Tutorials
Bonus ~ fill the jar with sewing goodies (ie buttons)
Pin Cushion Tutorial at Muse of the Morning Blog
- Tutorial - How To Make A No-sew Fabric Ottoman
Uses recycled plastic bottles, fabric, staple gun and fabric glue Tutorial at A Crafty Mix Blog "My son asked us to get him a Pouffe to rest his feet on when he’s relaxing in his hammock. Now these things come in all shapes and sizes, but...
- Tutorial - Embroider A Simple Stumpwork Face
Stumpwork ~ raised embroidery for a 3-D effect Tutorial at Sew in Love Blog "Mount your main background fabric into a small hoop. I used one just 10cm/4 inches in diameter. Cut a 5cm/2inch circle from the contrasting fabric you plan...
- Tutorial - How To Make A No Sew Bottle Cap Pincushion
Adorable pincushions would make cute gifts for your crafty friends too Tutorial at Alternate Creations Blog "This is a really quick and easy DIY project. You need: a metal bottle cap, 5" x 5" piece of fabric, stuffing/filling, a rubber band, glue".......
- Tutorial - How To Recycle Bottle Caps Into An Octopus
Fun with recycled bottle caps Bottle Cap Tutorial at All in Beads Blog "I have helped my daughter's kindergarten group to take part in bottle caps collecting and reusing into a sort of work of art competition. The kids are 5 years old, and we have...
- Tutorial - Recycle A Water Bottle Into A Vase
Create a self watering vase out of a used water bottle Bottle Recycle Tutorial at the Chilly Dog Blog "Every year people use millions, maybe billions of disposable, plastic water bottles. Chances are you have one in your refrigerator, back pack, purse...
Tutorials
Tutorial - How to Make a Pincushion with a Jar Lid
Pin Cushion Tutorial at Muse of the Morning Blog
"I am so in love with these pincushions! They are very simple- I like to cut out a bunch of the circles and strips at one time and put them together and then do the embroidery part while watching Sabine play in the park. They are really a lot of fun. And coordinating the embroidery to the fabric is fun too. Of course, its lovely to recycle the lid and you can also do this with a 2 liter bottle- or really any size bottle cap. Just measure the top part out accordingly- the diameter of the circle should be about 3 times the diameter of the bottle cap. For 2 liter bottles, you can also use wool felt for the top part too".... Read more
- Tutorial - How To Make A No-sew Fabric Ottoman
Uses recycled plastic bottles, fabric, staple gun and fabric glue Tutorial at A Crafty Mix Blog "My son asked us to get him a Pouffe to rest his feet on when he’s relaxing in his hammock. Now these things come in all shapes and sizes, but...
- Tutorial - Embroider A Simple Stumpwork Face
Stumpwork ~ raised embroidery for a 3-D effect Tutorial at Sew in Love Blog "Mount your main background fabric into a small hoop. I used one just 10cm/4 inches in diameter. Cut a 5cm/2inch circle from the contrasting fabric you plan...
- Tutorial - How To Make A No Sew Bottle Cap Pincushion
Adorable pincushions would make cute gifts for your crafty friends too Tutorial at Alternate Creations Blog "This is a really quick and easy DIY project. You need: a metal bottle cap, 5" x 5" piece of fabric, stuffing/filling, a rubber band, glue".......
- Tutorial - How To Recycle Bottle Caps Into An Octopus
Fun with recycled bottle caps Bottle Cap Tutorial at All in Beads Blog "I have helped my daughter's kindergarten group to take part in bottle caps collecting and reusing into a sort of work of art competition. The kids are 5 years old, and we have...
- Tutorial - Recycle A Water Bottle Into A Vase
Create a self watering vase out of a used water bottle Bottle Recycle Tutorial at the Chilly Dog Blog "Every year people use millions, maybe billions of disposable, plastic water bottles. Chances are you have one in your refrigerator, back pack, purse...