Get inspired to create with one of these fat quarter sewing projects. There are so many things you can do with cotton! Sometimes you just want to make something with a little bit of fabric like a fat quarter. It’s not to have everything fit in a small space, and lots of these make the best gifts! I’ve put together…
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Make some fun Easter sewing projects to enjoy this Spring. Some are for decorating and some are for using with egg hunts! Every year I get excited about the weather warming up and everything turning green. It inspires me to make Spring and Easter sewing projects. The day of Easter changes from year to year so you need to get…
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Learn how to make an elastic waist skirt. This skirt is easy to sew and comfortable to wear and can be made for any size or age! My daughter has started some small and simple sewing projects, but she keeps talking about making skirts. I let her try whatever she wants with her fabric, but when she’s ready I’ll teach…
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Learn how to make a baby burp cloth with a free sewing pattern. New moms always need several so this easy sewing project makes a great gift! Babies are cute, but babies are messy. There’s just so much laundry to do with a little baby around. Whenever I had a baby, I always needed so many burp cloth available to…
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Learn how to sew a baby bib with or without a pocket with a free sewing pattern. Use quilting cotton or laminated cotton for two different bibs! I love having a bib to protect my babies cute clothes throughout the day. Babies clothes are just so cute, but they get stained so easily and quickly. Making a cute bib that…
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Learn how to make a baby bandana bib with a free sewing pattern. These drool baby bibs are cute to wear and easy to make. One of my babies never spit up a lot, but she was always drooling or just spitting up a little. I was constantly changing her shirts to keep her dry. To fix the problem I…
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With this free chapstick holder keychain pattern, make a cute keychain to hold your lip balm or chapstick to clip onto your purse or backpack. I live in a cold area and during the winter my lips always get chapped. It’s either the harsh wind and cold temperature outside or the dry heat inside. My lips just don’t stand a…
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Learn how to make a heart pillow with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is a great decoration for Valentine’s day! I’ve been decorating for Valentine’s day, and it has been so fun! I love putting up the decorations and enjoying them all month. I’ve made several Valentine’s sewing projects, but I just keep making them! I made…
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I am reviewing the Bernina Aurora 430 sewing machine that I have owned for ten years. It’s a great sewing machine with lots of features. The first sewing machine I bought was the Bernina Aurora 430 about ten years ago. I was taking sewing classes in college using the Aurora 430, and I was loving everything that I was learning….
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Learn how to make a DIY kid infinity scarf with this simple sewing tutorial. It’s a great beginner sewing project that keeps children warm! We’ve been spending lots of time outside playing in the snow, and my kids can get cold pretty easily. My kids love wearing scarves for warmth, but rectangle scarves fet unwound and fall off easily. We’ve…
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Make a fun holiday t-shirt with one of these DIY Valentine shirt ideas for girls, boys, and women using HTV, paint, and sewing! I’ve made several Valentine shirts for myself and my kids over the years, I made a list so you can see them all in one place. There are so many different ways to make a graphic tee…
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Read all about the Janome New Home sewing machine review. This is a great inexpensive sewing machine for sewing beginners and kids. My daughter has been asking for a sewing machine of her own for awhile. She sees me sewing and always asks to use mine. I don’t mind sharing, but I knew she would love having her own to…
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Learn how to make DIY Valentine tees with Cricut Infusible Ink. These kid t-shirts have funny Valentine puns to celebrate! After making some fun holiday t-shirts for my kids over the past year or so, I starting getting excited about all the different holidays that I could use a new t-shirt. I have made several Valentine inspired shirts, but I…
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Make a Valentine quilt with the Cricut Maker and a Riley Blake Fabrics quilt pattern. Choose pinks and reds for a simple modern look! Every once in awhile I get the itch to make a quilt. I love the meditative sewing that comes with quilting because it’s sewing similar seams over and over until it slowly becomes a quilt. I…
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Learn to make a DIY snuffle mat for dogs that is an interactive feeding toy. This homemade sewing project is washable and keeps dogs busy! We have a sweet young dog that we love so much, but when the kids are at school he often gets bored with nobody to play with. I love to play with him, but I…
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