Happy New Year, sewists! Today’s guest tutorial is by Melanie Rudy from Quilters… Enjoy Color! In the spirit of “out with the old, in with the new,” she’s been nice enough to share with us her how-to for creating this DIY denim bag from recycled jeans. This is the perfect way to get some new […]
We’ve all come to that point in our lives where we slip on our favorite pair of jeans, go to button them, but somehow, they shrunk. No, maybe we grew… You scream. Whether your scream is on the inside or the outside depends on your personality, but regardless, you can’t wear those jeans that used […]
Whether the holidays snuck up on you this year, you’re stuck for ideas, or you’ve just been too busy to go gift shopping, the fact is that plenty of people wait until the last minute to finish off their Christmas shopping. I’m usually one of them, and I can tell you firsthand that braving the […]
It’s Tips and Tricks Tuesday, and today Kaylee Pope will be sharing with us her favorite ways to re-upholster old or thrifted furniture for a fresh, new look! This is a great, inexpensive way to transform your entire living area into a completely different space. Read on, and get excited to put your DIY skills […]
With all of the Christmas shopping and cooking that has to get done during the holiday season, you might have forgotten to add someone to your shopping list: your furry friends, of course! Pets are people, too, or at least that’s what I think. You don’t have to go all-out if you feel silly giving […]
Today’s guest post is brought to you by our friend Katie from Running with a Glue Gun! She’s showing us how to sew a zipper to create this adorable Christmas-inspired pouch for all of your holiday storage needs. Guest Post: DIY Christmas Zipper Pouch Since Christmas is upon us, it’s that time of year where […]
When it comes to starting off the holiday season right, nothing says “Seasons Greetings” more than a decked out front door. From classy homemade Christmas wreaths to bright and cheerful seasonal decor, decorating your front door for the holidays is the best way to show off your love of all things Christmas. That’s why AllFreeSewing […]
I won’t tell if you won’t. I always love “Secret Santas,” especially with my crazy family. In my mind, Secret Santa is just the newer version of a White Elephant party. There was always this Ferris Wheel shot glass set that would get passed on every single Christmas. Yeah, it sounds kind of cool when […]
Back to school sewing and thrifty crafting is the way to go these days. I always hate having to buy new supplies when I know that there is more lying around somewhere. Actually, I hate buying supplies in general because I don’t know how much is actually going to be used. I just worry about […]
When my best friend became pregnant, the first thing she was thinking about was the nursery. She loves decorating her home with the latest styles and fads. Her fault, however, is that she seems to have a taste for full-priced items. Unfortunately, I have the same issue, but I at least try to curb away […]
