DIY Lanyard Tutorial

 

Photo source:  SewSheCan.com

"Learn how to sew a DIY lanyard! The lanyard in this free sewing tutorial is double sided so you can use two coordinating fabrics to make it twice as nice."  Comment from SewSheCan.com

Sew your own lanyard in your preferred fabric and match other items.

Click here to go to the SewSheCan.com free sewing tutorial/

How To Make A Rope Bowl

 

Photo source:  SewSheCan.com

"After you’ve sewn your first fabric covered rope bowl, you can use the technique to make trivets, baskets, pencil holders, placemats, table toppers, rugs, and more!"  Comment from SewSheCan.com

This technique is so different and a fun way to use up your fabric scraps.  Love finding new techniques of creating projects to sew.

Click here to go to the SewSheCan.com free sewing pattern.

How To Make a Dress Bigger

 

Photo source: MellySews.com

"Today I’m going to show you how to make a dress bigger. In my 30+ years of sewing, especially the years spent sewing for the theatre, I have had a lot of dresses that I’ve had to let out. The DIY technique I’ll show you today will add up to a couple inches to a gown. This works on formal gowns and casual dresses. I’ll show you the same steps a professional tailor would take to enlarge a dress." Comment from MellySews.com 

Re-sizing clothing is a good thing to know if you want to save money on wardrobe.

Click here to go to the MellySews.com tutorial page.

Dog Collar Bandana

 

Photo source:  SheCanSew.com

"Make your companion the cutest pooch at the dog park with a bow-tie bandana that you sewed yourself using this free dog bandana sewing pattern! This sewing tutorial comes with a free printable pattern template with three different bandana sizes and a how-to video."  Comment from SheCanShow.com

Aren't they precious?  Love the cute bandana collars and love that they come in different sizes.

Click here to go to the She CanSew.com free pattern page.

Log Cabin Hexagon Potholder Free Sewing Pattern

 

Photo source:  SewCanShe.com

"You will love sewing this Log Cabin Hexi Potholder Pattern! These cute potholders are the perfect way to use up fabric and batting scraps and practice quilting."  Comment from SewCanShe.com

I've never sewn a log cabin pattern and this is a great way to learn on a small scale.  Would be a great way to coordinate with your DIY dishcloths, placemats, napkins and other kitchen items.

Click here to go to the SewCanShe.com pattern page. 

Patchwork Potholder Sewing Pattern with Pockets

 

Photo source:  SewSheCan.com

"Use this free sewing pattern to sew a cute patchwork potholder! This clever design has pockets so your fingers will never get burned."  Comment from SewSheCan.com

Love the design of these potholders and also love the choice of fabrics.

Click here to go to the SewSheCan.com pattern page.

How to Make A Lip Gloss Pouch

 

Photo source:  PolkaDotChair.com

This lip gloss pouch is the cutest makeup bag kind of thing I have ever seen!  Great choice of fabric too.  Melissa is very clever and I can't wait to check out the rest of her website.

Click here to go to the PolkaDotChair.com free tutorial page.

Cute Corners DIY Cosmetic Case

Photo source:  SewSheCan.com

"Sew your own DIY Cosmetic Case with just a few sewing supplies including regular quilting cotton. My free sewing pattern is very easy and has step by step photos to make each part as clear as can be."  Comment from SewSheCan.com

Love this cosmetic case, it is nice and large . . . and the pattern is free!  Check it out . . .

Click here to go to the SewSheCan.com sewing pattern.

DIY Beach Cover Tutorial

 

Photo source:  mellysews.com

Create your own beach cover up with this tutorial.

Click here to go to the MellySews.com tutorial page.

How to Make Cute Designer Scrunchies

 

Photo source:  SewCanShe.com

"Making scrunchies is a fun and easy sewing project. They are perfect for using up fabric scraps of all kinds. Scrunchie variations can be made from velvet, silk, polyester, and many other fabrics.

It’s also a great way to introduce kids to sewing. They don’t need a template for this project. Straight stitch sewing is the basic skill they will use. Within just a few minutes, they’ll have something fun to wear and have a few new skills, too!"  Comment from SewCanShe.com

Love this scrungie style!  I'm looking for scrungie tutorials so I can make a bunch with my fabric scraps.

Click here to go to the SewCanShe.com free tutorial page.

How to make hair scrungies

Photo source:  Crafti Staci

Hair scrungies never went out of style with  me . . . love them!

I've tried to make my own with no success, but I've found this awesome tutorial that includes five different versions.  

