I love using packaging to make new things. Check out the awesome tutorial on how to sew a recycled rice bag tote bag over at the blog Just Crafty Enough.
Why should you make your own shopping bags or totes? … Read More ...
How to make a recycled sweater scarf with sleeves
This is fun! And it looks so warm and snuggly. Pop on over to the blog Nelesc Designs for a tutorial on how to sew a recycled sweater scarf with sleeves.… Read More ...
How to make a fold up fabric shopping bag
Want to make your own fold up cloth shopping bags? Check out this awesome pattern and tutorial on how to make cloth fold up shopping bags by Nicola.
Why should you make your own shopping bags or totes? Plastic bags… Read More ...
Product Review: Gutermann Recycled Thread Polyester
I just got back from CHA (Craft & Hobby Association) and I am beyond excited to share one of the most amazing discoveries I came across — Gutermann’s Recycled Polyester Thread! Yes, you heard that right — this high-quality … Read More ...
How to make a wedding pillow
Elaine Schmidt author of PreCut Patchwork Party: Projects to Sew and Craft with Fabric Strips, Squares and Fat Quarters has posted a great tutorial on how to make a Something Old & Something New Wedding pillow.… Read More ...
How to make recycled sweater pumpkins
Today I have some “warm and fuzzy” pumpkins made with recycled sweaters perfect for a Thanksgiving decoration. Pop on over to the blog The Country Chic Cottage for the full tutorial on how to make recycled sweater pumpkins.… Read More ...
How to make a cuff from a sandal
I love this cuff and if you do too check out Nellie’s blog the reconstructed life for an awesome and extensive tutorial on how to make a cuff from a sandal.… Read More ...
How to make a recycled t-shirt pillow
Reverse applique is a great technique and using it along with a kid’s outgrown t-shirt is the perfect combo. See the great tutorial Pam of the blog Threading My Way shared on how she recycled her kid’s t-shirt into a … Read More ...
Book Review: How to Make Stuffed Animals
Stuffed animals can be so much fun to make and the ones featured in the new book How to Make Stuffed Animals: Modern, Simple Patterns and Instructions for 18 Projects are beyond cute! Author Sian Keegan is a firm believer … Read More ...
How to make a vintage lace pennant banner
Are you on the banner bandwagon like me? Do you have a stash of lace scraps? Well why not combine the two using the great tutorial Alecia shared at her blog Chicken Scratch on how to make a vintage lace … Read More ...
How to embroider a recycled wood tray
I love it when crafters come up with a way to use a traditional technique on an unusual surface or material. That is just what KariAnne of the blog Thistlewood Farms did when she shared her embroidered wood tray tutorial… Read More ...
How to upcycle a belt with hexagons
Over at Lindsey’s blob LRStitched she shared a great tutorial on how to upcycle a belt with hexagonss.… Read More ...
Recycle a zipper tote into a bicycle handle bar bag
Emma of the blog Crafty Couple shared a great way to make a recycled vinyl zipper tote into a bicycled handle bar bag.… Read More ...
How to make a McQueen inspired purse
Over at the blog A Matter of Style Alessia shared her great McQueen inspired purse she made from a placemat! Pop on over to see her inspiration and follow the link to her tutorial on how to make a McQueen … Read More ...
How to make a recycled doily shawl
Over at the blog a Doll for all seasons there is a tutorial on how to make a shawl for a doll out of a doily. I bet this technique would work with turning a lace table cloth into … Read More ...
