New cabinets are going to run a fortune... save your money and spruce up the kitchen with some sewing! These projects are great inexpensive ways to add color, charm and fun.. even when the kitchen is outside at the barbecue!
Free Pattern and Directions to Sew a Potholder that Doubles as an Oven Mitt
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
This potholder mitt can be used as a regular potholder but also has the option of keeping your hand safe from heat by using it as an oven mitt.
One Yard Apron
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This apron uses one yard of 45" wide fabric and can be made with a simple straight stitch machine. It is a perfect beginners sewing project for learning straight stitching, measuring and pressing.
Free Sewing Patterns for Potholders, Oven Mitts and Hot Pads
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
From super simple to sew, great learning project potholders, to more elaborate that serve multiple purposes, you'll find many free patterns to se various style potholders on this page.
Free Sewing Patterns for Aprons
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
Apron styles can vary as much as garment styles. This page will give you choices to pick your aron style. Add trim and ruffles to have an apron for evey occasion... or gift giving ned.
Fabric Dish or Dish Insulator
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
The instructions are for an 8" X 8" dish with full details on how to make the dish any size. A great house warming or hostess gift with a nice warm casserole.
Sew a Dish Liquid Bottle Apron
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
Are you looking for a quick project to spiff up a kitchen or a small house warming gift? Here's one that can be made to match any decor! Use scraps from your kitchen curtains or small appliance covers to tie everything together. The included pattern piece includes the hem line for the newer short dish liquid bottles.
Hanging Hand Towels
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
Always have a hand towel hanging and ready to use by adding these tops to a towel.
Free Directions to Sew a Custom Round, Square, Oval or Rectangle Tablecloth
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
Not all tables are the exact same size and tablecloths can cost a fortune. Sew your own and use the money you save to make a different shaped table cloth to have layered tablecloths with contrast.
Scented Hot Pad
This simple project is a great way to protect your table and depending on the scent you use, you can make your family think they are having hot apple pie.Kitchen Small Appliance Covers
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
Designer appliance covers can cost a small fortune and it is difficult to find ones to match your decor. Find the perfect fabric for your kitchen and make them be just what you want!
