Pattern Fun

I have done my fair share of sewing but patterns have never been my strong point.  It's like reading a foreign language sometimes.  I'm much better at taking the patterns and using them in different ways.  Here's a look at a few of my favorite repurpose ideas.

DECOUPAGE

I tried decoupage a couple years ago and gotta say, I'm hooked.   Here's just a few great projects using sewing patterns:

This would be adorable in a sewing room.  

cool things to do with sewing patterns

Love the suitcases and the mannequin head.  Adorable!

Decoupaged Suitcases

 

Such a cute idea!

Joyworks Decoupaged Mannequin... isn't she cute!

So many great light fixture applications. 

Found on Instagram

JOURNALS

You know I can't ignore journaling and the many great things you can do with patterns.  Here's just a few of my favorites....

How cute is this idea, add a stronger paper on the back and edge your pages.  So cute.

Altered Book Project by Sandra Pearce

Flower embellishments for a journal page or card.  So many things you could do with these.

Flower Embellishments on Etsy

Here's a you-tube video to help you make your own journal using patterns.  Could be fun.

You-Tube Video with directions.

MAGNETS & BUTTONS

Great little magnets made from patterns.   

Found on Pinterest

Sewing Pattern Magnets on Etsy

ARTWORK

I adore Mixed Media, pattern pieces work great in a lot of different projects.

Pattern Mixed Media Project

This piece is one I completed here at the shop.  The background is book pages but wouldn't pattern pieces look fabulous?

A variety of artwork options.  How simple, a piece of fabric or paper with a cute pattern attached.  Frame it and you've got beautiful artwork, perfect for a sewing room.

sewretrothebook.com

Last but not least....

FLOWERS

from Burlap and Denim

From SadieSeasongoods.com

Have you done anything interesting with patterns?

Would love to see what you've done.