Materials Needed:
Recycled Hoodie:
Also, if you have an old hoodie you can recycle it by cutting off the hood and adding the scarf from leftover hoodie material.
The Big-Ass Book of Crafts
By Mark Montano
The Big-Ass Book of Crafts is packed with ideas for sprucing up your living space; concocting fabulous, all-natural body products; designing your own unique stationery; and creating countless other crafts that will convince your friends and loved ones that you’re the secret love child of Martha Stewart (only much, much cooler).
Forget crocheted doilies and itchy knit sweaters — TLC’s While You Were Out top designer Mark Montano has created stylish and imaginative projects that range from a Warhol-esque Ultrasuede iPod case to photo-adorned boxer shorts to African mask patio chairs to wooden night-light boxes. Divided into sections that include Outdoorsy (ideas to enhance your backyard), Dishing It Out (decorating plates using different techniques), You’ve Been Framed (innovative picture framing ideas), and Can I Have a Light? (creating and decorating lamps, lanterns, and chandeliers), it’s as entertaining to read as it is endlessly inspiring. With more than one hundred and fifty inventive and fun projects, The Big-Ass Book of Crafts is the perfect activity book for readers of every mood, budget, and skill level.
P.S. – I Made This…I See It. I Like It. I Make It.
By Erica Domesek
It’s a movement. It’s a call to action: reimagine, reuse, and reinvent. P.S.- I Made This . . . will inspire and encourage readers to embrace the concept of I see it, I like it, I make it.
Part designer DIY, part fashion and lifestyle inspiration guide, P.S.- I Made This . . . was born from Erica Domesek’s popular website of the same name. Domesek’s collection of unique projects will tempt any fashionista who’s ready for DIY style!
The book features more than 25 projects inspired by iconic fashion looks, runway trends, and celebrated style mavens for readers to create themselves. The user-friendly “Designer DIY” projects, ranging from lucite bangles to faux-fur vests to studded heels, are featured alongside inspirational, vivid fashion montages and clear, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions.
Michley Sewing Basket with Sewing Kit, 41-Piece.
How about a sewing kit for the novice sewer, or anyone who loves to sew? Even the avid sewer would appreciate a pretty sewing basket stocked with sewing supplies. I have put together a list of basic sewing supplies that when added to a nice sewing basket would make a very nice gift for a novice sewer, and it will be very much appreciated, too.
My list of Sewing Accessories & Supplies.
Also, see my post for a list of Scissors & Cutting Tools.
More Sewing Kits from Amazon.com – Click Here!
Small in size. BIG on features!
The only ‘REAL” sewing machine in its price range! If you are looking for a toy sewing machine, you are looking at the wrong machine. Sew Mini is made by Janome, the world’s leading manufacturer of home sewing machines. In fact, Sew Mini is made in the same factory as Janome’s larger machines, and incorporates many of the same helpful features. This is the perfect second machine for the experienced user, or a great starter machine for the young enthusiast. This is not a toy. Recommended for ages 8 to adult.
Features:
Janome Sew Mini Sewing Machine – View on Amazon.com
*Note: The original Janome Sew Mini is such a popular sewing machine, it is difficult to keep in stock.
The Janome Sew Mini is now available in 3 great NEW colors: Honeycomb, Beachcomber, and Merlot:
 
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Toddler Lamb, Chick, Witch, Pumpkin and Ladybug Halloween Costumes
Simplicity Sewing Pattern 2788 Toddler Costumes, A (1/2-1-2-3-4)
Number of looks included:5
Designed and manufactured in the usa
Toddler Lamb, Chick, Witch, Pumpkin and Ladybug costumes Simplicity sewing pattern 2788, part of Simplicity Autumn 2008 collection. Pattern for 5 looks. For sizes A (1/2-1-2-3-4).
Disney Princess Costumes – Snow White and Cinderella
Simplicity Sewing Pattern 2563 Toddler Costumes, A (1/2-1-2-3-4)
Toddler costumes in size a (1/2-1-2-3-4), simplicity pattern 2563
Number of looks included:2
Designed and manufactured in the u.s.a.
Toddler princess costume – Snow White and Cinderella costume patterns. Simplicity sewing pattern 2563, part of Simplicity Early Autumn 2009 collection. Pattern for 2 looks. For sizes A (1/2-1-2-3-4).
Simplicity Sewing Pattern 2817 Child and Girl Costumes – Snow White and Cinderella
Child and girl costumes in size hh (3-4-5-6), simplicity pattern 2817
Number of looks included:2
Instructions are written in English and Spanish
Designed and manufactured in the u.s.a.
Child and Girl Snow White and Cinderella Disney Princess costumes Simplicity sewing pattern 2817, part of Simplicity Autumn 2008 collection. Pattern for 2 looks. For sizes HH (3-4-5-6).
Simplicity Sewing Pattern 2817 Child and Girl Costumes – Snow White and Cinderella
Child and girl costumes in size k5 (7-8-10-12-14), simplicity pattern 2817
Number of looks included:2
Designed and manufactured in the u.s.a.
Child and Girl Snow White and Cinderella Disney Princess costumes Simplicity sewing pattern 2817, part of Simplicity Autumn 2008 collection. Pattern for 2 looks. For sizes K5 (7-8-10-12-14).
Note: These two patterns have the same Pattern #2817, but you must choose the correct size. Either 3-4-5-6 OR 7-8-10-12-14.
Simplicity Sewing Pattern 2813 Misses Costumes – Snow White and Cinderella
Misses costumes in size hh (6-8-10-12), simplicity pattern 2813
Number of looks included:2
Instructions are written in English and Spanish
Designed and manufactured in the u.s.a
Misses Snow White and Cinderella Disney Princess costumes Simplicity sewing pattern 2813, part of Simplicity Autumn 2008 collection. Pattern for 2 looks. For sizes HH (6-8-10-12).
