Easy sew projects, sew to sell ideas including DIY towel scrunchies 🧵

Dust off the sewing machine, and let me share five easy sewing projects you can make for yourself or sell. Sewing to sell? Towel scrunchies ( or microfiber scrunchies) are really popular on Tik Tok. Let me share how to make some DIY towel scrunchies. I will also share how I made a pretty makeup headband, which would be great for wedding parties or girls' weekends. Want more beginner-friendly sewing ideas? Check out the playlist below.
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[@elizabethsteven9797]

Next time you go to the coffee shop get some of the stirring sticks and add them to your sewing kit. They are great for turning out tubes. ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oooh that’s a brilliant must remember that next time 😍😍

[@robinj56]

The plastic ones are great to put a pipe cleaner through and make a little circle on the end. Great for getting dust out of your sewing machine around the bobbin case

[@xoombug830]

Chopsticks work great, too! 🥢

[@BeverleyGounard-Spry]

@@xoombug830 àQ

[@xenahanly7748]

That's a fab idea x

[@karensaville913]

With yr over night curling strip you look like a medieval princess 👸

[@DaintyDiaries]

haha, it is definitely giving that vibe x

[@susanross1651]

I loved the hair advice, I’m 70 & I’m going to have a go with the loose curls 👍 Also loved the garden cushion. You are very gifted.

[@DaintyDiaries]

I’m sure it’ll turn out fabulous 😍😍

[@ritameza2961]

Thank you for this variety video mind refresher of something good. Have a blessed weekend ❤

[@patmillar961]

Catherine your definitely a girl of many talents and the fact u share the mistakes is very helpful. Had to giggle when u said 'who wants to wear leggings on their head' 😂. Such beautiful materials. Great video...well done and thank u 👍

[@DaintyDiaries]

haha, thanks for watching this week xxx

[@susishearer9531]

You are such a beautiful and talented young lady. I absolutely love the chair cushion. Everything you made looks so professional and beautiful.

[@DaintyDiaries]

It’s all trial and error 🥰 thanks for stopping by xx

[@JolovesDecor]

Using all your ideas for Christmas gifts. ❤ TIP - When using, and cleaning anything microfiber….(towels, cloths, mop heads, etc. ) never use bleach, fabric softener, or fabric sheets when you launder, as those items ruin the absorption of microfiber. I’ve learned this the hard way. I read on a microfiber mop pad when I bought never use those items…🤦🏻‍♀️ that’s why my stuff lost its absorption.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Great tip! I actually never knew that!

[@annickloiseau9173]

Tout est trop mignon j'adore❤🇨🇵🇨🇵 de France

[@marymanning5150]

I paid £50 for a blanket like yours and few years later I gave to a charity shop. So wish I had kept it now. Catherine you are very talented.

[@Nmbr1fan]

I'd love a video on how to sow a tote bag some day, preferably one with a little zipper pocket inside. At the moment I'm just putting handles on old pillow cases and that works too. 😄

[@dianepereira1860]

What a creative solution! Nice idea. 😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

Handles on pillow cases is really clever and saves you lots of time! X

[@sharonsunshine2532]

You know that's a great idea! I have a few old king size pillow cases and would make great beach bags. 👍

[@petepietsch9422]

I love your chanel I have been enjoying for over a year now, your a wonderful and cheerful person. As a older woman it makes a difference.

[@ersiliahowe2894]

👍🏻👍🏻These were easy and practical use projects made with your lovely choice of floral fabrics!!! Wonderful video!❤❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks so much 😊 I do LOVE a floral fabric x

[@shimmybottom]

When doing the cushion covers for the outside chairs, let me suggest a zipper instead of srwing it closed. Zippers aren't so difficult, it's going in a chair cushion, not a silk ball gown, and it will make care of the pillows so much easier for you. 🥰

[@harley8680]

I love this!! Thanks Catherine! I swear you have the best floral prints over there. Cheeky Thumbs Up!! 😀

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oh thank you! xxxx

[@petro3441]

Thanks for the tips and tricks You look super smart with a headband. Can wear it with confidence.❤❤❤

[@Jo.H.]

