Make your elf her very own sleeping bag with this simple tutorial. I'll show you how to make an elf on the shelf sleeping bag with a free pattern. I love adding to the magic of the holidays with Elf accessories. My kids get a huge kick out of them and this sleeping bag is so easy to make! Sleeping Bag Materials 1/4 yard cotton for main1/4 yard cotton for liningScraps of needle felted batting or feltPattern download, see below Printable Sleeping Bag Pattern for Elf on the Shelf To print this pattern, click the purple button ...Continue Reading
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10 Reasons to Buy a Cricut as a Holiday Gift
This post, 10 Reasons to Buy a Cricut as a Holiday Gift, is sponsored by Cricut. I know a Cricut can be a big investment, so I hope these ten reasons will help you in your decision. A Cricut machine is the perfect gift to find under your tree so here are 10 reasons to buy a Cricut! I have shared quite a few Cricut projects over the last few years and I keep finding new ways to use the Cricut Maker. This post has a few reasons you may find obvious based on past blog posts, but also a few reasons I use it personally for projects that ...Continue Reading
Sew4Good December Sewing for Charity Challenge
Sew4Good is my archive of charity sewing projects. I started Sew4Good at the beginning of 2020 before I knew how badly we would all need it! Sewing for charity always makes me feel better about everything so with Sew4Good I have made up a few projects that you can join and also highlighted some existing charities that you can sew for. To celebrate the end of a very long year and to bring some handmade light to the world, I've created the Sew4Good December Challenge. For this challenge, I created a calendar that you can work from with ...Continue Reading
Sew Foster Care Bags to Donate
One of the needs of the foster care system is bags for the children to carry to a new placement - which is something we sewists can definitely help with! This post will show you how to sew foster care bags to donate. This project is a part of the Sew4Good December Challenge - print the calendar and join in here! For this project we will make a basic tote bag with strapping for handles. I love strapping because it makes the bag so much faster to sew, but you can also create handles with basic fabric. These bags are also called ...Continue Reading
Sewing Dresses for Charity + easy dress pattern
Today I'm highlighting Little Dresses for Africa, a charity that collects dresses and shorts for children in Africa that may not have clothing. Sewing dresses for charity is really fun because you can use pretty fabrics and dresses are always fun to sew. I love thinking about the little girls who will wear the dresses. This post has a simple dress made from t-shirts and cotton. T-shirt dresses are great because the base is just a basic tee and adding fabric is easy. It takes all the guesswork out of sizing the dresses, ...Continue Reading
headband face mask pattern – wear your mask as a headband!
Face masks have become a way of life now and I'm always looking for ways to make them easier to sew and more fun to wear. This headband Face Mask Pattern is easy to stash away - as a headband! MIND BLOWN Just convert the mask into a bow headband with a built in strap! Your mask will always be handy and extra cute! If you're looking for a headband that holds a mask with buttons click here! View 8 more free mask patterns here! And the 3D face mask here! Headband Mask Pattern Download To download the convertible headband face ...Continue Reading
Sewing Christmas Gifts Printable Planner
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
easy homemade face mask DIY and animal masks for kids!
Back with another mask tutorial! This easy homemade face mask requires only 3 steps and 2 materials! The best part about this mask is the front is a great blank surface for printing or vinyl. I added animal faces to a bunch of them, but you can also add a monogram, name or other design. If you've been following, you may have seen some of my other easy homemade face mask posts. There is a mask style for everything! The basic kid mask is great for doctor visits, the 3D mask is the best for wearing for long periods, and the no elastic ...Continue Reading
Face Mask Sewing Pattern for Children and Adults
Print off this fitted face mask sewing pattern and make your own masks that fit your face comfortably! This homemade fitted mask is contoured around the nose and is less bulky than a pleated mask. Includes 5 sizes for children and adults. The fitted mask curves around the nose and slightly under the chin for a comfortable mask that stays in place! If you like this way this mask fits, also try the 3D mask! The fitted mask also requires less fabric than pleated masks and includes an optional pocket for a filter. You can also add a ...Continue Reading
3d mask template – the most comfortable face mask
Now that masks are becoming a part of everyday life, I've been making a few different styles. I'm trying to find the most comfortable way to make them! This 3D mask template will make a protective face mask that doesn't sit right on your face for more comfort and breathability. If you are also looking for more face mask options, try this one! The 3d mask pattern is free to download below and comes in 5 sizes for kids and adults. This style is a folded style, kind of like an origami mask or a Japanese mask style. Since the mask pops ...Continue Reading
18 inch doll clothes patterns – The Summer Collection!
Sewing doll clothes is always so much fun, especially for American Girl Dolls. 18 inch dolls are not tiny like Barbie clothes, so the clothes are easier to make and also quick and fun! This new printable pdf set includes five 18 inch doll clothes patterns including a basic tee, and gathered skirt plus a few to match girl's patterns! The 18" Doll Summer Collection is the Mystery Pattern of the Month for July - which is just perfect. July is the month where my kids start saying they are bored all the time so new doll clothing brings new ...Continue Reading
