First, we had a fabulous Canada Day yesterday. Happy belated Canada Day to my Canadian Readers! It was so windy and cold though that our fireworks were canceled until this weekend. Kind of nice actually because it means we get to prolong the fun! :) I was going to share some photos yesterday but by the time we were parked on the couch watching movies I was beat!
On to today's post...
I love writing tutorials for all of you and also love reading tutorials that others have taken the time to create. I have a fairly long mental list of free tutorials I have come across that I want to use when I have the time. I never seem to have the time though!
Today I'm going to pass on a few from my list because I think you guys will think they are fabulous too!
I'm posting this one first because I have been meaning to make myself this bag for months and months and months...
The Margaret Sling Bag from Oh, Fransson! There is a free downloadable pattern for this one as well as a smaller version with a shorter strap. I really want to make this version in a bad way. My problem is that the fabric I want to use I had specifically bought for pillowcases for my bed. You guys probably think I have a large fabric stash but it is actually quite small. What should I do? So far the pillowcases haven't been made because of this dilemma, so I think the bag might be winning.
Isn't this Toddler Project Apron from Sew4Home perfect? I keep meaning to download the pattern and make one for Little Dude as well as adjust the pattern to fit my big girls. It looks easy and quick, which is my kind of pattern!
This project is another one that has been floating around in my mind for months and months. You have to click on over to UK Lass in US and see all of the pictures. This little fabric house opens up. This would be absolutely perfect to take on trips as it is small and has a handle for easy carrying. My girls would love this and I bet it would even fit good ol' Polly Pocket!
When I saw this recently on Sweet Daisy Designs I knew I had to make it. I need this simply out of necessity, but the way this key holder is made as more of a way to display photos is adorable! I have a reeeeeaaally bad habit of losing my keys. Like, right now, I have no idea where my keys are or where the spare keys are. Yesterday I borrowed my husband's and you should have heard the lecture he gave me before he agreed to hand them over. #1 on my To-Do list today is to find my keys.
This floor cushion from Living With Punks would be absolutely perfect for my kids. I know that they would love these not only for sitting, but also to use as little tables when they are playing etc. I've had my eyes open for the past several weeks looking for inexpensive fabric to make these. These cushions are made from home decor fabric- which is quite a bit thicker than regular cotton fabric, also usually more expensive. Perfect for cushions that will take abuse!
I hope you've enjoyed seeing some of the projects on my DIY list! These are my top 5. If you have any great links to some "must make" items I would love to see them! Throw me a link in the comments. You know, because I need more things on my list..... :)
Oh wow! I love that bag too! I headed right over there and copied the tutorial and downloaded the pattern. Thank you!!
ReplyDeletePS - I would choose the bag over the pillow cases too :)
ReplyDeleteOh my...we must cruise the same sites! Last year I ran across the Margaret Sling bag and the fabric doll house and made them both. Loved the Margaret bag! It came together sooooo great! The doll house was nice enough in the end, but trying to put it together following the directions was a pain. Hope you have better luck than I did. Now I think I'll try one of those awesome floor cushions!!!! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have been eying many of the same tutorials! and i actually made the dollhouse, cause i thought it was so cute, but my girl is a little young for it. it is surprisingly easy.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this tutorials.. Love theh retro fun apron
ReplyDeleteI love the bag... I have been thinking of making one for myself for a while now.
ReplyDeleteI've made a Margaret bag and get so many compliments. It is a big bag and great for mommies!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the links! I made the floor cushion for my daughter and used outdoor fabric, which is on sale right now (at least in my area). I felt that was an inexpensive alternative! Have fun!
ReplyDeleteI made that dollhouse for my daughter for Christmas. She's a touch too young for it still, but it was fun to make anyway.
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you should drop by my blog! I just finished THE longest tutorial i have ever done. It was like giving birth...and sorta the same feeling you get right after, you know? where you swear you will NEVER go through that again (and then end up drooling over other people´s babies and wishing you were pregnant AGAIN) That´s me and tutorials, but I LOVE sharing them! Come on by! Clau
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Thanks for sharing these. I've seen some of them, but had never seen the fabric house. I'm going to use the outline to make something (maybe a barn) for my son). What an awesome toy!
ReplyDeleteHappy Canada Day to you too!! Thanks for posting that bag, I hadn't seen that one. Great project.
ReplyDeleteOff the top of my head re: the bag. I've made several versions of the free "Lickety Split" bag over at Madebyrae that looks alot like this one... Each time I "trick" it out a bit more inside because I can't stand having stuff run around inside my bag. I'm sure tha "franson" bag has pockets inside but since I don't know the pattern thought I'd offer up that little idea of putting pockets in your lining before finishing it up... Also a loop or laniard sewn in makes it quick and easy to find keys....
ReplyDeleteJust a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [03 Jul 12:00pm GMT]. Thanks, Maria
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