pieced chunk of fabric that was big enough for the outside. So I decided to try it with that just to see how easy or hard the pattern was. In a very short time I had this completed.

The pattern is designed by Lila Tueller.  It is a bit hidden in the picture but at the top left there is a hanging loop.  The pattern called for grosgrain ribbon but I improvised with left over binding.  I made a tube, turned it and called it good.
I will be making this again with some home decor fabric that I already have, it has a smooth surface that I am sure will make this easy to empty. (Ease of emptying is one of the reasons for using a laminate.) The home dec fabric will also give it more body so that it will hold its shape better.  I will also adjust the size since for sewing bits it doesn't need to be as tall.

And, yes, I know that the hearts are wrong side up. I wanted the pieced band around the top, so I am ignoring the hearts. Ha ha..or I could say that sewing makes me so happy my heart turns flips!

These would also make great trash bags for the car.