Kitchen Craze Sewing Round-Up

Kitchen Craze Sewing Round Up  by Nancy Zieman | Sewing With Nancy | Sewing Project Tutorials

Kitchen Craze Sewing Round-Up

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Food brings people together. Whether with family or friends, we all seem to agree on a great gathering centered around great food! This month, I’ve gathered some of my favorite kitchen, party, BBQ, grocery, and transport items to showcase in this August Kitchen Craze Sewing Round-up. These easy-to-sew projects will be a hit at your next gathering!

No Strings Attached Criss-cross Apron

Mary Mulari Shares Criss Cross Apron Pattern Details with Nancy Zieman | Sewing With Nancy

Sew a quick, easy, and reversible Crisscross Apron ideal for wearing while baking, during a garden harvest, or for next weekend’s BBQ! Sewing With Nancy friend and guest,  Mary Mulari, shares her all-time most requested apron style! You can sew in an evening—with no strings and no ties! Learn more about this design on Mary’s guest blog post.

60-Minute Jeans Potholders

10-20-30 Minutes to Recycle Jeans, Nancy Zieman, Sewing WIth Nancy, How to recycle jeans

In about an hour, create a pair of durable recycled jeans potholders that are pliable and easy to use, while giving protection from the heat of hot dishes. When you watch online, you’ll learn the basics of taking apart cast-off jeans, and making something creative. Read and watch more on this blog post.

Porthole Mesh Bag

Sew food storage bags Nancy Zieman

Make this pretty bag with a fat-quarter and Porthole Mesh. Check out this tutorial from Nancy’s Notions guest blogger, Emily Jansson. These mesh bags are super-easy to make. It’s just a drawstring bag made out of mini mesh fabric, with 3/8″ double-fold bias pulls. Add a pretty label or a touch of embroidery to make it your own. Trust me, everyone will be jealous of your fashionable “eco-prowess.” Grab the tutorial here.

Casserole Carrier—Perfect for Potluck

 

Nancy Zieman How to Sew a Potluck Carrier

Stitch this Casserole Carrier project in an evening or two. Then, let your tasteful carrier help you get a handle on things. Cook, place a casserole in the center, wrap and GO! An insulated carrier is perfect for picnics and potluck dinners. The inner insulated pocket lets you store a hot or cold pack to keep the temperature of your dish just right. The carrier folds flat when not in use and can be laundered. Sew through the complete tutorial here.

Sew a Quick Hostess Tote

Here’s a quick and easy gift inspired by one of the projects featured in my book, Nancy’s 30 Favorite Gifts to SewThe original wine tote in the book uses two coordinating cotton fabrics. My new version shown above, uses double-faced quilted fabric and bias trim. Follow my tips below for sewing this really fast hostess tote with prequilted fabric. See how easy it is to sew this gift on this blog post.

Insulated Picnic Tote

Insulated Tote Nancy Zieman

 

It’s that perfect time of year for toting food to picnics and cookouts. Whether you’re planning a family outing for the day or packing the car for a road trip, this modified Weekender Tote will keep hot foods warm or chilled foods cool. Here’s how to make a personalized insulated tote. Simply follow my modified instructions found in Sew Simple with Rectangles & Squares by using double-quilted fabric lined with Insul-Film. In an afternoon, sew a So-Cool Picnic Tote. The large bag holds everything you’ll need and still stores flat when you are finished. See how the tote bag is adapted in this blog post.

 BBQ Placemat

10-20-30 Minutes to Recycle Jeans, Nancy Zieman, Sewing WIth Nancy, How to recycle jeans

Team up your casual meals with upcycled jeans placemats. The BBQ placemats are durable, while adding a down-home flair to a meal with family or friends. Two placemats can easily be made from a no longer worn pair of jeans. Plus, there will be extra “fabric” left over to use in other recycling projects. Grab the project ideas here.

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  • Mary Jane Pell
    August 12, 2017

    I have used a lot or recycled items. Jeans have been a big thing for me. I have made a lot of jackets, my husband”s billfolds, handbags, etc Also make jackets from sweatshirts, I myself like men’s T-shirts for jackets, they are perfect for cool spring and fall days! I enjoyed watching the placemat and casserole carrier video, lots of information, thank you Nancy!
    Love to sew, Mary Jane

  • Vivian K Oaks
    August 12, 2017

    I have a couple of HUGE bags of old jeans that I’ve cut apart to reuse. I also save almost all my quilting scraps for future projects. My biggest problem is finding the time to do all the projects swirling around in my head…. 🙂

  • Ennis A
    August 12, 2017

    I like to re-make a dress of beautiful fabric into a dress for my 5 yr old granddaughter. Fun to use beautiful fabric more than once!! Thanks for a chance for the book to make more items!!

