As you most likely have heard, face masks are in huge demand right now, as we experience this COVID-19 pandemic. There is a BIG movement going on with crafters making and donating homemade masks. Forbes even wrote an article calling all people who sew to help with the face mask … [Read more...]
DIY Fabric Carrots Sewing Tutorial
Here it is almost Easter time and what a great time to get out your sweater stash and make SWEATER carrots. Yep, fabric CARROTS! What can't you make out of upcycled sweaters? Now if you are short on ORANGE SWEATERS or don't have any felted orange sweaters, these work up great … [Read more...]
DIY Ironing Board Cover: Sewing Tutorial
Does your ironing board cover have stains, rips or is it just looking cruddy? Perhaps it’s time to replace it, and I’m going to show you how to easily make your own! It's an easy sewing project that you can make in no time at all. Not only will you save money by making … [Read more...]
Fleece Coneflower: Free Pattern and Tutorial
I do love flowers, and coneflowers are one of my favorites. I have had this magazine page pinned to my bulletin board for some time now, and this was my inspiration for this new fleece coneflower pattern. Who would have thought that FLEECE would be a great medium … [Read more...]
Heart Lollipops: Made with Upcycled Sweaters & Felt
Here it is almost Valentine's Day, and that means craft time to me. I am always looking for new things to make using my favorite felted wool sweater scraps, and these heart lollipops are the best! It's a quick little project that you whip up in no time at all. You won't be … [Read more...]
diy Travel Tissue Pouch: From an Upcycled Sweater
I think all women carry tissue in their purse, right? Why not carry your tissue in style? This travel tissue pouch is so easy and quick to make. What's even better is that they are so cute made up using an upcycled sweater! I could make different color combinations all day. So … [Read more...]
diy Fabric Jingle Ball Cat and Baby Toy
This little fabric jingle ball cat and baby toy is the perfect size for little hands AND little paws. Receycled sweaters, a few jingle bells and a little stuffing is all you need. However, if you want to make the CAT really happy, you can add a little catnip while stuffing. … [Read more...]
Diy Baby Beanie Hats from Recycled T shirts
Repurposing clothing is something I get excited about, and it’s not only from sweaters. There are a lot of things you can do with an upcycled T SHIRT as well. How about a baby beanie? Baby and toddler clothes are so fun to make with upcycled t shirts because they don’t require … [Read more...]
Free Fabric Ball Pattern – Make it with an upcycled sweater
As you know, I love making something new with an old sweater. It's been a while since I have posted a sewing tutorial, so today I am going to share with you how to make a simple fabric ball. This little ball is so fun to make using a variety of upcycled sweaters. It can also be … [Read more...]
Upcycled Sweater Stars – Free Pattern and Tutorial
Can you believe Christmas is just around the corner? It's time to get out your sweater stash and make some fun things for the holidays. These upcycled sweater stars are so simple to make and can be embellished in so many ways. Hang them from a door knob, … [Read more...]