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 …
Wrist Wallet Free Pattern Roundup
When I’ve seen wrist cuffs in magazines and online, I’ve thought of them as a fashion accessory. Recently I learned that some wrist cuffs are actually wrist wallets. This post is a wrist wallet free pattern roundup. There are some wrist wallet patterns available online for purchase. If you’re not sure you want to commit …
Yoga Mat Bag Review
Want to sew a bag with a circular ends? This yoga mat bag is an easy project to start with. This is a Madam Sew yoga mat bag review. The link to the MadamSew free tutorial with video is: DIY Yoga Mat Blog Tutorial This project is for personal use only. For the purposes of …
Three Bags Using Fabric Circles
Most bags require rectangular pieces of fabric. Don’t have rectangular fabric? Want to practice sewing circles or curves? This is a three bags using fabric circles review. Introduction I regularly look for new and interesting sewing projects to share with you. When I found a project that uses circular pieces of fabric, I searched the …
Dog Bone Neck Pillow Review
Love reading but hate the stiff neck that comes after? A neck pillow may be the solution you’ve been looking for. This is a HelloSewing dog bone neck pillow review. The link to the HelloSewing free tutorial with video is: Dog Bone Neck Pillow This project is for personal use only. For the purposes of …
2023 Year End Review
2023 has been an eventful year. On May 5, 2023 the World Health Organization announced that covid-19 was no longer a public health emergency of international concern. The ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have been devastating. Severe weather events continue to plague many parts of the world. This is my 2023 year …
Vinyl Project Pouch Review
Need to store your hand sewing, unfinished quilt blocks, embroidery, or sewing supplies. This is a SewCanShe vinyl project pouch review. The link to the SewCanShe free PDF tutorial (with optional paid PDF): Vinyl Project Pouch This project is for personal use only. For the purposes of my review, I’m going to summarize the basic …
Folding Mini Basket Review
Need a quick and easy mini basket for storage, travel or gift giving? There are plenty of options. This is a SewCanShe folding mini basket review. The link to the SewCanShe free PDF tutorial (with optional paid PDF): Mini Baskets That Fold This project is for personal use only. For the purposes of my review, …
Four Mini Wallets Review
Decades ago people used check books, cash and coins on a regular basis. Wallets were larger to accommodate these items. As payment methods changed, smaller wallets became more popular. Want to downsize your wallet? Attending a special function or event and want to minimize what you carry? This is a four mini wallets review. Introduction …