  • Margie Herrell
    August 12, 2017

    I like to sew with old jeans making children’s overalls

  • Nancy
    August 12, 2017

    I like to recycle jeans and clothes. When I retired, I had a lot of nice clothes that I no longer needed. I hated not wearing them, so I restyled them for a more casual look.

  • Cindi Weddle
    August 12, 2017

    I recycle items (in excellent condition) from Goodwill just to get the fabric. I find “retro” prints, take the item apart and/or cut off the section I want to recycle. Pockets from men’s shirts make nice pockets elsewhere. Love your ideas.

  • Thunder
    August 12, 2017

    I recycle jeans and shirts/blouses into bags and patches for quilting. I use t shirts to make stuffed critters.
    thanks for the giveaway 😉

  • Jan N.
    August 12, 2017

    I use old towels to make unpaper towels. I recycled an old suede jacket into a handbag. I take the hardware off of old handbags and use it for my handmade bags.

  • Gladys Schulz
    August 12, 2017

    I like to recycle men’s dress shirts the cotton fabric dyes beautifully. There is quite a bit of nice fabric and it combines well with fabric from my stash to make totes, placemats, lap robes and kitchen gifts for friends. Thanks

  • Carol
    August 12, 2017

    I have saved skirts that my daughters used to wear so I could use the fabric in other projects later. The fabrics always brings back happy memories of my children.

  • Lillian K
    August 12, 2017

    I have recycled jeans in the past; making potholders and a “doo-rag” headwrap.

  • Joyce West
    August 12, 2017

    I save all my quilting scraps for use in future projects.

  • Susan Spiers
    August 12, 2017

    Looks like a wonderful book! I have recycled cotton shirts & pants!

  • Cari K
    August 12, 2017

    I saved tee shirts from my kids and made quilt. Also I have saved my kids jeans and now I have some great ideas to recycle them.

  • Kris Janssen
    August 12, 2017

    Several of my fellow guild members pass their scraps from various projects in my direction. I use the cotton cutoff pieces of fabric and batting from quilting projects for pillows for the local HAWS facility. Other fabrics (usually upholstery fabrics) are sometimes included and I use them for tote bags for local food pantries. Scraps that are too small for use in these extra projects are donated to St. Vincent’s and sold by them in bulk to recyclers. Virtually nothing goes into the garbage to fill up the landfills.

  • Cecilia B Young
    August 12, 2017

    I have recycled jeans into quilts.

  • Laura
    August 12, 2017

    I’ve recycled jeans, upholstery scrap and clothing from thrift stores (silk blouses are fun for art quilts!)

  • Heather
    August 12, 2017

    I have used old jeans, fabric scraps and quilt batting scraps to make different projects.

  • Sharon L
    August 12, 2017

    I have recycled wedding dresses to make Chuppah’s (wedding canopy). Have used men’s ties to make pillows to b give back to the widows. Receive scraps from friends to make charity quilts. Any scraps to small are put into dog beds for the shelters.
    My friends now think twice about throwing anything away.

  • Vicki
    August 12, 2017

    Recycle jeans into pot holders and tote, which I gifted back to the prior owner of the jeans. Clothes into memory quilt and ITH animals.

  • Lynn D
    August 12, 2017

    I buy men’s shirts from Good Will and make them into aprons. I have made a couple of bags from recycled jeans as well. Pot holders look like a great idea and combined with denim place mats I think would make a great kitchen gift.

  • Cheryl Fabiano
    August 12, 2017

    Unfortunately, I save everything but I have not repurposed most of it yet. Fortunately, you and your guests have many great ideas for useful and pretty projects.

  • Jenny Rojas
    August 12, 2017

    I’ve used old jeans and tapestry scraps to make picnic quilts. Then I back with dollar store tablecloths.

  • Kay Statom
    August 12, 2017

    I recycle jeans and old shirts from my husband. They make great quilts for the grandkids and they enjoy getting something that was “grandpa’s!

