Learn How to Make a Vintage Style Clothespin Dress Bag - a DIY Retro Clothesline Storage Project

In today's tutorial, we will learn how to make another design of a clothespin bag. This is a great way to store your clothespins on your clothesline during the spring and summer. This version has a bigger pocket to hold more. 

For this project you will need:

• main fabric
• lining fabric
• pocket fabric
• pocket lining fabric
• ribbon
• double fold bias tape
• optional: trims
• plastic clothes hanger
• fabric clips or pins
• scissors or rotary cutter, cutting ruler, and cutting mat
• iron and ironing board
• sewing machine and matching thread
• printable pattern pieces

Disclosure: Deb's Days is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites. This means that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Your purchase helps support my work in bringing you new sewing and crafting content. 

Now available in my Etsy shop as a digital PDF download with step by step written directions, color photos, printable pattern pieces, and link to the tutorial video. Click to find out more!

Looking for more summertime ideas? Check out some of our other projects!

Otherwise, we will make this vintage style clothespin dress bag:

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Learn How to Make a Vintage Style Dress Clothespin Bag - a DIY Revamped Project

 In today's tutorial, we are revisiting a project from 2011 and from 2019. In 2011, I made one for my clothesline. In 2019, I made one for my clothesline and made one as a pattern. And now in 2024, I made one for my clothesline and I wrote a much improved pattern. Thankfully, I still had the fabric I used in 2019! 

For this project you will need:

• main fabric
• lining fabric
• pocket fabric
• ribbon
• double fold bias tape
• optional: trims
• plastic clothes hanger
• fabric clips or pins
• scissors or rotary cutter, cutting ruler, and cutting mat
• iron and ironing board
• sewing machine and matching thread
• printable pattern pieces

Disclosure: Deb's Days is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites. This means that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Your purchase helps support my work in bringing you new sewing and crafting content.

Now available in my Etsy shop as a digital PDF download with step by step written directions, color photos, printable pattern pieces, and link to the tutorial video. Click to find out more!

Looking for more storage ideas? Check out some of other projects!

Otherwise, join as we make this improved vintage style dress clothespin bag:

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Learn How to Make a Chicken Potholder - a DIY Kitchen Project

In today's tutorial, we will learn how to make a chicken potholder. This project is a fun and easy way to use up fabric strips. Use it to decorate your kitchen and to protect your tabletops and countertops!

For this project you will need:

• fabric strips
• backing fabric
• fabric for chicken body
• fabric scraps
• fabric strip for optional hanging loop
• cotton batting
• Insul-Bright
• paper-backed fusible web
• walking foot 
• fabric clips or pins
• scissors or rotary cutter, cutting ruler, and cutting mat
• iron and ironing board
• sewing machine and matching thread
• optional basting spray
• printable template from the pattern

Disclosure: Deb's Days is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites. This means that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Your purchase helps support my work in bringing you new sewing and crafting content.

Now available in my Etsy shop as a digital PDF download with step by step written directions, color photos, printable template, and link to the tutorial video. Click to find out more!

Looking for more quilted potholders? Check out some our other projects!

Otherwise, join us as we make this cute chicken potholder:

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Learn How to Make a Extra Large American Flag Hotpad - a DIY 4th of July Project

In today's tutorial, we will make an extra large American flag hot pad. This project uses fabric scraps and strips to make an American flag. It is a great way to decorate for 4th of July BBQs and picnics. 

For this project you will need:

• red, white, and blue fabric
• backing fabric 
• cotton batting, or Insul-Bright 
• fabric clips or pins
• walking foot
• scissors or rotary cutter, cutting ruler, and cutting mat
• iron and ironing board
• sewing machine and matching thread
• optional basting spray
• optional printable template from the pattern

Disclosure: Deb's Days is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites. This means that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Your purchase helps support my work in bringing you new sewing and crafting content.

Now available in my Etsy shop as a digital PDF download with step by step written directions, color photos, printable template, and link to the tutorial video. Click to find out more!

