DIY dish mat bags are so popular because they turn unusual sewing supplies into beautiful accessories! Drying mats are inexpensive, too, which means you can make a bag for just a few dollars! This easy Dish Mat Bag sewing pattern is the quickest and easiest way to transform two drying mats and some ribbon into…
This quick and easy tea bag holder can be made using fabric scraps! It is the perfect handmade gift for tea lovers. Our DIY tea wallet holds six individually wrapped tea bags and/or sugar packets so that you always have a great cup of tea wherever you travel. Make a tea wallet in an hour…
This easy sewing tutorial shows you how to make a DIY tote bag using two dish drying mats and some ribbon. You can make a beautiful handmade bag with a finished interior right now! The great thing about this DIY bag is that it has no unfinished seams! The inside of the bag looks pretty…
Our DIY dish mat basket uses one drying mat and can be made in four easy steps! This basket is reversible with no unfinished seams! Dish drying mats are a great item to sew with because they come in pretty colors and patterns, they are inexpensive and easy to find, and they are thick so…
These felt Easter eggs are the perfect small gift! You can insert a gift card, cash or candy bars into the front pocket for a quick and easy holiday gift. Use felt and our free patterns to easily make these felt Easter eggs with pockets in 10 minutes or less. This is a great beginner…
These cute reindeer candy cane holders can be made in just 5 minutes! Not only are they inexpensive to make, they are also a quick and easy Christmas craft! Reindeer candy canes are perfect for stocking stuffers, package toppers, small gifts for kids or inexpensive items to sell at craft fairs. Easy Reindeer Candy Cane…
Our DIY rice heating pad can be wrapped around your neck, shoulders, knee or any place you need warmth. This homemade heating pad can be put in the microwave for moist heat. The columns of rice allow this heating pad to bend and wrap around the area you need to add warmth. You may also…
This tabletop advent tree has hidden pockets underneath the lace layers to hide small gifts as you count down the days until Christmas. Or you could use the stuffed Christmas tree as a table centerpiece with hidden surprises for all of your guests, both young and old. Place it on a pretty table runner that…
When you are making handmade items as gifts, it is always nice to add a custom sewing label for a special touch. That way the recipient will always remember who made them a gift with love. Sewing labels can be simple with graphics such as hearts, or they can be customized with your name. Some…
This easy-to-sew trivet is very thick to protect your table and countertops from hot pans and baking sheets. The rice makes this a heat resistant trivet that works much better than regular fabric trivets. All you need is a couple small squares of fabric and some rice. You probably already have both items at home…
