Over at this post at Craftside there is a tutorial on how to make iron-ons using this free graphic of good angel and bad angel birds, you know like the ones that sit on your shoulder and help you make … Read More ...
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Turn anything into a pin cushion in a pretty way
Nancy of 21CenturyDressMakers has whipped up some of the all-time cutest pin cushions out of all sort of recycled elements in the funnest shapes! They are simply spectacular. You can see more in this post and in this post. … Read More ...
Recycled Baby Pants
Know a little boy or girl who needs some one-of-a-kind shorts for the spring and summer, but don’t want to spend tons of money for boutique fashions? Grab an old dish towel, follow the pattern from Dollar Store Crafts, … Read More ...
Recycled Lunch Bag
Now that the weather is warming up, and you’ll be wanting to eat your lunches outside more often, consider sewing up a recycled lunch bag you can take with you – no more brown paper bags! You can purchase some … Read More ...
Paint Chip Greeting Cards
Many people know of my love for paint chips. Partly because we’re repainting the entire house, I’ve been known to make notebooks out of paint chips in my past.
But this idea for using those paint chips to make some … Read More ...
Make It Yourself Valentine’s Day Round-Up
I’ve got a metric ton of great tutorials bookmarked, and while I could bombard you with a bunch of individual posts, but that would just get a bit excessive, no? instead, I’m going to bombard you with just a few … Read More ...
Valentine’s Sachets
I know, I know. The new year has just begun, and already I’m posting Valentine’s Day items? But if you do the math, you’ve got little more than a month to get some items put together for the ones you … Read More ...
Paint Chip Garland
Today we’ve got an extra special guest tutorial, thanks to reader Amy Quarry.
Collect lots of big paint chips in your preferred colours. I used Debbie Travis chips from Canadian Tire, but I think they have the big ones in … Read More ...
Cycling Cuffs
the perfect gift for the cyclist you know, these cuffs can be whipped up using scrap fabric and thread, making them a nearly free gift to create. If you’ve got the Velcro laying around (and I’m betting some of you … Read More ...
Steel Wool Sharpens Your Pins!
If you’re someone who sews a lot, you might notice your straight pins will get a bit dull after repeated use. Instead of tossing them in the trash, make yourself a pin cushion with steel wool in it. This steel … Read More ...
New Use For That Leftover Selvedge
For the avid sewers in the group, you’ll know what “selvedge” is. For the rest of us selvedge is the extra edge on fabric that is technically finished, but does not carry with it the pattern from the remainder of … Read More ...
Reupholstering Furniture
Rather than get a new couch when you’re tired of your old couch’s pattern, you might consider reupholstering it! Apartment Therapy features this great mid-century modern couch that’s gotten a face lift with some new fabric and potentially some added … Read More ...
Recycled T-Shirt Contest
One of the current Instructables contests is the T-Shirt Hacks Speed Contest. The official rules: “Have some old or boring t-shirts lying around? Then use them for your next DIY project! Cut ’em, sew ’em, dye ’em, print on … Read More ...
Maker Faire Swap-O-Rama-Rama
The renowned Maker Faire Oct. 20-21 in Austin is offering plenty of crafty and geeky demos along with hands-on make-it-take-projects. What may be a highlight for those interested in recycled goods is the free Swap-O-Rama-Rama. The Maker Faire site describes … Read More ...
Crispina’s Ragamuffins
Thanks to sender-inner Janet, I have discovered the wonderful world of Crispina, a studio that transforms old sweaters and cotton pieces into stylish garments, sweaters, rugs, iPod pouches and other home accessories. I’ve been a stuffed animal lover … Read More ...
