Make a splash with thoughtful and personalized DIY gifts for swimmers. Today I have ten-plus great handmade gift ideas for swimmers, and specifically some for wild swimmers. These DIY gifts for swimmers range from practical to home decor. I don’t know about you but I have great admiration for wild swimmers – I know it …
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Discover the art of crafting fabric bead necklaces with our step-by-step DIY tutorial. Get inspired and design your unique jewelry today! The method I’m sharing today is for upcycling an existing bead necklace with a fabric scarf. The basis is to trim down the width of the scarf to create a strip of fabric, which …
There are so many ways to decorate a tote bag from fabric paint, to iron-on transfers, to permanent fabric markers, to embroidery, to crochet embellishments. Today I am going to show you how to use your fabric scraps to applique fabric in a modern simple design – no sewing machine is required. Cotton tote bags …
Learning how to applique is easy and fun. I am going to share with you five different methods of applique for your sewing projects. Applique is a great way of using your fabric scraps. Each of the applique methods I am sharing gives slightly different effects, so I suggest fully reading before starting your sewing …
Learn how easy it is to patch leggings with this how to tutorial and video.
Quilting denim is a fun and creative way to repurpose old jeans and create unique and durable quilts. Making your own denim quilt from old denim jeans is very satisfying. Upcycled jeans make a heavy quilt, perfect for the winter months. This free denim quilt tutorial uses a quilt-as-you-go technique so you don’t need a …
There are several ways to make tops fitted, from removing the sleeve, taking in the side seam then reattaching the sleeve, to taking in a little along the side seams to adding darts. Today I am going to share with you how to sew darts to create more shape and form for all those baggy …
I am super excited to share with you my new quilted tote bag pattern. I love my denim scrap quilted bag, a LOT! Naturally, you can make this modern quilted tote bag in any fabric. The original inspiration for this free quilted tote bag pattern came from @toni26568 on Instagram, do check out her feed …
Today I am going to share with you my easy method to shorten your jeans and maintain a professional look. Over the years, I learned how to hem jeans by keeping the original hem The process of hemming jeans can be tricky due to the bulky layers of fabric, not all sewing machines are capable of sewing …
I’m excited to share an easy embroidered patchwork pillow tutorial. This pattern is a fun one to make in a variety of color and fabric combinations. There are some great benefits of making a patchwork pillow from using your favorite scraps to adding a splash of color to your home decor. This free pillow pattern …
Learn how to darn a sweater easily, all you need is a needle, yarn and an embroidery hoop! Darning a sweater is a slow relaxing process, not a chore to be rushed! Imagine the joy of repairing your favorite sweater, with proper love and care sweater’s can last generations. To darn a sweater we will …
This upcycled free crossbody bag pattern has a zip closure with a slip pocket at the front. You can customize this free crossbody bag pattern in a variety of ways. I like to embellish the slip pocket. In this version, I have used inherited crocheted doilies. The finished cross-body bag measures 27 by 19cm (10 …