The tradition of making gingerbread houses has been around for years and is not going to be going away anytime soon. However, in the crafting world, we all try to find a fun new way to add to the norm. … Read More...
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Tutorial: DIY felt gift pouches for reusable gift wrap
Alice & Lois show how you can whip up a cute little felt pouch, perfect for gifting a pair of earrings or other small (but large) present. It’ll take you all of about 5 minutes to make these, as there’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable fabric gift bag with a sheer pocket
Susan from Crafterhours shows how you can make a fabric gift sack – with a sheer pocket across the front to hold a gift tag. The fabric bag can be used year after year without showing wear. The pocket allows … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable fast gift wrap sleeves
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making these reusable fabric gift wrap sleeves that will make gift wrapping a breeze. Just slide your gift in, tie it shut, and attach a tag. Done. No tissue paper, no sticking down plastic bows. … Read More...
Tutorial: Fold up reusable grocery tote
Jude from Cocojude shows how you can make a reusuable grocery tote that folds up into its own storage pocket. When the tote is tucked inside of the pocket, it’s easy to toss inside a purse or glove compartment so … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillowcase reusable shopping tote
Michelle from Not My Tree shows how you can make a reusable shopping tote out of a pillowcase. It’s wide with a boxed bottom to accommodate your groceries, and straps make it easy to carry on your shoulder. Her design … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather bottom reusable market tote
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a tutorial at Little House Living showing how you can make a reusable market tote. The leather (or vinyl) at the bottom isn’t just a pretty color blocking design. It also reinforces the bottom … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable grocery tote
Steph from The Silly Pearl shows how you can make a reusable grocery tote. Besides the obvious benefit to the environment, it’s also an upgrade to the standard plastic grocery bags in terms of functionality. It’s larger than those plastic … Read More...
Tutorial: 2 pocket reusable snack bag
Nichole from Bluebird & the Boy guest blogs at Sew McCool with a tutorial showing how to make a reusable snack bag with a divider on the inside that divides the bag into 2 pockets. Pack a sammie and a … Read More...
Saving Money By Making Your Own Reusable Dryer Sheets
Laundry is a never ending task around most everyone’s home and to be honest, it’s not exactly a cheap endeavor. When you think about how much laundry soap you go through in one year alone, it can be a little … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable fabric shopping bag
Lynnette from Running With Scissors shows how to make a reusable shopping bag you can use to reduce the number of disposable plastic grocery bags coming into your house (and evening into a landfill). It has a flat bottom to … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable fabric bowl covers
The Sewing Dork shows how you can make a set of fabric bowl covers to use in place of plastic wrap. Unlike plastic wrap that sees just one use before getting tossed, these fabric covers can be washed and reused … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered pouch from a reusable shopping bag
Marni from Haberdashery Fun is over at Momtastic showing how you can make a awesome little zippered pouch of a reusable shopping bag. It’s a fun way to pare down your reusable bag stash, or perhaps to extend the life … Read More...
Tutorial: Make reusable produce bags from a lace net curtain
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can make a set of reusable produce bags. Using them will reduce the number of plastic bags your family uses. And when you make them from an old lace net … Read More...
Tutorial: Super simple reusable snack bags
Louise from I’m Feelin’ Crafty shows how to make these super simple reusable snack bags. They’re essentially fabric envelopes with a Velcro closure, made from a layer of PUL fabric on the inside and a fun cotton print on the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a reusable grocery bag
Rachel from Holy Craft shows you can make a reusable grocery sack. She used smart fab, a non woven material that is an alternative to paper and cloth. You could also use a quilting weight cotton to make these bags. … Read More...
Tutorial: Oilcloth reusable snack bags
Anne from Dodie Gray shows how you can make an oilcloth reusable snack bag. It’s fast to sew up, with an easy Velcro closure. They don’t take much fabric to make; 1/2 yard of oilcloth would be enough to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable felt gift sack
Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shows how you can make a reusable gift bag out of felt. The boxed bottoms and the body of the felt give them shape and allow them to stand up on their own, just like … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable round fabric gift box
Looking for a unique way to package a special gift? This round fabric box might be just the thing. It’s fully lined so it’s just as pretty on the inside as it is on the outside. It’s reusable, too. Make … Read More...
Reusable felt Christmas gift bags Tutorial
These darling earth friendly bags come from Carla of “blueberry junkie” and they are a wonderful idea. Felt is a great material to work with, as it doesn’t fray, therefore, it requires minimal sewing. This tutorial is for a … Read More...