So pretty! Not only does this tutorial cover embellishing a plain sweater it also covers a bit of reshaping and resizing. So if you have a sweater that is in need of one or all three of these techniques pop … Read More ...
Taking good before and after photos of your recycled projects
How are your before and after photos of your recycled projects? Well if you think you could use a few tips check out A Nest For All Season where Amy did a post about taking good before and after photos … Read More ...
How to sew a doll dress from a sweater sleeve
Sewing for dolls can be so fun as they aren’t nearly as fussy about fit and you can use such small quantities of textiles without compromising on style and fun. This cute dress for an 18 inch doll designed by … Read More ...
How to restyle a standard scarf into an infinity style one
OK, if you jumped on the scarf knitting band wagon and are looking to update them to a 2012 style check out how Suzannah of the blog Adventures in Dressmaking turned one of her old standard knitted scarves into an … Read More ...
How to make a bunch of winter accessories out of a recycled sweater
Theresa of the blog Mittens and More sent in a link to her post where she shared her latest set of winter time accessories. Pop on over to blog to see more and the link to her recycled sweater mitten … Read More ...
How to sew a skull embellished recycled messenger bag
Today I am featuring the most awesome detail that is included in a great tutorial that is featured at the blog ReStitch Me. Isn’t the use of a zipper as the skull’s teeth awesome!!! She designed and shared a great … Read More ...
How to make photo booth style photos perfect for a party activity
Over at the aptly named blog Party Craft Secrets there is a fun idea and tutorial on how to take faux photo booth style photos. Pop on over to the link Linda B. sent in where she shares her tutorial … Read More ...
How to make a blanket rack from a baby crib
Over at Ali B.’s blog House to Home there is a great tutorial on how to turn an old baby crib rail into a blanket rack.… Read More ...
How to make a scrap fabric puzzle
This is such a fun idea, especially if you have scraps of fabric left over from clothes that have special memories or bits from favorite projects left over. Pop on over to Sangeetha’s blog Style by Eva Diva for the … Read More ...
How to make a recycled deck of cards “52 Reasons I love you” card
I am sure this project could be used for all sorts of topics but Lowri sent in a link to her blog Paper Vine where she posted a charming tutorial on how to make a Valentine’s Day card out of … Read More ...
Steampunk style knife and key photo hanger
See how I made this fun little photo hanger from a recycled knife and key over at Craftside. While you’re there enter to win a copy of the book Steampunk Chic Vintage Flair from Recycled Finds that I took … Read More ...
Darling birds made from tiny scraps of fabric and more!
Over at Mel Designs she posted a great tutorial on how to make these recycled scrap paper sewn birds and in her never ending quest to keep all those left over scraps organized for her next fabulous scrap project she … Read More ...
How to make a woven recycled straw heart
I love simple and easy folding projects especially when you can do them on the go with recycled materials. Such is the case with this folded drinking straw heart perfect for a Valentine accent. See the tutorial video post sent … Read More ...
How to make tree branch hooks
I love it when things are simple and cool! You too? Pop on over to Christy’s blog Whimsical Whimsies to read how her and her man made tree branch hooks.… Read More ...
How to make recycled newspaper wall art
Sometime the simplest projects can have the most stunning impact. Such is the case with Sangeetha’s latest project she sent in. Check out the easy tutorial she featured at her blog Style By Eva Diva on how to make recycled … Read More ...
