Home Decor – Page 62

Tutorial: Pot holder and oven mitt

April 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Brigitte from By Number 19 shares a tutorial for making a pot holder and oven mitt. They make great housewarming or wedding gifts. Or make a set for yourself for a quick update to your own kitchen. (The link to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a pillow cover like a pro

April 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Pillow covers are a quick and satisfying sewing project. And if you take a little extra care when sewing them, they’ll look like a million bucks. Elizabeth at Simple Simon & Co shares her tips for sewing a professional looking… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Pillowcase with a hidden pocket

April 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Monica from It’s Just Sewing shares a tutorial for making a pillowcase with a most fun addition – a hidden zippered pocket! You can tuck a sweet note or special treat it in it. Or, use it as a tooth… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy grommet curtains

April 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A new set of curtains can dramatically change the look of a room. But they’re expensive to buy, and the colors and styles are usually very limited. Frankie from Get Into Yoga shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy 15-minute reversible placemat

April 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Marissa from v shows how to sew an easy reversible placemat. All you need is two cute fabric prints, and 15 minutes. It’s all simple straight seams, which makes this a great first sewing project. Make up a bunch to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Jumbo piping throw pillow

April 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Niki from Roonie Ranching shows how you can make a throw pillow with jumbo piping. The large piping really stands out, especially if you use a contrast color like she did. Her tutorial includes how to make your own piping… Read more ...

Tutorial: Yard banner from a drop cloth

April 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Rachel from Holy Craft shows how you can make your own yard banner from drop cloth fabric. If you have a Silhouette or other electronic cutter, adding a cute saying is easy as pie. You won’t need very much of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled denim throw pillow cover

April 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Varying shades of denim make a beautiful striped design on these pillow covers. Leanne from Devoted Quilter shares a tutorial for making them. Add a heart or other applique from a bright cotton. The back is a simple envelope closure… Read more ...

Tutorial: French seam pillowcase

April 7, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make a pillowcase with French seams, using a roll or burrito method. The pillowcases have a contrast cuff and no raw edges on the inside. The roll or burrito method makes it… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: 10-minute baby swaddle blanket

April 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Shelly from Coral & Co. shares a tutorial for making a baby swaddle blanket. It’s so fast and simple – you can do it in just 10 minutes! It’s made from a single layer of knit fabric, so it’s lightweight… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Apron for a child

March 31, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Torie Jayne shares a free pattern for making a simple apron for a child. Her free pattern fits girls (or boys) sizes 6-8. Aprons don’t have a super specific fit so you could probably make it work for kids a… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew squishy pretzel pillow

March 31, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kara from A Kailo Chic Life shows how you can make a squishy pretzel pillow with almost no sewing required. (There are a few easy hand stitches you’ll need to make at the end.) It’s made from a pair of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple but elegant linen pot holders

March 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These linen pot holders are simple but elegant. Caitlin from The Merrythought shares a tutorial for making them. She uses 100% cotton batting to insulate but you could also use Insul-Brite if you had some scraps of that laying around. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt hexi pillow cover

March 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

This felt hexi pillow is a fun way to add some color to your room! Stacey from Beatnik Kids shows how you can make one. The hexis are made of felt so there’s no need to cut templates or baste… Read more ...

Tutorial: Repurposed jeans denim baskets

March 24, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Tammy from Taylor Made Homestead shows how you can repurpose an old pair of jeans into these denim fabric baskets. Use them as unique and reusable gift bags, or use them around the house to organize your small stuff. You’ll… Read more ...