Sweat Shop Paris: Lessons from a Sewing Cafe by
Martena Dusss and Sissi Holleis is a really fun and inspiring book. It most definitely has the “Paris” look. Which I totally loved as someone who craves other culture’s creative spirit! … Read More ...
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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 ...
How to make scrappy fabric trimmed note pads
Kelly of the blog Blue Bird Sews sent in this link to her tutorial on how to make little note pads made with leftover scraps of fabric.… Read More ...
How to sew a recycled clothing rosette covered purse
Over at the Laura’s blog Come Together Kids you will find her in detailed tutorial on how to recycle an old shirt and pants into a cute rosette covered purse. Clearly her little one was thrilled with her new … 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 sew upcycled boys hats
These hats are so cute and the boys are too! Well, tough guy cute if there is such a thing! Cheri of the blog I am Momma Hear Me Roar sent in this link to her awesome project that she … Read More ...
Sew the seeds of recycled crafts with a bird seed bag
The clever (and stylish) crafter Cecily of the blog Craftopotomus sent in this link she posted on making a bag from recycled bird seed bags and burlap. Fly on over to this post to see more pictures and for the … Read More ...
How to recycle your sewing and knitting supplies into a wreath
This is sew pretty! What a great way to recycle your old tools and supplies into a really cute wreath decoration. I was also thinking this would be a great way to put together a gift for a new crafter. … Read More ...
Sew Vintage Bed Sheets into new cloths
K B Vanhorn who writes the blog, A Patchwork World, totally scored this vintage bed sheet she had been hunting for and she worked her magic and turned it into the cutest sundress for her daughter and a coordinating … Read More ...
Coffee filter, sewing pattern paper and sheet music pom pom garland
This has got to be one of the prettiest transformations of coffee filters, sewing pattern paper and sheet music
I have ever seen! Pamela Garrison did an amazing job re-purposing these common elements into a stunning decoration. I love pom … Read More ...
Sewing Pattern Reuses
Crafting Green World has a great post up, featuring a bunch of different ways to use old sewing pattern tissue paper. My favorites include the coasters pictured above and the flowers.… Read More ...
Egg Carton Sewing Kit
You’ve probably seen all kinds of kids’ egg carton crafts, but this take on the convenient cubbyhole containers is suitable for any age. Etsy store Swirlyarts is selling, among other items, mini sewing kits made from used cardboard egg cartons. … Read More ...
Upcycled Board Game – Monopoly Chair
Game board enthusiasts will go gaga over this Monopoly-themed chair, which was an entry created by SewIn2Disney for the latest Craftster Challenge, “Super Ugly to Super Awesome.” The artist completely refurbished a throw-away chair with a Monopoly pillow form and … Read More ...
Back-to-School Notebooks: Part 2
I’m glad I’m not the only one who sneaks a few paint chip samples just to have pretty colors on hand. Maia from Lollipoop Designs (no, that’s not a typo) creates these too-cute Paint Sample Notebooks in an array of … Read More ...
Sports Themed Face Mask Making
I am of the belief that masks will be a part of our lives from now on. It just seems like a great idea for keeping our coughs and sneezes to ourselves and keeping others healthy. With that said I … Read More ...