![Baby trousers with elastic waistband - Upcycling!](/modules/ph_simpleblog/covers/12-thumb.jpg)
Baby trousers with elastic waistband - Upcycling!
Super-easy and quick project. You only need 50 cm of fabric for a height of 1.40 m or you can recycle a knitted jumper, a gauzy sweatshirt or a long-sleeved T-shirt to make cute baby trousers.
![DIY inserts and liners for reusable nappies](/modules/ph_simpleblog/covers/11-thumb.jpg)
DIY inserts and liners for reusable nappies
Can we make the inserts for washable nappies ourselves? Absolutely! Here's a quick tutorial
![Stripes: a slightly sinister and slightly rebellious history of a must-have in fashion](/modules/ph_simpleblog/covers/10-thumb.jpg)
Stripes: a slightly sinister and slightly rebellious history of a must-have in fashion
The term "striped fabric" describes any fabric, whether knitted or printed, in such a way that bands of different colours appear on the fabric at even or uneven spacing, horizontally, vertically or diagonally.
![DIY pillowcase for nursing pillow](/modules/ph_simpleblog/covers/9-thumb.jpg)
DIY pillowcase for nursing pillow
A do-it-yourself nursing pillow or simply a new pillowcase for your pillow (pillowcase suitable for Chicco's Boppy model)
![Modelling: puffed sleeves and balloons](/modules/ph_simpleblog/covers/8-thumb.jpg)
Modelling: puffed sleeves and balloons
How to create a pattern for a puffed sleeve, starting with a standard sleeve.
![Fabric case for diary, tablet or PC](/modules/ph_simpleblog/covers/7-thumb.jpg)
Fabric case for diary, tablet or PC
A really quick and easy idea to make a fabric or leatherette case for a diary, tablet or laptop.
![Puffed or baloon sleeves, the perfect sleeve for feeling romantic and a little bit chic](/modules/ph_simpleblog/covers/6-thumb.jpg)
Puffed or baloon sleeves, the perfect sleeve for feeling romantic and a little bit chic
Romantic and sometimes exaggerated, balloon sleeves were introduced by the ladies of the upper classes already in the Middle Ages
![Sewing is a natural antidepressant](/modules/ph_simpleblog/covers/5-thumb.jpg)
Sewing is a natural antidepressant
Sewing stimulates the neurological system and the calming effects of sewing can help people reduce stress and anxiety
![Sewing a wired headband](/modules/ph_simpleblog/covers/4-thumb.jpg)
Sewing a wired headband
This is a project to be done with leftover fabric as very little is needed to make a beautiful and very personal turban headband.
![Setting up your own sewing space](/modules/ph_simpleblog/covers/3-thumb.jpg)
Setting up your own sewing space
How much space do I need to start sewing? The right answer is: How much space can I carve out for my sewing?