Hot Pad
Hot Pad Honestly not sure what to call this thing. Hot pad? Heat protective mat? Kitchen counter cover? Whatever it is, I had left-over heat protective material and decided to make two of these to match the - Oven Gloves - made a few weeks back. They are super handy...
Large Winter Shawl
Large Winter Shawl Not sure why I'm posting this large winter shawl as it looks like we're never going to have winter here in Cape Town. Our city gave estimates projecting how temperatures here are going to rise in the next few decades. Downright scary. Ah well, I...
Easy Summer Sundress
Easy Summer Sundress Variations of this easy summer sundress are all over Pinterest. The patterns are more or less the same. You can also look up - Moldes Moda Medida - for free patterns. Might need to translate them though. Here in Cape Town global warming is most...
Cheeze Board
Cheeze Board Why did I not think to make our own cheeze boards before? Or as in the picture above, a chocolate and berry board? It's not at all difficult to make a rustic cheeze board like the one here. I might have mentioned in a previous post that we've started...
DIY Ruffle Shoulder Dress
DIY Ruffle Shoulder Dress I love, love, love this diy ruffle shoulder brocade dress. Made an emerald green diy ruffle shoulder dress a few weeks back and love that one just as much. So easy to wear. So easy to make. Get compliments when I wear them. People ask me to...
Crochet Glasses Case
Crochet Glasses Case This crochet glasses case is a great way to use up left over wool. If you have really short wool scraps you can layer different coloured stripes for a fun, fresh and funky new glasses case. You need: - wool crochet hook You do: - Start by making a...
DIY Oven Gloves
DIY Oven Gloves Who makes DIY oven gloves? Not me. Not before this. They're so easy to buy and a bit of a fuss to make. My other half and I love, love, love making food and recently started a Pop Up Dining Experience at our house. Check that out - here. Fair to say...
Ruffle Dress
Ruffle Dress Let me start by saying this ruffle dress is not my pattern. I found it on a blog called Megan Nielsen. She calls it a - ruffle off the shoulder dress. And she has lovely step by step photos so do check out her blog. You need: - the pattern - print from...
Luggage Tag
Luggage Tag The last time we went to visit family up north the chauffeur who collected us commented on our luggage tags. He said he could see where we lived. I thought that was the point. Then he pointed out that anyone who walked past our bags could have read our...
Easy Apron
Easy Apron Trying to get my S.O. to look slightly happy in a photo is a formidable challenge. I particularly wanted him in this easy apron as he spends so much time in the kitchen. You can see his kitchen creations - on this link. My mother spent three weeks with us...
Burda Sweater
Burda Sweater If I come across a Burda magazine, I page through it, and if I find easy patterns that I like, I buy the mag. Which is how I found this easy Burda sweater pattern. Any pattern that doesn't involve setting sleeves always get's my vote. You could take a...
Pearl String Bracelet
Pearl String Bracelet The inspiration for this pearl string bracelet came from bracelets I see on yogis when I go to class. They seem to be knotted on, never to come off. And while I like that, I also like the option of being able to remove a bracelet. I came up with...
Reusable Shopping Bag
By making a reusable shopping bag you can make a big difference to the planet and have an easy to carry bag for your food and groceries.
Tapestry Kimono Jacket
Make a tapestry kimono jacket with this super easy free sewing pattern.
Underwear Travel Bags
These mini drawstring bags are quick and easy to make so you can locate undies in your suitcase.
Paisley Sweater
Sewing tutorial for a sweater in a lovely paisley print.
DIY Door Stop
Make a door stop with fabric off cuts following this easy tutorial.
Infinity Scarf
This post shows how to make an Infinity Scarf from a fabric off-cut.
Wire Ring
Twist a one size fits all ring
Laundry Bag
This laundry bag allows you to separate your washing.
DIY Winter Poncho
This tutorial shows how to make a poncho from a rectangular piece of fabric
Easy Peasy Beanie
Make this simple beanie in under an hour.
Easiest Scarf Ever
No sewing skill required to make this lovely scarf.
Easy Modern Art
Make your own quick and easy modern art tutorial to liven up a dull wall.
Fabric Scrap Choker
See how to make a choker necklace using fabric scraps
A Line Skirt
Sewing tutorial for an A line skirt using a pattern.
Faux Fur Hat
Don’t do fur but love the luxe appeal of it? Faux fur is your friend. The sewing pattern and tutorial are all here.
DIY Waist Wallet
Step by step instructions to make a waist wallet. Also called a bum bag.
Mobile Phone Cover
This tutorial will show you how to make your own mobile phone cover from a left-over piece of pleather.
Green Velvet Jacket
I turned a set of old velvet curtains into a flare sleeved green velvet jacket. You can see how in this blog post.