Tag: Sewing

From dresses and bows to T-shirts and ‘No’s’

I know it sounds ridiculous, but now that our daughter only wants to wear store-bought jeans and T-shirts, I’m having a bit of an identity crisis. When school is back in session, I won’t be the mom who sews cute dresses with matching hair bows.

DIY memory quilts from loved ones’s clothes

DIY memory quilts {Heather's Handmade Life}

DIY memory quilts are very snuggly and warm. Because the clothing squares were all cut from well-loved nighties and sweaters, they’re also super soft.

Reupholstering an ottoman

Reupholstering an ottoman {Heather's Handmade Life}

For less than $20 in fabric and upholstery tacks — and about 30 minutes of sewing, cutting and hammering — she had what looked like a brand-new ottoman.

DIY weighted blanket quilt

DIY weighted blanket quilt {Heather's Handmade Life}

I’m really happy with my new DIY weighted blanket quilt. It looks great tossed over the couch and feels so much nicer to snuggle up with.

Easy ‘cheater’ patchwork quilt squares

The easy quilt squares are a fun way to use up tiny fabric scraps that would have otherwise ended up in the garbage!