Sewing Christmas gifts yourself is so fun and makes the holidays extra special! This post has a sewing printable planner so you can plan the gifts you want to make - plus a list of over 50 handmade gift ideas! Print this cute Christmas sewing planner and plan out what you want to make for friends, family and neighbors! Don't forget to add gifts for your pets, new stockings, a Christmas quilt, and an advent calendar! Need Christmas sewing gift ideas? Scroll down and browse the list of over 50 easy Christmas gifts to ...Continue Reading
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easy dog bandana pattern – free sewing tutorial!
We got a puppy!! Meet Rosie - our newfiedoodle pup! We're so excited to have a dog in the house! I had to make her some homemade accessories so I hope you enjoy this easy dog bandana pattern. In this post I will show you how to sew a puppy bandana from start to finish! I've done a little bit of dog sewing, like this little sweater project. But I'm excited to sew more for dogs! In this post I will show you how to sew a dog bandana scarf from the provided free pattern. This dog scarf slips over the collar before you put it on, so it's ...Continue Reading
dog sweater sewing pattern and cute puppy pictures!
Make your own dog clothes with this dog sweater sewing pattern! This post includes a free template and simple instructions to create a dog shirt from an old sweater. I love sewing for pets, it's just so fun and they are so cute, this tiny one in particular! The last pet project I made was a few years ago - this cat shaped cat bed! I've been wanting to try more pet projects so here is a super cute sweater, up cycled from a thrifted sweater! You can also raid your closet for a sweater you haven't worn in a while. It just ...Continue Reading
25 Free Sewing Patterns
Here's an updated roundup of more than 25 FREE sewing patterns from the archives! Make something fun for your home, a friend, a new baby, or even your fur baby! There's something here for everyone. :) Take Flight Kids Knapsack - This kids backpack is cute and easy to sew! DIY Bow Shirt - BOWS! So cute for a little girl. DIY Quilted Coasters - Cute little coasters, make a stack for a gift! Fabric Toy Buckets - Organize your life with these fabric toy buckets! Car Seat Cover - Make a few of these for your baby! Velcro Wallets - ...Continue Reading
How to make faux fur pom poms
Learn how to make faux fur pom poms for keychains and beanies! These fun fluff balls will add a little cozy touch to a plain hat and also make a fun keychain! Making your own faux fur pom poms is super easy and fast! This is a great DIY to add to a crochet beanie or something you have knitted. Faux fur pom poms make great gift toppers! Stick them on a backpack or purse for a touch of chic! Double pom beanies are so cute! Making your own pom poms gives you the flexibility to make unique color combinations. Faux fur ...Continue Reading
Reputation Snake SVG Design
Big reputation! If you are anticipating Reputation Taylor's Version, this Reputation snake SVG design is for you! You can use it to make a Rep Era ornament, tee or both! These are perfect for Swifties and so easy to make! There are two designs in this post. One includes the word 'reputation' with a slithering snake and the other has the number '13' included. I made some shirts for Christmas gifts with the Reputation snake design. I used a puffy heat transfer vinyl which I had never used before. It turned out to be the PERFECT material ...Continue Reading
Ugly Christmas Sweater Ornaments DIY
Decorate your own DIY ugly Christmas sweater ornaments! These ornaments are made from felt - make a batch and then decorate them as a family activity! You can even host an ugly sweater contest after decorating! You can use so many things to decorate these and make them truly ugly - try string, sequins, beads, puffy paint and more! These are a great craft for kids during the holiday season. You can make them as ugly or as cute as you want! Ugly Christmas sweater ornaments make a great gift, too! This can be a sewing project ...Continue Reading
DIY Snow Globe Ornament with templates
Make your own DIY snow globe ornament with shakable snow! This interactive shaker ornament will look super cute on your Christmas tree this year and is such a fun idea for gifting! The DIY snow globe ornament project requires just a few simple supplies - you may already have some of them. Then find some little things to put inside your ornament along with glitter or confetti! Kids will love shaking these under the tree! I used Christmas themed resin charms for the snow globes - these are flat backed charms that are sometimes ...Continue Reading
Acrylic Disc Ornaments – DIY Eras Tour Commemorative Ornament
Make your own acrylic disc ornaments using paint and vinyl. This easy project is so fun to customize and makes a great gift. Christmas decorations are so fun to make and these acrylic Christmas ornaments are perfect for so many on your list! I used precut plastic discs for this project. Since it's so fun and easy you might be making these for everyone! These are a fun way to mark an event you don't want to forget, like an epic concert ;). Use provided cutting machine designs to make a DIY Eras Tour commemorative ornament. Such a fun ...Continue Reading
I Spy Bag Sewing Pattern
Sew an I spy bag! This DIY I spy bag is easy to sew and fun to play with! The bag is full of little trinkets and poly pellets making it a fun fidget toy or calming activity - see if you can find all the items on the list. Use a dry erase marker to mark them off, wipe it clean and play again! This post includes a full tutorial and I spy bag pattern plus information on items to fill it up with. I spy bags are great for busy bags and travel activities. Throw it in your purse for a quiet activity whenever you need it! Print off a ...Continue Reading
Totoro Costume DIY
My Neighbor Totoro is one of my all-time favorite movies! This Totoro costume DIY is super simple and adorable - it's made with soft materials and stuffing for a squishy Totoro feel! This costume is made using my cardboard Halloween costume base. I also used this template for the DIY Squishmallows Costumes and you could use it for so many more! Totoro is a Japanese forest spirit - it's a vague animal like creature that is magical, fluffy and cozy. He is a comforting creature so this forest spirit costume is cozy and soft like him! ...Continue Reading