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In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift towards more sustainable practices, with an increasing number of individuals embracing reusable gift bags as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional wrapping paper.
If you paid close attention last holiday season, you … Read More...
I bet these are a blast to play with and so refreshing in the summer heat. Who wouldn’t want to be hit with these. I might even jump in front of one. I bet sewing these would make a great … Read More...
I have been trying to make “rubber stamps” with 3d printed images and they sort of work. This idea for using a temporary adhesive to make a stamp just might be the ticket to success. I can print out both … Read More...
It seems like we collect plastic bags everywhere we go! Reusable shopping bags can help reduce the number of plastic bags you bring into your home. Life Sew Savory has a tutorial showing how you can sew your own reusable … Read More...
These reusable makeup remover pads are a great way to save some money – and also some space in a landfill! It’s an easy DIY project that you can make in an afternoon. The materials are inexpensive but you can … Read More...
Always running out of refills for your Swiffer duster cloths? I’ve got a solution for you. You can make your own DIY reusable Swiffer duster cloths. Instead of tossing them when they get dirty, you can wash and reuse these … Read More...
While ideas for makeup remover pads that you can wash and reuse have been around for awhile, most are round or square shaped. Most also have issues with the layers separating and rolling around when you use them. But eSheep … Read More...
Reduce the amount of single use plastic in your house with these reusable mesh produce bags! You can sew them yourself using a tutorial from I Can Sew This. The mesh bags are so handy! You can make them … Read More...
Who wouldn’t like a tutorial on how to make an easy alternative to the disposable kitchen sponge? My French Twist shows how you can sew reusable fabric sponges. These are not only easy to make, but sustainable, eco-friendly, and so … Read More...
Reusable fabric coffee sleeves are easy to sew and make great gifts! The fabric sleeves work just like the single-use cardboard ones, keeping your hands comfortable while holding a hot cup of coffee. Pin, Cut, Sew Studio has a tutorial… Read More...
Reduce your use of disposable cleaning products with a reusable Swiffer
duster cover. Instead of using it one time and tossing it, you can wash your reusable cover and use it again and again. Beth at The Renegade Seamstress shows … Read More...
Reduce waste from the grocery store with a set of reusable mesh produce bags! You can easily sew a set using this tutorial from My Poppet. You can make them in any size to suit the different kinds of … Read More...
With all the gifts to wrap at Christmas, a reusable gift bag is a neat way to reduce waste! Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how you can sew a lined drawstring reusable gift bag. The drawstring makes it easy … Read More...
Instead of using throwaway gift tags to decorate your Christmas presents this year, why not make some reusable gift tags? AppleGreen Cottage shows how you can make these fun DIY Christmas gift tags from fabric and felt. You can use … Read More...
Have your kids ready for lunch at school with these reusable snack bags! Stop using plastic or paper packaging for sandwiches or snacks and replace them with a more sustainable alternative.
This DIY reusable sandwich bag tutorial by Hellosewing is … Read More...
Learn how to make your own reusable mop pads in minutes! Instead of buying disposable pads from the store, why wouldn’t you switch to using these DIY swiffer pads? They are easy to make, don’t require a lot of work, … Read More...
If you are looking for ways to become more eco-friendly in your everyday life, use less disposable products and make your home and life greener, start with small changes and tackle the difficult ones later. This DIY washable reusable duster … Read More...
Thinking about making the switch to unpaper towels in your home? Just follow this DIY unpaper towels tutorial by Hellosewing to see how ridiculously easy this project is. Stop wasting money and start being environmentally responsible with these useful cloth … Read More...
These DIY reusable snack bags are easy to sew and will help keep one-time-use plastic baggies out of the landfills. They’re quick to make so you can sew up a stack of them to use for back-to-school or for brown … Read More...
A perfect way to create some reusable net
food bags. These bags are perfect for grocery storage as well as using them for suitcase organization. Have you considered using these bags in store too? It adds a little extra weight … Read More...