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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Learn the easy way to make Advent pillow to count down the days until the holidays! It’s a simple pillow cover with ribbon numbered pockets! My kids love counting down for everything. Anything that is remotely exciting to them gets it’s own hand drawn count down to enjoy. Christmas is no different and even though we have a couple of…
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Turn an ugly Christmas sweater into a DIY Christmas sweater pillow for fun holiday decor! This upcycle is a great beginner sewing project! A couple of years ago I found a fantastic ugly sweater skirt that I bought thinking I would wear it to holiday parties. Well, it sat in my closet and it never got worn. I loved the…
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Learn how to make a DIY fleece blanket with a simple trim edge. This is a beginner sewing project that is perfect for gifts. When it’s chilly outside one of my favorite things is to curl up and snuggle with a blanket. My kids and I walk around wrapped in a blanket a lot. One of us is often found…
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Learn how to make a warm gift with this free ear warmer sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is comfortable because of the shaping. We got so much snow this week, it’s time to get out all our cold weather clothing like coats, hats, and boots. I dislike having cold ears when I’m out playing in the snow or walking…
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If you love to sew you can enjoy one of these amazing sewing subscription boxes for either quilting or dressmaking. Get some exciting mail! I love looking forward to and getting a box in the mail. It is so fun to open up to see what’s inside. And getting sewing supplies and fabric is just the best! I haven’t actually…
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Learn how to make a gift card holder with a free sewing pattern. These look like Christmas tags and can hold a gift card or tiny card and envelope! It’s hard to admit but sometimes the best gift is a gift card. Especially for those people in your life who have everything or don’t know what they want. Make the…
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Learn how to make an infinity sweater scarf by upcycling a sweater! Use a soft sweater to make it cozy for this beginner sewing project! I always need a warm scarf on cold winter days. I love wearing them inside to snuggle or outside with my warm coat. I love infinity scarves because they are so easy to wear (and…
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Learn how to make a DIY sweater headband perfect for gifts and beginner sewing! Upcycle an unwanted sweater into a cute sweater headband! When I upcycle something I try to get as many projects out of an item as possible. I used this color fair isle sweater for a sweater ornament, and I used one of the sleeves for another…
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