Drawstring bags are easy to sew and can be used for many purposes from storing jewelry to bags for birthdays and holidays. One can be very imaginative in creating these bags from all different sizes to adding embellishments and one’s own style. With this step-by-step tutorial, you will learn how to sew a drawstring bag […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If there is one project you should master when you start sewing, it is how to sew a tote bag. Sewing tote bags is insanely easy and rewarding. Tote bags are one of the most versatile, easy sewing projects you will come across. After learning how to sew a tote bag, you can use the […]
The calendar is counting down the days till 2020. I might never be able to keep my resolutions longer than about a week or so into a new year (I mean, who can REALLY give up snacks cold-turkey like that?), but I always get excited about New Year’s Eve. It’s a time of new beginnings […]
Although winter definitely has its downsides—hello, snow-shoveling and icy roads—the truth is that I usually spend the rest of the year thinking about how much I love all of the cute accessories that come along with it. You can’t exactly wear a hat and scarf in the middle of July (unless you’re willing to get […]
