Finding Vintage Sewing Patterns
Is there anyone who would like to sell their old sewing patterns? I would really like to sew with patterns circa 1950 and earlier. Is there anyone who has old patterns they would be interested in selling to me? I would love to hear from you! I am interested in all kinds.
This is a guide about a bandana bonnets craft. Make an old style bonnet using a bandana in your favorite color.
Mason Jar Pin Cushion and Sewing Kit
Having a portable sewing kit is very helpful. This Mason jar sewing kit also has a built in pin cushion.
A step by step guide to make your very own handcrafted personal diary!
This craft is pretty easy, and is a cute thing to keep pins in.
I made this pattern up. It was fun to create.
This guide is about making fleece socks. Fun gifts can be made using fleece to make warm and cozy socks.
This is a guide about making a hooded bath towel. A hooded towel is a great way to dry off and stay warm after a bath, especially for newborns and children.
This is a guide about sewing darts. Darts are used in sewing to shape a garment and provide a better fit.
This guide is about making a heat therapy pillow. A simple sewing project that can bring soothing relief from minor pain and discomfort.
This is a guide about making a pillowcase. Making your own pillowcases is fun and easy. Pillow cases make great gifts. They can be made with beautiful fabrics of your choice and are often cheaper than store bought cases.
This is a guide about making a potato baker bag. Potato baker bags help you make perfect baked potatoes in your microwave. With some cotton fabrics and a bit of sewing skills, making your own bag is easy and fun.
This is a guide about sewing a pair of pants. With the right pattern, sewing a pair of pants can be pretty easy and they will look great too.
This is a guide about making a cupcake pincushion. This is not your traditional tomato shaped pin cushion. Making a pin cushion in the shape of a cupcake is a cute easy craft project. These useful sewing accessories can be made for yourself or as a gift.
While making a cover for your ice packs may have already occurred to many of you, it hadn't for me. After constantly trying to wrap towels around packs over and over all day and night for hubby's leg after knee surgery, it finally occurred to me to just sew a cover for each pack...
Craft Project: Spa Towel Wrap with Shoulder Straps
It's easy to turn a bath towel into a spa wrap. This project can be completed in about two hours. Just be sure the towel is long enough to wrap around you with some overlap.
Craft Project: Wrap Pincushion
With the computerized machines today we are told not to have magnetized pin cushions close so this was a handy solution I found on Martha Stewart.com.
This is a guide about homemade pincushion ideas. We are all familiar with the ubiquitous tomato pincushion. However, if you are looking for something more unique consider making your own. Whether you sew, knit, crochet, or dabble in other craft areas, there are endless ways to make your own cushion.
Craft Project: Phone Sock for Cordless Phones
Here's a quick craft pattern that actually solved a pesky problem at our house after constantly misplacing our household cordless phone. When there is an ill or disabled family member, many people turn to one of the greatest features of most newer models of multi-handset telephones, the intercom.
Give your furry friends a Christmas present by sewing these cute animals. The patterns are very simple and inexpensive to make. This is also a great way to use up those scraps!
Craft Project: Gift - Tidy Boxes
These make nice storage boxes for cotton wool, hairbands, etc.
This is a guide about making your own comforter cover. A nice comforter can be quite expensive. A duvet or comforter cover can extend the life of your comforter, as well, as allow you to change the look of your bedroom.
Craft Project: Recycled Flowery Sachets
These fragrant and easy to make sachets can be hung in your closet, put in your drawer, or displayed in an area that needs a little scent to it. All of these items were recycled from other projects.
Tote bags are handy for carrying items while you are on-the-go. Make a sling bag to conveniently tote the essential tools for your daily work and play activities. Similar to a messenger bag, the handle hooks over your head and crosses over the body, leaving your hands free.
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Tote bags are handy for carrying items while you are on-the-go. Make a sling bag to conveniently tote the essential tools for your daily work and play activities. Similar to a messenger bag, the handle hooks over your head and crosses over the body, leaving your hands free.
Make a pattern from a leather or cloth wallet to get the size and shape desired. Once you have a pattern, cut out the wallet from the denim scraps.
Craft Project: Fabric and Photo Wall Display
Using discarded upholstery fabric, a clearance sale frame, felt, and printer fabric, I created this quilt-inspired wall art.
Craft Project: Tea Towel Apron
I have an abundance of calendar tea towels in my linen closet. Paired with a bed sheet for the lining, I decided they would make great thrifty aprons for family and friends. The year of the calendar does not show, eliminating the dilemma of who should own the apron and why.
