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Aprons. Blankets. Bags. Curtains. Scrap Happy: More Than 50 Fabric Scraps & Remnant Ideas Plus Free Patterns. How To Make Duvet Covers: {18 Free Patterns & Tutorials. 40+ iPad & Kindle Covers, Cases To Make: {Free Patterns. 25+ Laptop Sleeves & Cases: Free Tutorials & Patterns. Stuffed Owl PDF Pattern. JAQS Studio: Raw Edge Circle Quilt - Red Trim. Inspired by the (very talented) Allison's beautiful Raw Edge Circle Quilt I decide to make one of my own.

JAQS Studio: Raw Edge Circle Quilt - Red Trim

Zigzag Flannel Baby Quilt. Sew Country Chick- Farmhouse Couture: Tutorial: Patchwork girls skirt with pleated pockets. I am often inspired by projects my kids have made.

Sew Country Chick- Farmhouse Couture: Tutorial: Patchwork girls skirt with pleated pockets

I have to give my 9 year daughter Lily credit for this idea as it was her creation below that inspired me. Of course, I like hers much more than mine, and imitation is the sincerest form of flattery! At least, that’s what I told her when she accused me of stealing her idea. Inspiration Anthro : Catch and Release Scarf. So here is my tutorial for the Catch and Release Scarf from Anthro.

Inspiration Anthro : Catch and Release Scarf

Better late than never right? Materials: - 1 piece of fabric about 90 inches long- elastic thread- matching thread (all purpose)- rit dye (optional)- tailors chalk- sewing needle. Free Fanny Pack Patterns & Tutorials. It was tough finding enough free patterns to make this project page but I think these will do the trick, there’s a nice variety here.

Free Fanny Pack Patterns & Tutorials

You can sew zipped pouches to use for the fanny packs or use a ready-made one and carry on with the methods outlined in the tutorial. Most of these are sewing projects but there is one knitting pattern and one no-sew project. If I find anything new (original), I’ll add it to this list. I included a wrist pack and a runner’s belt since they function in a similar way but on a smaller scale (and they’re useful too). Enjoy! Purse Tutorial ~ 15 Fabulous Free Bag Patterns. Looking for a fabulous purse tutorial?

Purse Tutorial ~ 15 Fabulous Free Bag Patterns

Then you've hit the jackpot with these 15 free bag patterns! There's a purse pattern here for just about everyone and they would make amazing home made gifts as well! As the seasons begin to change, shouldn't your handbag change with them? Hey, any excuse is a good excuse! Here are 15 Free purse tutorials and patterns to help get into the spirit of things. Fun With Felt: {Free Crafts & Projects. Crafty Tooth Fairy Treats: {Tutorials & Freebies. Make Your Own Lace Scarf! This next D.I.Y. is incredibly cute and easy too! Kinsey made this ruched scarf with a pretty polka dotted lace. You don't need to own a sewing machine for this project and it only takes about 30 minutes to complete! Great gift idea? Ruffled Scarf for SEWING REPUBLIC. Adjusting to our third child has been a lot different than I thought it would be.

Ruffled Scarf for SEWING REPUBLIC

I guess people are right when they say the 3rd one’s a charm. This new little baby in our home has been so sweet and mellow…….which is so different from the first two. [So don't worry, I paid my sleepless-nights-because-they're-eating-every-2-hours and fussy-evening-hour dues with them.] But this dear baby girl just rolls with it all and even quietly endures all of the extra noise and curious toddler fingers all over her. Things may change (and I’m sure they will), but for now, she is her momma’s daily dose of loveliness! Copycat Scarf. Last weekend we went from beautiful, sunny, hot skies to cold, grey, and rainy all within a day. Of course the lack of sunshine got me a bit down and I figured I had better start thinking about my fall wardrobe. So, even though today's tutorial is a little ahead of the season it could easily be altered to make something much more light and summery for you~ All you need is a T-shirt and a pair of scissors.

Steps: 1) Lay your T-shirt out on a flat surface and cut a straight line from under one arm hole to the other. T-Shirt Tote Bag. Today's tutorial is a little late but I have a good excuse. The weather was absolutely amazing today and I had to sit outside in the sun and soak it up...all... day... long. OK, so maybe it's not a good excuse, but it was a good day~ Super Simple Summer Sack. OK, once you've mastered that tongue twister you're ready to make one! This is one of the simplest designs but so cute, with lots of room for all of your beach stuff or little things you pick up at garage sales.

