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Birch Tree Pillow

Birch Tree Pillows

October 1, 2014 Decor Adventures 5 Comments

One thing that gets me ready for the fall season is to bring natural elements into my home. Although, they don't actually have to be real, you can create them with some fabric and a little sewing. I've wanted to change up the pillows in our living room for a while, and these … [Read more...]

corduroy and felt pillows, Crafts, decor, Decor Adventures, Decorating, Home Decor, Pillows, Sewing

Sew Easy Anthropologie Cloth Napkin Gift Bags | Pretty Handy Girl

Sew Easy Anthropologie Cloth Napkin Gift Bags

August 11, 2014 Brittany Bailey 9 Comments

When I want to give a small gift as a thank you or to make someone's day I like to dress it up by presenting the gift in a little fabric drawstring pouch. These cloth napkin gift bags are "sew" easy to make and they cost about 1/3 the cost of the cloth napkin! Gather a few simple … [Read more...]

accessories, Birthday Gift, Crafts, Gift Ideas, gift wrapping, gifts, Sewing

DIY Octopus Pillow

DIY Anthropologie Inspired Pillow

July 23, 2014 Melissa Riker 18 Comments

Hi there! It's Melissa from The Happier Homemaker back again this month with a super easy knock off project today.I don't know about you but I just love looking at stores and catalogs for my DIY inspiration.  I recently saw this gorgeous Anthropologie octopus pillow online … [Read more...]

Pillows, Sewing anthropologie, knock off, octopus, pillow, sewing

DIY Striped Euro Shams

July 16, 2014 Jaime Costiglio 3 Comments

Every DIYer loves a little drop cloth project right?  Jaime from That's My Letter here to share how to make striped euro shams.Using drop cloth and acrylic craft paint, I made these grain sack inspired shams to finish off our new poster bed.I added piping to finish … [Read more...]

bedroom, Contributor, DIY, drop cloths, painting, Sewing diy, how to, paint, sewing

DIY Pom Pom Placemat Pillows

May 21, 2014 Jaime Costiglio 6 Comments

Hi Pretty Handy Readers, Jaime here from That's My Letter  sharing another fun DIY project.  Today it's pom pom placemat pillows. Yes, please!We just amped up the fun factor with these cute pom pom placemat pillows and they are a cinch to make.Pom Pom Placemat … [Read more...]

accessories, Crafts, decor, Decorating, Pillows, Sewing

How to Recover a Butterfly Chair | Pretty Handy Girl

How to Recover a Butterfly Chair

March 17, 2014 Brittany Bailey 6 Comments

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Do you have a butterfly chair that is sun-faded or has hideous fabric on it? I bet you thought it was a lost cause, right? Nope! With a sewing machine, some new fabric and a little spare time you can recover that ugly butterfly chair and have a new one. … [Read more...]

Before and After, chair re-upholster, fabric, Goodwill, Home Decor, Kids Room, re-upholster, re-upholster seat cushion, ReNew, Seat Cushion, Sewing, Stashbusting, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Upcycling, Upholster Chair

Valentine’s Day Garden Flag from a Placemat

February 10, 2014 Brittany Bailey 12 Comments

I love making unique garden flags. My go-to material for these outdoor accessories are Dollar Tree placemats! You read that right. $1 fabric placemats! But, if you don't live near a Dollar Tree and you have old placemats, you could upcycle them into a Valentine's Day garden … [Read more...]

accessories, arts and craft, Crafts, decor, Decorating, fabric, garden flag, gifts, Holiday decorating, Sewing, Tutorial, Upcycling

Laundry Fun Gift Basket | Pretty Handy Girl

Laundry Fun Gift Basket + How to Sew a Basket Liner

November 23, 2013 Brittany Bailey 4 Comments

Today I have a bit of an unconventional gift idea. But, frankly it is a gift that is sure to bring some fun and enjoyment to anyone who is tasked with the domestic chore of doing laundry. I think this Laundry Fun Gift Basket would be a wonderful gift for a new homeowner. Or a … [Read more...]

