Easy Cornered Tablecloth
It can be frustrating when loose tablecloths don’t always stay on the table. As a family a lot happens at the table. For example, kids use crayons, we eat and much more. Cornered tablecloths are the most practical as they don’t move. Materials needed: Sewing machine Scissors Thread Straight pins Table (you’ll need the table you’ll be covering to be handy for measuring) Material – a waterproof material works best for small children. For length of fabric, it will depend on your table. I recomme...
Easy To Make Dog Toys
My dogs love to play a lot. We often get them lots of toys but to be honest they can be pricey sometimes. I love my babies so much, I can’t afford to see them bored. I have been making different toys for them and today, I’ll be sharing with you all this super easy DIY. Materials needed: 1/2 yard upholstery fabric Drawing paper 4” circle lid Sewing machine Stuffing Pins Ruler Pencil Scissors Thread
Easy To Make Travel Pillow
It’s summer, most of us are on holidays. More holidays equals more traveling and that can mean more discomfort. Traveling by road or air can be long sometimes and uncomfortable. Travel pillows help make the journey more comfortable though. Materials needed: fabric – 1/2 yard cotton fabric (or 2 x 1/4 yard if you are using two fabrics) stuffing – polyester stuffing works best matching thread scissors pins or clips sewing machine
DIY Rice Heating Pad
Are you nursing aches? Maybe sprains? Heating pads are perfect for relieving pains and aches. Today, I’ll be sharing with you all how to make microwaveable heating pads. These heating pads are super easy to make and are perfect gifts for friends and family. Materials needed: Printable Instructions and pattern Fabric piece(at least 27″ (long) x 15″ (w) I like to use ticking fabric.) 5 cups of rice Sewing machine Pins & Thread Dressmaker’s pencil or chalk Essential Oils (option...
DIY Patchwork Shower Curtain
Shower curtains can change the overall outlook of your bathroom. Patchwork shower curtains even bring in more color and patterns into the bathroom. Are you ready to make a shower curtain? Let’s begin! Materials needed: 20 or 25 fat quarters of fabric (I used 25) 12 extra large eyelets
Super Easy Ironing Board Cover
Are you still using that old ironing board cover? Yeah, that one. Aren’t we all guilty of using them, haha! Well, it’s time to change them. The fun part of this ironing board cover is that it has handy pockets for pressing tools. Sounds great? Materials needed: 2 yards of fabric for the cover a fat quarter of fabric for the pockets 2 yards of insulbright insulated batting (you could use 100% cotton quilt batting instead, but it wouldn’t reflect the heat back up) 1 zipper 13’’ long for the...
DIY Bowl Cover
Are you looking for an alternative to plastic wraps? Then fabric bowl covers are the way to go! They are reusable and washable. They are also cute and add to the interior of your kitchen. Most importantly, they are super easy to make and can be gifted to friends and family. Materials needed: Cotton fabric - I used three fat quarters but depending on the size of your bowls you may not even need that much. 1/4 inch elastic cord Coordinating thread small safety pin
Super Easy Floor Pillow
If you don’t have floor pillows then you are missing out on a lot of comfort. They make it comfy to read books, watch movies and just relax on the carpet. Children absolutely love floor pillows! What are you waiting for? Let’s make some floor pillows for that extra comfort at home! Materials needed: Approximately 2 yards of fabric. I highly recommend using indoor/ outdoor fabric. It often has a coating that will resist stains. Since your DIY floor pillow will be living on the floor the added protection...
Easy To Make Apron
To be honest, I really don’t like cooking or doing kitchen chores. I basically run away from the kitchen. Aprons make me like cooking a bit more though. They make me feel fancy, like in a cooking show. Haha! It’s hilarious, but I have about seven aprons for each day of the week. Well, I’ll be sharing with you all how to make an apron today. Materials needed: about 1 yard of your chosen fabric coordinating thread measuring tape scissors sewing machine
Easy To Make Pet Collar
Do you want to get your pet a stylish collar? Maybe you don’t like the ones at the stores? Look no more! Today, I’ll be sharing with you all a pet collar DIY. It’s time to be creative and make some cool and adjustable collars for your pets. Materials needed: a rectangle of fabric that is 4’’ x (comfortable neck measurement) + 5’’ a 1’’ d-ring 2’’ of hook and loop tape (velcro)
DIY Fabric Lunch Bag
It’s picnic season once again! Yippee! It’s time to bring out our lunch bags. What if you don’t have lunch bags? Why not just make them? Fabric lunch bags are super easy and fun to make. They also serve as a good gift for friends and family. Materials needed: Gridded pattern paper Pen Scissors Two lengths of cotton fabric (we used two different patterns) Ruler or measuring tape Fabric pen Hairband Button Pins
DIY Pot Holder
Pot holders come in handy in most households. They are colorful and add to the interior of one’s kitchen. I love making them as gifts for my friends and family. This DIY is beginner friendly and is super fun. Materials needed: Sewing Machine Scissors Iron and ironing board (2) squares of 9″x9″ fabric (1) rectangle of 5″x2″ fabric (2) squares of 9″x9″ insulated, heat resistant batting
DIY Cord Keepers
It can be frustrating when cords get tangled. We have all been there! Are you tired of the mess tangled cords create? I got you, DIY cord keepers to the rescue. They help organize cords and prevent tangling. DIY cord keepers are very easy and fun to make. Materials needed: Scrap fabric measuring at least 6”x6” Lightweight fusible interfacing Small round or square Velcro Sewing machine Matching thread Fabric marking pen Sewing pins Turning tool Scissors Cutting mat and ruler
DIY Drawstring Backpack
Now the kids are on summer holiday, so sometimes they go on picnics, swimming and to the beach. Recently we had an issue because they mixed up some of their items and it wasn’t funny. I made some drawstring backpacks for them and that seems to have done the trick. Materials needed: ½ yard of main fabric a fat quarter of accent fabric 1 yard of lining fabric ⅓ yard/meter of fusible fleece (45"/120cm bolt width) - or a yard if you use 20"/50cm bolt width (for outer, tabs, and handle) two...
Super Easy Fabric Storage Basket
Fabric storage baskets can be made to fit the interior of your home. I’m so in love with them that I make storage baskets for absolutely everything and anything. Storage baskets help organize toys, baby items, clothes and a lot more. Materials needed: 5/8 yard home fabric for the outside of the box (I used home décor fabric, but quilting cotton will work too) 5/8 yard lining fabric (I used plain ole muslin) 5/8 yard sturdy fusible interfacing 4 grommets (I picked up some plastic ones from the home d...