Over at the blog Hungry Hippie there is the tutorial on how to make this too cute rainbow ruffled pillow with an iPod pocket on the back. Check out Natalie’s super pictures and sewing instructions for this denim and t-shirt … Read More ...
How to make a recycled dog collar…..literally!
OK first pick yourself up off the floor when you stop giggling at this great and appropriate blog name-Sew Doggy Style. Then pop on over for Erika’s super easy tutorial on how to make a recycled collar for your dog… Read More ...
Great idea for recycling bits of emboidery
Over at the blog Five Green Acres I spotted this pretty bit of reverse applique made from a bit of recycled embroidery found in a thrift store. Reverse embroidery is a great sewing technique useful when you want to incorporate … Read More ...
How to sew raw-edge applique flowers on the bottom edge of jeans
Bloomin’ good I must say! Check out this excellent tutorial for how to sew raw-edge applique on the bottom edge of a pair of denim pants. Jenny included a great tip for removing the inside seam with her design. Check … Read More ...
How to make a recycled plaid tablecloth flower
Over at the blog With Joy there is a cute tutorial on how to make this recycled table cloth and tulle flower embellishment. I also just love she turned a strip of the tablecloth into a fancy draw string for … Read More ...
How to make a recycled cd and fabric rosette flower
I post quite a few flower tutorials here, all I can say is I love making recycled this and that flowers. This one is totally new! At least it is to me so I was so happy Carla of the … Read More ...
How to make a recycled Crown Royal Bag Christmas Stocking
I bet that title grabbed your attention! Yes, I have another recycled craft project that involves first having a cocktail. Well, at least someone you know partakes in a bit of libation and now a craft project, this time a … Read More ...
How to recycle a zippered rice sack into a cute tote bag
The clever crafter of the blog Recycled Sewing made a cute tote that utilizes the handle and zipper of a rice sack and some pretty recycled fabric to make a pretty bag. See how in this tutorial.… Read More ...
How to recycle an old comforter into a winter insulation curtain
Over at Suzannah’s blog Adventures In Dressmaking she posted this great idea and tutorial for turning an old comforter into a winter insulation window curtain.… Read More ...
How to convert standard mittens into fingerless ones
Check out this great tutorial on saving a pair of mittens that may be too small (or have worn out tips) and converting them into the fingerless type of mittens that Maya sent in. See the full tutorial over at … Read More ...
A scrapbook page stitched together filled with all sorts of recycled bits
Now I don’t generally post many scrapbook pages but I just fell in love with this one from the blog Ponderings. She stitched all sorts of things together on the page including bits sewing patterns, books and Sizzix die … Read More ...
How to recycle rusty roofing nails into fabulous fabric
For a whole bunch of reasons I think this is so cool. First it uses something industrial, next it uses rust literally and a color synonymous with fall, to make something really cool! Pop on over to the blog Mixed … Read More ...
How to make a recycled sweater rose wreath
Over at the blog Creative Passage Ellen couldn’t wait until Halloween was over to get a jump on her winter crafting (I know the feeling Ellen!) See more pictures of this warm and fuzzy recycled sweater rose wreath and her … Read More ...
Recycle those baby overalls into a cute attachable tote
Millie sent in this adorable project she posted at her blog Sewing and Growing for turning outgrown but still cute as can be baby overalls into a tote that can be linked onto your purse. What a great idea!… Read More ...
Spook-tacular Recycled t-shirt tote tutorial
Over at Phyllis Dobbs’s blog she designed this cute Halloween tote made from a recycled t-shirt. Pop on over to this post for her fabulous tutorial.
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Looking for more ways to refashion t-shirts? check out … Read More ...