Simplicity Sewing Pattern 2813 Misses Costumes
Misses costumes in size rr (14-16-18-20), simplicity pattern 2813
Number of looks included:2
Instructions are written in English and Spanish
Designed and manufactured in the u.s.a
Misses Snow White and Cinderella Disney Princess costumes Simplicity sewing pattern 2813, part of Simplicity Autumn 2008 collection. Pattern for 2 looks. For sizes RR (14-16-18-20).
Fast, Fun & Easy Christmas Stockings: Festive Fabric Projects to Stir Your Imagination
These projects are great to make for family and friends. They are fun, fast and easy.
This book comes with a material list and full, easy-to-follow instructions.
Last-Minute Fabric Gifts: 30 Hand-Sew, Machine-Sew, and No-Sew Projects
This inspiring book comes with 30 easy projects for quick-to-make gifts ranging from fabric-covered notepads to a tea-dyed sequined scarf to a baby quilt. Arranged by how long it takes to complete each project, the book focuses on gifts that generally require less than three hours of time. What’s more, Treen clearly details the knowledge and skills you need to improvise on these projects, allowing you to customize the color, pattern, and texture to suit the occasion. Complete with 70 full-color photographs and a final chapter on innovative ways to wrap gifts with fabric, Last-Minute Fabric Gifts is brimming with creative ideas sure to appeal to novice and experienced sewers alike.
Easy to follow, and organized by the amount of time it takes to complete a project. From an hour to several hours.
The projects:
* less than 1 hour: bias blossom, coat sleeve bag, tie pouch, corduroy change purse, fabric belt, fabric envelopes, felt rabbits, fabric covered notebook, quick dish towl, bark cloth baby bib, cat toy.
* 1-2 hours: recycled sweater hats, cotton knit animals, felted rocks, fringed quest towels, patchwork pillow, red cross appliqued pillow, travel pouch.
* 2-3 hours: silk-trimmed wool blanket, hand stitched scarf, reversible hooded towel/blanket, felted silk scarf, silk sarong, tweed scarf, twig-handled tote
* greater than 3 hours: baby quilt, wool knit shibori scarf, garden playmat, inlaid wool knit scarf, tea-dyed shawl
Other:
* Ideas for wrapping fabric gifts, making gift pouches and gift tags.
* Sections on fabrics, tools, techniques, terms.
Quilt a New Christmas with Piece O’Cake Designs: Appliqued Quilts, Embellished Stockings & Perky Partridges for Your Tree
Piece O’ Cake Designs fills your home with the Christmas spirit all year round! Half of these new designs give the holiday season a whimsical twist with unexpected fabrics and colors, and the other half are versatile and beautiful quilts that you can use even after the rest of your holiday decorations are packed away.
Several of the quilt projects can be adapted for year-round use if made in different fabrics.
Stitch it for Christmas: Festive Sewing Projects to Craft and Quilt
Transform your home with these beautiful Christmas craft projects to stitch and sew. Lynette Anderson’s quirky designs and distinctive palette are the perfect combination for this gorgeous collection of Christmas sewing ideas.
One-Yard Wonders: 101 Sewing Fabric Projects; Look How Much You Can Make with Just One Yard of Fabric!
One-Yard Wonders will delight anyone who has ever fallen for fabric – from the novice sewing enthusiast to the lifelong seamstress. The book presents a delightful array of simple, stylish projects that can be made with just a single yard of fabric – from apparel to accessories, from plush toys to pet beds, from baby items to bags, and from home decor to “Happy Birthday” banners. Projects have a hip,contemporary flair, and most can be completed in a few hours. For each project, the book provides a full-color photograph, easy step-by-step instructions, and simple illustrations. Templates and pattern pieces are also included wherever needed, making this collection of 101 projects the best sewing deal ever.
I’ve made placemat pillows before, but it was so long ago I completely forgot about them until a friend posted the idea on Facebook. Kudos to Frugal-Freebies.com’s Facebook page. The placemats referenced in that post were really nice Fall-leaf placemats from Walmart (shown above), but that was in 2010 and I haven’t been able to find them. Ahh, just found them on eBay.
I once made pillows with Christmas placemats. That was about 20 years ago, so the idea of using placemats for pillows has made the rounds for quite sometime.
I’m posting it here because with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas coming up, this is the perfect time to start a small project.
Materials Needed:
Directions:
How easy is that?
Here’s another idea. Make your own placemats and pillows!
Simplicity Pattern 2691 – Reversible Apron, Table Runner, Place Mats
Crafts in sizes (s-m-l-xl), simplicity pattern 2691
Number of looks included:3
Designed and manufactured in the U.S.A.
Suggested Fabrics: 45-Inch (115cm) wide with nap such as Cotton Types, Broadcloth, Chintz, Calico, Gingham, Poplin, Laundered Cottons in color suggestions listed below or as you desired
Extra fabric needed to match plaids, stripes or one-way design fabrics
Click here for more placemat patterns
Pillow Patterns
Simplicity Sewing Pattern 5105 Home Decorating
Following are some nice Autumn themed fabrics that would make nice placemats and pillows, from Joann.com:
Autumn Inspirations Fabric-Scarecrow Patch
# 1602762
40% off Autumn Inspirations Harvest Fabrics
43” Wide
100% Cotton
Autumn Inspirations Susan Winget Harvest Scene 2 Fabric
# 11680667
40% off Autumn Inspirations Harvest Fabrics
Autumn Inspirations Susan Winget Grape Harvest 3 Fabric
# 11680758
40% off Autumn Inspirations Harvest Fabrics
43” Wide
100% Cotton
Happy Sewing!
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