Sewing
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Sewing Tips For Beginners
Above: Giant lonestar quilt made with fleece, a great beginner’s project, and an amazing gift, tutorial here. Once upon a time sewing was a very necessary skill as folks needed to know how to sew their own clothing and household items. Today sewing is generally a hobby rather than a necessity, and it has become…
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A DIY Dreidel Shaped Pillow For Hanukkah!
I made this dreidel shaped pillow a few year back, but thought I’d share it with you again as it is truly a fun item to bring out for the holiday or give as a gift. Enjoy! It is true, you don’t see a whole lot of sewing projects from me, as I’m quite a…
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Easy Sewing Projects You Can Do At Home With Your Kids
Above: Felt gift pouches are a great project for a beginner, see the original post here. Spending time with your kids is essential for their intellectual and emotional growth. You can spend quality time together by playing your kid’s favorite sport or any activity that allows engagement between parent and child. Bonding time can and…
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DIY Queen Esther Costume Uses Upcycled And New Elements
Isn’t our little Queen Esther just the sweetest? And honestly what I love about this DIY Queen costume (fit for a princess too) is not only the rich theatrical combination of colors, but the fact that my now 16 year old daughter wore that same “dress” as a part of a Queen Esther costume I…
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DIY Simple Costume Cloak With Fur Trim
This year for Purim one of my favorite acheivements was designing and whippping up this fur trimmed DIY costume cloak for a toddler, well three to be exact. I’ll admit my daughter actually saved the day by commenting that my original design (before I made the front really short) was just way too much fabric…
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Simple Rustic “Love” Embroidery With Gingham
There is something about this little rustic country-style “love” embroidery that is so sweet, and yet made with minimal effort, so of course I just had to share it with you. I think this would make a perfect new baby gift, or look great as part of the decor at a country-style wedding. And of…
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Patchwork Fleece Gift Pouch
Patchwork gift pouches sewn from scraps are the perfect little handmade touch, and turn even the simplest little gift into something special. And when they’re made from fleece, they’re cozy too, which might not seem important for a gift pouch, but the results are really so much fun and perfect for winter-Patchwork gift pouches sewn…
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Simple Sewing: A Stuffed Elephant Toy!
Yes, at long last I conquered my unfounded fear of sewing, or rather of getting my old sewing machine to work, and sewed a cute little stuffed elephant for my youngest’s birthday. Admittedly, I should have made something like this years ago, but better late than never! And now if I can just get the…
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A First Machine Sewing Project: Felt Jewelry Pouches
Because of my somewhat mysterious aversion to sewing on a sewing machine, which I’m at long last overcoming, (phew!) I am now introducing my almost 12 year old daughter to the idea of how great sewing can truly be in one’s life, not just for creative projects but also for simple things like hemming boy’s…
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A Cute Pillowcase Dress: A No-Sew Costume For Purim Or A New Dress For Spring
Before any of you wonder about this photo, let me just tell you it’s seven years old! I usually do not post photos of my kids, but I’m making an exception here because well, she’s just a baby, and secondly it’s hard for me to even fathom that that was my baby. Isn’t is weird…
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Make Etherial Cherry Blossom Garlands From Disposable Tablecloths!
Isn’t this just dreamy? I don’t know why it never occurred to me that the chandelier in my stair well, as well as the banister are perfect places to hang seasonal decorations! In fact, other than painting this space peacock blue, (which I still love even three years later) I have yet to figure out…