Sewing

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how she made a slipcover for a worn out ottoman.  It’s a simple cover that fits over the ottoman, easily removed for washing or to flip it the other way.   ‘Cause it’s reversible, too! … Read more ...

Sylvia at Dare to DIY shares a video tutorial showing how she created a geometric cut out back on a dress she bought.  If you want to do this, you’ll need a dress that doesn’t have a zipper down the… Read more ...

Guess what Jennifer Perkins used to create this alphabet ombre design on a tote bag?  Spray fabric paints and foam alphabet stickers!  Yes!!  How cute would this be on a pair of kid’s skinnies!  Go to the I Love To … Read more ...

Lana Red shows how to make a simple felt pouch for a hard drive, phone, or any other small gadget that might need protecting.  The sewing is super simple.  An extra layer of felt gives it a pop of color… Read more ...

Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a tutorial over at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make a little girl’s dress out of a pair of outgrown overalls.  Go to her tutorial. [photo from Crazy Little Projects on The… Read more ...

Head over to Pink Polka Dot Creations to find out how to make a make-up bag and brush roll.  The make-up bag is a lined zippered pouch.  The brush roll is made from a washcloth.  Go to her blog for … Read more ...

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making their Farmer’s Market Laminated Tote.  It’s a roomy tote bag with plenty of space to tote your produce home from the farmer’s market, carry a picnic to the park, or hold a book and… Read more ...

Miriam Tribe from Mad Mim used foil paper and glue to create the tribal design on this foldover pouch she made.  If you want to see how to do it, go to her tutorial. [photo from Mad Mim]… Read more ...

Gretchen Hirsch from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shows how she uses tissue paper to stabilize slippery fabrics while she cuts them.  Go to her blog to see how she does it. [photo from Gertie’s New Blog for… Read more ...