Showing posts with label sew and tell. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sew and tell. Show all posts
Thursday, February 18, 2016
SEW & TELL: Vintage Button Crush
I have an ongoing love affair with vintage buttons. There’s something about an old box or jar filled with buttons that’s like a time capsule. Little threads hanging off a discarded shirt button, an oversized coat button, evening wear rhinestone buttons all meant to be used again. Over the years, I’ve shared quite a few projects using buttons from my collection. I hope you enjoy this trip through my archives as much as I did.
Thursday, February 4, 2016
SEW & TELL: We are Knitters Review & Giveaway

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Monday, October 27, 2014
SEW & TELL: Yarn Scrap & Paper Mache Paste Nest

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Wednesday, September 3, 2014
SEW & TELL: DIY Sewing Kit Gift Box
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Thursday, September 26, 2013
Sew & Tell: Felted Acorns without wool or water

Thursday, August 1, 2013
Sew & Tell: Vintage Covered Buttons
I made some covered buttons and some combination covered buttons. They aren’t truly vintage because I made them but the metal button caps and backs are The Original Prims Cover Your Own Buttons.
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Sew & Tell: freshening the patio for spring

Monday, February 25, 2013
Sew and Tell: embellished sweater
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Thursday, January 17, 2013
Sew and Tell: old sweater ~ new storage

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Monday, December 24, 2012
Sew and Tell: vintage chenille no-sew stockings

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Monday, December 17, 2012
Sew and Tell: tiny sweater ornaments

Aren’t these just the cutest little tiny sweater ornaments? My friend Vicky made these and I had to share them with you.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Sew & Tell: needle felted penguin

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Thursday, September 20, 2012
Sew & Tell: sentimental vintage treasure

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Thursday, August 2, 2012
Sew and Tell: rag rug pillow

This rag rug pillow was so easy to make and it turned out so bright and cheery!

Before you get too impressed, I didn’t make the rag rugs. I bought them at the dollar store. But I did put them together to make the pillow.

The colors are bright and vibrant and the fabric is soft t-shirt material. I’m not sure how long these would hold up if they were actually used as a rug but they should be fine for pillows.

I bought two rugs and with the wrong sides together (right sides out) I hand stitched the top and bottom together. The fringed edges were very loosely stitched and needed reinforcement. I used my sewing machine to close up one side and left the other side open to stuff the pillow. Once stuffed, I pinned the final edge and sewed it closed. Super easy!
My teenage son has decided that a whole bunch of these would look good on his bed. He has a daybed and piles of these pillows would be great for reclining. Teenagers love to recline on unmade beds with piles of pillows.

Anyway, I thought it would be fun to redecorate his room on a mood board. Navy blue bedding with piles of the rag rug pillows and a few accent pieces. Fun!
It would be nice to be able to just go out and buy all new things whenever the urge to redecorate hit. It’s also fun and challenging to recreate these looks on a budget.
- The rag rug pillows will only cost a few dollars each.
- The clock can easily be made with an existing clock and spray painted paint sticks or dowels or even craft paper rolled into a cone.
- The pendant lamp can be made with an upcycled lamp and spray paint or fabric.
- The blue table – a thrift store or existing piece spray painted.
- The yellow ottoman can be made from a thrift store purchase and new fabric and stuffing.
- The orange frame is an easy project using a dollar store frame and craft paint or spray paint.
- Baskets, vases and other knick knacks can be found on clearance at big chain stores or at dollar stores.

The first step is to start making that pile of pillows.
Thanks for visiting.
Carolyn
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Monday, July 23, 2012
Sew and Tell: diy fabric eyeglass case {no sew}

All my life I’ve had perfect vision. It was only recently that I started needing reading glasses. And it’s quickly progressed to stronger lenses and completely relying on them.

I have a pair in every room in the house because I’m not the type to wear a little dangly chain around my neck for my glasses. But for some reason, I’m always misplacing the eye glass cases. I lost my last one during my recent travels. I’m sure it fell out somewhere at the airport while I was fumbling for my boarding pass or at a restaurant while trying to read a menu.

When I got back, I made a mental note to go buy a new case. Then I thought, duh, I’ll just make one. My first thought was to sew one, but why bust out the sewing machine when there’s glue…
To make a quick and easy no-sew eye glass you’ll need:
- Paper towel tube or wrapping paper tube
- Fabric
- Craft Glue

- Cut your tube to the desired length to fit your glasses.
- Cut open your tube down the long side
- Glue your fabric to the outside of the tube and tuck in all edges gluing them to the inside.
- Use a small line of glue to the inside edges and secure with binder clips.
- Let dry.

This is much prettier than those silly cases they sell at the drugstore. The cardboard tube adds just the right amount of stiffness so the case will stay upright in your purse.

Plus, I love this fabric. It was in the remnant bin and I’ve been eager to use it on a project.

This is great way to use up a small piece of fabric and very budget-friendly. Add a monogram or other embellishments to make a nice gift.
Thanks for visiting.
Carolyn
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Monday, June 11, 2012
Sew & Tell: refashioned t-shirt {summer navy & white}


To make t-shirt yarn, you cut one long continuous strip going around and around the bottom of the shirt. I drew a little diagram above.


Thanks for visiting.
Carolyn
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