Great idea’s Catherine 😊have a lovely weekend

[@DaintyDiaries]

You too Jo, I hope its sunny this weekend for you x

[@sarahkinsey5434]

The cushions are a great way to use old pillows

[@DaintyDiaries]

Absolutely 😍😍

[@tracyheath6076]

I have used bandanas for making the curls with the same method. I have actually worn the bandana in my hair like this while skating or going to town and have gone to town and have received compliments.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw it sounds so fab Tracy 😍😍

[@valeriesuttonpayne7413]

Love those small prints use for your little rice bags. So pretty.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks so much 😊

[@triplewinlin5576]

You can hook the top cushion handle over the top wooden plank of the chair to keep it from sliding off the chair.

[@conniemorgan8402]

Love the high lights around your face.. ❤️

[@nickic4561]

Hi Katherine to turn fabric inside out…. 1. Cut a square piece of timber for the base 2. Buy a thin piece of dowel say 30cm tall 3. Drill a hole in centre of timber base 4. Using wood glue push dowel into hole. Makes turning long tubes of fabric quick and easy 😊x

[@mM-gl1rp]

Hello dear Catherine. 👋😊 I can't help but repeat myself. You are amazing, you have great ideas, inspirations.😊👌 Thanks for that. that you are . 🤗💝I wish you all the best and greet you with love Maťa from Slovakia 🇸🇰💕💕💕❤️🌼☘️

[@TheRynarion]

Love your videos! You always make so beautiful and useful things. Greetings from Germany! ❤ As for the elastics in scrunchies, I mark the lenght on the rubber band, pull it through, secure it at the marked point and then cut it off.😊

[@k-lani5364]

I love your garden! And your accent too! Aloha from Hawaii!🌺

[@DaintyDiaries]

😊 thank you

[@andreawalker7138]

I had my sewing machine fixed a while back but have been reluctant to use it (afraid it will break again). Now I'm inspired to 'get back at it'. Thanks!

[@carolynhoover9444]

You are absolutely adorable ❤❤❤❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Your so kind Carolyn x

[@frugalmrsolson1]

Those scrubbiest would be great when washing walls.

[@kristinhughes5309]

I wish I could find some of the beautiful floral prints in my fabric shop. ❤ Loved this video. ❤ Thank you again ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

A lot of my fabric is the cut offs of dresses that I have shortened xxx

[@valeriemcgavin5545]

First time viewer - just fabulous 😁. Great ideas delivered with a smile and lovely humour

[@traceygartrell3419]

Thank you for your inspiration

[@DaintyDiaries]

So happy you found it helpful x

[@charmon90]

If you get a short piece of pvc pipe that fits inside, you can push it in, and pull the tube up as far as you can to get to the bottom, and push the filler in the tube and through. Pull the pipe up some, and continue. This helps get all the way to the bottom and throughout without having to push it all the way through the fabric tube.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks for sharing x

[@santagreen7360]

Wow ! Such a neat outdoor cushion idea 😍😍😍it turned out really beautifully, thanks for this clip. Loved the gentle colour range too

[@DaintyDiaries]

Glad you liked it!!

[@christinaschrider1783]

I love your ideas. I have family and friends who may be getting some scrunchies and a hairband. A tip for you... When you want to make something like your handles that are narrow and too difficult to turn, use your iron to press in your seam allowance on both sides, pin wrong sides together, and then topstitch your seam closed.

[@paulakoflynn3368]

Thanks for all those useful tips and the hair curling demo 👍❤ Catherine. Lovely video.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@annroberts5965]

Always a pleasure to watch. What a wonderful idea for a lounge chair. One can find those quilted blankets at the thrift store sometimes. A little wear is not a problem. Simple straight sewing. This would also be great for kitchen chairs, just modify the design. Fabulous video Ms Catherine. Thank you. Ann from Va USA 🇺🇸

[@DaintyDiaries]

So happy you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching and commenting x

[@peggytrujillo4484]

You are so creative! 👏🏻

[@cactushuggah]

I love this video. Just what I was looking for... it's an odd rainy day here in Phoenix, and I wanted a project I could work on in my cozy sewing area, watching the rain fall outside. Thank you!

[@valerievalagator6780]

That chair cushion looks so nice!

[@JudithBrummett]

if you sew over some inexpensive yarn or scrap fabric on the long tube you can use that to pull it right side out without using a safety pin or pulling with fingers. Great tutorial!