  • Sheri Austin
    August 12, 2017

    I go through the left behind clothes at local washateria and take cotton items and all denim. They will be refashioned, cut up in various sizes. Nothing goes to waste.

  • Jackie T
    August 12, 2017

    I use drape material and jeans to make shopping bags .

  • Rita Skraba
    August 12, 2017

    I mostly recycle jeans and buttons. I love to make potholders from the pockets but have turned many into purses as well. I also have a bucket of scraps and tub of buttons from my mom that she had left over from making our clothes when we were little. I have used them to decorate potholders and towels for each of my sisters so that we all have a little remembrance of her in our kitchens.

  • Bonnye
    August 12, 2017

    I use jeans to make purses and jackets. For one jacket, I collected a 5 inch square of Jean fabric from friends. I sewed the squares together to make the jacket and gave it to a friend from England who was in the U.S. For two years and had to return to England. The squares reminded her of all her new U.S. Friends.

  • Patti Wells
    August 12, 2017

    I have been repurposing men’s shirts into aprons. I have two styles. One has the collar attached and the other uses the button placket as the neck strap and is adjustable by using the other side of shirt front (one with button holes) as the bib. Pockets are really fun as they can be made from back of shirt or from the sleeves ( using leftover sleeve fabric or from the cuffs). Every apron is unique and special.

  • BB
    August 12, 2017

    I added tabs to the top of a bedspread to make a curtain to close off the sunroof during the heat of the day!

  • Brenda
    August 12, 2017

    I added tabs to the top of a bedspread to make a curtain to close off the sunroom during the heat of the day!

  • Marla
    August 12, 2017

    Love to recycle my husband’s old jeans into tote bags. Love the idea for the denim placemats and pot holders!

  • Edith Cameron McMillen
    August 12, 2017

    I’ve used old stained tee shirts to make tee shirts for my granddaughter’s dolls. I’ve also made aprons from men’s shirts. I’ve saved lots of old jeans and hope to recycle them soon.

  • Starla
    August 12, 2017

    Our city is about to outlaw plastic bags at grocery stores, so I’m working on a set of shopping bags from an old sheet — some to keep, some to give to friends.

  • Marty
    August 12, 2017

    Any fiber item is repurposed by me in patchwork or appliques for quilted projects or children’s clothing. Old sheets, pillowcases, trims and men’s shirts make adorable girl’s dresses, and old adult coats can be cut to make outerwear for children or slippers. Any pieces too small to cut into strips for weaving rugs or baskets can be used to stuff toys or pillows. I even keep a bag for cut threads and clippings to use for rag doll stuffing.

  • Peggy V
    August 12, 2017

    I am retiring and for many, many, years I wore uniform smocks and white pants. Recycling into a quilt!!!

  • Lynette Wilson
    August 12, 2017

    I have been using and embellishing old jean pockets to sew on shorts, purses, etc. Saves time and is fun to do.

  • Juanita Decquir
    August 12, 2017

    I recycle jean fabric from denim shirts and jeans, They offer various shades and weights that can be used for quilts, purses, and many other items. I also recycle t-shirts into bag holders for plastic grocery bags. Every now and then I deconstruct dresses or skirts made with interesting cotton fabric to use in quilts.

  • Ellen
    August 12, 2017

    I re-purpose my Dad’s old neckties into vests for me. It is fun to mix the colorful fabric with the plainer fabric to make a special garment – complete with memories.

  • Linda Pierson
    August 12, 2017

    I recycle old jeans into quilts and other projects. I have a huge stash of them.

  • BevM
    August 12, 2017

    As most of your followers, I recycle denim jeans.

  • CarolKE
    August 12, 2017

    I recently used fabric I had previously to make a portable play mat with a road and pocket garages.

  • Mary
    August 12, 2017

    Denim into a wallhanging and other quilt projects, and cotton shirts and skirts into strips for pieced quilting. I also have a box of my friend’s de eased daughter’s clothing which I’m to make into a memory quilt.

  • scarter
    August 12, 2017

    Like many others, I recycle my husbands jeans pant legs when I cut them off for his shorts, then I use the pant legs to make preschool tote bags for my grand children filled with items to keep them busy during church. So, not only does he have jean shorts but the grand children have tote bags. I love getting ideas from your show and books.

  • Gloria
    August 12, 2017

    I like to recycle old denim jeans … I’ve made purses, tote bags and yoga bags. I plan to make a denim rag jeans soon.

