I recently set out to tackle an upholstery project on a very limited budget. It was for a kids’ bedroom so I wanted something a little special but fabric can be cha-ching....
Eco Printing or Eco Dyeing on Fabric. How to make Eco Prints with leaves on silk chiffon and cotton fabric with an iron modifier.
If you haven't tried making fabric scrap twine before, and if you have an abundant stash of fabric remnants, then there's no time like the present.
When you browse online, what catches your eye? Beautifully crafted DIY fabric baskets stop me in my tracks. NOW 18 homemade fabric baskets here to see!
Learn how to make small round fabric baskets with our free sewing pattern. Cute DIY trinket baskets with Liberty of London Fabric.
Well, after y’all loved the Coach’s last post, I talked him into doing another one. Enjoy! I tried to explain that this was a one time deal the first time I agreed to post on the blog. It didn’t help when you readers started leaving comments about how funny my post was and now here...Read More
Zinck's Fabric Outlet in Berlin, Ohio is a dream come true for those who are crazy about fabric and all the creative possibilities it brings.
Huge list of sew and no sew projects for fabric scraps. Make gifts, jewelery or home decor items out of the trimmings, crumbs and other items you would normally toss in the scrap bin.
Learn how to naturally change the shade of your fabric with a tea-dye. It's easy, and anticipation over the results are part of the fun!
Handmade fabric bowls are easy to make and are perfect for gift giving. Use up that pile of scrappy fabric bits with this easy and fun idea by Kristin Peterson.
Making DIY fabric bowls is far more unique than typical paper mache crafts (and really fun too). Creating soft looking for very sturdy bowls.
How to make natural dyes from food. Turn your food scraps into all natural dye to color Fabrics, Paper, Frosting. Easy natural dye recipe
Learn to Sew Fast and Easy Fabric Bowls; you need only fabric and interfacing scraps and less than 30 minute.
Learn how to make round fabric baskets with our new nesting baskets sewing pattern. A pattern to sew round baskets in 3 different sizes with optional side handles.
Mordants and Assists available at The Yarn Tree Today I’d like to talk about mordants.The word mordant comes from the French word “mordre” – to bite. The mordant combines with a natural dye and fixes the color to the material. Mordants make the color richer, lightfast and wash-fast.
Phil Vandelay walks us through the process of creating a door that will look perfect in any futuristic setting, or in this case, in his work space.
This past weekend was project weekend in our house. I found a fabulous paper mache project online from Bread & Buttons (UPDATE-SORRY THIS LINK NO LONGER WORKS! I DONT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO THEM) that both my 8 year old and I just had to try. We love how they came out! Nate’s bowl is the bl
Learn more about fabric types and how to use them for garments and upholstery through this guide. This will help you know your craft better.
Make this fun folded star potholder to spruce up your home! This tutorial creates a fun modern potholder with star design.
Our list of wonderfully sweet ideas to upcycle fabric scraps into cute gifts for children and babies. Scrap busting projects with links to instructions.
Hey friends! I have been trying to think of ways to be more environmentally friendly when I am quilting. I am really thoughtful about the beautiful fabrics I select and I want to use every scrap so that nothing goes to waste. Today I am sharing a scrap buster tutorial to make a quilted bookmark! How to make a quilted bookmark: Materials: Fusible Midweight Interfacing Quilter's Cotton Scraps Sewing Machine Iron & Pressing Mat Other Helpful materials: 6 1/2
Make your own DIY Holly Golightly Sleep Masks with the supplies you may already have and little bit of fringe and some tassels. These make great gifts!
An easy sewing tutorial to make fabric bowl covers with elastic. A great alternative to plastic wrap and foil. Wash and re-use as needed.
Choosing the right jeans Most of the mending projects I share are pretty extreme examples of patching using sashiko inspired mending techniques combined with my own stitching style. The examples that I share are either my own jeans or those that I've found while shopping at thrift/secondhand shops and garage sales. Whe
These quick fabric corner bookmarks can be made from fabric scraps, take no time at all and would be great paired with a book or bookstore gift card!
Crochet or knit with rag yarn made from fabric strips to upcycle worn clothing, thrift store finds, bed linens, and fabric remnants.
Sew a soft book for your favorite little ones! Each NEW! Soft Book Fabric Panel by Sanda Magsamen for Studio e Fabrics features a sweet story with colorful
Fat Quarter Fabric Baskets are easy to make and are a perfect way to use up your fat quarter fabrics. Here are 30 of them!
Okay everyone! This long time anticipated crochet quilt tutorial is finally available! (happy jig!) My friend Tiffany of Fanny Lu Designs took the time to put together the most thorough and detaile…
An easy sewing tutorial to make fabric bowl covers with elastic. A great alternative to plastic wrap and foil. Wash and re-use as needed.
Read ULTIMATE Guide to JAPANESE FABRIC SHOPPING TOKYO. Where to buy fabric in Tokyo - indigo, Liberty, Kimono & kawaii prints.
Use your scrap fabric to make this free quilted sleep mask! Step by step instructions for a beginner-friendly tutorial.
We love this designer here at Sew Modern Bags. She produces top quality patterns that turn into awesome looking bags.
This cropped wrap top is designed for lightweight and breathable fabrics like linen. With an elastic waist and loose fit, it creates a stylish and comfortable look that pairs well with high waist p…
Easy sewing project for the kitchen that you can do in under an hour to make a DIY fabric bowl cozy from quilting cotton fabric.
Teinture au curcuma La teinture au curcuma permet d'expérimenter une teinture 100% naturelle et écologique. Avec l'avocat et l'oignon, le curcuma est une des rares plantes qui n’a pas besoin de mordant pour accrocher à
Learn more about the July//August 2012 issue of Cloth Paper Scissors here!
Textured wall weaving create a lovely effect. In this tutorial, you will learn 5 simple and easy ways to add texture to your DIY wall weaving.
How to make your own iron water for natural dyeing. Modify the colors using iron water and expand the color palette in natural dyeing. Tutorial.
Learn how to make small round fabric baskets with our free sewing pattern. Cute DIY trinket baskets with Liberty of London Fabric.
If you haven't tried making fabric scrap twine before, and if you have an abundant stash of fabric remnants, then there's no time like the present.
