Need a face mask, but can’t find one? We have pulled together 12 DIY face mask tutorials to help you make your own face mask. With more and more mayors and governors issuing mandatory face mask mandates, Americans have found themselves scrambling to find masks that are suitable and safe. Because finding masks on storeRead More
Simple DIY Cloth Napkin Tutorial
Want to reduce your consumption of paper products? Use this quick and easy DIY cloth napkin tutorial to make your own napkins. We live in a world where everything is disposable, which means we don’t need to take care of things because there is another one ready to take its place. I am striving not only to beRead More
3 Ways to Hem Cutoffs and 10 Things to Do with Old Jeans
If you have a stash of jeans with holes we have a list of 10 easy things to make with old jeans besides making cutoffs. However, if you want to make shorts of your holey jeans, I have included directions for 3 different ways to hem cutoffs. My kids are pretty rough on jeans. Oh,Read More
DIY Reusable Sandwich Bag
This DIY Reusable Sandwich Bag makes it easy to be green, not to mention it makes you the cool mom when you make it in your child’s favorite colors, character, or sports team fabric. Grab your favorite fabric pattern; cotton, flannel, duck cloth and one of the coolest inventions ever: iron-on vinyl. You can haveRead More
10 Ways to Reuse Old Sweaters
When going through your winter clothes this fall did you find some sweaters that you can no longer wear? Don’t toss them or donate them just yet. There are so many ways to reuse old sweaters! You can upcycle your old sweaters, even the ones that have shrunk or have a few moth holes. YouRead More
How to Make Wool Baby Pants from an Old Sweater
There is something incredibly satisfying about homemade baby clothes. There is something equally adorable about seeing your little one in clothes you made yourself. If you haven’t experienced this first hand, let me walk you through the easiest tutorial for Upcycled Wool Baby Pants. For this tutorial I’m specifically using wool sweaters for a handful ofRead More
No Sew Dish Towel Apron Tutorial
We’ve shared a collection of 10 Free Apron Patterns. However, we realize that there may be some people who love aprons, but don’t enjoy sewing, so Katie is sharing a No Sew Dish Towel Apron Tutorial. No sewing or patterns are required to make this apron! All you need is a dish towel, a ribbon, and some ironRead More
DIY Yoda Hooded Towel Tutorial
I have a little boy who has recently discovered Star Wars, and, to put it mildly, he is obsessed. His bedroom is being slowly but surely changed into a Star Wars haven, and I am always looking for clever and useful ways to incorporate the theme to delight him. This towel was one of theRead More
10 Awesome Ways to Deconstruct a T-Shirt
My friend Sherri has been deconstructing her band T-Shirts for years. I always wished I had her talent. A while ago, I did a search on Pinterest to see how many ways there were to create a new shirt from a simple old tee. There are so many great tutorials out there! This is anRead More
No Pattern Pajama Pants Tutorial
I am just a pajama kinda girl. I am not going to lie, one of my favorite perks of being a work at home mom is that I can call pajamas my uniform. That means my kids often follow suit and we have frequent pajama days where we work, clean house, and yes, nap inRead More
Upcycled Sweater Ear Warmer
The colder temperatures are creeping in and store shelves are filling up with all sorts of options for cold weather gear. I know my kids will need mittens here soon for chilly mornings at the bus stop and hats to cover their ears. I just never know what to buy. I’ll find a cute hatRead More
Upcyled Burlap Coffee Bag Purse
I have a fierce obsession lately with burlap: ribbon, by the yard, and especially burlap coffee sacks. I have been using it in home decor like covering chairs, runners, place mats, and I feel a roman shade project in the works. Now I have moved onto accessories like this fun burlap purse. I really enjoyedRead More
DIY Camera Strap Cover Tutorial
Rarely a day goes by when I don’t put my camera to use – pictures of my children, food photography, tutorials, or family events. It almost seems to be an extension of my body, so why not dress it up a bit and make it an accessory? Looking around at camera strap covers I discoveredRead More
DIY Burlap Placemats With a Silverware Pocket
The best way to customize items for your home is to make them yourself. Even simple DIYs can transform areas of your home to something beautiful. These burlap place mats have a pretty fabric pocket that holds your flatware for a lovely tablescape. Burlap is inexpensive, easy to work with, and goes with a wideRead More
DIY Burlap and Fabric Wall Organizer
Going vertical is a great way to clear clutter off your desk or counters. If you have a little bit of wall space this burlap and fabric wall organizer is a great way to tidy up bills, kids school forms, or your business papers. It is a rather simple and straight forward sewing project-youRead More
DIY Pencil Pouch Tutorial
If you liked the DIY Reusable Sanwich Bag and Reusable Snack Bags tutorials, I have another easy DIY back to school project that can be made in a coordinating fabric of your choice to further customize your child’s school gear. This pencil pouch will outlast your childs current character obsession and can be reused for muchRead More
DIY Reusable Snack Bags Tutorial
If you have ever seen the DIY Reusable Snack Bags online or in stores and are curious about making some for yourself or your child to pack in their lunchbox this tutorial can help you create several in no time. They are a great way to be green and save the environment from countlessRead More
Easy DIY Catnip Cat Toy Tutorial
Now that your herb garden is in full bloom, you may be wondering how to use all of those wonderful herbs! Take a look at this easy DIY catnip cat toy that you can make using just a little scrap fabric and some catnip right from your own garden. A simple toy such as thisRead More
How to Make a No-Sew Patriotic Tank and Headband
I love crafting and DIY projects, but one area where I am not very comfortable or skilled in is sewing. I could sew a relatively straight line with a sewing machine to create a valance but I would rather not- I am also to lazy busy to pull out the machine, thread the top, bobbin, etc. Read More
