Casserole Tote Tutorial

[shell.scraps]

Here is the tutorial I have been working on for you guys. These are really simple to put together and you can adjust the measurements to fit whatever size you need.

Materials:

(2) 21" squares of cotton fabric
(2) 2" plastic rings
(1) 41.5" x 3.5" strip of cotton fabric

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Take your 2 squares of fabric and place them right sides together. Using a 1/2" seam allowance, sew around all 4 sides leaving an opening for turning.

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Turn your fabric right side out so that you now have what resembles a flat pillow.

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Stitch the opening closed.

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Using a 1/4" seam allowance go around all 4 sides completely.

[attachment=5:24jd68zt]quarter inch around outside.jpg[/attachment:24jd68zt]

Fold the long piece of fabric right sides together and using a 1/4" seam allowance sew a tube.

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Press seam open.

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Turn right side out and press flat.

[attachment=2:24jd68zt]strap turning.jpg[/attachment:24jd68zt] [attachment=1:24jd68zt]strap right side out.jpg[/attachment:24jd68zt]

You can use a decorative stitch if you want to secure the layers so your strap won't turn and will always stay flat.

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[KarenB]

Nice tutorial, would you please post a picture of the completed project holding the casserole dish? Thanks!

[shell.scraps]

sorry..my internet died last night....here's the rest ...



Cut (2) 4.5" pieces off the end of the strap

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Put through rings to create a loop and anchor with an "X box" to opposite corners.

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[attachment=3:1balbpao]make an x.jpg[/attachment:1balbpao]

Do the same for the strap. Lay it corner to corner and anchor with an "X box".

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You are DONE!! You just put your casserole dish in the middle under the strap, fold the loop corners over, then pull the strap through to make the handle!!

[attachment=1:1balbpao]slip strap through loops and pull.jpg[/attachment:1balbpao]

HAVE FUN!!

If you have any questions or if something is not clear, let me know and I"ll try to clear it up for you.

[quiltingtrish]

I want to try this! I have always wanted a casserole cover and this looks perfect! I think I even have those small rings in my stuff from my Grandma. I knew I would use them for something.

Thank you and I'll let you know when I get a chance to make it.

It's definately going on my list!

Hugs,
Trish

[debinmalaga]

Love the project, it's one I definitely want to make.

Great job on the tutorial, Shell!

[akgibbs]

I would love to get into the tutorial, but there is nothing to click on to open. What do I need to do?

Thanks,
Mary

[stitchywoman]

This is the tutorial, but it looks like the pictures are missing I'm guessing they were on the old site and didn't transfer? This does look like a great tutorial but I haven't tried it yet. Anyone else try it?

[stashbuilder]

I guess my little emachine, doesn't like photos either....but, I think we can figure it out...! Thanks for sharing!!