Tag: frugal sewing projects
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Sew a Simple Cotton Bowl Cover
Learn how to make it…. : Sew a Simple Cotton Bowl CoverUse it to cover a bowl. Cover a trash can, a bucket, the possibilities are endless. There’s this plastic lid we got for this glass bowl set from Costco a long time ago. It has been through so much over the years that the lid is starting to crack and peel. It’s seen better days.
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Sew an Elastic Fabric Pencil Pouch for Your Bookworm Wife
Learn how to make it…. : Sew an Elastic Fabric Pencil Pouch for Your Bookworm WifeThis bookmark pencil pouch is a great beginner sewing project to sew for a significant other who is into reading or journaling. My wife originally saw this elastic fabric pencil pouch via an influencer on Instagram. It was a neat design. It is basically a narrow pouch with a piece of elastic around it that
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5 Expensive Baby Products that I Bought for my First Child and Did Not Use with My Second
Learn how to make it…. : 5 Expensive Baby Products that I Bought for my First Child and Did Not Use with My SecondAnd 5 Things on Heavy Repeat. As the father of two daughters, I know how wonderful welcoming a new baby into the world can feel. But I also know how expensive it can be. Just the sheer number of things that you consider you need, or might need. Or even the things where you think
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Sew a Hanging Kitchen Organizer
Learn how to make it…. : Sew a Hanging Kitchen OrganizerThis mesh hanging kitchen organizer can help you make the most of a small space. Reasons for Making a Kitchen Organizer When you have young kids you end having a whole new set of cutlery, plates, lunch boxes and cups. And we have limited cabinet space. So being able to see and create additional storage
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Sew a Reusable Cotton Sandwich Bag
Learn how to make it…. : Sew a Reusable Cotton Sandwich BagBeing eco and saving potentially hundreds of disposable plastic can be as easy as a few stitches and leftover cotton fabric. The Backstory to the Reusable Cotton Sandwich Bag My wife and I try to be good stewards of the environment. We are also always trying to show our daughter good examples of being environmentally
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Sew a Handbag Closet Organizer in Three Steps
Learn how to make it…. : Sew a Handbag Closet Organizer in Three StepsBy sewing two simple panels and adding some dowels you can revolutionize your closet organization and declutter with this simple closet handbag organizer. Background for Sewing this Closet Handbag Organizer I’ve been on a recent organization kick. We live in a small space and I’ve been trying to come up with ways to optimize small
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Sew a $1 Bento Bag in 10 Minutes
Learn how to make it…. : Sew a $1 Bento Bag in 10 MinutesThis easy to sew bento bag makes a great housewarming or holiday gift for frugal sewers with limited time. With just $1, you can sew a bento bag that’s both stylish and budget-friendly. Why a Bento Bag? My wife and I are always on the lookout for ways to optimize storage and space. We also
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Sew a Washable Toddler Potty Training Car Seat Liner
Learn how to make it…. : Sew a Washable Toddler Potty Training Car Seat LinerThis will save you time and money not needing to buy and change out potty pads in case of accidents. Why a Washable Potty Training Car Seat Liner? One of the stressful things I’ve found about potty training is keeping your car seat dry. With a toddler, we try to maintain a rhythm of going
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Sew a DIY Car Organizer and Save Money
Learn how to make it…. : Sew a DIY Car Organizer and Save MoneyIn sewing this DIY car organizer you’ll see that the beauty of knowing how to sew is that you can create your own designs for organizers that solve storage needs specific to you. The Backstory My wife and I have always strived to maintain a low screen time environment in the car with our our
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Indoor Camping Activities: Making a Play Campfire Log
Learn how to make it…. : Indoor Camping Activities: Making a Play Campfire LogI want to find as many options for creative, screen-free playtime activities for my kids as possible. Along those lines, I like to emphasize nature and outdoor engagement with them. However, there are times when outdoor play isn’t an option, for example rainy days or cold days. That’s why I like the idea of indoor