Posts tagged bags

• 19 Jun

  Blog: Projects

  Weekly DIY Roundup: Pillowcase Projects!

   Pillowcases feel like the perfect summer crafting material to me - lightweight, colorful (often flowery) prints, small for quick projects... Betz White has recently posted about her pillowcase inspiration, which led her to design this shirred pillowcase top, and share a tutorial on the Craft blog!

• 12 Nov

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Cool Website Alert: Craft Leftovers!

     Kristin Roach's Craft Leftovers blog has been a favorite of mine for a long time now, and it just keeps getting better as time passes! Kristin posts a new pattern or project every week, all aimed to use up pieces of fabric/yarn/etc left over from bigger projects. From the about page:

• 05 Nov

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Halloween Goody Bag Giveaway

  For all of those who missed the Threadbanger Handcrafted Halloween Party, I have some good news for you. We have 3 leftover goody bags that can be yours if you are one of the first 3 people to leave a comment with your forum name.Here's what the bag includes:Craft MagazineIron On LettersGeneration

• 29 Aug

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Weekly DIY Roundup: Backpacks and Messenger Bags!

  After the Threadheads' great backpack tutorial on the show last week, I wanted to show you a few more options for handmade backpacks and messenger bags you can make for back to school time! These simple drawstring backpacks by Little Birdie Secrets are made with recycled pillowcases. I made a bag

• 18 Jul

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Weekly DIY Roundup: Button Down Shirt Projects!

  The other day I tried out an idea I'd seen on a blog using button down shirts and it was so fun that I went on a thrifting spree for more shirts. Now I have a ton of them and I needed more ideas for things to make, so I got searching and found some great projects!The one I tried out is this skirt i

• 09 Jul

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Sew Along: HOBO BAGS!

  Calling all sewers! Do you feel the urge to sew SOMETHING, ANYTHING!, but just don't know what? Well head on over to the forums to check out this Sew Along that Aurora199 started. The first project is a Hobo Bag.     What you'll do is start sewing a hobo bag and when you're done,

• 27 Jun

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Weekly DIY Roundup: Reusable Shopping Bags!

  Back in February there was a Threadheads episode all about reusable shopping bags, but I think it's always a great topic to revisit, and I've just discovered a new idea I want to share. Turn your old tank tops into shopping bags with a couple super easy steps! Anitra of the Coffee Pot People blog

• 13 Jun

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Weekly DIY Roundup: Necktie Projects!

  In the spirit of Father's Day, this week I bring you a Dad-present-inspired roundup - things you can make from old neckties! Whether you have one or several dozen, there's a project for you! I'll start small... you can find some gorgeous fabrics in tie form, so you can just treat it as a small amo