cleaning, Gift Ideas, gift wrapping, gifts, laundry room, Sewing, Très Frugal

you look lovely today mug

Homemade Tea Bags by Songbird

November 10, 2013 Brittany Bailey 2 Comments

Homemade Tea Bags Oooo, you are going to be so excited! I have a very special lady visiting today, she traveled all the way from the Netherlands to share her Très Frugal DIY gift idea with you.Please welcome the very sweet and very savvy Marianne!Hello sweet friends. … [Read more...]

arts and craft, Crafts, Gift Ideas, gifts, Guests, Sewing, Très Frugal

DIY Fabric Coasters

DIY Fabric Coasters

November 6, 2013 Decor Adventures 11 Comments

Hi everyone! I'm more than excited to be here at Pretty Handy Girl with Brittany and to be joining the amazing team of contributors. Are you enjoying the fabulous Très Frugal DIY gift ideas so far?I'm Jessica and I blog at Decor Adventures, a place for you to find furniture … [Read more...]

arts and craft, Crafts, Decor Adventures, fabric, Gift Ideas, gifts, Sewing, Très Frugal

DIY Kids Cloth Napkins Tutorial

August 21, 2013 Jaime Costiglio 8 Comments

Hello Pretty Handy Girl readers, contributor Jaime back again to share an earth-friendly, fun and very useful tutorial as we begin to think about back to school!Let's make personalized cloth napkins for kids, I promise they will be the talk of the lunch table at school this … [Read more...]

arts and craft, Birthday Gift, Crafts, DIY, fabric, Gift Ideas, gifts, kitchen, painting, save money, Sewing

Easy DIY Patriotic Star Pillows

June 28, 2013 Brittany Bailey 3 Comments

As Independence Day nears, why not dress up your home with these easy to sew star pillows?Materials:White felt Blue fabric Red Fabric Blue thread Red Thread Square Pillow Form Scissors Sewing Machine PinsInstructions:Start by printing out … [Read more...]

Decorating, Holiday decorating, Home Decor, July 4th, Pillows, Sewing

Patriotic Denim Bunting Tutorial

June 19, 2013 Jaime Costiglio 16 Comments

Summer is unofficially here and I'm back to share a patriotic sewing project that uses denim! Yes, another way to repurpose those old holey (or should we say too tight?) blue jeans.Nothing says 4th of July better than red, white and blue and this denim bunting is just that. … [Read more...]

Before and After, Decorating, fabric, Holiday decorating, Home Decor, July 4th, mantles, Sewing, Upcycling

Made in USA Star Shirts using Silhouette Interfacing

May 23, 2013 Brittany Bailey 17 Comments

Around Memorial Day and the Fourth of July I love to make t-shirts for the boys showing our patriotic spirit. Last year the boys and I made these spray dyed star shirts: … [Read more...]

arts and craft, Crafts, Sewing

How to Make Thumbprint Design Envelope Pillows {Great Gift Idea}

May 1, 2013 Cristina Garay 24 Comments

Hello, Pretty Handy Girl readers! It's Cristina from Remodelando la Casa once again happy to share an easy and fun project where kids are more than welcome to give a helping "thumb" :)Envelope pillows are the easiest pillow covers I've sewn and let me tell you, my sewing … [Read more...]

arts and craft, Crafts, decor, Decorating, gifts, Home Decor, kids art, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, Pillows, Sewing

How to Recover Outdoor Pillows and a Mini Patio Makeover #LowesCreator

April 1, 2013 Brittany Bailey 13 Comments

When Lowe's challenged me to give an outdoor spot a mini-makeover, I knew exactly where to turn my attention.Our small paver patio is where we sit on warm spring days to eat lunch, take a break or sip wine after dark. The winter months wreak havoc on the furniture and the … [Read more...]

Before and After, cleaning, Decorating, Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening, Lowe's Creative Idea, Pillows, Plants, Sewing

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