Learn how to make a minky blanket with two pieces of minky fabric. This is a great beginner sewing project perfect for gifts. I’ve decided that I’m basically a lizard. If the sun isn’t shining on me, then I’m cold. In the middle of cold winters I need either a space heater or lots of blankets. I’m usually wearing socks,…
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Use this free “Wild One” cut file to make a fun Valentine’s day graphic tee! It works for any holiday, and it’s fun for boys and girls. I don’t love all the implied boyfriend/girlfriend Valentine t-shirts for boys or girls. Instead I designed a “wild one” t-shirt for my son to wear. It doesn’t have anything to do with Valentine’s…
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If I could go back in time, this is what I would tell myself before I started sewing. I could have learned more at the beginning and had more sewing success. A couple of weeks ago a question was asked on Facebook what we as sewists wish we could tell ourselves when we first started sewing. I have never thought about this. Even…
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Make a fun dress perfect for summer or winter with one of these free dress patterns for girls. Some are for knit fabrics and some are for woven fabrics. I love sewing for all of my kids. I love sewing patterns since it makes it easier to get the right look. I really, really love free sewing patterns to try…
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Get inspired to sew with all of these DIY Valentine sewing projects. These are perfect holiday decor and perfect for beginner sewing! I may not love Valentine’s day as a holiday (I think it’s a little silly), but I do love sewing and inspiring my family to be kind. These easy sewing projects are perfect for Valentine’s day, but a…
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Make the perfect Valentine’s sweater with this DIY LOVE applique tutorial. Crochet yarn into a chain and then sew it onto the sweater. I wanted to make myself a Valentine sweater, but I was looking for something subtle that I could wear all winter. I also wanted to stay away from the classic Valentine colors. In this DIY LOVE applique…
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Take those unworn and unwanted clothing items, and turn them into clothing you’ll love with these refashion clothes tutorials! I got into sewing originally because I started refashioning. I loved being able to make something completely unique and not have to sew everything single detail on the garment. I used to make pretty crazy stuff. I’ve calmed down in my…
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Use one of these three ways to make a sweater to a cardigan refashion. Each tutorial works differently for different sweaters. If you have to many sweaters and need more cardigans you can turn your sweater to a cardigan with one of these refashion tutorials. If you get a stain or a hole on the center front of your sweater,…
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Learn how to shorten a sweater from the bottom with hem tape. This sewing technique removes the ribbing, but it’s an easy sewing alteration. Do you know that wealthy people look good in their clothing, because they get it tailored and altered to fit their own unique body. Clothing looks the best when it’s custom fit to you which means…
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With this shirt to dress refashion you can turn a women’s or men’s button up shirt into a fun and easy dress. This refashion is simple and doesn’t require any fitting! This past Fall I was looking for items to refashion and upcycle at the thrift store, and I came across this striped button up shirt. I loved it and…
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