Design Sponge shows how to create a pillow cover encrusted with fabric yo-yos.  Get the tutorial. [photo from Design Sponge] [tags]sewing, tutorial, yo-yo, yo yo, pillow, cover, throw[/tags]… Read more ...

Head over to Dabbled to find out how to make reusable sandwich bags.  They’re made from clear vinyl, velcro, and pretty ribbon.   If you want to include your child in the back-to-school preparations, let them pick out the ribbon. … Read more ...

Lily from Block-a-Day demonstrates a fantastic way to upcycle your jeans by adding patchwork panels to the bottom of the legs. This technique not only transforms plain jeans into boutique-style fashion but also serves as a creative and budget-friendly solution… Read more ...

Handstitcher extraordinaire Mairuru shows how to make these tiny little fabric tetra charms.  Looking at the construction of these little charms, the shape seems to be similar to individual-serving paper sour cream containers.  She shows them hanging from a bracelet,… Read more ...

Joan from Nini Makes tells how to make a large monogram out of buttons.  She shows beautiful examples of button monograms on a pillow and on a book cover.  This would also look great on the front of a large… Read more ...

Craftster user iheartohmy shares a tutorial for making a pair of ballet flats.  Use a piece of leather (or pleather) for the soles, and pretty canvas fabric for the uppers.  Get the how-to. [photo from Craftster] [via Craftster … Read more ...