Accessories – Page 27

Tutorial: Vintage sewing basket liner

April 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Mary Beth from RetroMonkeys shares a vintage project at the Pattern Patter blog for making a sewing basket liner. The liner turns a covered basket into a vintage style sewing basket. It has pockets all the way around to organize… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric bead earrings

April 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I generate a lot of fabric scraps and I can’t seem to part with even the tiniest of pieces. I’m always on the lookout for good scrap-usin’ projects. These fabric covered earrings caught my eye as a fun way to… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Fabulous fabric beads

April 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I cannot get over how fabulous these fabric beads are! Alma Stoller shares a video tutorial showing how you can make some of your own. Each one is unique. You can make them with simple materials (including knit fabric upcycled… Read more ...

Tutorial: Two-toned knotted knit headband

April 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Hanna from Pearls & Scissors shows how you can make a two-tone knotted headband out of a couple of old t-shirts. You could also use scraps of knit fabric if you have any left over from earlier projects. It’s a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Covered button hair pins

April 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Christina Williams shows how you can make these cute covered button hairpins. It’s a fun way to use up your smaller scraps of fabric. Clip 2 or 3 of them on some cardstock to make a pretty gift. Follow the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Kids superhero accessories

April 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

When you’re a kid, all it takes is a little bit of imagination to become a superhero. But being a superhero is even more awesome when you’ve got the right accessories. Rebecca from Hugs Are Fun! shares a template you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Spring tassel scarf

April 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from Shrimp Salad Circus shows how you can make a pretty spring tassel scarf. It’s made from a lightweight floral fabric, with handmade tassels stitched across either end. Her tutorial shows how to make the scarf and the tassels. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Kids scalloped bucket hat

April 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern at eHow for making this scalloped bucket hat. It’s perfect to wear with a spring dress, or to the pool or the beach to keep the sun off her face. Her… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Pleated lace and ribbon headband

April 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The Ribbon Retreat shares a video tutorial showing how you can make a pleated lace and ribbon headband. The combination of velvet and lace creates a soft, romantic look – especially when it’s embellished with a sparkly button. This would… Read more ...

Tutorial: Seatbelt pillow with a pocket

April 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how you can make a seatbelt pillow. The long fleece pillow wraps around the shoulder harness to make it more comfortable against your neck. A small pocket on… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Knotted headband from knit fabric

April 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Knotted headbands are all the rage right now. I like the look. Casual but feminine, giving the look of a bow but without too much frilliness. Elizabeth from Simple Simon and Company shows how you can make your own knotted… Read more ...

Tutorial: Infinity travel scarf that’s also a lightweight blanket

March 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This infinity scarf is one of Melissa’s (from Polka Dot Chair) go to travel items. At first glance, this looks just like a simple infinity scarf, but this has an extra feature. It unsnaps to make a travel blanket. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Wrist cuffs from jeans waistbands

March 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Be Our Best shares a fun upcycle project for a jeans waistband. She turns it into a wrist cuff bracelet. It’s cute left plain, showing off the jeans details. Or, embellish it up with a fabric flower (perhaps… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY martingale dog collar with a half chain

March 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life shows how you can make a martingale dog collar with a half chain. The collar part is made from an upcycled leather belt and a scrap of vintage fabric. The leather make a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Nautical key fobs

March 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shows how you can make these nautical key fobs. They’re made in two parts- the key fob itself, and a fabric tag with an anchor applique. She links to a previous tutorial for making the … Read more ...