Whether you call it a cushion or a pillow, it's easy to take a bunch of old shirts and repurpose them into an item that will enhance your home decor. What's even better, this tutorial will show you just how easy it is to have a secure button enclosure on the back, by using an existing shirt placket.
Thursday 30 June 2016
Monday 27 June 2016
Showcasing ~ Mason Jar Pincushion Tutorial
There's no such thing as too much storage in a sewing room. All the little bits and pieces that we collect need a home, and what better way to store them than in a see through jar with a pretty pincushion on top.
Sunday 26 June 2016
Showcasing ~ Upcycled Denim Triangle Bag Tutorial
Don't throw out your old jeans when they become too worn to wear, or they no longer fit. Repurpose or upcycle them and make yourself a new bag, for next to no cost at all.
Saturday 25 June 2016
Threading Your Way ~ Features
This week's features (all have been Pinned)...
A fabulous way to extend the life of kids' jeans, added to the Denim Refashioning link party. Wish I'd thought of this when my kids were little...
A fabulous way to extend the life of kids' jeans, added to the Denim Refashioning link party. Wish I'd thought of this when my kids were little...
How to Visibly Mend a Hole by Stephanie, from Swoodson Says... this week's featured blog. Stephanie, look out for your blog button in my sidebar. Stephanie is keen to try new crafting and sewing projects. Every month she tries something new, and encourages her readers to share what they have done. As well as sharing free tutorials, Stephanie also sells sewing patterns designed for children.
Friday 24 June 2016
Repurpose Pre-loved Shirts into a Shirt Quilt
Early last year I showed you how I organise my refashioning stash. In amongst the clothes waiting to be upcycled, was a bunch of 100% cotton shirts in good condtion. 18 months later and it was time to repurpose those shirts into something new - a shirt quilt.
Tuesday 21 June 2016
Travel Storage Bags - made from a Pillowcase ~ Tutorial
For my last holiday, I made myself some travel storage bags to help keep my belongings organised for the week. I wanted a low cost solution and came up with a set of six bags made from just two pillowcases - shoe bags, laundry bag, socks bag, lingerie bag and t-shirt bag. Today I'll show you how I made my travel storage bags for absolutely no cost whatsoever.
Sunday 19 June 2016
Showcasing ~ Zipper Pull with Beads & Charm Tutorial
Adding a zipper pull to a bag takes the finish up a notch or two. Not only does the bag look professionally made, it also allows the zipper to be moved more easily.
Saturday 18 June 2016
Showcasing ~ Culottes Tutorial & Pattern
Culottes were very fashionable in the 60s. I owned a full length pair, and as with most culottes, they looked like a skirt when viewed from the side. Mine were made from a shiny, pale green fabric and I loved them! Today I am showcasing a free culottes pattern that can be worn below the knee, or lengthened to look like palazzo pants.
Sunday 12 June 2016
Showcasing ~ Jewellery Pouch Tutorial
If you take jewellery with you when you travel, it's a must to have something to safely hold your precious items when they're not being worn. A drawstring bag, complete with pockets, fits the bill perfectly.
Saturday 11 June 2016
Threading Your Way ~ Features
A super fun project, added to the Home Decor link party. With a sew and no sew version...
How to Make a 3D Pineapple, by Sahana, from Vikalpah.... this week's featured blog. Sahana, look out for your blog button in my sidebar. As well as sewing, Sahana creates a wide variety of crafts, including edible crafts and polymer clay creations. Check out her fabulous sewing tutorials, gift wrapping ideas and her organising DIYs.
Thursday 9 June 2016
Appliquéd Seagull Cushion
On a recent trip to see my sister, she mentioned on more than one occasion, that her seagull cushion was lonely. Time to make a second.
Tuesday 7 June 2016
Handmade Card ~ Sew Your Own with a Few Fabric Scraps
I'm rather pleased with today's project, and it took all of a few minutes to make. I love it when I receive gifts that are personalised with a handmade card, so I thought I'd do the same.
Sunday 5 June 2016
Showcasing ~ Vintage Ruffled Apron Tutorial
If you spend a lot of time in the kitchen, why not make yourself an apron that is not only functional, but looks great too. Or whip one up for someone else in your life who loves to cook. The shaped top, wide waistband and pretty ruffles give this apron a vintage flair.
Saturday 4 June 2016
Showcasing ~ Potholders with Pockets Tutorial
Potholders are an absolute necessity in the kitchen. Over time, however, they become stained and wear out. Make a new set by raiding your scrap fabric stash.
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