Looking for more Americana ideas? Check out some of our other projects!

Otherwise, join us as we make this cute extra large American flag hotpad:

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Learn How to Make an Easy Grocery Bag Holder - a DIY Storage Solution Project

In today's tutorial, we will learn how to make an easy grocery bag holder. It is a super simple project that goes together in just a few minutes time so you will be able to get all those plastic grocery sacks out of the way, right away.

For this project you will need:

• fabric 
• fabric for hanging loop
• elastic
• fabric clips or pins
• scissors or rotary cutter, cutting ruler, and cutting mat
• iron and ironing board
• sewing machine and matching thread
• optional safety pins

Disclosure: Deb's Days is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites. This means that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Your purchase helps support my work in bringing you new sewing and crafting content.

Now available in my Etsy shop as a digital PDF download with step by step written directions, color photos, printable template, and link to the tutorial video. Click to find out more!

Looking for more storage solutions? Check out some of our others projects!

Otherwise, join us as we make this easy grocery bag holder:

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Learn How to Make a Quilted Star Potholder - a Americana Scrap Fabric Project

In today's tutorial, we will learn how to make a quilted star potholder made from fabric scraps. This project is a great way to decorate your kitchen for any patriotic holidays. Use them for your summer BBQs too!

For this project you will need:

• fabric for  large star
• fabric for small star
• fabric strips 
• backing fabric
• fabric for optional hanging loop
• cotton batting
• paper-backed fusible web
• fabric clips or pins
• scissors or rotary cutter, cutting ruler, and cutting mat
• iron and ironing board
• sewing machine and matching thread
• printable template from the pattern

Disclosure: Deb's Days is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites. This means that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Your purchase helps support my work in bringing you new sewing and crafting content.

Now available in my Etsy shop as a digital PDF download with step by step written directions, color photos, printable template, and link to the tutorial video. Click to find out more!

Looking for more potholder ideas? Check out some of our other projects!

Otherwise, join us as we make this cute quilted star potholder:

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Learn How to Make a Set of Reversible Round Coasters - a Quick and Easy Kitchen Project

In today's tutorial, we will learn how to make a set of reversible round coasters. Use different fabrics to decorate for different seasons. This project is great for beginners and they make easy gifts too!

For this project you will need:

• front fabric
• backing fabric
• cotton batting
• fabric clips or pins
• scissors or rotary cutter, cutting ruler, and cutting mat
• iron and ironing board
• sewing machine and matching thread
• optional: walking foot
• printable template from the pattern

Disclosure: Deb's Days is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites. This means that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Your purchase helps support my work in bringing you new sewing and crafting content.

Now available in my Etsy shop as a digital PDF download with step by step written directions, color photos, printable template, and link to the tutorial video. Click to find out more!

Looking for more coaster ideas?  Check out some of our other projects!

Otherwise, join us we make these reversible round coasters:

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Learn How to Make a Quilted Sunflower Potholder - a DIY Summertime Kitchen Project

In today's tutorial, we will learn how to make a sunflower potholder to decorate your home and garden for spring or summertime. This project is a great way to brighten up your kitchen for the warmer weather!

For this project you will need:

• fabric for sunflower
• fabric for center
• front and backing fabric
• paper-backed fusible web
• cotton batting OR Insul-Bright
• walking foot
• fabric clips or pins
• scissors or rotary cutter, cutting ruler, and cutting mat
• iron and ironing board
• sewing machine and matching thread
• marking pencil
• optional:  basting spray, stabilizer
• optional: fabric for hanging loop
• printable template from the pattern

Disclosure: Deb's Days is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites. This means that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Your purchase helps support my work in bringing you new sewing and crafting content.

Now available in my Etsy shop as a digital PDF download with step by step written directions, color photos, printable template, and link to the tutorial video. Click to find out more!

Looking for more potholder ideas? Check out some of our other projects!

Otherwise, join us as we make this cute sunflower potholder:

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