Tag: DIY sewing
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Sew a Hanging Kitchen Organizer
Learn how to make it…. : Sew a Hanging Kitchen OrganizerThis 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 Bandana Bib
Learn how to make it…. : Sew a Bandana BibSewing 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 Zero Waste Reusable Coffee Cup Sleeve
Learn how to make it…. : Sew a Zero Waste Reusable Coffee Cup SleeveShow your kids how to be zero-waste by sewing an easy reusable coffee cup sleeve. Coffee Cup Sleeve Background This week I wanted to focus on how to sew my own reusable coffee cup sleeve that will fit a 12oz or 16oz coffee cup. I have a couple reasons for working on this project. One
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Introduction to Sewing Zippers: Sew a Pencil Pouch
Learn how to make it…. : Introduction to Sewing Zippers: Sew a Pencil PouchA quick and easy step-by-step introduction on how to sew a zippered pencil pouch. The zipper sewing skill is a good skill to have in your sewing knowledge arsenal because there is a lot that you can do with them. You can sew pouches, purses, jackets and use them for craft activities like quiet books.
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Solve Any Family Dilemma by Sewing this One Simple Item
Learn how to make it…. : Solve Any Family Dilemma by Sewing this One Simple ItemBaby blocks I feel like are a quintessential item to have in your kids’ play area. And they’re quite easy to sew. You can sew blocks with designs, with animals, or numbers. This project I’m going to go over how to sew a fabric dice.
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Sew an Endless Supply of Baby Bibs (Includes Free Pattern)
Learn how to make it…. : Sew an Endless Supply of Baby Bibs (Includes Free Pattern)Fortunately, bibs are pretty easy to make in terms of sewing projects and it comes in really handy to be able to take out your sewing machine and spin a bunch up on demand.
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How I saved money and restored my ancient pair of sweatpants with a few simple stitches
Learn how to make it…. : How I saved money and restored my ancient pair of sweatpants with a few simple stitchesThere’s a special kind of relationship between a man and his sweatpants. This makes parting with them especially hard when the waist and legs wear out. I, like most dads, have this ancient pair of sweatpants that I pull out when the weather starts to cool off. I’ve had these sweatpants for forever. I got
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Quick and Easy Frugal Sewing Project: Bottle Drying Mat
Learn how to make it…. : Quick and Easy Frugal Sewing Project: Bottle Drying MatThese are great to make for backups at home, for travel and anywhere you need to dry things on the fly. I never really used drying mats until I got married. When I was single I would either leave dishes in the dishwasher, or if I needed to dry something on the counter I would
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Beginner Frugal Dad Sewing: Sew a Simple Drawstring Bag
Learn how to make it…. : Beginner Frugal Dad Sewing: Sew a Simple Drawstring BagSew a ton of party favor bags for cheap. If you want to start getting into more practical sewing for storage for your kids or yourself then a drawstring bag is a good starter sewing project. This will help with practicing sewing a casing and turning fabric, which is used in a lot of other
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Frugal Dad Sewing Project: Sew your own baby blanket for your baby or a friend
Learn how to make it…. : Frugal Dad Sewing Project: Sew your own baby blanket for your baby or a friendWhat better way to express your love for your child than by sewing them the quintessential baby blanket for you and them to cherish?