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Ottoman Slipcover. Put your feet up and ponder this age-old question: what's the difference between a footstool and an ottoman?

Ottoman Slipcover

Besides the fact that an ottoman sounds way fancier than a footstool, the only real differences are: 1) an ottoman is always upholstered (footstools needn't be), and 2) sometimes an ottoman has another job: large ones fill in as coffee tables and hollow ones can open up and act as storage boxes. Our ottoman was a favorite kitty perch and had definitely seen better days. Why buy new when you can make a simple cover? Sew4Home sewing to the rescue! Before: kitty-ravaged ottoman in need of rescue. This project is a bit more advanced, but as usual, we've included detailed step-by-step instructions and lots of photos. Crisp white cotton duck is paired with striking Joel Dewberry Sunflower accents to give our ottoman a bright and cheerful look. Any Sewing Machine (we recommend the Janome DC2011)Adjustable zipper footPiping foot (optional) Squaring the fabric Create the accent panel loop. No-Sew Rag Rug. Thank you for visiting Little House in the Suburbs.

No-Sew Rag Rug

If you like what you see, please check out OUR BOOK. I thought that with all of the emphasis on recycling and reusing these days, a no-sew rag rug post would be more common. However, in my own internet research, I find that it’s something of a unicorn. It follows the same principle that we all used in making those funny cotton loop potholders–under, over, under, over. See? Recycled T-Shirt Apron. Muslin Snack Bags. There are currently no images from other crafters. close Terms & Conditions You must enter into this Agreement if you want to submit digital images or other content to Prime Publishing through Sharing Customer Images (the "Service").

Muslin Snack Bags

As used in this Agreement, "we" or "Prime Publishing" means Prime Publishing, LLC. and "you" means the individual or entity submitting materials to Prime Publishing. Any individual or entity that wants to use the Service must accept the terms of this Agreement without change. 1) Eligibility. 2) Definitions. 3) License Grant for Materials. Hooded Towel and Washcloth Set. This project is relatively quick and very simple to sew.

Hooded Towel and Washcloth Set

I think it would make a perfect gift for your next baby shower! Materials To make one 31-inch square towel and two 9-inch washcloths: Please keep in mind that the Terry Cloth used here is a knit fabric so it has a lot more stretch that the sheer floral. Be very careful when cutting and sewing it not to stretch it out. Cutting For the towel, cut: One 32-inch square from the Terry ClothOne 32-inch square from the Sheer FloralOne 12-inch square from the Terry ClothOne 12-inch square from the Sheer Floral For the washcloths, cut: Two 10-inch squares from the Terry ClothTwo 10-inch squares from the Sheer Floral Sewing the Washcloths. Recycled glove chipmunk.

Frugalandthriving.com.au. Box Pleat Apron. Cut one piece 60 x 17 inches.

Box Pleat Apron

(This will be the whole width of your fabric. Note: if you want to use a smaller width fabric, you will need to buy more yardage and seam two pieces together to make 60 inches. Draw bib pattern:On a piece of large tracing paper (or kraft paper or cut open paper grocery sacks), draw a link 14 inches long. At one end of this line, draw a 12 inch perpendicular line straight up. At the top of the 12 inch line (point A), draw a 4 inch line parallel to the 14 inch line. Cut one strip 2.5 inches by the width of your fabric. Removable ironing-board top (on a cabinet) Fusing Plastic Bags- the eclipse way. Grocery tote bag made out of 40lb birdseed sack. A.

Grocery tote bag made out of 40lb birdseed sack

Fold down the edge of the bag (to the inside) so that the design on the bag is at the edge. Crease this fold. This particular bag has side creases folded in (like a paper grocery bag), so fold those in. Don't worry about the actual edge of the plastic yet, we'll tackle that later. Lay it flat on your cutting surface. Thick and warm crazy rug. This is a super easy rug to make and it is a lot of fun!

Thick and warm crazy rug

You will need about 5 yards of T-shirt material or something similar that coils up easily when stretched. You will also need a square (or any shape) of fabric for the base. The one I made is about 15" x 20" and it is super plush. Step 1: Base of rug Cut out a piece of fabric that measures 15" x 20" after you fold and hem in the sides. Step 2: Cut strips of fabric Next cut long strips one inch wide of the T-shirt fabric. Step 3: Sew rug Take the long pieces of material and stretch them out so that they coil, then cut them into about 4 inch lengths. Step 4: Great time saver! Here is a great time saver! Super Cool Chair Tent.