Showcasing ~ Easy Tote Bag ~ Tutorial

Learn how to make a sturdy tote bag that's just the right size for grocery shopping. Today's showcased tutorial will show you how.

Showcasing ~ Felt Pocket Kitty Cat ~ Free Pattern

Today's showcased pattern is a super cute softie that's the perfect size for toddlers to carry around, and to slip into their pockets. Isn't the heart face adorable!  

Most Used Sewing Tools ~ Wonder Clips

Wonder clips are a relatively recent invention. For the vast majority of my sewing life, they just didn't exist. Now, however, they're on my list of must have sewing tools.

Easy Sew Pencil Case ~ Tutorial ~ No Zipper Needed

When I think of pencil cases, a zippered pouch usually springs to mind, or maybe a pencil roll. In reality, any container the right shape can be used to store and carry pencils. Today I'm going to show you how to easily make a simple, lined drawstring pencil pouch.

Threading Your Way ~ Features

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

An awesome refashion, added to the Reusing Shirts & Ties link party. Would you believe a soldering iron was used in this project...

Kintsugi Inspired Trousers ~ Upcycle by Agy, from Green Issues by Agy... this week's featured blog. Agy, look out for your blog button in my sidebar. Agy is an eco-designer who loves sustainable fashion. Every week she posts to the series, Fix it Friday - repairs to anything from clothing to furniture. Agy definitely thinks outside the square, and is very creative with her numerous refashions. If you live in Singapore, Agy runs Refashioning Workshops.

Recent Additions to the Stash

When I showed you my infinity scarves, I told you I'd show you my recent fabric purchases. I visited my local quilt store to buy some batting...

Showcasing ~ Rounded Opening Tote Bag ~ Tutorial

A girl can never have too many bags! Add a sturdy, canvas tote to your collection with today's showcased tutorial.

Showcasing ~ How to Sew Storage Boxes ~ Tutorial

The larger the size of a fabric box, the harder it is to make the sides sturdy so the box stands upright. Today's showcased tutorial overcomes that problem.

Sewn by YOU ~ Drawstring Fabric Baskets

I am always thrilled when readers let me know they've made something from one of my sewing tutorials. Looking at the photos makes my day - every single time!!! I love seeing the fabrics chosen, modifications made and the various purposes the finished items have been used for. Today I thought I'd show you some projects made using the Fabric Basket with Drawstring Top tutorial.

Easy to Make Women's Infinity Scarves

More feel good, stash busting sewing to show you today. This time it's infinity scarves - 15 of them. If you've never made garments for yourself, an infinity scarf is a good place to start. The fit is not at all critical, and mistakes are easily hidden.

Chiffon type fabric ~ 9" x 75"/76"/78"

You Might Be Able to Help Me

The other day I started going through ALL the projects added to the Cushions & Pillows link party, here at Threading My Way. Yep, that's a lot of projects - 240 to be exact.

Threading Your Way ~ Features

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

An awesome cushion, added to the Denim Refashioning link party. I love the frog peaking out from the jeans pocket...

Denim Jeans Cushion by Klaudia, from Klaudia's Kreativ World... this week's featured blog... Klaudia, look out for your blog button in my sidebar. Klaudia makes a lot of sewn projects with pre-loved denim jeans. Her denim owl potholders are a combination of scrappy and jeans. Check out her tutorials and also a large list of helpful sewing resources.

Mini Log Cabin Quilt Top ~ Stashbusting

Here's my finished mini log cabin quilt top. I must say, I'm rather pleased with how it looks, even if it has taken me three years to get to this point.

Library Bag & Matching Pencil Case ~ Charity Sewing

It's that time of year in Australia when kids are starting a new school year. Unlike many other countries, our kids go into new classes at the beginning of the year, straight after the long Summer holidays. To enable them to borrow and take home Library books, most schools require each child to have their own Library bag (book bag).