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...
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Tutorial: Reusable fabric gift bags in several styles
Pam from Threading My Way guest blogs in the Seasonal Sewing series at So Sew Easy with a tutorial showing how to make fabric gift bags. Use them instead of traditional paper wrapping to present your Christmas gifts this year. … Read More...
Tutorial: The Ultimate Reusable Snack Sack
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make her Ultimate Reusable Snack Sack. While most reusable snack bags are made as flat pouches, hers is a drawstring bag with a round bottom. The ribbon drawstring is easy for young … Read More...
Tutorial: Super Simple Reusable Sandwich Bag
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make her Super Simple Reusable Sandwich Bags. The inner layer is a laminated cotton that wipes clean easily. The bias tape around the edges simplifies the construciton, but it’s also a fun … Read More...
Idea file: Fabric can be a reusable coloring page
Holly from Holly and Co. shows the piece of fabric that has entertained her little girl for hours. It’s an IKEA fabric with outline drawings of houses and animals and rainbows and more. She gave her daughter washable markers to … Read More...
Tutorial: Oilcloth reusable snack bags
Stefanie from Girl. Inspired. shares a tutorial over at I Heart Naptime showing how to make reusable snack bags. They have a cotton lining, an oilcloth outer layer that repels water and wipes clean, and a simple Velcro closure. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable drawstring Christmas gift bags
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make a reusable gift bag for your holiday wrapping. Instead of running through roll after roll of gift wrap, make up a set … Read More...
Top Ten Reusable Wedding Decorations
I love the idea of wedding decorations that can be used after the big day! Like these charming personalized vintage silverware pieces from Wooden Hive. You’ll find this and 9 other inspiring ideas for reusable decor at Emmaline Bride… Read More...
Tutorial: Super-sized reusable snack bag
Roselee from Jane Of All Trades shares a tutorial for making her Super-Sized Snack Bags. She whipped up a stack of 20 of them to give as party favors. The reusable fabric snack bags are roughly 8″ x 8″ finished. … Read More...
Tutorial: Foldaway reusable shopping bags, plus a carrying case
Sew4Home shows how to make a set of reusable shopping bags, plus a carrying case to keep them in. At just just 5″ x7 ” x 2″, the carrying case is easy to toss in your purse. Plus, it has … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable fabric gift bags that hold their shape
Ruby fromZaaberry shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can sew up a reusable fabric gift bag. This is such a well thought out design! Thanks to its boxed corners and heavier duck canvas, it holds its … Read More...
Reusable Enviro Bags Can Make You Vomit, Literally.
I am sure we all have used them and all though they are called Enviro (Environment) Bags they are yet to prove their actual worth in saving the environment. (Yes they are better than plastic)
I never remember to take … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable cotton tea bags
Abby from Things for Boys got tired of the little bits of tea that found their way to the bottom of her cup, so she made a reusable cotton tea bag. She used a tutorial by Lillyella to make them. … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable produce bag with mesh panel
Diedre from We Are New Every Day shares a free pattern and tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making a drawstring produce bag. A mesh allows your produce to breathe. Brilliant! Get the pattern and tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew!… Read More...
Video tutorial: Reusable snack bags with easy foldover top
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog showing how to make reusable snack and sandwich bags with an easy foldover top. They’re made from a laminated cotton for a wipe-clean surface. (The side that faces the … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable fleece duster
Fleece Fun has the how-to for making a reusable duster out of fleece fabric. You can slide it over a Swiffer duster, or just use a wooden dowel to make a duster from scratch. When it’s dirty, just take it … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable fabric snack bag with French seams
Gwen from Gwenny Penny shows how to make a reusable fabric snack bags. It’s made from just a single layer of fabric (no lining) but she uses French seams so the inside is finished nicely. She points out that one … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a reusable wet pad for a Swiffer
I love using my Swiffer mop for quick clean-ups. (Because at my house, “quick” is the only kind of clean-up that happens!) But what I don’t love are the throw-away pads that go on my Swiffer. Kathy from Sew, Create, … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable mesh produce bags with zipper closure
Head over to our sister site, CraftBits, for a tutorial showing how to make a reusable mesh produce bags. They have a zipper closure to keep your produce safe and sound. The mesh is breathable and makes it easy … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable lunch sack
Whip Up shows how you can make a fabric version of the classic paper bag lunch sack. It has the same shape as the paper sack, but the fabric version is washable and reusable. And made from a bright print, … Read More...