Got an occasion to celebrate? Want to decorate your home? You can make your own fabric banner. This is a diy fabric banner roundup. Introduction Celebrating high school graduation, Canada Day, Fourth of July, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings or any other occasion? Going to a demonstration or marching in a parade? Want a statement piece of …
Category: Pattern Roundup
Tent Pole Upcycling Roundup
I wrote up about upcycling tent fabric in 2024. In this followup I present ideas for reusing tent poles. This is a tent pole upcycling project roundup. Introduction Upcycling involves turning something old into something new and useful. Tent poles may be made from steel, aluminum, titanium, fibreglass or carbon fibre. Tent poles vary in …
DIY Mop Head Roundup
Tired of buying expensive mop head refills? Want to avoid single use mop head refills? You can diy mop head alternatives. This is a diy mop head roundup. Introduction My new apartment has neither carpet nor tiles for flooring. Hard floors like wood, laminate, vinyl, etc require less mop water than tiles. Mop buckets and …
T-shirt Rug Roundup
Area rugs add visual interest, provide additional warmth and can dampen sound. Have old t-shirts that you want to repurpose or upcycle? T-shirts can be used to create rugs. This is a T-shirt rug roundup. Introduction My current apartment has both carpet and tiles for flooring. Carpet is much less common than it used to …
Anti-theft Bag Project Roundup
Looking for a new bag for travel or everyday? Worried about theft? This is an anti-theft bag project roundup. Introduction One of my suitcases broke a few years ago. While researching new luggage l found some “anti-theft bags”. I had never heard of these. What features do they have? Can I add anti-theft features to …
DIY Carry-on Luggage Pattern Roundup
Changes to airline baggage pricing models have made me reconsider what and how I pack when flying. I’ve had some trouble finding carry-on luggage with the features I want in my price range. I discovered several options for sewing my own carry on bags. This is a diy carry-on luggage pattern roundup. Introduction Each airline …
Water Bottle Carrier Free Pattern Roundup
During the height of summer it’s important to have access to potable water. Carrying your own from home is a good way to achieve when you’re outside. This post is a water bottle carrier free pattern roundup. Introduction During the recent heat wave, extreme heat warnings were issued in my city. Many neighboring communities were …
Travel Essentials Roundup
When I traveled a few summers ago I thought I had packed everything that I needed. Unfortunately a few important items were left behind. This is a travel essentials roundup. Introduction I’ve traveled a lot over the years and my trips have varied in length from long weekend getaways in a nearby city to 90 …
Tent Upcycling Free Pattern Roundup
In 2016 my friend gave me a tent that would have gone into the landfill. The tent has some damage including missing pole attachments, worn out sections, and holes. There is a lot of material that can be repurposed. This is a tent upcycling free pattern roundup. Introduction Upcycling involves turning something old into something …
Men’s Wallet Free Pattern Roundup
Most adults take their identification when they leave home. They may also take health cards, debit/credit cards, cash and/or coins and other small items. Women’s wallet patterns are abundant. Men’s wallet patterns are not. This post is a unisex and men’s wallet free pattern roundup. Introduction Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are a few months …