Allyson Hill

New Updated Auto Trash (car litter bag) Design!

I made some wonderful updates to my Auto Trash bags before Christmas that I never got around to sharing here on the blog. (by the way, I stopped calling them "car litter bags" because SO many people were reading it wrong and thought it said "cat litter bags" ha!  I would get funny emails saying things like-I really like your bags, but I don't understand why you would want to hang cat litter over your stick shift.  Isn't that hilarious?!)

Anyway, I never got around to sharing the new design!

 

I am really happy with the addition of the flexible plastic liner (made with post consumer recycled plastic) for many reasons.  First, it gives the bag more stability.  Second, it helps protect the outer fabric case from getting soiled.  Third, it has decreased my manual labor.  Fourth, it's made in the USA.  I'm sure I can think of many more reasons to love it...let me know what you think!      

Coppertone Restyle

 

 

 

  basic old tee + knit yardage

Simple How-To : Trim the top to desired length - the best way to do this is to try the tee on and pin where you want it to end in the front and then in the back.  Also, decide if you need to take it in at the sides if you want a fitted look.  Take it off and cut, adding in seam allowance.  I use one piece for the skirted bottom section, just gather it a bit in the center and then sew all the way around the edges, stopping at center back.  Try it on and figure out where to sew the back seam.  *I like to use a dress form for that part.  Sew down the back.  Try it back on and decide how long you want it to be in the front and the back.  Cut and hem.  Use the leftover tee bottom as a belt.  I sewed right sides together and made a tube, flipping it to hide the seams.  I secured the belt in 4 places, center back, center front and side seams.  That way I'm not always fidgeting with it to get it to lay properly.  So Comfy!