Make your own Yoda-Style Ragdoll as a special gift this holiday.
Category Archives: Sewing Corner
Adjustable Scrub Cap – a pattern and tutorial
Cotton scrub caps with a drawstring closure would make an excellent gift for the healthcare workers in your life. Styled after those seen on the medical drama Grey’s Anatomy, they are one size fits most and sew together in less than an hour – even for beginner sewists. Get the pattern for $1 on Etsy!
Memory Quilts: From old clothes to blankets
Turn old clothes into a quilt!
Pattern Management
I might have a slight vintage pattern addiction, but I’m not afraid to use them! Here are some ways to use those patterns in alternative ways, and make use of every size in the envelope. Save money on sewing with a few tips and tricks.
Reusable Grocery Tote – with bottle pocket
Make your own reusable grocery tote using upcycled materials!
Produce Bags
Make your own drawstring produce bags!
Crazy Bag
This is a great project for beginner sewists. Try out all the different stitches on the machine, and make a drawstring bag out of it. Great way to practice threading the machine and spinning a bobbin.
Plastic Bag Sleeve
Make a plastic bag sleeve to hang on a cabinet door or for the vehicle. Requires little fabric and sews in less than an hour.
Half Yard Potholders
Sew some potholders for colleagues and friends this gift-giving season. A half yard will make four, but the same process can be used to upcycle materials on hand.
One Yard Apron
Instructions to make a one yard apron with adjustable straps, without a pattern.
