inspiration workshop {favorite DIY}

{posted on September 29th, 2011 in fun facts}

Gussy Sews Inspiration Workshop! This week’s prompt is your favority D.I.Y.

omg, i love DIY tutorials. i have put together a few myself and know how much work it is. i have a couple of boards on pinterest just for DIY-ideas and tutorials. here’s some of my favorite ones.

fold over bag tutorial
by noodlehead. i’ve actually tried this myself and loved the result.

sweater bag
re-purposing a sweater into a purse by make it and love it. another one i’ve tried.
you can see (and buy) the result here. :)

upcycling sweater
upcycled t-shirt into cardigan by trashn2tees. i love upcycling :)

garland
paper-heart garland by grace and light. i already snatched some paper samples from the office ;)

granny square
granny square blanket by yvestown. i really, really want to learn to crochet and then i will probably make granny square everything. love.

dreamcatcher
dreamcatcher charms by under those neon lights. so cute :)

gathered clutch
by skip to my lou. haven’t tried this one yet but i need a clutch for an upcoming wedding so i think i will give it a go real soon.

thank you all for stopping by and have fun trying some of these fun DIY ideas out. if you do, let me know how it worked for you :)

7 comments on inspiration workshop {favorite DIY}

  1. Lauren BattershellNo Gravatar

    I love the clutch! Just need a sewing machine!

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  2. Sandy a la ModeNo Gravatar

    i see a gathered clutch sometime in my future hehe!!
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  3. KassieNo Gravatar

    Dream catcher charms? Adore!
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  4. SarahNo Gravatar

    I’d love to make a clutch someday – i’ve got to get up the courage to try! and that paper garland is too cute!

  5. Missa LeeNo Gravatar

    Cute ideas- I need to be more daring with my sewing machine. Anything that isn’t a square doesn’t get along with me. ;)
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  6. SanNo Gravatar

    cute stuff! i need to make more time for this kinda stuff! :) (ich sach’ ja: häkelwochenende!)

    <3
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  7. PidgNo Gravatar

    New follower from Soleil selene :) Love those clutches!