Quilted Tassel Pouch
Let’s make a gorgeous pouch that is so colorful and beautifully combines different patterns together. This pouch can be made with a tassel to give it a fun zipper. Friends, this will be great for holding your jewelry, your little essentials and much more. So lovely people, let’s learn how to make a Quilted Tassel Pouch. Materials needed: (2) Patchwork panels a little larger than 9" x 6" (2) Quilting cotton lining pieces 9" x 5-3/4" (2) Batting rectangles, slightly larger than the patc...
Make a Herringbone Pincushion
Keep those sharp pins and needles away by making this herringbone pin cushion. This herringbone pin cushion is big enough to accommodate a lot of pins. The process of making this is also super fun and this craft is beginner friendly. So friends, let’s get those scrap fabrics and put them to good use. Materials needed: (2) Muslin, cotton voile, or solid quilting cotton rectangles for foundation piecing 2-1/2" x 7-1/2" (1) Backing fabric (linen or quilting cotton) 4-1/2" x 7-1/2" Lots of quilting cott...
How to Make a Strawberry Pincushion
Yum Yum! This is such a yummy craft for us all. Let’s learn how to make a strawberry pincushion that will put those sharp friends of ours away. You are definitely going to have a safer and a more beautiful home. Yeah, this strawberry pincushion will make an amazing home decor and even a toy. So, off we go! Materials needed: Red and green 100% cotton fabric scraps Iron and pressing surface Scissors and thread snips (pinking shears optional) Basic hand sewing supplies Fabric glue stick Fa...
Mini Coin Purse
Are you always in need of some coins? Maybe you have some problems getting that coin from the bottom of your wallet or purse? Well, why not make a mini coin purse that will help you in finding those golden friends of ours. The process of making this is really easy and this purse can also be used for other purposes. It can be hooked onto your jeans while you move around town. Materials needed: Quilting cotton for exterior: (2) 6” x 6” Quilting cotton for lining: (2)6” x 6” Woven fusible interfacing:...
DIY Citrus Earbud Zipper Pouch
Let’s make this DIY citrus earbud zipper pouch. This is an amazing accessory for the summer and it will hold those earbuds while you move around. You can also hook this to your jeans or to your jacket and be as free as you want. It’s a very juicy and fresh accessory to have for the summer. Materials needed: 12″ square of fabric for outside of zipper pouch 12″ square of fabric for lining 12″ square of fusible fleece 6″ square of contrasting felt 2″ x 4″ piece of fabric for loop white embroidery f...
How to Make DIY Play Food for Kids
Looking for some new toys for your kids? What about toys for even those really small kids? Those little babies that love to play with soft toys. Well, I have something that will not only be a toy but also a home decor. You can make as many of these foods items as you like. So gorgeous people, let’s learn how to make some DIY play food for kids. Materials needed: Felt Needle Thread Embroidery floss Fabric Glue Optional: Fabric markers or paint
How to Make an Insulated Tea Cozy
Let’s learn how to make an insulated tea cozy that will keep our tea warmer for a longer period of time. This tea cozy also works as a home decor and adds color and cuteness to our tables. What about making this insulated tea cozy for a friend? I’m sure he or she is going to absolutely love it. Materials needed: Pattern 1/4 yd outer nad lining fabric 1/4 yd insul-bright Standard Sewing supplies
How to Make a Wrist Pin Cushion
I always love innovative crafts and crafts that help us make our life much more comfortable. Well, this gorgeous pin cushion is one that will solve a lot of our problems. It’s going to help us put those sharp objects in a place that we can always reach out for even when extremely busy with our crafts. So friends let’s learn how to make a wrist pin cushion. Materials needed: Pattern Scraps of fabric Polyester fiberfill or ultra fine steel wool Two buttons Wrist size piece of 3/4″ elastic Upholste...
Easy to Sew Plastic Bag Dispenser
I don’t buy plastic bags for the bin, I often just use those plastic bags from the shop. I’m sure most of us here are just like me. Well, those plastic bags can definitely take up a lot of space in the home and can look quite disorganized sometimes. That’s why today we are going to make this easy to sew plastic bag dispenser that will keep our house well organized and put those plastic bags to good use. Materials needed: 18″ x 22″ Cotton Fabric 8″ Of Elastic 7″ of Grosgrain Ribbon Scissors T...
How To Make Reusable Sandwich Wraps
Do your kids need where to place those yummy sandwiches? Or maybe you are going on a picnic and just don’t know how to wrap them up? Maybe you’re tired of using plastic bags and want to take care of the surroundings? Well, I have something that can definitely answer all those questions with a positive reply. Let’s learn how to make this reusable sandwich wrap with some lovely fabrics today. Materials needed: Some pretty cotton Some ProCare or other food safe plastic Velcro strip or pads ...
How to Make Rustic Linen Lavender Sachets
Let’s learn how to make some rustic linen lavender sachets that will make your home smell very lovely and keep stress away from our doorsteps. This is a craft that will be perfect with leftover fabrics and perfect for learning how to sew. You just need the basic sewing skills to make this gorgeous gift. So friends, let’s make this in batches of threes to gift out to our loved ones. Materials needed: several scraps of 5″ by 10″ fabric to make each sachet vintage or new buttons (about 3/4″ – 1″ diamet...
How to Make a Fabric Basket
Here I am today with another fabric basket. Lately, I have been obsessed with fabric baskets as they are super easy to make and they can be made in any fabric of your choice. They also allow me to add color to my home interior and I am always in need of some form of organization. So gorgeous people, let’s learn how to make a fabric basket today. Materials needed: 1/3 yd outer fabric 1/3 yd lining fabric 2/3 yd pellon 808 Standard sewing supplies
Patchwork Pot Holders
Let’s get busy by making some patchwork potholders. Do you know the good thing about this craft is that all those pieces of fabrics that you just don’t know what to do with will definitely come in handy making this. These pot holders after being made will serve as wonderful surface savers by preventing scratches and stains on your tables and kitchen surfaces. Materials needed: Fabric – 25 squares cut to 2.5 inches Fabric for backing – one piece cut to 11 inches square Insulbrite batting – two piece...
How to Make a Washcloth Soap Holder
Let’s make the easiest to make washcloth today. This washcloth is not like your average washcloth, it’s a washcloth soap holder. So, that soap will definitely not be slipping off your hands and your time in that bath tub or in the shower will be much more fun. So friends, let’s learn How to Make a Washcloth Soap Holder. Materials needed: 6 1/4″ x 9 1/4″ piece of terrycloth 8″ piece of 1/4″ ribbon Standard sewing supplies
Sew a Clothespin Bag
As summer is here, we will be hanging our clothes outside most of the time. The sun is here to help us dry our clothes and give them that crispy feel. Well, sometimes the wind blows and those clothes follow. To protect those clothes from leaving the line, clothes pin are a must. Well, if you want to prevent those clothes pins from getting misplaced and having to buy a couple of dozens more, why not just sew this simple clothes pin bag. Materials needed: 1/2 yard of 60″ wide fabric. Choose something d...