Whether you make your sewing table from scratch, or modify it from an existing piece of furniture, DIYing it is a great way not only to avoid buying something else new that will one day end up in the waste stream, but also to make yourself the exact custom sewing table that you need, exactly the way you want it. More
It’s shiny!
It’s free!
It’s environmentally unfriendly!
What it is?
It’s a drawstring backpack! More
No matter how big you want your star to be, or how many points you want it to have, you can make the pattern for it completely from scratch, and the assembly is the same no matter which type you create. More
A new table runner is an easy way to transform the look of your table setting. 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! More
Check out my list, below, of my favorite eco-friendly ways to store embroidery floss. 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. More
Denim quilts are about the warmest, snuggliest quilts you’ll ever nap under. 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. 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. More
Are you a messenger bag person or a backpack person? More
My favorite plant markers are the simplest ones you could make–they’re just wood burned sticks! More
These decoupaged cardboard trays are some of my favorite things to make. 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. 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. More
Frosted glass is easy to DIY, and there are a ton of different methods to do it. 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. 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! 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! More