Home Decor – Page 63

Tutorial: How to sew professional pillow covers

May 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Pillows can set you back quite a bit if you buy them from a decorator store. Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares her tips for sewing your own pillows that look just as professional and polished as the ones you’d buy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hot pad trivet from a tattered quilt

May 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how you can create a gorgeous hot pad or trivet out of an old tattered quilt. Now, I am normally of the “don’t cut up an old quilt” school, but in this case a good… Read more ...

Tutorial: Strawberry hot pad

May 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A big red strawberry is the hot pad of the month at Crafty Staci. You can get the free pattern and tutorial on her blog. The red strawberry hot pad has a green leaf cap and scattered knots for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy way to make floor length drapes

May 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Floor length drapes add drama to a room. Delia from Delia Creates shows an easy way you can make them yourself. Making them yourself allows you to choose exactly the fabric you want, which is a huge advantage over the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flat out microwave bowl holder

May 9, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Make a bowl holder to protect your hands from a hot bowl after its been in the microwave! Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots, & Whatnots shares a tutorial showing how to make one. They’re made to store flat, but the… Read more ...

Free pattern: 2 in 1 baby blanket and cuddle toy

May 7, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Is it a baby blanket or a cuddle toy? Actually, it ‘s both! Maya from SewToy shares a free pattern for making this 2 in one baby blanket and cuddle toy. It’s a simple fleece and cotton baby blanket, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stenciled burlap pillow sleeve, plus a free cut file

May 4, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Wrap this stenciled burlap and fabric sleeve around a pillow for an instant summer update. Melissa from Polkadot Chair shares a tutorial and free cut file for making one. This would be so cute for pillows on a front porch… Read more ...

Tutorial: Roll up travel toiletry organizer

May 2, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Mike at The Crafty Gentleman shows how you can make a roll up travel organizer for your toiletries. The organizer makes it easy to pack your toiletries for a trip. You can make the pockets any size you wish to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Envelope pillow covers with French seams

April 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make pillow covers finished off with French seams so there are no raw edges. They have simple envelope back, so need for zippers or buttons to close it up. The French seams… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled oilcloth pillow covers

April 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how you can sew up some pretty oilcloth pillow covers for your front porch or patio. Each one is made from three fabrics and is reversible to get two fun looks from one pillow cover. Because oilcloth is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pixie Cup scrappy fabric basket

April 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These Pixie Cups by Heidi from Fabric Mutt are the cutest!! They’re also an awesome scrapbusting project. She shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. Use them on your desk for pencils and pens, or in your bathroom… Read more ...

Tutorial: Washcloths with scrappy patchwork binding

April 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These washcloths with scrappy patchwork binding are a fun and useful way to use up your smaller fabric scraps. Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. It’s a good project to make in multiples, so make some… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pot holder and oven mitt

April 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

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

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

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 ...