Thanks for the inspiration! I taught three kids (7, 9, 11) how to make different variations of the face cloths. The two younger kids made squares. The 7 year-old sewed them wrong sides together then used pinking shears to trim the seam allowance. Her parents were really impressed. The 9 year-old sewed right sides together, turned them hand sewed some of them closed so he could watch a video while sewing like Grandma. The 11 year-old did circles, and took FOREVER because she's a perfectionist which isn't necessarily bad but it's not helpful if you have one sewing machine and 3 kids. Next week, we're starting placemats amd napkins cuz it's all about straight lines and a little embroidery for monograms.

I’ve been wanting to make the face scrubbie then I found them on line and bought them. But maybe I could make them for my friends.what a great idea. Thank you.

Thank you so much for sharing these lovely gift ideas with us, Virginia!

Some great ideas my 9 year old granddaughter can make with me for her older brother and sister for Christmas !

I really appreciate how - at the beginning of the video - you introduce each item your going to make. Many vloggers leave their viewers in suspense about what will be included. Thank you.

Love the makeup wipes - I'll make mine a little larger. Thanks for sharing

Thank you for sharing these small sewing ideas. Great to do while we are all being social-isloting!

Thank you for your great ideas. I love you scissors and that pretty fabric you used for your circles. Blessings to you!

Great eco idea for the eye makeup remover wipes. Doing some for myself

I make mine square and from flannel. But i'm now going to try the different fabric. I made vintage napkins out of a vintage tablecloth for my daughter for christmas I hope she likes them they are one of a kind like she is.

@peggydid

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds absolutely lovely, Barbie!

@mpconnoisseur

4 жыл бұрын

Barbie Mithun , square would be less wasteful and easier to do en masse.

I absolutely LOVE your popcorn bags. I never really was a fan of popcorn, thought it smelled better than it tasted. Now I eat it almost everyday with this cute and practical bag. Thank you so much.

I love these! My family will love all of these ideas.

I LOVE the cotton rounds idea! I see a whole bunch being gifted this Christmas!

Virginia, thanks for the video. The reusable popcorn bag is absolutely brilliant. My son loves popcorns, he would live on them if I'd let him to. I hate the waste it creates, so alredy bought corn seeds to pop. With this bag he'll be able to do it himself, and will be much healtier as we can controll what to use for seasoning.

Thank you for this. I have been using the makeup pads that someone else made. But I am going to have a go at making my own xx

I have made several sets of your napkins. A few months ago I shared that video with a friend and she made me a set of Christmas napkins as a gift. Love your tutorials.

@gingercakesews

4 жыл бұрын

That is so great Jamie! I need to make myself a Christmas set 😊

Virginia I am glad I ran upon you this morning I love the popcorn bag and face cleaner will be sewing both. Thanks

Your videos are all fantastic! I just made a quick popcorn bag for a birthday gift and included a recipe card and kernals inside. I'm so excited to try it out next movie night! Thank you :)

Thank you. Can't wait to make these as stocking stuffers.

Imade the popcorn bags for Christmas gifts and love them! Thanks for sharing your talents.

Thank you for sharing! What a great time with not being able to go anywhere to use up our scraps! My adult daughter who lives with us is so happy to find the popcorn bag.

You really have some great ideas 💡 Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for doing this video. I like the way you teach. I will definitely be making all the items you shared.

With that straight piece of waste of both - maybe a headband to keep hair off face for cleansing?

Very pretty... ❤ I love it...thank you so much for sharing it...

Great ideas! I've made your grocery bags, and plenty of napkins before. I love the idea of using vintage sheets! I have a gorgeous sheet I've been hanging onto because of the rich colours, but it's too small for any bed of ours and has been patched. I've never seen the popcorn bags before--what a great idea! I have a few nephews and nieces who I think will appreciate them!

Love your ideas . Thankyou so much.

Great idea for the make up remover pads.

My channel is about sewing but im just a beginner,i really love people who sew something amazing or if i make it myself i have struggle a lot,nice works,

I’m dieting with slimming world and pop corn is a free treat. This craft idea just made me so happy. Your tutorial was so easy to follow. I’m going to make a load for my friends. Thank you.

Great Idea, I am going to try making these.

