Tips and tricks for learning to sew on a tight budget.
Category Archives: Repurpose and Save
Free Healthcare Worker Clothing Pattern: 22″ Doll
Make a healthcare worker outfit with a free pattern for a 22″ doll. Great for the beginner sewist.
Paper Trees: A Family Friendly Holiday Craft
Make a paper tree decoration from an old book. Great craft project for kids.
Sew a Yoda-Style Ragdoll
Make your own Yoda-Style Ragdoll as a special gift this holiday.
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 Gray’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!
Decoupage: Paper and Glue to a New Look
Anything can be given an updated and quirky look with the help of a little glue and some paper. This cheap craft is easy for all ages and can be used with a variety of types of paper that might be otherwise thrown away.
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!
