Trash To Couture
1/28/24
February Sewing Projects: Valentine's Day Inspired
1/8/24
DIY Fabric Basket
Let's get organized or just creative will do. I love sewing these fabric baskets. They can be made in all sizes and fabrics and are useful for anything from kids socks, fabric remnants, toys, a gift basket, and even as a bag. You can add handles or no handles. It's all up to you. Get the details below on how to make a fabric bin/basket.
Supplies:
- Brother SE1900
- 1 yd. cotton fabric exterior
- 1 yd. cotton fabric liner
- 1-2 yds. fusible fleece
- General sewing/cutting supplies
- Exterior: 2 pieces that measure 17 (wide) x 13” long
- Liner:2 pieces that measure 17 x 13”
- Fusible Fleece: 4 pieces that measure 17 x 13”
- Strap: 1 piece 17 x 6”
- Fusible Fleece: 17 x 6”
11/26/23
Sewing With Winter Fabrics
11/15/23
DIY Quilted Laptop Case/ Pouch
Lately I've been taking classes at a University. I was always dinging up my laptop in my bag or backpack and I thought I really need a pouch/case. So in "Trash to Couture" fashion I pulled out my sewing machine and made myself one. It's a pretty simple project and requires a couple supplies I had on hand. I will say this gets a lot of compliments so may be a good gift idea as well. The padding keeps it protected and I love a pretty print. Get the details below on how to sew your own laptop pouch/case.
6/28/23
12/11/22
Sewing Winter Garments
11/10/21
How to Machine Embroider a Sweatshirt
With the holidays right around the corner I wanted to share how to embroider sweatshirts. These can be great as gifts, family themed photos, and just lounging around and staying warm. I love Threadsy for my blank basic needs. They have great options to pick from in sweatshirts, hoodies, t-shirts, hats, and more all at wholesale prices. Another great feature is no minimum orders so I can order as little as one or more if need be. Threadsy offers top brands with trendy fits like Bella + Canvas. This particular one is one of my favorite sweatshirts to embroider. Not only is the style and fit just right it has a nice medium weight to it which makes it perfect for embroidery. Get the details below on how to embroider your own sweatshirt.
Supplies:
- Threadsy Sweatshirts: Bella + Canvas (I size up). I also like this one here for my son in Forest Green. They have plenty of basic crewnecks with all types of colors to choose from here.
- Brother PE800 Embroidery System
- Heavy Cut Away Stabilizer
- 505 Spray adhesive spray to keep the stabilizer in place.
- Fabric marking tools plus ruler
- Embroidery designs: Pumpkins, Merry Christmas
- Embroidery thread