Showcasing ~ Rope Basket Tutorial

When I was a teenager, I carried a rope basket with me everywhere. Today's showcased sewing tutorial reminds me of my treasured basket from many moons ago. Mine wasn't coloured like this one, though.

Denim Shirt Cushion

or Why I Don't Always Strive for PERFECTION!

There's no point in doing something unless you do it well. That's how I normally approach things, and at times I can be a bit of a perfectionist. However, to apply that approach to everything in my life, even to all my sewing, would cause me to be a total stress head. Ha, ha.. my family would say stress head describes me to a tee!

30+ FREE Zippered Pouch Tutorials

If you're scared of sewing zippers - don't be. Once you've sewn your first zippered pouch, you'll wonder why you waited so long. Be careful, though - sewing them can become addictive. And there's no shortage of uses for the purses and bags you sew - makeup bags, lingerie bags, toiletry bags, pencil cases, jewellery holders, coin purses, keychains... the list is endless.

Threading Your Way ~ Features

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

A great way to reuse an old pair of jeans, added to the Refashioning with Denim link party. Such an easy project...

Denim Draft Excluder for Doors & Windows ~ Tutorial by Claire, from Pillar Box Blue... this week's featured blog. Claire, look out for your blog button in my sidebar. Pillar Box Blue is all about reusing and revamping things into something more beautiful. Claire loves to repurpose denim jeans - check out her Vintage Suitcase and her Wall Pocket Organiser. Amongst many creative and unique ideas you'll find many creative ways to reuse old maps, over at Pillar Box Blue.

Drawstring Laundry Bags for NICU Babies

Drawstring bags are quick and easy to make, so when Ros put out the call to help make some for NICU babies, I didn't hesitate in replying that I'd make some.

Showcasing ~ Pencil Shaped Pencil Case ~ Tutorial

I usually do showcasing posts on the weekend, but I couldn't wait for this one. As soon as it was added to one of the Threading Your Way with Threading My Way link parties, I had to show you. A pencil case in the shape of a pencil - I want one!

Most Used Sewing Tools ~ Point Turner

Anyone who sews great looking bags knows how to make corners that sit just right. Somewhere in the process of pushing the corner out to a fine point, you can be certain a tool or little gadget will be used. So, what do I use to turn points?

Showcasing ~ Director Chairs Makeover ~ Tutorial

Have you ever thought about revamping tired and worn out director chairs? Whenever I walk past my sad and sorry looking director chairs, I think that I really should do something to fix them up, but it all seems too complicated. After seeing today's showcased project, it doesn't seem as hard as I initially thought.

Showcasing ~ Gingham Pincushion Makeover ~ Tutorial

No need to start from scratch when making a pin cushion. Recover one that's seen better days - a quick and easy project.