Here are the supplies I used: I used .8 metre (31.5") of 115cm (45") wide cotton fabric, but you can use any length. The longer your rectangle, the bigger your bag will be~ Steps: Embellished Tee: with Multi-Layered Flowers. Did you notice the winner of the Much Ado About You giveaway? Scroll down or click here. So, I know embellished Tees have been done again and again and again. So really, this concept is nothing new. But with a growing belly (see posthere) I seem to run out of tops that fit. Embellished Tee with Ruffled Front and Cuffs. Remember how I have been improvising with my maternity wardrobe? Instead of buying a bunch of maternity shirts……I have purchased some knit tees, a size or two bigger than normal, and have embellished them up a bit. I seriously tire of my maternity shirts.

Really quickly. And sometimes feel grumpy wearing the same ones over and over again. So this has been the perfect way to add a few new shirts to the maternity closet. Upcycle Cross Body Bag Tutorial. Home About Me Tutorials » Party Stylings! » Embellished Tee with Fabric Strips. I have been on a thrifty hunt to add to my maternity wardrobe.

Embellished Tee with Fabric Strips

Remember how it all began with the flower embellished tee, found here? Well, more simple tees were purchased and and more simple embellished tees have been making an appearance on this ‘ol pregnant self of mine. Yay for simple comfy knits. This next shirt, is embellished with fabric strips. Ruffle Shirt {from ruffle fabric scraps} I had a few projects stored away from before the move (here, here, here, and here)……..so I have a few to share that I just never had time to post before leaving Georgia. Perfect. Because, you know, things aren’t quite unpacked yet. ………you know how that goes. Fringe Benefits. Linen & Lace Fingerless Gloves. Business Card Cases & Holders To Make. Holder For Charging Cell Phone {Tutorial} – Tip Junkie Homemade. Homemade Swiffer Cloth Patterns.

Who doesn’t hate paying money for swiffer cloths that you just end up throwing out?

Homemade Swiffer Cloth Patterns

Here are a few ideas, tutorials and patterns for making reusable ones from fabric plus a bunch of knit and crochet designs to make your own… Tip: Use old flannel diapers, jogging fleece, flannel remnants, recycle old t-shirts, towels or baby receiving blankets and cut them down to fit–just leave excess to push into top holders. Rinse then launder. Knitting greenmountainmama.blogspot.ca Cozy: Knit in the ballband and recommends using a superwash wool. Ball Band: Made with worsted weight cotton yarn in two colors, holds in place with ties. hakucho.blogspot.ca skullcharms.blogspot.ca Reusable With Side Pockets: This features side pockets to slip over the mop head. MD Cover: Made with two different colors of cotton yarn with side pockets at each end to slip over mop head. missscarlett.wordpress.com ddrbroderick.blogspot.ca For The Wet Jet: Ballband design and is held in place with ties around the handle base.

Crochet. 10 Hotpad & Oven Mitt Tutorials to Make! Here are 10 hotpad & oven mitt tutorials to make from the traditional to the more trendy double-handed pot holders.

10 Hotpad & Oven Mitt Tutorials to Make!

These beautiful hot pad patterns will have you checking off your handmade holiday gift list for everyone you know. Recently, I attended a going away party for a college-bound freshman, and I was able to contribute to her suitcase with a pair of oven mitts- a college must-have for those young ladies out to impress the college guys with home-baked goodies. They are also great (and cheap!) Ways to hint to friends you'd love some of their homemade cinnamon rolls!

Hotpad ~Double Mitt 1. 2. 3. Pot Holder Pattern 4. Oven Mitt 6. 7. 9. 10. Ruffle RAG Quilt How-To – Tip Junkie Homemade. DIY: Ruffled Throw {Gifts for the Home} – Tip Junkie Homemade. Fat Quarter Fabric Rosettes. Make Gorgeous Fabric Flower Napkin Rings For Your Spring Table. Fabricate: How to Sew Ruffled Flowers from Recycled Sweaters. Shirred Fabric Flowers {made from knit fabric scraps} 25 Gorgeous Chair Covers and Festive Chair Backs To Make.