Wow! Make a gorgeous clutch from a plastic bottle and fabric. I love the use of recycled denim, but I have a soft spot for upcycled jeans. The tutorial is in Croatian and isn’t the most clear for all steps, but you get the gist and if need be, you can always google how to make the cover.
(Sorry I’m not much more help, but I’m still on my first coffee if you know what I mean.)
Sew a travelling book case (or storage nook) for your back seat. I’ve always struggled with books for Wednesday (my daughter) in the back seat, now I can actually keep a small supply in the truck. :)
In this photo the organizer is hanging on the front seat facing the back seat, but in her inspiration photo the organizer is hanging in the middle of the back seat to be shared by passengers.
I do think this may just be the most brilliant use of embroidery hoops ever. Check out Fishsticks Design for this free pattern and a host of other great tutorials!
Make a gorgeous mug bag from this free pattern from Red Brolly. What a great way to bring your mug and tea to work or to wrap up a gift for your friend or mom.
**LINKS FIXED** The new Tumblr format threw me for a loop.
DIY Magnetic Bobbin Storage | Domestic Adventure
Brilliant use of magnetic strips to hold sewing bobbins. I have been using cases or my bobbins but it is tedious as I have to keep going back and forth between colours and neutrals. With this method I can use use the magnetic strips in my ‘utility’ drawer.
Check out this hoodie-backpack! This particular one is pre-made and can be purchased for $25 to 35, but I bet a DIY version is super easy! It might require you to remove the kangaroo pocket and reattach it closer to the neck, but I think it would be worth the effort. I am definitely going to check for a large hoodie the next time I’m in a thrift shop. (None in my closet as I am partial to zip up hoodies as I can never seem to say one temperature.)
Above pictured bag also available in; Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Philladelphia Phillies,New York Rangers, Minnesota Vikings, just to name a few. You can also get the hoodie styled purse and tote bag.
Totally DIYable!
Make one of the almost too-cute-to-be-true Ice Cream Treat Iphone/Ipod cases! Visit Straight Stitch Society for the scrumptious pattern (for sell) to make your very own. Delicious!
Sew this darling ‘macaron’ zippered box in no time. Cute as buttons aren’t they? That’s because they are buttons! Check out Craft Passion for the full pictorial how to.
Great little tutorial to sew your own circular earbud pouch with a key ring. Visit Dog Under My Desk for the full pictorial how-to.
Just ordered one of these double suction cup lifters (normally used for lifting surfaces like glass) to use on my plastic quilting rule/square/ really big clear ruler. Thanks to a suggestion from Sew Many Ways (not the first time I have mentioned her, and I am this won’t be the last. She is a storage Queen and I am a mere geek.
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