Bed and bath – Page 7

Tutorial: Extra large laundry tote bins

January 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Check out these laundry bins that carry like tote bags! The long rectangular bin is perfect for small spaces. The handles make it easy to pick them up and carry them to the laundry room or laundromat. Sew4Home shares a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Velcro bedskirt

October 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Hide an ugly metal bedframe with a bedskirt! Mandi from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make a bedskirt that attaches with Velcro. I’m loving the Velcro idea because, really, who wants to remove a mattress every time you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy lace trim pillowcases

September 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These lace trim pillowcases look like someone spent a lot of money on them! But they’re actually an easy DIY using a plain pillowcase and some lace trim. Cami from Tidbits shows how to make them. Click below for her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make cute pillowcases quick using the burrito method

August 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shows how you can make a pillowcase using the burrito method. It’s a good project for a new sewist, and a quick way to create a pillowcase with a banded edge. A strip of accent fabric separates the main… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY reversible duvet cover

August 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cami from Tidbits shows how you can make your own reversible duvet cover. Now instead of being limited by what is available in the bedding section of the department and discount stores, you can have a duvet cover in any… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a shower curtain from a vintage sheet

August 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how you she created a pretty new shower curtain for her bathroom out of a vintage sheet. The charming floral fabric from the vintage sheet did wonders to brighten up a small interior room. And… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a padded coat hanger

August 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Glenis from Gee’s Projects shows how you can make a padded coat hanger. The padded hangers look really upscale and make nice gifts, especially when they coordinate with a handmade garment. The padding helps delicate garments from stretching out of… 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: DIY fingertip towels

June 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Bigger than a washcloth, but smaller than a hand towel, fingertip towels are the perfect sized towel for drying your hands. They’re not always easy to find, though, especially not if you want them to match your bathroom. But Becky… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew rest or reading mat

May 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Kerry from Pink Lemonade shares a tutorial at Fairfield World showing how you can make this , with no sewing required. All you need is a piece of foam and some fleece. It could make any nook or corner in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Serged patchwork beach towel

May 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

LiZ from Simple Simon and Company shows how you can make this serged patchwork beach towel. She got all those squares of terry cloth from a pack of washcloths

at the discount store. She used 15 washcloths to make one… Read more ...