Another T-shirt Makeover…

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I love t-shirts! They are so comfy, have no special laundering instructions, and look great for any occasion! I do get bored with a plain t-shirt. Sometimes I like to add just a little touch of something to dress them up a bit.

I bought two plain t-shirts on clearance for $3 each. I cut [...]

Building and Upholstering the Simple Barstool

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A few days ago, I posted plans to build a Simple Barstool. I really needed one for my new sewing desk, so I designed plans to build one. The best part about these plans is the cost – I used ONE 8′ 2×4 (plus an 8″ scrap)  and a scrap piece of plywood to build [...]

How to Make a Hanging Accessories Holder

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Once again, I have hacked another design from Pottery Barn Teen, this one being the Hanging Accessories Holder. This is so cute for organizing accessories such as scarves, sunglasses, necklaces, gloves, etc. It could be hung on a hanger or a hook plus it is very easy, quick, and inexpensive to make! Plus, it can [...]

How to Make a Pottery Barn Teen Inspired XOXOXO Pillow

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Cute pillow, but not for the price! My cost was less than $5.00 including the stuffing and it was completed in an hour, wahoo!

Materials:

1/4 yd. of black canvas fabric Different colors of felt (I used 4) Polyfil

The finished inspiration piece measures 8″ x 28″. A quarter yard piece of canvas is [...]

Make a Fabric Hot Pad

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This isn’t your typical hot pad… This one has channels sewn into the fabric that are filled with birdseed! Yep, its true – birdseed! It works wonderfully to protect your countertops or table from hot pans or dishes.

I made several of these hot pads a few years ago using regular cotton quilting fabric. They [...]

Upholstering the Ballard Designs Inspired X-Bench

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Here is another “collaboration” with The Design Confidential. This time, it is for the Ballard Designs Inspired X-Bench!

 

Materials:

Completed bench from these plans 3″ foam Spray adhesive Upholstery batting Fabric Staple gun

 

Let’s Get Started!

I’m trying to use supplies I already have at home which will reduce my “collection” and [...]

How To Alter a Man’s T-shirt… Again!

A few months ago, I shared a post on How to “Girl Up” a Man’s T-Shirt” . Today, I want to continue that with a few new ideas!

These shirts are so comfy so why not alter them to reflect your individual style?

Materials:

T-shirt (mine is a Men’s XL) Scissors Pins

Let’s get started!

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How to Make Outdoor Cushions Using Recycled Plastic Bags

Cushions for outdoor furniture are expensive!! I’m not even going to mention how much I paid for the cushions I bought for the furniture I built… Let’s just say they cost way more than the lumber to build the furniture!

Making your own outdoor cushions can sometimes be almost as expensive as buying them. The [...]

How to Make a Canvas Floor Cloth…

Making a custom floor cloth to reflect your style isn’t hard! Its very inexpensive, too, using regular canvas fabric and non-slip rug backing!

Materials:

Canvas fabric Non-slip rug backing Scissors Iron & board Sewing machine Paint & stencils Scotchguard or other water repellant

Let’s get started!

Cut the canvas into the size desired.  (3/4 [...]

Upholstering the PB Teen Inspired Suite Chair

Here is another upholstery “collaboration” with The Design Confidential, this time upholstering the Pottery Barn Teen Inspired Suite Chair. I had a little help from The Han with this one, especially since this chair is for her room. We are transitioning into a “teen” room to reflect her style!

The fabrics we chose for [...]