DIY Half Apron With Pockets

 

Use your fabric scraps to sew this cute apron. 

Click here for the pattern.

Dry feet? Try this recipe . . .

 

Sick of those dry feet?  

Try this recipe by One Good Thing by Jillee.  

I haven't tried it yet, but my feet are screaming for help!

DIY Bandana Quilt

 

My late first husband was an avid collector of all types of bandanas.  I still have them after all these years and have often thought of making a quilt with them.  When I found the featured article, I was so happy to finally have the instructions on how to make it.

Click here if you would like to make your own bandana quilt.  The blog One Good Thing By Jillee is one of my favorite blogs and I highly recommend checking it all out.

Hand Sewing Basics

 

Hand sewing is one of my favorite ways of sewing.  There is something therapeutic about it for me.

Click here for a very informative tutorial for basic stitches from So Sew Easy.

Recycled Tin Cans - Spackled Containers

 

I've recycled tin cans for years using paint, but I never would have thought of using spackle.  How awesome are these containers?

Click here for instructions on how to make them!

DIY How to Sew Flat Pouch Zipper for Phone

 

For as long as I've been sewing, zippers can still be a little tricky.  I'm always on the lookout for articles to find easier ways or good tips.

Click here for an excellent article from Chezvies.com.

Organizing Under the Bathroom Sink

 

I've been in the middle of reorganizing the whole house since my mom sold her house and left me with a bunch of her stuff.

I haven't started on the bathroom, but this awesome article caught my attention.  Lots of great tips for the time I start in that room.  

Click here for the article if you need to get yours organized too.

DIY Dresser Transformations

 

This is one of my favorite dresser 

transformations ever!

Click here for more awesome

 transformation ideas!

DIY Candle Holders with Painted Lace

 

Click here for instructions for this

 fabulous DIY recycling project!

DIY Children's Rag Blanket Tutorial

 

Here's a great project to use those fabric scraps up.  If you are a beginner and quilts seem a bit too ambitious for you, this project is perfect for you!

Click here to go to the tutorial.

Sewing Machine Needles - Using the Right One

 

Using the right needle for your project is so important.  I learned the hard way by messing up so many projects until I decided to learn.  

Click here for a tutorial about sewing machine needles that will help you understand the differences between the types of needles and when to use them.

Beaded Backstitch

 

One of my favorite DIY projects is beading to enhance my sewing projects.  If you have never made an outfit or any sewing project better with fabric embellishment, you would not believe the difference beading and stitching can make.

I found an awesome article with a great tutorial.  Click here for the article.

How to repair your own jewelry

Don't throw away that broken jewelry!  

You would not believe how easy it is to repair.
Click here to find out how!

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Tips for organizing fabric scraps

Fabric scraps can get out of hand in a hurry!

In my quest to see how others get those fabric scraps under control, I found an awesome article.  

Click here for the article.

DIY Cleaning Wipes

Lately I haven't been able to find cleansing wipes at any store, so I went looking for a way to make my own.

This is a quick and easy project . . . no more driving myself crazy looking for wipes!  

Click here for the article.

Men’s shirt refashion into overall dress

Love this sewing project!  Awesome way to recycle old clothes . . .

Click here to go to the tutorial.

DIY Oatmeal Scrub

If you have never used an oatmeal scrub for your face and body, you have got to check out the following article with DIY recipes and the benefits of using oatmeal on the skin.

Click here for the article, which is also the source of the photo.

DIY Jewelry Organizer Ideas

For the longest time, I've wanted to make jewelry organizers for my jewelry that is scattered everywhere and in some cigar boxes.

Today I found an awesome blog post for inspiration and tutorials . . . click here.

Where to buy fabric online

Although I have a fabulous fabric stash, there are times I need a design or type of fabric I don't have.  Since brick and mortar fabric stores have literally disappeared, the only choice is to buy that fabric online.  But where to start?

Click here to go to an article that covers buying fabric online.

DIY Beauty - 26 Projects

There is something satisfying about making and using beauty products you made with your own hands.  It isn't all about the money you will save!  My personal favorite is making soap.

Click here to find many DIY beauty products!