Jo Leichte
Erika Mulvenna
Amanda Whitlatch
Ashley Johnston
Debbi Lashbrook
Debra Rutledge
Upcycled Envelope Clutch by Lisa Klingbeil
This stunning clutch is easy to make and features upcycled fabrics from family heirlooms, prom dresses, and thrift store finds.
Button Cuffs
How many of us have jars, tins and boxes containing buttons galore? I, for one, do! And I always welcome more. One of my favorite things to make with them is Button Cuffs. All you need is elastic and lots of your favorite buttons!
Door Organizer
Have a habit of misplacing your keys? Losing your iPod? Forgetting your coupons? Now, with this handy organizer, all your little necessities are in one convenient spot when you’re ready to head out the door — right on the door knob!
Billboard Messenger Bag
Looking for a sturdy way to tote your books around town? This messenger fits the bill! It’s roomy enough to hold your belongings, even when you’re carrying a heavy load. The secret? Recycled billboard material!
Back-to-school Sewing: School Bags
Everyone needs a good bag for carrying books and school supplies, weather you’re sending a tot off to preschool or if you are starting night classes. Here are a few of my favorite free bag project tutorials gathered from the web to give you some ideas for stithcing up a back-to-school bag.
Scrap-Pieced Belt by Ashley Johnston
Add splashes of color to any outfit with this vibrant and eco-friendly scrap-pieced belt. Gather a pile of your favorite colored fabric scraps – coordinating or contrasting – and create a one-of-a-kind belt without any new fabric.
Customized Lounge Robe by Stacy Schlyer
Relax, you’re covered. Nothing says lounging like a custom-fit robe: from post-shower comfort and lazy Sunday mornings to cozying up on a chilly winter’s night.
Ruffled Scarf by Ashley Johnston
Design a ruffled scarf without ruffling a single feather. Create this unique, playful scarf so quickly and easily that you’ll want one for every outfit and season.
Infinity Scarf by Nicole Smith
Endlessly stylish, infinitely easy-to-make scarf. So simple to create, you’ll spend less than an hour from start to finish, but the result looks like a knitting masterpiece.
Evening Bag by Stacy Schlyer
Cute dress, but no pockets? Enter the elegant evening bag. With this drawstring beauty on your arm, you’ll catch the eye of everyone in the room. And let’s not forget, it also holds all your important stuff.
