Teamwork with daughter: A teacher of one of my grandsons is celebrating her 40th school anniversary. So my daughter decided it would be fun to present her with a Schultüte ( German basic school beginners get this in cardboard version and inside sweets, fruit and little gifts for a sweet start). So I did a lot of embroidering and my daughter finished sewing and put in some gifts for the teacher

That is so wonderful! How big is it? it is hard to tell, however I would say 14 inches tall? What pattern did you use for your base fabric it does not seem to have much bulk at the top?

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by grossfamilie 23 Mar 2016

if you scroll down, I gave some links which lead to patterns free download. actually it is very popular in Germany to sew "Schultüten" for the beginners which can be used as cushions afterwards. We chose a heavy fabric (Segeltuch=canvas/sail cloth) but it was so difficult to iron :-( It is also recommendable to insert a cardboard using the same pattern - so it would get a better look for presentation. Usually it is stuffed with sweets and things children need at school and fruit, but for the teacher it was Limoncello from Italy and pasta and things 'cause she loves Italy). It is about 50cm long ( approx. 20 inches) plus the top altogether approx 23 - 24 inches. I did in diagonal run of thread to make the thing "smoother". I thought my daughter could have attached a bigger more spectacular bow. It's so fun to make things like that, Christine. I only should take more pictures :-)

This is a great project. Great job by both of you.

This is lovely........great project.......

Hallo Hallo,
eine Schultüte für den Lehrer... wunderbare idee, insbesondere weil sie auch aus stoff ist und eine Ewigkeit aufbewart werden kann.
Gefällt mir sehr gut.
LG
Bella

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by grossfamilie 22 Mar 2016

Danke! Die Grundidee ist ja dann, die Tüte auszustopfen und als Kissen weiterzuverwenden.
Frohe Ostern! Liebe Grüsse Maria

Wow, that's a lovely idea for a gift. Looks great.

A teacher for 40 years, unbelievable. What dedication she had. WOW!
Very sentimental gift. Great job.

Awesome work hugs

Some links how to make a Schultüte by sewing: later on - after removal of the sweet contents - you can stuff them and use as cushion


http://www.berliner-flickenwerk.d...

another one with pdf files instruction and pattern printed out in various pages and then put together
http://www.twinkletwinkle.de/twin...

here Ifound a site with so many sweet and free-of-charge patterns of various items for children. It's in German only but maybe you find a translator free as well:
http://www.twinkletwinkle.de/twin...

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by grossfamilie 21 Mar 2016

www.twinkletwinkle.de/twinkleatelier1.html

Beautiful Gift

what a nice thought and gift for a teacher. I am sure she will appreciate it a lot. you did such a good job putting together the different designs.

What a brilliant gift you have made for this teacher Maria. She will certainly cherish it and what a wonderful achievement being a teacher for 40 years, that is a fabulous effort and such a wonderful vocation. Well done, love Chris

How clever and perfect for the teacher!

Awesome idea!!!Well done...Gorgeous

Perfect gift for a teacher. You did a wonderful job. Brings back memories of my 1st day of school.

I'll bet this is her most talked about gift! It's wonderful.

Lovely idea!

great job ~hugs~

Das ist eine ganz tolle Idee und Du hast eine sehr schöne Schultüte für den Lehrer gemacht. Gefällt mir.

Gosh, this is a fantastic project! I've never seen anything like this and want to know every detail of how you made it! Getting that fabric just the right shape to perfectly fit the container would be very tricky for me. The designs you chose are just right for this. Well done!!

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by grossfamilie 21 Mar 2016

I am going to send you some links (unfortunately in German) but you can print out the pdf file free of charge. Later on -... need to cook now. Hugs Maria

by grossfamilie 21 Mar 2016

above I have attached some links. If you google for
Schultüte nähen you will find innumerous ideas and patterns 'cause in Germany it is famous for school beginners to get a Schultüte and many parents will do it theirselfes in Kindergarten-meetings :-) just a lot of fun to do

by pennyhal2 22 Mar 2016

Thanks!

What a wonderful gift to celebrate your grandson's teacher's 40th. anniversary with the school where she teaches! I am sure she will love it.