How to Cut Jeans into Bermuda Shorts Upcycle DIY

How to Upcycle Jeans into Bermuda Shorts DIY I love upcycling things to make them last longer and keep them out of the landfill.   This is the perfect way to take old jeans, pants and even active wear yoga pants and turn them into Summer time shorts.   I love bermuda, board shorts or longer shorts in general...you can go shorter, but let me show you the BEST way to do the trick in just a couple of minutes!   This particular pair of pants is being sacrificed for several craft projects, stay tuned for more fun denim ideas. Okay, so a little backstory first.   In junior high, so like age 14,  I was over at a friends house. She was going to turn her pants into shorts.  She grabbed some crappy scissors and laid her pants flat on her bed.  She didn't think.   She just hacked the leg off her pants, about an inch or two away from the crotch seam.   She didn't measure. She just blundered and cut the other leg ...

Cereal Box Pocket Notebook with Sewing Machine DIY

Cereal Box Pocket Notebook with Sewing Machine DIY I love making notebooks! This notebook DIY is super simple using a cereal box, paper and the sewing machine. This is a great sewing project for a beginner and perfect for some craft time at home.  Slip this notebook in your purse or pocket for quick notes, lists and sketching on the go. Supplies Needed for Cereal Box Pocket Notebook Cereal Box Paper Sewing Machine Paper Cutter or Scissors Scoring Tool I learned to sew when I was 6. My mom taught me and 2 of my friends how to sew when we were in Kindergarten together! Can you believe it? Our first project was to sew on paper. It is easy to see the straight lines and practice over and over without wasting materials. Our second project was a frog beanbag. After that we sewed a shirt with a collar. Finally we sewed shorts. I am so impressed with my mom that she taught me how to sew so young.  I have not done the same for my kids, I'm sad to say....

How to Sew Scrunchies 1980's Throwback!

 How to Sew Scrunchies 1980's Throwback! I loved the scrunchie trend and it's coming back.  I saw some scrunchies for sale at the dollar store.  It brought me back to my youth.  I loved making my own scrunchies.  My mom let me use the sewing machine and had all the supplies I needed.  I made bunches!  Were you into the scrunchie trend?  Did you ever make your own?  Since they are back in the lime light, let me show you how to make your own scrunchies and what I learned as a 12 year old girl.  My favorite scrunchies were ones that the fabric had some stretch to it.  It's not necessary, but I love it. You will need: I am using gold lame fabric 5 by 18" fabric or 4 by 14" fabric (both made the same but different fabric look) 8.5 inches of 1/4 inch elastic Sewing machine scissors Bodkin  Cut the fabric the desired size.  I like the fuller, more fabric look...but both sizes make great scrunchies.  I use...