Need a quick and simple tote for your next beach trip? Here is a full color photo tutorial of how to make a quick and simple tote bag for your goodies and supplies. Only in California! Am I Right? Recently in California, it became illegal—yes I said illegal—for grocery stores to give you a […]
Have you ever gotten lost in your own purse? You know what I’m talking about. Like when you’re checking out at the grocery store and are holding up the line because you can’t find your wallet in your giant bag. Or when you want to reapply lipstick during a dinner date but can’t find the little tube in the […]
When you shake your purse, do you hear the jangling of loose change? I definitely do. As hard as I try to keep it all in my wallet, it just gets too bulky after a while and I end up tossing what’s left over into my purse. If that sounds like your reality, too, you […]
If you have a child that’s off to summer camp (or just off to summer adventures!) you need to make them this Easy Drawstring Bag Tutorial from Miss Make. These DIY bags are the perfect thing to tote around your essentials when you don’t feel like carrying around a giant purse. This is also a […]
Summer is coming, and I’m loving the idea of transitioning from winter scarves to lightweight, summery cotton scarves. It’s easy to either make your own or transform a thrift shop purchase to sew your own accessories. These scarves are inspired by the Japanese shibori style. Shibori stems from Japan. It’s a technique which involves folding, […]
Got a case of cold toes? This House Shoes Tutorial from Four Square Walls is just the thing, whether you hate stepping on a freezing floor first thing in the morning or if you don’t like walking around the house barefoot. If you make a few loose-fitting pairs, it’s also a great option to offer […]
What do you do when your reliable pair of flats is getting a little worn on the inside, but you’re too attached to them to get new ones? Spice them up with some DIY shoe inserts, of course! These Easy Sherpa Shoe Inserts from Me Sew Crazy are just the thing to transform a simple […]
How cute are these DIY Headbands from Sew Can She? The bright colors are perfect for spring, and we’re loving how the bow contrasts with the rest of the band. If you’re looking for some DIY hair accessories to spice up your daily routine, you’re gonna want to work these up—Caroline shows us three easy […]
Internet at the speed of light Do an internet search for zipper pouch tutorials or zip pouch and you’ll get fast 2.8 million results in 0.6 seconds or less. Most of the search results have some form of the word “Easy” prior to the word zip (“zip,” the more efficient, British use of the word […]
If there is one accessory that you can never have enough of, it is the scarf. Adding a scarf to an outfit instantly takes you from simple to sophisticated. Scarves are practical for keeping you warm in the winter, but they also add a trendy touch to a fall, spring, or summer outfit. Buying new […]