I am just learning to sew, and facing Christmas with almost no money. I am excited about making the face scrubbies and napkins! Now if I could come up with an easy sewing gift for teenage boys.

@gingercakesews

4 жыл бұрын

That is a challenge!

@Angie_978

4 жыл бұрын

You could make a canvas shower kit/dopp bag. Would possibly come in handy for traveling for the holidays, too. It's nice to have a grown up place to put their toothbrush, soap, razor, etc.

Enjoy your channel love the pop corn bag and the washable face cleaners well it all lol thank you for sharing!!! Subscribed to your channel Liz.

Great ideas 👍 these would all make great gifts 🎁 I’m definitely making these for our family. The makeup remover rounds are nice and it’s so smart to make them round because they are much faster since there are no corners to turn and push out. Also if you mark you fabric carefully there is hardly any waste 👍. Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas 💡👏👍🧵

@radhikanbabu3128

4 жыл бұрын

Very cute

This was a great video! Thank you for sharing and be so gracious!

Great job with your gift idea. Thanks for sharing

I love the popcorn bag thank you!

Love the popcorn bags, I really like the idea of reusable face scrubbies. I’ve got two girls and a teenage boy that I think would love them. Going over to buy your book now. Thanks

Thank you so much !!!! Great explanation eco friendly and perfect for the holidays !!! And well being on a budget !!! Ha

I liked the popcorn bag...too good

This video was great!! Thx sm for the ideas I cant wait to make some of these for friends out of old fabrics!!

Hi Virginia it is always such a treat to see your channel pop up in my notifications, you are my favourite vlogger. I love all your ideas, this year I am trying hard to be more aware of our environment. I am currently making little bags from my stash to put gifts in rather than use wrapping paper. I love the make up pads and have 3 granddaughters aged 27, 21 and 12 so these will be perfect for them. The shopping bags will be perfect for my friends as we do a lot of shopping together 😀😀. I hadn’t thought of serviettes and really love your fabric ones, as a family we have always used paper ones but yours are just beautiful. Virginia I hope we will see more of you, you really are an inspiring and generous teacher. Sending you all my love as always. Dorothy. U.K. xxxxxxxxxx 🙋🏻😘🌟❤️

@gingercakesews

4 жыл бұрын

Dorothy! You are so kind to me. I am so glad you liked the video. I love hearing from you having your support. 😊😊😊😍

SUPER HAPPY your videos/channel found me! I'm super stoked to get sewing your ideas! Thank you for being here! Upstate NY beginner : )

Thanks for sharing these great project ideas, I now know what I am making for my daughter for Christmas. All three projects I know she will cherish.

@gingercakesews

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

I have just discovered diy make up pads... 3 years later...!!! better than never... and your tutorial il really easy and well done.. I will surely try to make some! I love tutorials about recycling cloths (scraps) , eco friendly gifts etc, thank you! ciao from Italy Sara

Thank you, you could use an upturned glass or cup to draw round.

Thank you for your ideas. I had bought your book about 2 years ago and love it. Nice to see your videos and the Popcorn Bag. I have some extra material I need to use up. Been making masks to donate. Hoping this Covid-19 sickness goes away soon.

I just signed into skill share. Thank you so much for sharing the link.

L'm going to make some of those makeup remover pads - great idea for stocking stuffers

I like these kinds of videos. Thank you great ideas.

Love all these!

That popcorn envelope is the same way I make spud sacks - very handy!

ive made car trashcans for some loved ones that has a strap to go around the gearshift and keep it in arms reach:) made two several years ago and two recently, it was fun altering the pattern to be prettier and more efficient this time:)

I just love you! 💖

I bought the Kindle version of your book Sewing to Sell. I stayed up all night reading it. I think it's going to become one of my fav "go-to" books.

@dancinginabundance

4 жыл бұрын

I took mine to Kinko's and had the spine removed, punched and bound - I love that book!

@sylviafielding6085

3 жыл бұрын

@@dancinginabundance l

Great video! Would love to see more videos with easy sewing projects for eco friendly items!!

@gingercakesews

4 жыл бұрын

I am hoping to make more soon Anna!

Oh my the mass produced face wipe method is genius!!!

Love these! I'm going to see if my 13yo wants to make some of the makeup scrubbies so she can gift them to friends for the holiday.

