Luvinthemommyhood shares a tutorial for making a summertime tunic from a pair of drawstring pajama pants.  This is such a cool idea!!  It’s part of a new series of tutorials geared toward newbie sewers.  Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Head over to Dabbled to find out how to make reusable sandwich bags.  They’re made from clear vinyl, velcro, and pretty ribbon.   If you want to include your child in the back-to-school preparations, let them pick out the ribbon. … Read more ...

Lily from Block-a-Day demonstrates a fantastic way to upcycle your jeans by adding patchwork panels to the bottom of the legs. This technique not only transforms plain jeans into boutique-style fashion but also serves as a creative and budget-friendly solution… Read more ...

Joan from Nini Makes tells how to make a large monogram out of buttons.  She shows beautiful examples of button monograms on a pillow and on a book cover.  This would also look great on the front of a large… Read more ...

Craftster user iheartohmy shares a tutorial for making a pair of ballet flats.  Use a piece of leather (or pleather) for the soles, and pretty canvas fabric for the uppers.  Get the how-to. [photo from Craftster] [via Craftster … Read more ...