I just posted a review of Sew Wild: Creating with Stitch and Mixed Media by Alisa Burke. It’s over in the Giveaways section here at Craft Gossip, and I’ve got a copy to give away to one lucky reader. Go check out the review and get yourself entered.
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I just posted a review of Sew Wild: Creating with Stitch and Mixed Media by Alisa Burke. It’s over in the Giveaways section here at Craft Gossip, and I’ve got a copy to give away to one lucky reader. Go check out the review and get yourself entered.
Tea towels are a great way to add color and personality to your kitchen. And they’re a handy place to dry your hands. But tea towels don’t always have to be used as tea towels. It turns out that a hemmed rectangle of pretty fabric also makes a great starting point for a sewing project. With the edges already finished, much of the work has already been done for you. All it takes is a handful of easy seams to turn a tea towel into a pillow, bag, apron, or more. Intrigued? We’ve rounded up some great tutorials for easy sewing projects you can make starting with a simple tea towel.
Look at all the things you can sew from a tea towel!
Easy DIY Dish Towel Aprons for Kids by Live Free Creative Co.
[photo credit: Live Free Creative Co.]
DIY Tea Towel Pillows by The Wood Grain Cottage
[photo credit: The Wood Grain Cottage]
Tea Towel Origami Bag Sewing Tutorial by Orange Bettie for Bombshell Bling
[photo credit: Bombshell Bling]
DIY Table Runner by Emily Henderson
[photo credit: Emily Henderson]
Super Simple DIY Pillows from IKEA Tea Towels by Farmhouse on Boone
[photo credit: Farmhouse on Boone]
Quick and Easy Tote Bag, Transform an Old T Towel by Vicky Myers Creations
[photo credit: Vicky Myers Creations]
10 Minute Dish Towel Aprons by Fyne’s Designs
[photo credit: Fyne’s Designs]
Tea Towel Projects: Quick and Easy Messenger Bag Tutorial by Tea and a Sewing Machine
[photo credit: Tea and a Sewing Machine]
Repurposed Calendar Tea Towels by Little Vintage Cottage
Turn tea towels into a plastic bag organizer!
[photo credit: Little Vintage Cottage]
How to Make Dishtowel Vegetable Storage Bags by Judy’s Chickens
[photo credit: Judy’s Chickens]
The 2 Tea Towel Drawstring Beach Bag Using Microfibre Tea Towels by Alanda Craft
[photo credit: Alanda Craft]
Make a Cute Roll-Up Pencil Organizer in 15 Minutes by Paper & Stitch
[photo credit: Paper & Stitch]
Slouchy DIY Sling Bag from Tea Towels – Free Sewing Pattern by Orange Bettie
[photo credit: Orange Bettie]
earthymom says
I love all of the pics I’ve never tried this kind of project I’d love to learn how I think it would be great to make a wall hanging and applique onto a jacket or shirt
Mary Mac says
The front cover project is beautiful. I am sure every piece would be.
fiona says
the mix of ideas in this book makes me want to make loads of things!! I think I’d probably make some wall hangings while trying out some or all of the techniques in the book!
Celestine says
Mix media is my thing. I enjoy making my own cloth and using it to make items for the home and cloths.
KarinB says
A fabulous book no doubt! Have been following Alisa’s blog fo a while. I’m planning to make some cushions for my new conservatory.This will provide me with ideal inspiration!
triniunispy says
I am ready to sew wild