Saturday, April 27, 2013

Lip Balm Holders - Testing

 
I have been playing, trying to make a "usable" lip balm holder.  Something that I can attach to my bag or keyring so that I am not always trying to find it down in the bottom of my bag
 
It took three attempts to get something that I was satisfied with ...
 
No 1:  Both the keyring and the strap was too wide for the holder, also the holder was a little snug
No 2:  Keyring better size, however strap was too long.  Also holder a little long
No 3:  This is nearly right - everything looks in proportion
 
I will make a few more and put them in my gift box - if anyone wants a tutorial for making these, just leave a comment, and I will take step by step photos when I make the next one.
 
I also completed one more breast cancer bag.  My co-ordinator stated that the hospital is slowing down on needing the bags (isn't that fantastic news), so we can slow down on the production line.  I will still continue to make them, as it is a great cause, and when I want to sew, I can just pick up one of these to make.
 
The fabric in this bag was purchased from the furnishing section of Spotlight.  I bought 1/2 metre and it is enough to make the outside of two bags ... I love it
 
 
 
Judy

27 comments:

  1. Belinda11:29 pm

    Loving the lip balm holders Judy! You are so clever, they look great. Love the breast cancer bag...Just read your post and realised I have forgotten to pick up the bags from you! So sorry! Will do so soon I promise!

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  2. Belinda11:58 pm

    Forgot to ask, the tutorial would be the same as for the emery board covers? Could you give me the measurements of the lip balm covers please??? I think they would go nicely for the Camp Quality street stalls in Sydney.

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  3. I like the idea of the lip balm holders- they would be useful
    Sue

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  4. Can you please send me the tutorial for the lip balm holders? I think I will help the youth group here make them for the boxes we are making for church
    thank you
    donna.vail@gmail.com

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  5. Can you please send me the tutorial for the lip balm holders? I think I will have the youth group make them for the boxes we are filling at church to be sent to other churches for thoose in need thank you
    donna.vail@gmail.com

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  6. Can you send me a copy of the lip balm tutorial.
    Echo.hanshaw@att.net

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  7. May I have the tuitorial for the lip balm.
    echo.hanshaw@att.net

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  8. Would love to have the tutorial for the lip balm holder

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  9. Anonymous4:32 am

    could i get the tuitorialfor the lip balm holder? i love it!

    donna@dendlk.com

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  10. Hi
    These are perfect for end of year gifts.
    Could I have a tutorial please
    Mummymonkey1@yahoo.co.uk
    Thank you

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    1. Tracey - not sure I still have the instructions - will check over the weekend - this was in 2013 😀

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    2. I have emailed you some instructions, thank you

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  11. Cinnder7:36 am

    I just saw this and was wanting to see if you could send the instructions. This is a great gift idea!!

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    1. Please send me your email address for instructions to be sent.

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  12. Brenda9:10 am

    Same here, please.

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    1. Please send me your email address for instructions to be sent.

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  13. Anonymous12:20 pm

    If you still have the lop balm holder tutorial... would love to have it. Having trouble finding one I like.
    Thank you,
    Brooke
    piperwife@amerion.com

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    1. I have emailed you some instructions, thank you

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  14. do you still have this tutorial for the lip balm? they look brilliant, thanks very much
    Jenny
    Jenifer.kershaw@gmail.com

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  15. i would love the tutorial :)
    debnjason@msn.com

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  16. Would love the tutorial. Moniqueadavis@hotmail.com

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  17. Thanks for showing the 3 tries and giving the detail explanation. Need to make one for son in law and now I know what to look for proportion wise.

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  18. Would you please send me lip balm holder tutorial?
    Xrn1045870@aol.com
    Thanks
    Kathy

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  19. Judy, I have just found your blog about the lip balm holder on February 28, 2019. I will be teaching a small group of 1st and 2nd grade students how to hand sew. I would like to use your pattern to make these if it is still available. Thank you!

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  20. Anonymous5:20 am

    Would love your lip balm tutorial. Thanks
    rslein@juno.com

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  21. I would also like the tutorial please. Gabynahum@gmail.com

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  22. Could you please send me the lip balm tutorial. Please send it to patricemelton@hotmail.com Thanks ahead of time.

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