If you’ve ever used plastic canvas before, you’ll know that it’s a very versatile medium. You can make so many things with plastic canvas — from baskets to blankets, storage boxes to wall hangings and now even coasters! Plastic canvas … Read More...
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Easy, clever and cute vintage style paper woven glove Valentine
When I first saw these I thought they would require a pattern and be challenging. I am happy to say they are easy-peasy. Pop on over to the blog Ullabenulla for the easy tutorial on how to make recycled sheet … Read More...
18 Christmas Crafts To Make With Hymn Music Sheet
Have music, have life. If you are a music lover then these Christmas crafts are perfect for you. I made a couple of variations of these Christmas crafts with the sheet music from the Piano songs my children were … Read More...
Giving “a little love to my friends” Kickstarter for vintage coloring book
My college roommate Mara Seinfeld Leonardi created a vintage sixties art coloring book and has a Kickstarter campaign that ends soon. If you like coloring and the 60’s why not pop over to support living artists and score yourself a … Read More...
DIY Hymnal Sheet Music Bridal Bouquet
One of the most exciting things about DIY weddings it the ability to add your own personal touches to the decor and theming. This DIY Wedding tutorial shows you how to take sheet music to create a hymnal bouquet out … Read More...
Vintage Wedding Scrapbook Page
Wow, look at all the amazing texture and dimension on this mixed media Vintage Wedding scrapbook layout from Debbie! She used lace, music sheets, pattern paper, wooden shapes, flower petals, glitter and more. You can take a close up look … Read More...
DIY Vintage Wedding Bunting
Don’t hire or buy vintage bunting for your wedding when you can easily make your own and save so much money. All you need is someone with a sewing machine (let’s call her Aunt May) and a few hours spare … Read More...
How to Make Earrings out of Vintage Tins
This jewellery making tutorial shows you how to make earrings out of vintage tins from a thrift shop. Vintage tins have all sorts of fun patterns and designs, so they’re perfect to use for jewelry-making, and they’re much cheaper than … Read More...
How to make recycled vintage sewing pattern art
This project combines two cool things from the past- vintage sewing pattern packaging and vintage print fabric. The envelopes that vintage sewing patterns have great art on them and mounting them with vintage fabric really makes them stand out. Pop … Read More...
Tutorial: French vintage style ruffled tablecloth
Cami from Tidbits shows how you an sew a beautiful ruffled tablecloth with a French vintage style. The long tablecloth covers a plain table and adds instant drama to a room. Tablecloths take a lot of fabric, especially one designed … Read More...
Tutorial: Dry erase memo board with vintage fabric
Sometimes the best project for a piece of fabric doesn’t involve sewing anything at all. I had a vintage pillowcase with a sweet print but it was so thin and the design was so spread apart that it was going … Read More...
8 Crafts To Make With Old Sheet Music
Music is a universal language that speaks to the soul. For many people, it’s an integral part of their lives. Whether you’re a musician, music lover, or simply appreciate the beauty of musical notes and lyrics, sheet music is a … Read More...
Project: Vintage Cameo Card and Pin
Die cuts, stencils and embossing plates aren’t just for paper you can also use materials like this metal sheets for stunning results. This beautiful vintage style card is also a gift, the lovely cameo is a pin that can be … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage purse sized for a child
Wendy from PatternMemories shares a vintage project sheet at Pattern Patter telling how to make a child’s purse with side gussets. The gussets add volume so the purse can hold bulkier items. The instructions say to make it from two … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage powder or bath mitt
When I was a kid, I loved using my grandmother’s body powder. I felt so fancy pouncing the perfumed powder over my arms and back. Mary Beth from RetroMonkeys shares a free vintage project sheet showing how you can make … Read More...
Free pattern: Vintage bean bag toys or appliques
Adele Bee Ann Sewing Patterns shares a free vintage pattern at the Pattern Patter blog for making these felt bean bag toys. The vintage project sheet includes patterns to make all of these: mouse, girl, sunflower, bird, soldier, bunny, and … Read More...
Free pattern: Vintage travel slippers
These slippers are intended for travel (they would pack nicely in a suitcase) but I can see them being nice for just around the house. You can make them with a free vintage pattern, courtesy of Mary Beth from Retro … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage heart Valentines banner
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can make this vintage heart banner. It’s a pretty decoration for Valentine’s Day, but the vintage sheet hearts would be sweet hanging up year round. The banner is covered with hearts cut from … Read More...
Free Sewing project: Vintage 1950s hostess apron
You can make a 1950s style hostess apron out of just 1 yard of fabric. Catherine from Frisky Scissors shares a free vintage project sheet at the Pattern Patter blog for making one. You could make this an all-vintage project … Read More...
Free pattern: Vintage patio skirt
Catherine from Frisky Scissors has a free vintage project sheet for making a patio skirt at the Pattern Patter blog. The vintage pattern sheet was originally published by Coats & Clark in the 1970s, though this style of maxi skirt … Read More...