September is National Sewing Month and one of my favorite materials to sew with is upcycled denim. Everyone (or, almost everyone) has a pile of old jeans in the closet. Working with old jeans has its challenges so I reached out to several of my favorite sewing bloggers and I’ve put together 11 tips for … Read more
This is the seventh in a series of 12 weeks of roundups for the handmade holidays! I’m sharing 20 free patterns and tutorials for upcycled gifts, including crochet, sewing, no-sew, paper crafts, and hot glue projects! This roundup includes gift wrap, decorations, home decor projects, clothing, and more. Photos are copyright the respective designer/publisher and … Read more
A few months ago, I shared a tutorial for making two DIY Denim Log Cabin Pillows with the Cabin in the Corner and Courthouse Steps blocks. Today, I’m sharing the Traditional Log Cabin Block. This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to you) if you make a purchase using … Read more
Grab some jeans headed for the scrap pile and make yourself a plush pocket pillow! To celebrate National Sewing Month, I’m sharing my tutorial for making lightly quilted pocket pillows using upcycled denim. These three pillows are variations on the traditional log cabin quilt block and are strip pieced to minimize cutting. The envelope style … Read more
I’m joining Emily from Life Sew Savory again this year for her annual Summer Fun Series. This week’s theme is back to school. When I think of back to school, I always think about getting new clothes. Updating your wardrobe comes with two challenges: deciding whether to repurpose, pass down, or donate the old clothes, … Read more