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...]
Sew Easy Anthropologie Cloth Napkin Gift Bags
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...]
DIY Anthropologie Inspired Pillow
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...]
DIY Striped Euro Shams
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...]
DIY Pom Pom Placemat Pillows
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.You make a placemat … [Read more...]
How to Recover a Butterfly Chair
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...]
Valentine’s Day Garden Flag from a Placemat
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...]
Laundry Fun Gift Basket + How to Sew a Basket Liner
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...]
Homemade Tea Bags by Songbird
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...]
DIY Fabric Coasters
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...]
DIY Kids Cloth Napkins Tutorial
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...]
Easy DIY Patriotic Star Pillows
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...]
Patriotic Denim Bunting Tutorial
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...]
Made in USA Star Shirts using Silhouette Interfacing
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...]
How to Make Thumbprint Design Envelope Pillows {Great Gift Idea}
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...]
How to Recover Outdoor Pillows and a Mini Patio Makeover #LowesCreator
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...]