I LOVE the look of this LINED HANGING BAG! The CONTRASTING lime green zebra LINING gives the bag a FUN FEEL...just what laundry NEEDS!!! (Set a mood with your lining...) Despite adding a SuPeR CooL lining to the hanging bag, this tutorial SIMPLIFIES how to make the bag opening and hanger by MARKING it out while...
MORE HANGING DENIM BAGS!
I have been PLAYING with HANGING DENIM BAGS the last 2 days. That translates into... I have been EXPERIMENTING!!! I love experimenting. It's SO FUN! Those of you who know me beyond this blog, know that I enjoy making soap. You may also know I am always experimenting with it. I don't think I have made the...
HANGING BAG TUTORIAL
My GOAL in creating a HANGING BAG was to make a bag that could be hung, would keep its shape and hang open... AND SIMPLE to make. I VALUE SIMPLICITY... if you hadn’t noticed. The bag size is limited by the thigh size of your jeans. You can pick the height or how deep...
HANGING BAG
This HANGING BAG is SIMPLE! Yes, you have heard that before but...I had no idea a hanging bag could be this easy...until I created one. I really do think this HANGING BAG rivals the SUPER SIMPLE SACK in its SIMPLICITY and USEFULNESS. I love the hanging storage containers IKEA has for organizing small items....
DENIM REPAIR 101
(Note: These are my husband’s work jeans. Technically they aren't denim but duck cloth. They need fixed and the process is the same so I am using them for my example. Also, I could have / should have fixed them sooner…) I had an epiphany as I began writing this. It is fashionable among some...
SUPER SIMPLE SACK TUTORIAL
I’ve said it here and I will say it again...These sacks are SUPER SIMPLE to make! Supplies: Pant leg, Tie & Loop, Marker, Ruler, Scissors. (Do I need to add sewing machine and thread?) ⇒Lay your pant leg out flat. The pant hem becomes the finished top edge of the sack. ⇒MARK and CUT your line. Try to...
GREAT first sewing project…SUPER SIMPLE SACKS!
These sacks are SUPER SIMPLE to make! 1 1 1 SUPER SIMPLE SACKS easily rival the traditional pillowcase for a GREAT FIRST TIME SEWING PROJECT... They are just that easy to construct. If you take into account the "FUN FACTOR" they easily beat out the pillowcase. (OK, I AM BIAS...I never made the first...
RECYCLED DENIM 101: Construction & Design
CONSTRUCTION ⇒Denim is a heavy fabric and sewing it is a challenge at times...especially when it comes to sewing recycled jeans. Embracing these challenges can DRIVE CREATIVITY and DESIGN. I am a firm believer “there is more than one way to skin a rabbit”... you just have to figure it out. BELT LOOPS often force creative...
RECYCLED DENIM CIRCLE QUILT TUTORIAL Part 1
⇒ GET STARTED by picking a PROJECT. START SMALL with something like a changing pad, table runner or small quilt. It will give you a chance to get acquainted with the process without getting overwhelmed. Large quilts are amazing but have their challenges. ⇒CUT OUT CIRCLES. This may be the most daunting part. It’s...
RECYCLED DENIM CIRCLE QUILT TUTORIAL Part 2
*This post is a continuation of RECYCLED DENIM CIRCLE QUILT TUTORIAL Part 1. ⇒CUT FABRIC SQUARES and PIN in place. Cut fabric for the square centers the size of your template. Experiment with different layouts. Take pictures so you can easily remember old options and still experiment with new ones. I like to lay...
Recycled Denim Circle Quilt
A small quilt is a perfect baby gift! I gave one to a friend of mine. She not only loved how BEAUTIFUL it was, she also LOVED that she always had a clean place to lay her baby down, no matter where she was. A small quilt is surprisingly compact when folded...it isn't much bigger...
Build A Denim Stash
When it comes to collecting recycled denim I have become quite good at it. Let me share a few of the ways I have grown my collection. Worn Out Jeans Even though I patch and repair jeans to extent their life, we still generate our own “ready to recycle” pile of denim. ( Here...