[@cherylmartin9994]

Great sewing ideas! Love the Adirondack cushions🤩

[@lanaroberts1063]

Love the chair cushion!! Great video! :)

[@maritaranda7782]

Love this ideas. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@anniedavis4569]

I absolutely love your curling rod too. You’re so talented Catherine

[@DaintyDiaries]

Your so kind, thank you xxx

[@martajanas8292]

I am highly interested in sewing sth like a towel after bath for your wet and soaky hair. It could help many. Thanks for your ideas☺

[@monad8880]

is there anything you can't do girl :) cushion is lovely

[@DaintyDiaries]

Your so kind x

[@lauramonkres8405]

too cute presentation

[@kandyharris2195]

I'm not crafty , but I love watching your videos. See you on Sunday for the gardening videos.... ❤Happy Gardening 👩‍🌾

[@wifeykoel236]

Oh my gosh these are some fun ideas for this beginner. Your headband wrap is so cute and everything came out so great! Thank you for sharing your videos. Great job as usual. 😊

[@tammyjohnson7401]

Catherine you have such great ideas that are easy to follow and create. Thank you

[@diane.stewart537]

Great ideas. I love the chair cushions. Perfect for an afternoon getaway at home.

[@DaintyDiaries]

It’s perfect 😍😍 can’t beat some comfy time outside!

[@JolovesDecor]

Also….your pillow w handles project would be fabulous for small ones/littles to use traveling, or to nap on.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Absolutely 😍😍 thanks for watching ❤️❤️ happy crafting xx

[@harrieth7003]

These are amazing! So many fab ideas. You’re the best. You’ve inspired me to make covers for our boring grey outdoor sofa cushions.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw so happy you made some covers! That gives me joy to hear x

[@sallyeve4044]

Oh, the cushions!! ❤❤❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Glad ya like them xxx

[@suekey8072]

Loving the cushion I am going to make one for my outdoor rocking chair thanks for showing how to do it ❤️

[@DaintyDiaries]

It’ll be perfect for your rocking chair 😍😍

[@suekey8072]

@@DaintyDiaries I’m scared that I’ll never get out of it though lol

[@DaintyDiaries]

haha, that can happen x

[@donnarichey144]

Just found you. I am 81 and you are so cute. Thank you for your amazing things you made.

[@DaintyDiaries]

SO kind of you, thank you x

[@laviniajohnson9210]

To turn tubes you can also use knitting needles, not the pointed end. Good video great for beginners. especially love the way you point to the area to sew.

[@jackybraun2705]

Chopsticks are also perfect.

[@juliederry3719]

My favourite is the big cushion for the chair Catherine, love everything you made in this video, tfs x Julie

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting Julie, have a lovely weekend x

[@Dee-Birdie]

Hello from Maryland 😊 Ty great ideas

[@linzertube]

Such pretty projects, Catherine! You’re so great with a sewing machine. I always love your fabric choices, too!

[@DaintyDiaries]

🤗

[@christinabrooks5991]

Everything you make is so pretty. Thank you. X

[@alisonmccallister1136]

I love it! I will definitely be making these for at least myself.

[@ourhumblehomediy]

Would love to make the cushion blanket thingy at the end. So pretty and multi functional 🌸 You’re so sweet🌺

[@Whereempathsgather]

Thanks

[@sjerzgrl]

Such great ideas! Loved your headband with your outfit! See you Sunday.

[@jenniferwells2291]

I can't wait to make some of the warmers as holiday gifts, they'll be perfect for my mother and mil. My hair refuses to curl so I'm curious to try the curling tube.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yes, the hand warmers will be nice in Winter, maybe some cinnamon oils inside?

[@staciefreeman4396]

Love the projects, keep them coming! Cheeky thumbs up from Portland Oregon.

[@curban616]

In reference to your rice bags, I have migraines and I keep mine in the freezer and use them for my headaches..it is a blessing with the pain. Love your videos! ❤❤

[@macevez]

Love those garden cushions; beautiful fabric choice.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you! 😊

[@sharonsunshine2532]

Oh great... lol I just purchased a set of these bands for washing my face. ❤ Well .. at least I now know how to make them. 😂❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Absolutely better to make one now 🤣❤️

[@sharonsunshine2532]

@@DaintyDiaries ❤️🤣

[@sarahryanthestylecoach]

I'm a beginner and I am finding your videos so useful! Thank you for producing them from a fellow Irish KZbinr :)

[@DaintyDiaries]

Glad you like them and find them helpful xxx

[@jacmary6580]

Great video Catherine, to make the cushion handles thinner you can fold the turned out handle in half and sew the open end from about 2inches in to about 2 inches from the end and this will give you a thinner grip to get hold of (you can still do it now that you have finished, it will just be a bit fiddly) 😊 I am going to make the heatless curler for my daughter, she will love it x

[@pamelamcintyrealbaro2690]

I teach sewing to kids so I am always looking for sewing projects they can use. These are perfect!

