How to sew an envelope pillow cover (tutorial)
G’day, folks! In my Learn to Machine Sew series for beginners, I pair up a practical tutorial with every techinical lesson. Earlier this week we covered hemming, so today I’ll show you how to sew an...
View ArticleSew a bathroom rug… from towels and sheets!
I just love making my own bathroom rugs! They’re small so they’re generally fast to make and I just love the feeling of a squishy bathmat under my feet when I get out of the shower! So we have quite...
View ArticleUpcycle yogurt cups: Primrose flowers
Here we are for the second guest post for my Cucicucicoo’s Eco Crafters and Sewers series! Last time we had a refashion, and this time an upcycle with my friend Silvia Brentegani from Tocco di Lìllà!...
View ArticleHow to sew a Felted Wool Pillow with leaf appliqué
Today I finally have the new Learn to Machine Sew tutorial to go along with the lesson on felting wool sweaters! We’ll be making a variation on one of my favorite things to make: pillow covers! But...
View ArticleDIY Flower pots from tin cans
A wonderful thing about summer is being able to spend time gardening gorgeous flowers, delicious veggies and flavorful herbs. Well, at least you can if you have a garden! For those of us who live in an...
View ArticleDIY Necklace Hanger from Giant Cane Root
My family just loves the beach. Sure, we love swimming and sunbathing, but we go to the beach all year round, even in the winter. A lot of people think we’re kinda weird, but we adore the salty air,...
View ArticleHow to sew reusable produce bags
I hate plastic bags. I really do. I hate the smell of them, how hard they are to open up the first time you use them, how easily they rip. I hate knowing what they’re made of and how long it takes for...
View ArticleTutorial: DIY scrap fabric butterfly (free pattern)
Spring is here! My favorite season of all, the advent of Spring makes me so happy. I love blooming trees, the scent of flowers and cut grass, the birds singing outside my windows, the warm sun…. So...
View ArticleWine bottle crafts: 2 upcycled vases with materials you already have
Mother’s Day is creeping up and will be here before you know it. Have you started preparing gifts for the most important women in your life? Most mothers (at least the ones I know) are happiest to...
View ArticleDIY wine bottle vases with colored twine
I love having a drop or two of wine, a beer or perhaps a nice cocktail while preparing dinner. Heck, who doesn’t? Sometimes the bottles have such a nice shape that it seems such a shame to just throw...
View ArticleSewing concave and convex curves together
Summer’s over and it’s back to school time, which means it’s also back to sewing school time! (Did you know that I have a FREE beginner’s sewing course?) Last week I mentioned that I have a new free...
View ArticleDIY woven paper baskets from cereal boxes
Oh, how I love cereal boxes. I love their stability, yet ease of cutting. I love their bright colors. I love their cost… nothing! I rarely throw cereal boxes into the recycling. I use them to back...
View ArticleHow to grow basil year after year (without spending!)
I live in Italy, and everyone knows how much Italians love their basil. Even in the families with the worse black thumb imaginable, there is at least one pot of basil sitting on a balcony or...
View ArticleHow to make a Christmas tree skirt from a tablecloth
When I was growing up, my mother had a very festive knit Christmas tree skirt, which I always enjoyed taking out each year. After moving to Italy, for years I used alternative Christmas trees. For a...
View ArticleMake a no sew felt poinsettia from felted sweaters
Well, Thanksgiving is over, it’s starting to get pretty dang chilly out, the days are shorter, and my family is starting to get excited for the holiday season! One of my favorite holiday crafting...
View ArticleDIY felt christmas tree ornaments for kids from repurposed sweaters
I am a strong believer that children should give gifts to others. No, I’m not saying that they have to save up their pocket money to purchase gifts, but that they should make something with love and...
View ArticleHow to Make DIY Vintage Tile Coasters (no scratch!)
What could possibly be more comforting and peaceful than a nice, hot cup of tea on a cold winter day? As far as I’m concerned, snuggling up under blankets with a good book and some good tea is pretty...
View ArticleDIY embroidered sunflower blanket from a ruana poncho
Have you noticed that embroidery has been making a huge comeback over the past few years? I have been seeing a ton of it used in all sorts of ways, from embellishing home goods, to simple hangable...
View ArticleThe One Square Tote: an easy tote bag sewing tutorial
Oh boy, guys, I’m excited because FINALLY I’ve gotten back to the beloved Learn to Machine Sew course for beginners! I left off back in September with a lesson on how to sew French seams, which is my...
View ArticleHow to color code keys in 2 minutes with nail polish!
How jingly is your key ring? Do you have a TON of keys that you carry around with you? Are you ALWAYS getting them confused and end up trying multiple keys for each door? I am. Which is why, a few...
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