@gingercakesews

4 жыл бұрын

Perfect! I think my 13 wants to do the same!

@JaimeDornanLady

4 жыл бұрын

You can also get a washable plastic round container at the dollar store, fill it full of liquid makeup remover if choice, & add the sponges! Then everything ya eco-friendly-washable & refillable container, washable sponges! You can even make your own printable labels and put on the container. Such a thoughtful, easy, sweet gift to make!

@consuelomaslanka2194

4 жыл бұрын

Jaime Dornan Lady is it okay to leave the makeup wipes submerged in the makeup remover? Or is it better to just add it to the wipe as needed?

The popcorn bag is genius! I am also trying to reduce waste in my home. We have about 4dozen everyday napkins and cleaning cloths for our kitchen We have 9 people in our family and just using those has reduced our paper waste (and grocery budget) a great deal! I think my three teenage daughters would love the makeup wipes, too! Thanks for adding the link to the makeup remover, I am going to try it! #newsubscriber

So cute thank you!!!

How I envy your table space!

These are great ideas! I just subscribed. Thank you!

Awesome and very thoughtful gift ideas. Thank you for your effort put in making this video! Ps.: cute fabric choices 😘

@gingercakesews

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I just got these fat quarters from ... ALDI! do you have one close?

Thank you for sharing our DIY Coconut Oil Makeup Remover Recipe! Your channel is amazing!😍

@gingercakesews

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! It works great 😉

Love the video Thanks for sharing

I wasn't paying attention when this video automatically showed up. I had the sound off. When I first saw it I thought you were making nursing pads. LOL! Now I need to watch the whole thing. Those might be a great gift to make for a new mom who is breast feeding. Thank you!

@suides4810

4 жыл бұрын

Patty VanDeWalker oh thats right what a good idea

@gingercakesews

4 жыл бұрын

That would be perfect! Great idea.

@Tybuner

4 жыл бұрын

Oooh yes!

@jessicagiangreco7104

4 жыл бұрын

You could easily make those with the same pattern, using flannel with a terry cloth liner between the flannel and print. So sweet!

@JaimeDornanLady

4 жыл бұрын

Jessica Giangreco That would be a great gift for a new mom or for a baby shower gift!

I swear, I just love you, Virginia Lindsay! I’m giving napkins, face wipes and popcorn bags to all my friends this year. I’ve been sewing like crazy. I own both of your Sewing to Sell books, and though I use them only for all of your fun projects, you never know! Thank you for your hard work and for sharing your beautiful and doable creations. I’m the Queen of Christmas this year! 💖

@gingercakesews

4 жыл бұрын

AW! You are so sweet! I am so happy that you are making these things!

Enjoyed video, thanks.

thank you for all of these great ideas. I have made the makeup remover pads and I add a short ribbon loop so they can be hung to dry before throwing them in a lingerie bag or the hamper for washing later.

@SimplyBeautiful516

4 жыл бұрын

Iris Naderi Oh that’s a terrific idea!

@gingercakesews

4 жыл бұрын

Very smart! Thanks for the tip!

@michaelandannlong2004

4 жыл бұрын

Lynnette Jennings junkjournal

@Anxiousbookdragon

4 жыл бұрын

Wow! I was gonna make mine the same way. 🙂

@tiiug.9973

4 жыл бұрын

Love that idea, and I will do the same on mine. tfs.

Great ideas! (Volume went down suddenly.) Remover pads: I will use the Terry cloth/bar towel on both sides. Also will try some with soft innards to see how I like that. There's so many items we could make to reduce waste and drain on our budgets. Then there are the landfills. Wish we did more recycling here. I imagine they wash well. Reusable even if some lipstick stain remains...at least it's clean.

I made the reusable popcorn bag and it came out so nicely! Thank you.

@gabriellagonda1544

4 жыл бұрын

How do you make the popcorn in them? Do you add anything salt or oil before putting them in the microwawe? How do you flavour them afterwards?

@harrisjh87

4 жыл бұрын

Gabriella Gonda I put the popcorn in the bag for 2 minutes. I season the popcorn in a bowl with salt & butter, to taste. I personally like seasoning afterwards because it keeps the bag clean.

@gabriellagonda1544

4 жыл бұрын

@@harrisjh87 thanks for the tips!

