Learn how to make a hat out of a sweater. This upcycling project is a great gift since it’s easy to sew and quick to make! My ears get cold easily, so I love having lots of warm hats to wear. I put one on to go walking, to go to the bus stop, and to play outside with my…
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Learn how to upcycle and make sweater mittens from an old sweater. This is a great way to refashion a sweater and make a warm, useful gift! When it gets cold, we are always scrambling for gloves and mittens. We have a lot and I have made several, but we seem to misplace them easily. Making a sweater from mittens…
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Learn how to make a DIY fleece tree skirt for your Christmas tree. It’s a quick and easy sewing project that is perfect for the holidays! A couple of years ago we started putting up a fake tree and buying a real tree. We wanted a nice, themed tree and happy, sentimental tree so that we could enjoy both purchased…
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Learn how to make a lined drawstring bag that makes the perfect reusable drawstring gift bag! It’s a great way to decorate for the holidays! I like to make the holidays easier for myself by making things that are reusable and last a long time. One thing that takes a long time every year is wrapping presents. We still wrap…
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Make some pretty Christmas decorations with these DIY Christmas pillow ideas! These are all ideas that you can sew, quilt, or upcycle. One thing I love about holidays is decorating with handmade decor. I love make decorations that mean something to me and my family. Choosing the colors, size, and usibility means it’s perfect for our home. I put together…
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Make one of these felt ornament patterns with a sewing theme to decorate your Christmas tree. These can be sewn or no-sew ornaments! I’m so excited to release these sewing themed felt ornament patterns. I’ve been thinking about them for a long time, and I finally put all the work into making them. I love making Christmas ornaments, especially ones…
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Learn how to make a pillowcase with the burrito method. This is a great beginner sewing project, and it makes a great gift for kids! Involving my kids in the sewing process can be really enjoyable. I haven’t taught them how to sew on their own yet, but I love letting them pick fabrics when I make them something. That…
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Make a beginner sewing project with this free hanging kitchen towel sewing pattern. Use a towel or quilting cotton for an easy gift to sew! When I was a kid I remember my mom having hanging kitchen towels, and I thought they were just for decoration. Now that I am a mom, hanging towels are the best thing ever! I’m…
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Learn how to make hanging kitchen towels. This beginner sewing project is perfect if you have kids or pets, and it makes a great gift! I love my kids, but they just won’t hang the hand towels or kitchen towels back up. They pull it off and leave it on the floor. It’s often used in some imaginary game as…
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Make pretty and fun holiday decor with one of these Christmas sewing projects. Some are easy and fast, and others are more time consuming. One thing that always gets me in the spirit of the holidays is making Christmas sewing projects for decorating. There’s something special about handmade Christmas decorations that bring that extra touch. A lot of Christmas sewing…
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