Wednesday 24 December 2014

Seasons Greetings...


It's Christmas Eve in Australia and I'm done with sewing for a few days. No, I didn't finish all the gifts I had planned to sew. Last night, at 1.00am, I decided that enough is enough. Hand sewing a zip upside down was the final straw. It's going to be a super cute little pouch when I rip out the stitching and re-attach the zip, but today's not the day. 

Sunday 21 December 2014

Threading Your Way ~ Features...

This week's features - (all have been Pinned)...

A great looking tote, added to the Bags & Totes link party. Only ten steps required to make this tote...

The Three-Ten Tote ~ Tutorial by Ren, from The Inspired Wren

Thursday 11 December 2014

Handmade Gift Tags and Cards

Handmade gift tags and cards are a lovely finishing touch to a wrapped present. They don't need to be fancy. Often a simple card looks the most effective. Today I am showcasing 10 quick and easy gift cards that I have chosen from the Gift Wrapping link party, here at Threading My Way


Handmade gift cards and tags add a lovely finishing touch to a wrapped present... 10 ideas so you can make your own ~ Threading My Way


Monday 8 December 2014

Dress to Skirt Refashion...

This would have to be the easiest refashion ever - turning a woman's dress into a skirt for a young girl. It's a really quick make; less than half an hour from start to finish.

Dress to Skirt Refashion... a quick and easy make that takes less than half an hour ~ Threading My Way

Saturday 6 December 2014

Threading Your Way ~ Features...

This week's features - (all have been Pinned)...

Two beautiful gift bags, added to the Gift Wrapping link party. Such a lovely way to present wine...

Wine Bottle Gift Bags ~ Tutorial by Joy, from Yesterfood

Friday 5 December 2014

20+ Presents for the Sewists in Your Life...

Today I am sharing 21 sewing accessories - projects that would be perfect to make for someone who sews. Most of them are quick and easy makes.

21 sewing accessories - projects that would be perfect to make for someone who sews. Most of them are quick and easy makes ~ Threading My Way


Wednesday 3 December 2014

Refashioning and Repurposing Jeans...

Jeans - we all wear them. Whatever the style - straight leg, boot cut, skinny, high rise, low rise, flared, boyfriend, slim, tapered - jeans are made with denim; a sturdy, cotton fabric that wears well.

Durable as they may be however, jeans don't last forever. Thinning fabric, particularly in the knees, eventually leads to holes. So, what can you do with pre-loved jeans that no longer fit, are too old to wear or are simply not a style you care to wear anymore?

Repurposing and Refashioning Pre-Loved Jeans... 14 projects + tips for sewing with denim ~ Threading My Way


Monday 1 December 2014

30 Reusable Fabric Gift Bags...

Reusable fabric bags are a great way to wrap presents. Not only do they look terrific, but there's nothing wasted or thrown out. Bags can be very simple; just a couple of rows of stitching, tied with a ribbon and made in literally minutes. Or they can be more elaborate and a gift in themselves, with the lucky recipient receiving two gifts in one.

Learn how to make Reusable Fabric Gift Bags - 30 tutorials - Threading My Way