Tutorials
Very fun and love that you can use a pre-made form!
Friday Night Bag Tutorial at Sew a Straight Line
"I knew I wanted to make a bag out of that fabric. But since the fabric was cut, I needed it to be a small bag. I love clutches, but if things aren’t physically attached to me, I loose them. (Ask me about the time I lost my neighbor’s garage door opener… yesterday.) So I needed a wristlet. I wanted it to be pretty sturdy, and I have a love for plastic canvas, so it seemed the logical choice. Then when I went to buy the plastic canvas to make the inside form, I happened to find some precut plastic canvas clutch forms. Go figure. Apparently my idea wasn’t so original and plastic canvas is the “it” medium for purse forms. Who knew? But the form I found is actually for a needle point clutch.
Wow. I have no desire to spend that much time making a clutch. But I did use the basic shape of the precut form, with a few changes, to work for the wristlet I had in mind. Only my version takes about an hour to make and uses just a couple larger scraps of fabric. Which means you can totally make a bunch to match any outfit, or to give to girlfriends for Christma..." Read more
- Tutorial - How To Make A Colorful Clutch
There are many options to personalize this clutch Tutorial at AKI 1 am Blog "I realize most people around me have the notion that DIY means recycling/ upcycling, whereas there is so much more to it. DIY is also about making products from scratch, re-purposing...
- Tutorial - Make A Fused Plastic Bag Tote
Sew a tote bag out of recycled plastic shopping bags Tutorial at The Chilly Dog Blog "In my last post, I shared a video showing how to fuse plastic bags together. Now that you are familiar with the fusing process, you may be looking for a project you...
- Tutorial - Mini Canvas Art With Fabric Scraps
Great way to use favorite fabric scraps Tutorial at Mad for Fabric Blog "In celebration of Valentine’s Day, what better way to use up my beloved Liberty London scraps than with mini canvas art. This can be done using just small pieces of treasured...
- Tutorial - Princess Castle Silverware Holder
Decoration for a princess birthday party or baby shower Tutorial at Kandy Kreations Blog "Create this Princess Castle Silverware Holder for your Princess birthday party or Princess baby shower. These free Plastic Canvas Patterns will help you to show...
- Tutorial - How To Make A Mesh Laundry Blog
Sew a mesh bag with a simple fold-over closure, no zipper necessary Tutorial at The Inspired Wren Blog "When I pack for The Peanut I use gallon plastic freezer bags. Into each bag goes one complete outfit (top, bottom, socks, undies). One bag per outfit....
Tutorials
Tutorial - How to Make a Wristlet Using a Plastic Canvas Form
Very fun and love that you can use a pre-made form!Friday Night Bag Tutorial at Sew a Straight Line
"I knew I wanted to make a bag out of that fabric. But since the fabric was cut, I needed it to be a small bag. I love clutches, but if things aren’t physically attached to me, I loose them. (Ask me about the time I lost my neighbor’s garage door opener… yesterday.) So I needed a wristlet. I wanted it to be pretty sturdy, and I have a love for plastic canvas, so it seemed the logical choice. Then when I went to buy the plastic canvas to make the inside form, I happened to find some precut plastic canvas clutch forms. Go figure. Apparently my idea wasn’t so original and plastic canvas is the “it” medium for purse forms. Who knew? But the form I found is actually for a needle point clutch.
Wow. I have no desire to spend that much time making a clutch. But I did use the basic shape of the precut form, with a few changes, to work for the wristlet I had in mind. Only my version takes about an hour to make and uses just a couple larger scraps of fabric. Which means you can totally make a bunch to match any outfit, or to give to girlfriends for Christma..." Read more
- Tutorial - How To Make A Colorful Clutch
There are many options to personalize this clutch Tutorial at AKI 1 am Blog "I realize most people around me have the notion that DIY means recycling/ upcycling, whereas there is so much more to it. DIY is also about making products from scratch, re-purposing...
- Tutorial - Make A Fused Plastic Bag Tote
Sew a tote bag out of recycled plastic shopping bags Tutorial at The Chilly Dog Blog "In my last post, I shared a video showing how to fuse plastic bags together. Now that you are familiar with the fusing process, you may be looking for a project you...
- Tutorial - Mini Canvas Art With Fabric Scraps
Great way to use favorite fabric scraps Tutorial at Mad for Fabric Blog "In celebration of Valentine’s Day, what better way to use up my beloved Liberty London scraps than with mini canvas art. This can be done using just small pieces of treasured...
- Tutorial - Princess Castle Silverware Holder
Decoration for a princess birthday party or baby shower Tutorial at Kandy Kreations Blog "Create this Princess Castle Silverware Holder for your Princess birthday party or Princess baby shower. These free Plastic Canvas Patterns will help you to show...
- Tutorial - How To Make A Mesh Laundry Blog
Sew a mesh bag with a simple fold-over closure, no zipper necessary Tutorial at The Inspired Wren Blog "When I pack for The Peanut I use gallon plastic freezer bags. Into each bag goes one complete outfit (top, bottom, socks, undies). One bag per outfit....