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Transform a Leather Coat Into a Handbag!

March 8, 2017 by Lisa ShepardStewart 12 Comments

One of my favorite sewing hacks is to transform a leather coat into a handbag.  If you find yourself with a coat that is out of style, or no longer fits, you can still make the most of the leather itself, not to mention some of the coat’s original design elements, like the pockets, closures, […]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: #DIY #leathercrafts, Cultured Expressions, DIY, handbag, Lisa Shepard Stewart, purse sewing, recycled leather, sewing, sewing hack, sewing leather

Repurposing An Old Quilt: Cut the Quilt!

February 27, 2017 by Lisa ShepardStewart Leave a Comment

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If you have a quilt you’re no longer in love with (or one you never really fell in love with!), consider a repurposing project. Maybe it’s a UFO that’s been sitting for year, complete except for a binding or other finishing steps. While it might be unthinkable to some, cutting up a finished or nearly […]

Filed Under: Quilting Tagged With: African fabrics, batik, CulturedExpressions.com, Lisa ShepardStewart, Refashion Sewing Patterns

Easy Zip-Up Sweater Hack

February 22, 2017 by Lisa ShepardStewart 3 Comments

Looking for a quick but practical sewing project? Try this sweater hack — it was originally inspired by my mom, who at 84 years young, has limited mobility, which makes it increasingly difficult for her to wear her existing pullover sweaters.  By simply adding a separating zipper down the front, I was able to give […]

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Quick and Crafty: 10 Minutes or Less Projects

The biggest issue for crafters is finding the time to craft. If you’re crafty, odds are you’re resourceful enough to plan your projects on a budget, so money isn’t a huge obstacle. Finding the time, on the other hand, isn’t as easy a fix. When you’re juggling work, family, and friends, it can be hard […]

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