Click here to go to the tutorial from Crafti Staci.com!

Make your own scrungies

Photo credit:  Melly Sews

You are going to be happy you've been saving those fabric scraps!  Use them to make your own hair scrungies . . .

Click here for the tutorial from Melly Sews @  https://mellysews.com.

DIY Fur Baby Coat – how to sew a dog coat

 

Photo source:  SewCanShe.com

"This warm coat will help keep fur babies warm no matter the season! This free sewing tutorial to make a dog coat pattern would also work for a cat, rabbit, pig, whoever keeps you company."  Comment from SewCanShe.com

What a cute fur baby coat!  

Click here to go to the SewCanShe.com free tutorial page so you can make your precious fur baby this cute coat.

How to Clean Your Silver Jewelry

 

Photo source:  Better Homes and Gardens

"The silver pieces you own are likely made from sterling silver or are silver-plated, rather than pure silver. Both silver-plated jewelry and sterling silver contain less pure silver and are more prone to tarnishing due to exposure to air and moisture."  Comment from Better Homes and Gardens

Since I do not buy sterling silver jewelry, this is not my area of expertise.

Click here to go to the Better Homes and Gardens article.

Sew a Handy Travel Case – Free Sewing Pattern

 

Photo source:  SewCanShe.com

"Sew together a cute pouch with a cross body strap that’s perfect for travel. There are 3 interior pockets in 3 different sizes – room for just what you need!"  Comment from SewCanShe.com

This cute little pouch will be perfect for my phone.  Love it!

Click here to go to the SewCanShe.com tutorial.

Painted Rainbow Bridge Garden Bench

 

Photo source:  Modern On Monticello

"This is a project I actually started last Fall after losing our Staffordshire Pit Bull, Shiloh. He was a rescue dog that we got from a local shelter just a few months after I lost my dad and right after we lost Buster, another rescue dog. Six weeks before we got Shiloh, I left a toxic work environment that left me emotionally bruised and battered. I was mourning my dad and Buster, and I guess God knew I needed an energy-filled, fur-covered distraction."

Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted"  

Comment from Donna of Modern On Monticello

Donna touched my heart with her story about Shiloh and Buster and the rainbow bridge project dedicated to them.  I'm still grieving over the loss of my sweet furbaby Kiki and my husband, The Captain.  The feelings seem to never go away and I know they never will.  

It occurs to me that a project of this type makes so much sense and she has inspired me to make some type of rainbow bridge project.  Paint on a wooden fence or a planter.

Thank you Donna for the inspiration . . . blessings, love and hugs to you and your family.  I will pray for your peace as I pray for mine too.

Click here to go to Donna's post at Modern On Monticello.

Blue Jean Planter

 

Photo source:  Birdz of a Feather

This is the best version of this type of a jeans planter I have seen.  Most of us won't be able to duplicate their process (because of not having the equipment), but perhaps we could use our creativity to come up with another process.  This project can generate endless inspiration for many different projects.

This project is genius from Birdz of a Feather . . . check out the video to see how they created it and go to their website for more creative projects that will inspire you.

Thank you Birdz of a Feather for the inspiration!

DIY Sofa Organizer

 

Source:  Upcycle My Stuff

"Don’t you just love the idea of using the pockets and openings already in your old pair of jeans to make a super useful over arm sofa organiser to store your remote controls and magazines?"  Comment from Kristen of Upcycle My Stuff

The original tutorial is from Muy Ingenioso, whose website no longer resists.  I am posting about this sofa organizer as inspiration for you . . . use your creativity to make one that meets your needs.  Love these type of organizers so much.  Cut up those old jeans and recycle them into something that is useful to you or as a gift for someone you know.

DIY Pretty Colored Pencil Roll

 

Photo source:  SewCanShe.com

Love this pencil roll that can be adapted to fit whatever shape and size you need.  With a little imagination and creativity, you can come up with a little roll to carry your makeup brushes, paint brushes, knife sets, etc.  The possibilities are endless!

Click here to go to the SewCanShe.com free pattern page.

DIY Pleated Bag Tutorial

 

Photo source:  Blue Susan Makes

"Free tutorial for how to make a lovely little Pleated Bag with a roomy, boxy bottom to help it stand up all on it's own."  Comment from Blue Susan Makes

The design of this pleated bag is so cute!  Lots of room with a bottom that allows it to stand up.  Perfect!

Click here to go to the Blue Susan Makes free tutorial page.