I’m always on the lookout for handy extra storage for my bathrooms. What I really needed was a DIY bathroom cabinet that had lots of little shelves. They are handy for storing medicines and toiletries. For the loft bathroom, I made a cute upcycled drawer storage shelf. But I needed a bathroom cabinet for the…
What Can You Do With Old Jeans Pockets?
The best upcycled and repurposed jeans pockets ideas. Denim pockets are one of my favorite parts of a pair of jeans. Along with the waistband, they often give a humble pair of jeans character. Especially, the larger back jeans pockets which are often decorated with some simple machine embroidery or have a makers tag attached….
How To Make Rainbow DIY Pom-Pom Flowers Decoration
Every spring I feel inspired to make some upcycled flowers this year I’ve made some DIY pom-pom flower decorations. Last year it was a denim flower bouquet, the year before that fabric flowers from bedsheets. I’ve even made beautiful map roses in the past. This time I decided to use up some of my yarn…
How to make DIY feathers From Upcycled Fabric Scraps
I have a thing about DIY feathers at the moment. I love to make denim feathers by fraying scraps of old jeans. This time I’ve made scrap fabric feathers. It’s quite a relaxing craft to do in front of a box set and doesn’t require much concentration. One night when I was sitting making my…
The Best Ways Of Upcycling Fabrics For The Home
Most of my favorite crafts and DIY’s involve upcycling fabrics for the home. Just because your old clothes are no longer fashionable or fit, there is no need to send them to landfill. If they are not good enough for the local charity/thrift shop consider upcycling your clothes. Other fabrics in the home such as…
How To Make Hanging Pockets From Old Jeans
A tutorial for making some handy hanging pockets for your craft room, by repurposing your old jeans. One of my favorite things to upcycle is denim. When I need some hanging storage for the pegboard in my craft room, I instantly thought of jeans pockets. The Pockets on A Pair of Jeans With most pairs…