Make a handy bed caddy from a vintage pillowcase! The pockets are big enough to hold a notebook or small laptop. Perfect for late night studying! This post originally appeared on Bombshell Bling. I can’t go to a thrift store or estate sale without checking to…
Posts tagged vintage
Love Applique Tea Towel – Sewing Tutorial
See how to sew an Anthropologie-inspired love applique tea towel using home decor weight cotton and your fabric scraps! It’s easy to sew and makes a great housewarming or wedding gift! I have a love/hate relationship with Anthropologie. I love walking around the store….they have such pretty clothes and cute home décor items…. BUT, everything is sooo expensive – and their clothes aren’t made to fit pear-shaped middle aged women. So I can look…
Big Zip Pocket Tote Bag – Sewing Tutorial
See how to sew a handy tote with a big zipper pocket across the front! The Big Zip Pocket Tote Bag is easy to sew and perfect for errand running, trips to the library, or days at the pool! Read on for the tutorial. This…
An old quilt and a new project
I seem to have a knack for finding discarded sewing treasures. I’ve found not one, but TWO, sewing machines by the side of the road. (You can read about the first one here. The second machine I still haven’t had time to crack open.) And…
Tutorial: Vintage sheet dry erase board
I teased you last week with a peek at the random collection of Goodwill items I’m using in today’s Goodwill craft. An ugly art print, a vintage pillowcase, and a tall shot glass. And what did I make? A vintage pillowcase dry erase board! With…