So happy to see you making more videos 😀 I have made your vintage bread roll holder a few years back.

@gingercakesews

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you are back! That bread roll holder is still one of my favorite projects 😊

@notime7574

4 жыл бұрын

@@gingercakesews I gave them as gift one year. Now I just need to make me one. I used the glass plate from my microwave to make the circle. 😁

I love the popcorn bag.

Love ur idea....thanks for sharing👍...liked & subscribed🌷

Thanks for showing the popcorn maker after being made.

very nice and affordable

The makeup wipes are brilliant! Thanks. You could also make them square and reduce wastage.

@gingercakesews

4 жыл бұрын

That's true! Its kinda nice not dealing with corners though 😉

@katherineanderson8570

4 жыл бұрын

@@gingercakesews I was thinking of using a small stitch length wrong sides together, not needing to turn them out and pinking the edges. Now, off to the dollar store to find a bar towel! I'll let you know if that works.

@SimplyBeautiful516

4 жыл бұрын

Katherine Anderson Oh that sounds like it would work!

Love it

Nice and easy!

Great ideas. Thank you. I'm going to make the face cloths and gift them in a net bag for washing with a beautiful bow. Thank you again.

I put the fabric right side to wrong side of terry ....mark all the circles... pin, go to the machine and stitch inside each circle about 1/4' and then with pinking shears cut each one out and you are done. With the terry scraps I use them for the tie and make a bag with some scraps and the piece cut off. Put them all in the bag and then it can go in the washer.

Love this idea. I wish you held it up for us to see finished product.

Always enjoy you're videos. Broke my arm doing a covid 19 haircut, so haven't been able to sew anything for 2 1/2 weeks. It's driving me crazy.

Thank you very much.

Great gift ideas. Thanks for sharing :)

@shevahauser1780

3 жыл бұрын

Ya they are! Iv seen the popcorn bag done with beeswax or plastic covering put on the fabric, so can be used as sandwich or lunch bags . And they become washable.

I love these ideas! They are so doable.

Great ideas thanks so much. I know how busy you must be with 4 kids, but I would love to see more of you and your many projects. God bless you and yours this Thanks giving and Christmas. We all have much to be thankful for. Carol .

Just found your channel and love your ideas 😊 new subscriber x

I think I would place two folded pieces of fabric, folds touching, in the center of the row of pads then sew complete circles. After cutting along sewing lines, a quick flip through the folded edges makes a nice finish. The folded fabric could make a pocket for fingers as you cleanse face.

👍 I really appreciate your tutorial. You are one of those people who make me feel that my sewing is ok n good. Gave me a lot of confidence. Thank you so much.

@gingercakesews

4 жыл бұрын

That is exactly what I want to hear! Sewing doesn't need to be perfect! It's just fun to try things. Thanks for the comment 😊

LOVE the popcorn bags! Could you box the corners of the bottom so that you could eat out of the bag w/it standing up after the popcorn is popped?

@marysmith2310

4 жыл бұрын

Jaime Dornan Lady I boxed the bottom at 1 1/2 inches. They stand up beautifully. I’ve just finished my 10th bag. I’m making them for Christmas gifts.

I make those. I also make reusable coffee and tea filters out if muslin

TFS‼️

@gingercakesews

4 жыл бұрын

YW! I had to Google TFS 😂

Love the video! Do you have a tutorial for your pin cushion ?

@petrodiedericks6591

3 жыл бұрын

Love this tutorial. Can I use soft towelling instead of chenille?

I believe the popcorn bag is the same as a potato bag for the microwave.

I think I will make the makeup pads a little larger and square to reduce waste and make it easier to turn in the raw edges. Here's another Dollar Tree idea. I couldn't find the medium weight interfacing I needed for a project and bought a few tote bags from the Dollar Tree and the large stitches were very easy to rip. These were not plastic but felt like medium weight. After pressing with the iron I had quite a bit of interfacing!

@gingercakesews

4 жыл бұрын

Smart thinking! Let me know how it holds up to washing!

Question... could you sew and pink the edges, which would eliminate turning. Believe I will try it.😌

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What else can the popcorn bags be used for? Veggies? Warming up bread? Does the thread also have to be 100% cotton?

P. S. I subscribed & hit that bell!