At-Home Fabrics

If you don't want to make a trip into town to pick up some fabric curb-side, or want to save some money by not purchasing fabric, try upcyling old clothing, accessories, and blankets as fabric for your next sewing project! Learn more about how to best use the fabrics already in your home with the article below.

Upcycling Fabrics For The Home: https://www.pillarboxblue.com/upcycling-fabrics-for-the-home/

Old T-shirt Upcycle

Speaking of upcycling, there is a lot you can do with and old t-shirt, some scissor, and some thread. Consider bringing new life into a forgotten t-shirt and make it your new fave tee, or create something else like a pillow or a tote bag!

Fringe Tank Top: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMxpj1PeBTw

Distressed T-shirt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6fFLGW-0HE

Cropped Sweatshirt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yf7rzZnVRqk

T-shirt Quilt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLg-WJ3dofc

T-shirt Pillow: https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/make-and-decorate/decorating/how-to-make-a-no-sew-pillow-from-an-upcycled-t-shirt

Hand Sewing Basics

If you have never hand sewed anything, fret not! Learn the basics with this basics guide on hand sewing, as well as a YouTube video that shows you how to do some basic stitches.

Basics of Hand Sewing: https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/learn-stitches-and-hand-sewing-projects-2978472

Basics Stitches Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FknfumFPX8

Sewing Projects

Once you've got the basics down, move on to a sewing project that interests you! You could sew a tote bag, a face mask, a throw pillow, or anything really! Below are some lists of sewing projects to look through.

46 Easy Sewing Projects: https://www.bhg.com/crafts/sewing/accessories/easy-sewing-projects/

Fabric Face Mask Instructions: https://www.nytimes.com/article/how-to-make-face-mask-coronavirus.html

Quick and Easy Sewing Projects: https://crazylittleprojects.com/quickandeasysewingprojects/

Embroidery

Embroidery is a great way to pass the time and add some detail and decoration to something like a pair of jeans or a tote bag. And while some embroidery may look intimidating, it's not has hard as you may think!

Embroidery 101: https://sewing.com/basic-hand-embroidery/

25 Free Embroidery Designs: https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/top-free-embroidery-designs-4157614

4 Easy Patterns Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJCV-nizxSY