Pillowcase bag

This was a "Craft of the Day" that I received in an email from www.marthastewart.com. I signed up for "craft of the day" "recipe of the day" "organization tip of the day" and a few other things. I love it! But my mail box gets full fast! I remember making something like this a pre-teen, but I think this is a little more refined. These are my lonely pillow cases. You can also find discount ones at TJ Maxx or the clearance section at any home store. The one I use bellow I've had since I was…

Pillowcase Bag – Sew Easy! Super Easy – Very Green – Great for the Beach Pillowcase Bag Perfect to Make with the Kids! I have been trying to introduce my kids to the sewing machine – mind you, I can barely sew a straight line but I do think it is important to be able [...]

I made this tote bag from a vintage pillowcase and some scraps of fabric. Here's how I did it: You will need a standard size pillow case... #tutorial #bags #diy

Check out this easy sewing project! Upcycle a pillowcase to make a bag!

As the world makes a shift from plastic shopping bags to reusable bags, you may want to bookmark this post. Instead of buying one of those reusable shopping bags, you can just easily make you own diy eco shopping bag from a pillowcase. This is very similar to other projects like the diy magazine coasters

When Ian and I had first merged our linens I ended up with a large pile of stray pillowcases. Ian was just going to toss them, but then I remembered coming across a pin on Pinterest a few months back. Someone had turned an old pillowcase into a bag. Kudos to the originator of this idea because it really is genius and so simple. The tutorial I first found included cutting and sewing the pillowcase. I hate sewing and will find any way I can to avoid it. It's not that I hate sewing actually, I…

Many of you requested a tutorial for my pillowcase grocery bags. They are super easy and quick to make, involving only straight line sewing. The straps actually take a bit more time than the bag itself, but still easy … Continue reading →

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Pack your kids' slumber party essentials with a DIY sleepover pillowcase bag. They’ll enjoy the night with friends and have everything they need!

Welcome back, friends! This month we're working on 31 handmade gifts for everyone on your list. You can find links to the full series here. We're just about done with week two which is all for the kids. Today's project is a fun one that's really easy to put together - a sleep over pillow case! It's pillow and overnight bag all in one. This would be perfect to give to grandkids or a niece or nephew who might spend the night sometime. There's a handy handle for toting it to the sleepover…

Vintage Pillowcase Laundry Bag, a photo by jenib320 on Flickr. Today I'm sharing a super quick and easy drawstring laundry bag tutorial! Perfect for storing your dirty laundry while you're traveling. This tutorial uses a vintage (or new) pillowcase, so most of the work is already done for you. This can be tackled by sewers of all levels, even beginners. You could make it even easier by using ribbon or string, but I think the handmade "string" we'll be making adds a nice touch. Vintage…

From Pillowcase to Handy Tote: Working on a budget means finding ways to recycle old items in my house is a must. One piece that seems to follow me from house to house has been my old pillowcases, which inspired this crafting how-to. Here's an easy way to reuse those old pieces o…

Don't you love reusing things? These pillowcase tote ideas make use of an item you probably have in your home. Make some for gifts, grocery shopping, or as inexpensive wrapping | PreparednessMama

Don't you love shortcuts?, especially when the end result looks anything but quick and easy! Because this reusable shopping tote is made fro...