Home Decor – Page 76

Tutorial: Quick sew fabric napkins you can make in large quantity

July 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Anne from Domesblissity wanted to have fabric napkins at her wedding reception, but she was on a budget. Instead of busting the budget, she made them! 50 of them. The fabric came from a thrifted bedding set, so it was… Read more ...

Free pattern: Pineapple hot pad

July 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Stacy from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for making this pineapple hot pad. It’s part of her Hot Pad of the Month series. The pineapple is her July hot pad. How perfect is that yellow fabric with a grid… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrapbusting quilted fabric coasters

July 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Like most sewists, I have a scrap bin. But then I have another scrap bin that’s just for my tiny scraps. These are generally too small for most projects but they’re fabric and pretty and so I hold on to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make these perching owl softies from recycled clothing

July 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jill from Creating My Way to Success created these perched owl softies using fabric recycled from old clothing. She shares a tutorial and a template on her blog. The owl softies are perched on twigs that hang from a cord. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple yoga tote with mat straps

July 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

This yoga tote is a tote bag and a yoga mat carrier all in one. Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a tutorial showing how to make it. The top is a roomy tote bag where you can put your water… Read more ...

Tutorial: Slipcover an ugly throw rug to make it look pretty again

July 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Until I saw this tutorial by Free Time Frolics, it had never crossed my mind to slipcover a throw rug. But it’s a good way to make an ugly rug match your decor. It looks easy to make, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillowcase with a cuff, a good beginner sewing project

July 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A pillowcase is always a good first sewing project. They’re easy to make, requiring just a few simple straight seams. But they’re also pretty and functional, something you can see and use every day knowing that you made it. If… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted hexagon coasters

July 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Put a favorite fabric or two to pretty use by making these adorable quilted hexagon coasters. Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugarshares a tutorial showing how to make them. They’d make great gifts, so make a set for yourself… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini pocket placemats for outdoor dining

July 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home describes these Mini Mats as an outdoor dining version of a mug rug. Smaller than a typical placemat, these mini mats are just big enough to hold a plate with a napkin and cutlery. They share a tutorial showing… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY shade screen for your porch or patio

July 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

A shade panel like this one can filter harsh sunlight, making your porch or patio more livable during all parts of the day. Sew4Home shows how you can make one. Make some decorative pillows or cover cushions in the same… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ottoman pouf pillow

July 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

How would you like to rest your feet on a pretty pouf like this one? Deonn from Quiltscapes shares a tutorial for making one. The pouf pillow is a great solution for smaller rooms that don’t have the space for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Itty Bitty Fabric Bin

July 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lisa from Vintage Modern Quilts shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make this Itty Bitty Fabric Bin. Use it to hold business cards or as a change catcher by the front door. Or on your dresser… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy grommet top curtains

July 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Every time I price curtains, I walk away with sticker shock. That much money for curtains made from cheap fabric in a design I don’t really like anyway? No thank you. You can DIY your own curtains and get exactly… Read more ...

Tutorial: 10-minute grocery bag holder

July 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Plastic grocery sacks multiply like rabbits! At least around my house they do. Rather than just sending them to the landfill, I hold on to them to get at least one more use out of them before they’re trash. Grocery… Read more ...

Video tutorial: How to make a pillowcase

July 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A pillowcase makes a great first sewing project, and Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how you can do it. The pillowcase has a contrast band at the opening, so pick two coordinating fabrics and sew them up into… Read more ...