I cut up several old towels to piece together a cute applique mushroom, quilted it onto a couple other old towels, and now have a brand-new custom bath mat that the kids and I are delighted with.
DIY: Upcycle Old Towels into a New Bath Mat Read More 👉
A drawstring bag is a terrific go-to when you’re thinking about sustainable gift packaging. It’s customizable, re-usable, and easy to put to a huge number of alternate uses.
Make an Easy Drawstring Gift Bag with This Free Pattern Read More 👉
Let the Halloween crafting begin! Whether you’re a newbie or an advanced sewer, sewn Halloween projects are a terrific way to decorate for the holiday. Pillows, stuffies, and buntings are fun and festive, and they’re easy to store between seasons.
20 Frightful and Festive Things to Sew for Halloween Read More 👉
It can be tricky to think of ways to paint or dye silk fabric, if you’ve mostly worked with cotton, linen, or other plant-fiber fabrics before. You probably already know that silk takes dye differently, but how differently? Can you paint it? Transfer images to it? Dye it multiple colors?
14 Techniques to Paint and Dye Silk Fabric Read More 👉
A well-made sock can stand up to a lot of wear, and when a hole does finally work its way through, then you can darn that sock to make it even better than it was when it was new.
How to Darn a Sock Read More 👉
There are huge environmental and economic benefits to covering your windows with curtains. You conserve energy when you insulate even energy-efficient windows with another layer or two, and if your windows are older, the energy conservation is even more extreme. With that energy conservation comes concrete savings on your energy bills. It’s a win-win situation!
15 DIY Curtains and Window Coverings for an Eco-Friendly Makeover Read More 👉
Drapes are a surprisingly eco-friendly home furnishing.
DIY Drapes from Upcycled Sheets and Lining Fabric Read More 👉
Upcycled denim quilts don’t have to be boring! Use upcycled denim to sew some of your favorite quilt blocks. It will take your recycled blue jeans quilt to the next level!
The Half-Dozen Best Quilt Blocks for Upcycled Denim Read More 👉
Check out some of my favorite methods for upcycling a hoodie, and find your next favorite fashion!
20 Ways to Refashion a Hoodie Read More 👉
A new table runner is an easy way to transform the look of your table setting.
30+ Quilted Table Runner Ideas to Sew Read More 👉
Fortunately, sewing a button back on your pants is a super easy and low-fuss skill that requires only a basic amount of hand-eye coordination. Anyone can do it!
How to Sew a Button Back on Your Pants Read More 👉
I’m obsessed with how easy strip quilts are to sew, and with how many fun design looks you can achieve from these identical cuts of fabric.
30 Free Strip Quilt Patterns and Tutorials Read More 👉
Denim quilts are about the warmest, snuggliest quilts you’ll ever nap under.
Sew an Easy Strip Quilt from Upcycled Denim Read More 👉
It’s fun to see how many ways there are to quilt using just the tools and supplies that you’ve already got on-hand.
DIY Quilting Stencils, Templates, and Patterns Read More 👉
A petticoat may not be the essential everyday wear that it once was, but it’s still essential to give the perfect silhouette to certain garments.
How To Make a Petticoat: 15 DIY Tutorials Read More 👉
Are you a messenger bag person or a backpack person?
30 Free Messenger Bag Patterns and Tutorials Read More 👉
Here are some of my favorite, free star quilt patterns online.
30 Free Star Quilt Patterns Read More 👉
Even without the foundation garments, even without the advanced techniques, even without antique tissue paper patterns with an unreasonable waist to bust ratio, you can sew yourself a dress that LOOKS vintage.
Three Dozen Free Vintage Dress Patterns Read More 👉
If you’re just getting started on creating your own cloth masks, or if you’re looking to switch up your go-to pattern–or add a handy accessory, OR make a matching cloth mask for a kid’s teddy bear!–then check out this list of my favorite DIY cloth mask patterns and tutorials.
20 DIY Cloth Masks Read More 👉
For every single-use disposable, there’s a DIY reusable option, and often one that you can make from supplies that you already own.
20 DIY Reusable Products to Replace Single-Use Disposables Read More 👉
If you’ve got some ribbon scraps in your stash (bonus points if they’re silk), then you, too, can try out kanzashi-style ornaments!
30 DIY Kanzashi Style Flowers And Ornaments Read More 👉
Everybody knows that paper napkins are a wasteful use of resources, and we ought to ditch them for mealtimes. But the solution isn’t just to wipe your hands on your pants!
How To Sew Fat Quarter Cloth Napkins Read More 👉
Because you don’t want your stuff to fall out!
How To Add A Zippered Top To A Tote Bag Read More 👉
Do you want to look like Queen Elizabeth I or Marie Antoinette?
How to Make a Hoop Skirt: 15 Projects Read More 👉
If you think the hexagons, themselves are cute, wait until you see all the absolutely adorable things that you can make from them.
Two Dozen Hexagon Quilt Ideas Read More 👉
You can make anything you can think of out of felt (and some days, I feel like I already have!), but some of the most surprisingly fun–and surprisingly lovely!–things that you can make are felt flowers.
45 Ways To Make Felt Flowers Without A Cricut Read More 👉
For preserving memories big and small, DIY memory quilts made from your favorite clothing are both beautiful and practical.
16 DIY Memory Quilts To Make For Your Loved Ones Read More 👉
Need to cover your butt?
I’ve got you covered!
How to Sew Pants: Two Dozen Free Patterns and Tutorials Read More 👉
The key to this DIY slipcover project is lots and lots of upcycled denim.
How To Make An Upcycled Denim Slipcover For A Couch Read More 👉
A vest is one of the easiest and most accessible clothing items to sew.
25 Completely Free Vest Patterns and Tutorials Read More 👉
It takes some fiddly work and some sewing prowess, but it’s completely possible to DIY your own weighted blanket, and to do so using natural and/or sustainably-sourced materials.
How To Make A DIY Weighted Blanket Read More 👉
Go get all those band patches back on your denim jacket where they belong!
How To Sew a Patch Read More 👉
A DIY tutu is one of the easiest ways to make an outfit look fancy.
18 DIY Tutus For Babies To Adults Read More 👉
A nine-patch quilt is the easiest type of quilt to sew.
How To Sew a Nine-Patch Quilt for an American Girl Doll Read More 👉
Yes, you can DIY your wedding dress!
Two Dozen Free Wedding Dress Patterns and Tutorials Read More 👉