  • Beverly
    August 12, 2017

    I retired from nursing several years ago and found I had acquired more than 30 sets of scrubs that were still serviceable. Deconstructing and recycling those old uniforms has brought me many happy memories and has been great fun.

  • Karen
    August 12, 2017

    I recycle old jeans into cell phone cases and old silk ties into small purses. If I had more storage space, I would love to do other things!

  • Janice Beitz
    August 12, 2017

    I like to use old towels and wash cloths as padding for potholders and mug rugs. I put several layers in the project. I just stitch an X through the layers. No shifting or bunching when they are washed.

  • Kathy
    August 12, 2017

    I have been using old fur coats and making memory bears.

  • Noreen
    August 12, 2017

    I made an iPad carrier from old jeans. Jeans are great for so many things!

  • Jennifer Fried
    August 13, 2017

    Jeans for sure. Use them for quilts and carrying bags. I reuse lots of things, wool coats, curtains , and clothing. I have made lots of things stuffed animals, card wallets, placemats, ect. Just enjoy creating new usable things from something else. Hope things are going well for you Nancy. The Old Sew and Sew.

  • Gail Beam
    August 13, 2017

    Right now I am using several pairs of jean shorts in a sz 22 that I got at 90% off and I am going to make then into tote bags. Love the jean placemats and jean potholders that you made.

  • judy
    August 13, 2017

    I don’t do much remaking or up-cycling because I have so much new fabric in my stash. When we were first married, my husband worked part time as a collage janitor. He brought home many old towels that had seen better days. I cut some up and overcast the edges for dish clothes, others I made into good size bibs with added bias tape for our first daughter.

  • Patricia
    August 13, 2017

    My recycled blue jeans became pocketed
    Placemats & we still use them more than 30+
    Years later. Everyone loves the fabric napkins that coordinate by the seasons!

  • DeAnna S
    August 13, 2017

    I upcycle jeans into aprons, placemats and table runners. Love the idea of the jean pocket potholders.

  • Barbara gearin
    August 13, 2017

    I use a lot of blue jeans and men’s shirts. The men’s shirts make great lining for my hippie purses.

  • Barbara gearin
    August 13, 2017

    I use a lot of blue jeans and men’s shirts. I use the men’s shirts for lining in my hippie purse.

  • Louise Johnson
    August 13, 2017

    I like to remake thrift store clothes into something that fits me or into an accessory. It is a lot of fun to remake a 3x size shirt into a skirt!

  • BB
    August 13, 2017

    I repurchased a bedspread into a curtain by putting tabs on the top for my sunroof to keep the heat out!

  • Clovis
    August 13, 2017

    With my old purses, I take the zippers out to use for other projects.

  • Arlene Burger
    August 13, 2017

    I rrecycle our family’s old clothing for sewing doll clothing and patchwork blankets for my granddaughters dolls.

  • Carol in Arkansas
    August 13, 2017

    I am fairly new to sewing things, but I have recycled sheets into other items, and have plans to use scraps from making the little bags and things that I’m now learning on. I love to be creative so it will be a challenge. 🙂

  • Karen payton
    August 14, 2017

    Old towels make great aprons for wet jobs like washing babies, dogs or just doing the dishes. Just add some cute fabric for the tie.

  • Amalia
    August 14, 2017

    I recycle almost any fabric I have or purchased at Savers, and other discount stores. Made potholders, children’s aprons, small purses, hot pads, even resized clothing, placemats, pouches, etc. There is so much you can make, let your imagination go.

  • Donna Fecteau
    August 14, 2017

    I recycle jeans into circles for quilts and table runners. After watching one of your shows, I recycled a sweatshirt into a quilted jacket for work. I also used my serger to turn some old sweaters into throw pillows for my camper. i have also cut up old sheets and used them to cover chord and make baskets. I hate to throw anything out.

  • Anne Z.
    August 14, 2017

    I love to recycle denim into reusable grocery bags.

  • Peggy S
    August 14, 2017

    I have jeans in various colors and like to mix the colors. I am making a picnic blanket for my granddaughter’s family, making tote grocery bags and also little girl purses. Thank you Nancy for all your ideas. They are great!

  • Mary Ellen Coumerilh
    August 15, 2017

    I love to recycle vintage sheets into quilts

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