[@DaintyDiaries]

yay, glad you got some ideas x

[@cherilynblake8384]

i love these ideas! i was searching for sewing projects this Saturday morning, and thought the pillow cushions were a tote bag!! LOL I've been searching the thrift for this style blanket and have yet to find one! thanks for all the inspiration!

[@donnamullins2089]

Super projects. Love the chair cushions. Well I love everything. Thanks.

[@anitaomalley2841]

Your chair cushion is gorgeous if you do turn the fan bricks one from the back and one to the front it would’ve been reversible but so gorgeous as it is.

[@BethPlaysSims]

your fabrics are so adorable, I haven't been able to find much fabric like that with the roses

[@TheEmpressgoth]

❤❤Thank you 😊have a wonderful weekend

[@MARYENOS-y6g]

Awesome!

[@martinalenz5029]

The handwarmers are the hit, as this summer is the right time to try them, indeed.

[@Loveofdolls11]

Great video 💖

[@robertapfau2355]

Love your videos!

[@tracyheath6076]

The wrist scrunchies would be wonderful while washing my dog or horse. Used to drive me batty, the water running down my arm.

[@deirdreclinch6223]

loved this video :) the cushions are fab, perfect to pop in the car for a little sitdown and cuppa in the park :)

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks so much! 😊 I think the cushions are my fave x

[@nikkijohnson552]

I love the hair curling tutorial! So cute! So clever! Fun video. Love your Irish accent too….

[@margaretodonoghue2508]

Hi Catherine, great tutorials. They really help a eager beginner sewer. What machine do you use ?❤

[@mlandry491]

i actually made those hair curlers using your last vid and gave them as easter gifts for my goddaughters and neices. they were an absolute success! they will be getting those arm scrunchies in their stockings! thank you for that catherine! lol did i spot kitty paws on wrist? maybe im trippin...

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw what a lovely present 😍😍🎀 I’m sure they loved it!!

[@apriljasso9731]

Omg you're so pretty!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oh thank you! x

[@iknowisuck6587]

I just found your channel because I just got into sewing! Thank you for using inches for all your measurements!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Welcome!! and happy sewing x x x

[@opalmoon2256]

Totally love Ur sowing diys n great tips....🤗Thank U n double cheeky-👍👍

[@shanaazmohammed7713]

You are so cute and funny to ❤❤

[@conniesmith9989]

Also, you are adorable 😍.

[@DaintyDiaries]

😊 thank you

[@melissamiller2464]

you are a precious girl. I love your videos! Thank you

[@sandyharris5822]

I’m so glad you put the handles on . I’m going to be using this idea on the cushion I’m going to be making tomorrow,😊

[@janetmawson9712]

Hi I will deffo subscribe Catherine, I love watching your tutorials and your make are fabulous. I particularly like the idea for the outside seat cushion with the two pillows, what fab easy way to make them I may have to copy them! You are so talented and beautiful. Thankyou for teaching me something new today. ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks for subbing! xxx

[@user-yu9mi4td5b]

thank you so much this inspired me a lot! i also love your style of decorations and home deocr and evertyhing like that, your also super rpetty and im subbed to you channel! also your voice is super soothing and makes me relaxed

[@Sadie2.1]

Great video, and all the projects were just lovely. Gonna give the chair cushion a try, but make some adjustments to it for my style of chairs. Great ideas, thanks for the inspiration.

[@linda5067]

Them cushion are beautiful 😍 love the scrunches also my have a go at making the curler one for my sister in law x

[@DaintyDiaries]

Have fun making one if you do x

[@eddyposh72]

Love your ideas. I found a wooden spoon handle helps with turning thicker tubes inside out 🙂

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks for the tip!x

[@starbrown1219]

What great and fun sewing projects.

[@MHtrendyFinds]

Thanks!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for your support!

[@MHtrendyFinds]

@@DaintyDiaries you’re welcome. You’re just lovely to watch. I have the hair curler thing in my hair right now. It’s 3 in the morning here. Thank u for showing how to use it! Keep doing great things. Marie in Virginia.