Latest Frugal Dad Sewing Projects
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Sew a Hanging Kitchen Organizer
This mesh hanging kitchen organizer can help you make the most of a small space. Reasons for Making a Kitchen Organizer When you have young kids you end having a whole new set of cutlery, plates, lunch boxes and cups. And we have limited cabinet space. So being able to see and create additional storage…
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Sew a Reusable Cotton Sandwich Bag
Being eco and saving potentially hundreds of disposable plastic can be as easy as a few stitches and leftover cotton fabric. The Backstory to the Reusable Cotton Sandwich Bag My wife and I try to be good stewards of the environment. We are also always trying to show our daughter good examples of being environmentally…
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Sew a Handbag Closet Organizer in Three Steps
By sewing two simple panels and adding some dowels you can revolutionize your closet organization and declutter with this simple closet handbag organizer. Background for Sewing this Closet Handbag Organizer I’ve been on a recent organization kick. We live in a small space and I’ve been trying to come up with ways to optimize small…
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Make a DIY Kids Card Holder to Teach Days of the Week
Get started on early development yourself by teaching scheduling and days of the week using your own homemade materials. My toddler daughter goes to daycare during the week and often visits her grandmother on the weekend. She understands “today” and “tomorrow”. But she still doesn’t understand days of the week or calendar events yet. She…
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Sew a $1 Bento Bag in 10 Minutes
This easy to sew bento bag makes a great housewarming or holiday gift for frugal sewers with limited time. With just $1, you can sew a bento bag that’s both stylish and budget-friendly. Why a Bento Bag? My wife and I are always on the lookout for ways to optimize storage and space. We also…
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Sew a Bandana Bib
Sewing this simple, compact style bandana bib is great to have on hand once your toddler gets older and more active. Of the bibs that we have in our house, there are two kinds: one is the one with the big front that wraps around the back in a loop. The other, which I’ve used…
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Sew a Washable Toddler Potty Training Car Seat Liner
This will save you time and money not needing to buy and change out potty pads in case of accidents. Why a Washable Potty Training Car Seat Liner? One of the stressful things I’ve found about potty training is keeping your car seat dry. With a toddler, we try to maintain a rhythm of going…
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Sew a DIY Car Organizer and Save Money
In sewing this DIY car organizer you’ll see that the beauty of knowing how to sew is that you can create your own designs for organizers that solve storage needs specific to you. The Backstory My wife and I have always strived to maintain a low screen time environment in the car with our our…
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Indoor Camping Activities: Making a Play Campfire Log
I want to find as many options for creative, screen-free playtime activities for my kids as possible. Along those lines, I like to emphasize nature and outdoor engagement with them. However, there are times when outdoor play isn’t an option, for example rainy days or cold days. That’s why I like the idea of indoor…
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Intro to Sewing Stuffed Animals
Build your sewing muscles by making an easy dino nugget plush. Stuffed animals play a big role in a kids life I feel like. When I was a kid I had a lot of different stuffies. Some were gifts, some were souvenirs. And they carried a lot of weight to me emotionally. Nap time companion,…
