Over at the blog Crafty Gemini there is an awesome video tutorial on how to make a half apron from a men’s shirt. Vanessa also is hosting a contest where she is giving away a stack of fabric. But … Read More ...
How to make a recycled sweater wreath with a candy style bow and enter to win 10 books and yarn
With Christmas decorating in full swing (every night I walk through the neighborhood there are more lights up! Yey) I snuck in a little time to make this year’s wreath….of course out of a recycled sweater. Pop on over to … Read More ...
How to make a recycled book laptop case
Not only is this project cute and clever it also kind of has a surreal quality that appeals to my sensibility. I would be even more surreal if it was made for e-reader! Pop on over to Katie’s blog Punk … Read More ...
How to make a recycled t-shirt stadium cushion
This is perfect timing with football season in full swing, well I suppose you can use stadium cushion year round for all sorts of sporting events. See the awesome tutorial Jane sent in to her blog Maiden Jane where she … Read More ...
How to make recycled potholders
With holiday baking season upon us why not whip up some custom potholders? Check out the tutorial Sabi posted at her blog on how to sew themed potholders made from recycled towels.… Read More ...
How to make a recycled sweater ball
I have such an affinity to any project made with a recycled sweater. So when Kerry sent in her link to her blog Kid Giddy I was appropriatly…giddy…about her tutorial on how to make a recycled sweater ball from 14 … Read More ...
How to make a recycled shirt apron
Over at Craftside there is an easy tutorial on how to make a full apron out of an old shirt and a half apron along with a chance to win a copy of the new book
How to make a stuffed rabbit in pants out of recycled fabric
I think you guys are on to me! It’s true I can’t resist posting the fun links you send in especially if there is a bunny involved! But really who could resist these cute rabbits in pants? See how to … Read More ...
How to make a recycled kid’s play tent
Oh this is adorable! Makes me want to make one, who says tents are just for kids? See how to make a play tent out of curtains and a hula hoop over at Trish’s blog Crafty Moods.… Read More ...
How to make a recycled plastic container cupcake pincushion
Linda of the blog Buzzing and Bumbling sent in a link to her great tutorial on how to make a bag from a pair of jeans but while surfing around I spotted this super cute tutorial on how to make … Read More ...
How to make a t-shirt tote bag
Now I have seen a lot of t-shirt tote bag tutorials but this one is really nice! I especially like the braided shoulder straps. Pop on over to Leannes’ blog Chichidee handmade for the step-by-step tutorial on how to make … Read More ...
How to make a cuff from a leather boot
I am pleased to share with you Nellie’s first tutorial she posted on her blog The Reconstructed Life. She shared a great post where she showed how to make a rockin’ cuff from a leather boot. Great job! Look … Read More ...
How to make recycled jar fabric scrap organizers
For a scrap fabric saver this is the perfect solution for me! And I bet you too. See how to make fabric scrap jar organizers over at Michelle’s great post featured at her blog I Like Orange Too.… Read More ...
How to make tiny recycled fabric flowers
Over the blog Kavin there is an extensive tutorial on how to make the tiny flowers. I bet these would be perfect to sew on a vintage purse or jacket.… Read More ...
How to sew a recycled sweater iPad cozy
Do you ever think it’s funny how we embrace the latest new fangled thing but we cling to crafting and are compelled to make cozies to protect our new toys? Well that’s just what Cinti of the blog My Poppet … Read More ...
