I love using a Swiffer as a quick clean on my wood floors, but I don’t like the fact that each use ends up with a Swiffer pad going into the trash bin. Penny from Sew Take a Hike shows … Read More...
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Tutorial: Reversible reusable fabric gift sack
Rather than wrapping a gift in paper that will get torn up and thrown away, a fabric gift sack can be used and reused year after year. Stephanie from Sewing Steph shows how to make a reversible reusable fabric gift … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable fabric gift sack
Rachael from Rachael Rabbit shows how to make a reusable gift sack for Christmas gift giving. It’s fully lined with a batting interlining so it keeps its shape (and won’t spoil the surprise of what’s inside). The rustic fabric on … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Insulated laminated and buckled reusable lunch bag
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a reusable lunch sack that’s insulated (to keep the food cold), laminated (to make it easy to clean), and buckled (to keep everything inside). A handle at the top makes it easy to carry. … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable lunch sacks from recycled materials
Lex shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made a pair of reusable lunch sacks for her daughters. The bags themselves are made from recycled plastic grocery sacks that she fused together with her iron. She added colorful … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable snack bags from a repurposed shopping bag
Amy from Peek A Boo Pattern Shop and Nap Time Crafters has been repurposing the wipe-clean material from a reusable shopping bag to make several projects, including a baby bib and a car garbage bag. Now she’s using the … Read More...
Tutorial: Wipe clean baby bib from a reusable shopping bag
Amy fromPeek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and Nap Time Crafters shows how to make a wipe clean baby bib. A pocket at the bottom helps catch food that falls. The wipe clean surface comes courtesy of a reusable shopping bag. Brilliant!! … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable flannel baby wipes
Karen from Sew Much 2 Luv creates flannel baby wipes for her daughter to use with her cloth diapers. The reusable flannel wipes are made from super soft fabric, and won’t end up in a landfill. Even if you don’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable sandwich wrap in just 5 steps
Jill from Jembellish and Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a reusable sandwich wrap. The wraps fold around the sandwich and are held closed with a simple Velcro closure. They’re quick and easy to make – just … Read More...
Tutorial: The Sandwich Cozy reusable wrap
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a sandwich cozy. Instead of placing a sandwich in a throw-away plastic baggie, wrap it up in this reusable wrap. When you’re ready to … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellished reusable grocery bag
Reusable grocery bags can be found easily be found inexpensively (or free). The problem is, there’s usually a giant logo printed all over the front. While it’s a good advertising strategy for the people who make the bags, the bags … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled Reusable Reversible Grocery Bags
Sanda from Sawdust and Paper Scraps guest blogs in the Color Your Summer series at Delia Creates with a tutorial for making Ruffled Reusable Reversible Grocery Bags. These are so pretty! She made them from an old sheet and a … Read More...
Reusable Candle Made With Cooking Oil & Sand
Here’s a candle making video that illustrates an easy way to make a reusable candle out of cooking oil and sand. When the oil runs out, just add more! If you wanted to fancy it up, you could dye the … Read More...
Tutorial: Grab n Go Reusable Snack Bags
Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shows how to make these cute and functional Grab n Go Reusable Snack Bags. They’re made from vinyl tablecloths and have an easy Velcro closure. Get the tutorial.
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Sewing Pattern : Reusable lunch sack from a vinyl tablecloth
Small Fry & Co. shows how to repurpose a vinyl tablecloth into a reusable lunch sack. The clothespin she uses is an easy – and cute – closure, but you could also stitch on some Velcro squares. Get the how-to… Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Lined oilcloth lunch sack sized to hold your reusable plasticware
The thing about the lunch boxes and lunch sacks you buy in the store is that they are rarely large enough to accommodate reusable plasticware
. Prudent Baby shows how to make an oilcloth lunch tote sized just right to … Read More...
Reusable Hot/Cold pack for Little Ones
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for a thoughtful and practical gift for the little ones in your life, you’ll love this tutorial on how to make a reusable hot/cold pack shaped like a heart. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sturdy reusable grocery tote
Sew4Home has a tutorial for making this sturdy reusable grocery tote. The large boxed bottom has room to hold plenty of food. Go to the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Reusable produce bag
Daisy Janie shares a free pattern for this reusable produce bag. The smallish fabric bags are just the right size for fruits and veggies. They’re quick to make; the designer was able to knock out 6 of them in just … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a reusable gift bag from felt
Amanda Carestio shares a tutorial at Lark Crafts showing how to make this felt gift bag. Not only is it more earth-friendly than throw-away paper gift bags, but it’s awfully cute, too. Get the how-to.
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