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Repurposing Binder Clips Here are a couple ideas for repurposing binder clips: -Use a binder clip to assist you in inserting your down comforter into its duvet cover. Slide the top two corners of your down comforter into the duvet … Continue reading →

Sarong Scarf This scarf was made from an old sarong that we had.  We loved the fabric but just didn’t use the sarong often enough.  Now we can still enjoy the fabric and still have some left over for future … Continue reading →

Today’s re-purposing project: Mobile Upcycle. We had a package from popsicle molds (the kind you pour juice into and then freeze). By painting it pink and adding a few sewn circles on ribbon, we made a cute baby mobile.

We at Citymade must take a moment to mourn the loss of a dear, useful friend. Last week, regrettably, Melany’s sewing machine succumbed to a mysterious illiness, resulting in it’s death. We will take a moment of silence for this … Continue reading →

Sun Dress to Booster Seat Cover We received a hand-me-down booster seat from a friend that was in pretty good shape except for some tears in the cover.  We took a sun dress that the girls had been using for dress … Continue reading →

Melany and I recently went to IKEA in Chicago. We had a great time and love their stuff, but we also noticed that there were some things that we, at Citymade, can make with re-purposed items. Today, it’s the scarf/belt … Continue reading →

Today we have another clothing redo. We had a skirt. We liked the pattern, but it just didn’t quite work for either of us. So, we decided to make some chic, re-usable sandwich wraps out of it.  We were able … Continue reading →

Today’s re-purposing idea combines two good things, beer and cookouts. When the beer is gone, save the container and use it to store the silverware for the cook out. You could also use it to hold the condiments. Then, when … Continue reading →

Tennis anyone? No. Then how about using those dusty old tennis balls for something else? Tennis ball weights. By making a small incision in the rubber of the ball, inserting a weight of some kind (we used pennies-about 115 in … Continue reading →

In this season of runny noses, thank you spring, we go through a lot of tissues. We turned an empty tissue box into a handy storage for the few plastic grocery bags we do end up with. Yes-the box can … Continue reading →