Learn How to Make a Ladder Stitch
If you are just a beginner in sewing, there`re so many things which you are to discover for yourself. For example, different stitches. There are a lot of them. Some of them are really simple to repeat at once, but there`re also some tricky stitches like the ladder stitch. It`s invisible and will make any your work even greater. You surely must learn how to make it! Things you need: The project you are wanting to use the ladder stitch on, or a few spare pieces of fabric to practice on Thread Scissor...
Nice Travel Jewelry Pouch
Do you travel a lot during the year? Or maybe your friends are keen travellers? Do you agree that a woman must look perfect everywhere? If your answer is "yes" for all my questions, you surely must join this project. We`re going to sew a travel jewelry organizer. You can make it for yourself, but also it can be a nice gift for your friend. This pouch will help you to keep all your jewelry for a trip in one place and not to loose it. The diy is beginner friendly, so let`s sew together! Things you need: ...
How to Sew a Handlebar Bag for a Bike
I`m so happy warm days are here. I can say that I`m a sporty person and I really enjoy riding on my bike these sunny days. As for my kids, they spend practically all day outside playing, riding and so on. Have you ever noticed that every child likes taking some toys outside and also picking different rocks, sticks and so on? To store all these things they need some place. SO I have found one good idea and today we`ll sew a handlebar bag for a kid`s bike! Things you need: A fat quarter of your main fa...
Sew a Pet Coat from an Old Wool Shirt
Sometimes I look at the pets outside and they look like real dandies! It must be said that clothes for them costs a lot, so their owner spend a lot of money. But it`s not about us. Let`s work hard and upcycle an old wool shirt. By the way, it perfect for spring and fall, you can sew for summer season one more coat but from light fabric. Let`s start sewing! Things you need: old shirt pattern scissors pins needle thread sewing machine
How to Make a Plastic Bag Holder
There`s a joke about a plastic bag with other plastic bags inside it. I mean that usually we have lots of them and it`s difficult to keep them all in order. They make a mess and I don`t like it at all. That`s why I would like to try to make a big hanging holder for all my plastic bags. I think it`ll be very convenient. Let`s try! Things you need: thread sewing machine fabric 1 hanger
Mushroom Wrist Pin Cushion
If you love sewing and do it quite often, you probably have noticed how many things you need to have around you for making a process comfortable/ I mean different scissors, pins, needles and so on. Pins must always be at hand. It`s just a must have that`s why I offer you to make a wrist pin cushion. It`s convenient to use and it looks funny because of its design. Things you need: Pattern Template Red felt 12x18cm (5″x7.5″) White felt scraps Plastic sheet 6cm/2.5″ square (recycle some plastic packa...
Sew a Cat-Kerchief for Your Pet
As you can see in the title this time we`re going to sew for our pets. I can say just that this piece of clothes is not only for your cat, it also will be good for a small dog. This cat outfit is a nice way to dress up your lovely pet. The pattern of fabric may be different, but you can make it to celebrate a holiday. In the original version, for example, the author sews it for the 4th of July and a cat looks so patriotic! Things you need: 2 18 by 11 pieces of fabric pattern hook and loop fastening...
Easy to Make Eyeglass Case
As warm and sunny days roll around, we often use your sunglasses. As for me it`s impossible to keep them in order without a case as they can get slightly scratched or you can even break them. To avoid such problems, let`s sew an eyeglass case. This project is not only for advanced sewers but also for beginners as this thing is a must for everybody. Things you need: 7.5 inch tall by 6.5 inch wide piece of fleece or other non-fraying fabric about 15 inches of cord basic sewing supplies like thi...
How to Make a Shower Body Sponge
Today our sewing project is a little bit unusual because this handmade thing is for bathroom. We`re to make a shower body sponge. I like them a lot and always buy them. But I can say that it`s quite pricey as I need to change my sponge every month. Our shower poufs are made from mesh nylon gathered together in a "pouf" form. You can make these sponges not only for yourself, but to sew them for presenting in shower baskets. Things you need: 1/4 yard tulle fabric Scissors Needle and thread
Cute Key Fobs
Bright colour, beautiful pattern and golden bows are the words how I can describe these nice and amazing key fobs. Make a few for you, your relatives and friends as they`re simple and fast to make. If you don`t want to loose your keys and make a bright addition to them, this project is absolutely for you. Let`s sew these sweet key fobs. Join us if you`re even a beginner in sewing. Things you need: Fabric – 3″ x 10″ Fusible Fleece – 2″ x 10″ Gold Bias Tape Thread to match fabric Needle One 1.25″ ...
DIY Leather Bow Belt
Belts are good supplements for our looks. It`s possible to accent your figure or hide some defects, that you don`t want to show. We will try to make a leather bow belt today. Leather is quite expensive material and usually it comes in small pieces, so using it to create some accessories is perfect. The bow belt looks so elegant neat. I think it`s better to wear it with skirts and dresses. Things you need: 9” x 9” square of leather (or desired material) for main bow 4” x 4” square of leather for bow...
Nice Otter for Your Kid
Otters are called the dogs of the water world. Maybe because of the fact that they`re expert hunters. these animals are very social and today we`ll make a toy of this animal for your kids. You are free to make the whole family of otters as the tutorial is presented in two sizes: bigger and smaller. Choose what you like. The toy is really cute and nice, I adore it a lot. Let`s get started. Things you need: Brown fleece Tan fleece A scrap piece of red fleece (if making a heart) Black e...
Cool Fabric Beanbag
I often see that beanbags are used in the decor of kid`s room. Kids like them because they are not usual pieces of furniture and it`s so cozy to play, read and watch TV in such a place. This project is simple and perfect even for people with basic sewing skills. Moreover, it`s not important to use new fabric, you can recycle, for example, your old bedding set. So, as you see the project is just wonderful. It can also be used as a toy storage beanbag as well. Things you need: Fabric (cotton or velve...
How to Sew Your Perfect Midi Skirt
Summer is the perfect time for being beautiful, romantic and neat. That`s why I`m going to show you how to sew a perfect midi skirt. It looks so classic and timeless. I`m sure you fall in love with this amazing new piece of your wardrobe. I recommend you to use linen or some thin materials like cotton or silk. Your fabric can be with some design or just self-coloured. Choose whatever you like and let`s sew together! Things you need: 2 meters of Fabric (look for a fabric with a wide edge, so the len...
Stripped Shower Curtain
Bathroom is the place that you can refresh just changing a shower curtain. Following this project you will create one. It will be a stripped curtain and it will look modern and trendy, I`m sure. Even if you are not a profi in sewing, this project is for you. It`s very easy. Let`s get started. Things you need: 2 1/2 yards of two different colored fabrics coordinating thread grommets fusible interfacing