Crafts

9 Reusable & Eco-Friendly Sewing Projects

9 Reusable & Eco-Friendly Sewing Projects

Kathryn Walsh
If transforming your home into a more eco-friendly place is important to you, then this zero-waste washable sponge a good alternative to those traditional throw-away plastic dish sponges.

DIY Zero-Waste Reusable Sponges

Beth Huntington
In addition to social distancing and having a list to reduce your time in the store, attach a washable handle cover to give you one more line of defense.

DIY Washable Shopping Cart Handle Cover

Beth Huntington
If your leash has seen better days or you just want to make something different for your walks in the park, make a new one from the waistbands of a couple of old pairs of jeans.

DIY Denim Dog Leash

Beth Huntington
This versatile bag can be used to hold make-up, a shaving kit, school supplies, or even small toys for those car trips.

How to Sew a Zippered Travel Pouch

Beth Huntington
Whether your sleeves are too small or you're just trying to create a statement with some billowy new sleeves, adding an insert is an adjustment even a beginner can do.

How to Make Sleeves Bigger

Beth Huntington
Whether watching a favorite movie, reading a good book or just relaxing next to a warm fire, this floor pillow mat will keep you cozy and comfy.

DIY Floor Pillow Mat

Beth Huntington
Whether you're on vacation, shopping at the store, strolling through the park or enjoying an afternoon at the zoo, a cross bodybag is a must have item.

How to Turn a Suede Jacket Into a Crossbody Bag

Beth Huntington
Felt succulents are not only full of color, texture and unique character, but they are a cinch to make.

DIY Felt Succulent Plants

Beth Huntington
If you've wanted to try your hand at quilting, a rag quilt is the perfect place to start.

How to Make a Rag Quilt

Beth Huntington
The guacamole is fresh, the onions are diced, the cheese is shredded, and the table is set. All you need now, to make your taco night perfect, is a handmade, cotton fabric tortilla warmer.

DIY Reusable Tortilla Warmer

Beth Huntington
Instead of throwing away those old, unwanted t-shirts, turn them into yarn.

How to Make T-Shirt Yarn

Beth Huntington
This holiday season, keep your rolls fresh and, at the same time, add some serious style to your table with a DIY fabric roll cover.

DIY Fabric Bread Basket Cover

Beth Huntington
You can modernize your "horn of plenty" centerpiece this season by painting the basket white and creating some delightful felt gourds and flowers to fill it.

DIY Felt Fall Cornucopia

Beth Huntington
When you show up carrying your fresh pie in this fabric pie carrier, everyone is going to want to know which boutique sells them. Won't they be surprised when you tell them you made it yourself.

DIY Fabric Pie Carrier

Beth Huntington
Bring that colorful fall feeling inside your home by creating a few vibrant felt coasters to protect your coffee table from those steaming cups of hot cocoa you'll be sipping.

DIY Fall Fabric Coasters

Beth Huntington
Keep your fingers toasty warm when watching that game or out admiring the fall colors by throwing a few soft and cozy DIY flannel hand warmers into your pockets.

DIY Flannel Hand Warmers

Beth Huntington
Create this handy checkerboard that's lightweight and convenient enough to throw in a drawer of your camper or even tote along in your backpack.

DIY Fabric Travel Checkerboard Game

Beth Huntington
This drawstring makeup bag will help you on your way to feeling more organized and will make it simple to sort, pack, and access your cosmetics anytime.

DIY Round Drawstring Makeup Bag

Beth Huntington
Jump on the zero waste bandwagon and be stylish and responsible by creating reusable grocery bags from empty animal feed sacks.

DIY Reusable Grocery Bags From Pet Food Sacks

Beth Huntington
Keep those cords under control and detangled with these cute cord holders that you made yourself from a couple of pieces of scrap fabric.

DIY Fabric Cord Holders

Beth Huntington
Even your skin care routine can join the zero waste movement with these cute and cheerful reusable makeup remover pads.

How to Sew Reusable Makeup Remover Pads

Beth Huntington
If stubborn jar lids are on your list of kitchen pet peeves, we've got you covered with this handy DIY jar opener.

DIY Jar Openers

Beth Huntington
How to Customize Flip Flops With Bias Tape

How to Customize Flip Flops With Bias Tape

Beth Huntington
These eco-friendly bags can be made from fabric you already have or thrift shop dishtowels or curtain panels to make them double earth friendly.

DIY Reusable Grocery & Produce Bag From a Dish Towel

Beth Huntington
Make your special blend of tea even better by creating your own custom, reusable tea bags.

DIY Reusable Tea Bags

Beth Huntington
If you've been trying to create less waste and eat a bit healthier, you can ditch those greasy, chemical-laden, store-bought microwave popcorn bags and make an earth-friendly, reusable, healthy alternative.

DIY Reusable Microwave Popcorn Bag

Beth Huntington
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How to Turn a Crew Neck T-Shirt Into a V-Neck

Beth Huntington
If you want to BEE the life of your next party, show up carrying your salad in a bowl covered in a homemade beeswax cover.

How to Make Reusable Beeswax Food Wraps

Beth Huntington
Adorn the interior of your car with a colorful, handmade steering wheel cover.

How to Sew a Steering Wheel Cover

Beth Huntington
Transform a Plain T-Shirt with This Style Hack

Transform a Plain T-Shirt with This Easy Style Hack

eHow Team
These bright and custom luggage tags will make your baggage noticeable from far away and there will be no doubt about the whereabouts of your luggage.

How to Sew Custom Luggage Tags

Beth Huntington
Wrap Up in Style With This DIY Wool Blanket Coat

Wrap Up in Style With This DIY Wool Blanket Coat

Beth Huntington
Protect your hands the next time you pull your fiery, red-hot creation out of the oven by using a handy-dandy skillet handle cover that you made yourself.

How to Sew a Skillet Handle Cover

Beth Huntington
This delightful new rose pillow can be made in an afternoon for your couch, chair or maybe even your love nest.

How to Sew a Rose Pillow

Beth Huntington
Why use plain old mats to protect your wood when you can make every occasion special with custom made placemats.

How to Sew Fabric Placemats

Beth Huntington