If you are looking for a decorative way to mend a rip or hole in a garment or bag, you have come to the right place! In this post, I will show you how I used Sashiko to create a beautifully embroidered appliqué patch, which also reinforces the damaged fabric. Sashiko is a type of […]
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Overalls, dungarees or bib-and-brace overalls are cool and comfortable to wear, regardless of the name that you prefer to use! If you have a pair of overalls with shoulder straps that are too short, below is an easy way to extend them. The materials and tools that you will need to extend the straps of […]
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If you have a skirt that you would rather wear as a pair of shorts, here is an easy way to make that transformation! You will need: a skirt with an elastic waist that is short enough and has enough fabric to make into a pair of shorts; a pair of shorts that fits you […]
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Here is how to make a quick and yet impressive-looking 5-strand braided bracelet. Because the bracelet is made with elastic cords, this bracelet is very easy to put on and take off. You will need: 5 thin fabric covered elastic cords, in colors of your choice, approximately 40 cm (16″) or longer* 2 straight bobby […]
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This DIY fidget ring has beads that rotate, to keep your fingers entertained. It offers a healthier alternative to nervous habits like nail biting!
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Do you have a pair of shorts that are a bit too short to wear comfortably? Well, here is a way to make your shorts less short! You will need: 1 pair of shorts that are too short; 1 pair of old shorts or pants in a color which matches the shorts that you want […]
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This is a tutorial on how to make a waist pouch from a pocket. The finished waist pouch is a practical and fun accessory. You can use it to carry around small essentials, such as keys, coins and cell phones. This project is also a great way to upcycle an old pair of pants. They […]
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This post is about how to fix a bag’s lining and pockets. Below is what I did to fix the pocket of a bag, but similar techniques can be used to fix linings as well. My old leather backpack has a pocket with a zipper. But, as shown in the photo above, the fabric of […]
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Even the highest quality bags experience wear and tear with use. But some are so well made and loved that they are worth mending many times over. In this post, I want to share how I repaired the leather straps of one of my favorite backpacks. If your bag or backpack has a leather strap […]
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The Little Felt Spider just joined the Muumade clan! Its sewing pattern & tutorial is now available from my online shop, Muumade.etsy.com. Please also visit my blog page for more hauntingly cute images of the Little Felt Spider, as well as some curiosities about these creepy and yet beautiful crawlers. There is still time for […]
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