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Make all your holiday gifts with this list of easy gifts to sew. Handmade gifts are extra special and can often save you money!
Handmade gifts have so much love worked into them. They make giving just a little more special for the holidays. You might not save time, but you do save money! I always love a handmade gift that is thoughtful and useful!
Learn how to sew a simple table runner with cotton fabric and trim. Make one for everyday or for holiday decorating, and give it as a handmade gift. I love adding homemade decorations to my home that feel like me and my style. It’s the same with sewing my own wardrobe! I’ve always loved the…
Learn how to make a circle drawstring bag with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is great for organizing toys or makeup! I love to make drawstring bags and pouches to organize all the little things, but sometimes I find it hard to reach in and get things out. Sometimes I want it…
Learn how to make placemats with a 1/2 yard of fabric! This is a great beginner sewing project and can use the prettiest fabric! My kids love having little jobs to do to help me while I make dinner. Sometimes they help me with the food prep and cooking, and sometimes they help setting the…
I review Craftsy sewing classes in the comfort of my own home. Some of the classes changed the way I sew and helped me learn new techniques! I love finding ways to keep up my sewing education in an accessible and affordable way. Craftsy is back and all of their fantastic classes are available to…
Make something amazing with one of these great 30 minute sewing projects. There are easy projects for the home, for kids, and as gifts! Sometimes you don’t have time, energy, or mental capacity for a hard, all-encompassing, time-intensive sewing project. I do recommend that the way to finish a big project is to work slowly…
Learn how to make a simple felt alligator with a free sewing pattern. This is a great hand sewing project for kids, and they get to choose all the colors. Are you looking for a fun activity for kids this summer? If you’ve used up a lot of your ideas, here’s a really fun simple…
Learn how to sew four easy bookmarks with a free sewing pattern. Use scraps of fabric for a quick beginner sewing project to encourage reading! Have your kids been reading this summer? Are your kids read for back to school with some new bookmarks to start the school year? Make a cool bookmark to encourage…
Learn how to make a DIY plastic bag holder to keep bags safely organized! This beginner sewing project only uses one fat quarter! When I first got married over a decade ago, I was given a simple net plastic bag holder. I’ve been using it ever since. It works great, but over time it was…
Get inspired with all these sweet baby gifts to sew! Use these easy sewing projects to make matching sets for baby showers! Do you every feel like there’s a wave of babies born all at the same time? I feel like there’s always several babies born within a couple of months of each other, and…
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…
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…
Learn how to sew a DIY turban headband with knit fabric! This beginner sewing projects is fast and easy, and it’s perfect for gifts! Quick and easy sewing projects are perfect when you are short on time but still want the satisfaction of finishing. With only a little effort and time, you can make something…
Learn how to make a DIY flannel blanket that is a perfect throw blanket. This beginner sewing projects is a quick sew and makes a great gift! Flannel is such a great fabric to work with since it’s easy to find, it’s an easy beginner fabric, and it’s really warm in the winter! You can…
Make an easy beginner sewing projects that make perfect stocking stuffer ideas! These small handmade gifts are a great way to show love! Do you need ideas for small things to sew and put in your families stockings? Try some of these stocking stuff ideas to sew! There are lots of ideas for women, and…
Make one of these sewing gifts with knit fabric for something comfy and cozy! All of these gifts are quick and easy sewing projects! I will always love working with knit fabric since I started with it and didn’t know what I was doing. It just felt easier than working with woven fabric. I really…