Made from fabric-wrapped piping cord, then zig zag stitched together with your sewing machine, these gorgeous bowls are perfect for all those little bits and bobs that are handy-to-use and easy-to-lose. Amanda Walker takes us through the process step-by-step, but once you’ve mastered it the possibilities truly are endless. Better yet, every single bowl will turn out completely unique, so grab your supplies and let’s get making!
Cut 2.5cm wide bias strips from printed fabric. Bind the end of the cord with the first bias strip, then wrap the bias binding around the cord. Secure the first part with 3cm of hand-stitching, then leave the binding hanging past this point. Make the beginning of the coil and secure the first couple of rounds with hand-stitches.
Set the machine to its widest zig zag width. Place the coil under the foot of the machine with the loose cord and binding, sitting to the right of the foot and the coil to the left. Drop the foot onto the coil so that it is held in place while another sect