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Makeup proof washcloths, a Machine Binding DIY. Hi Sewing Rabbit friends, Nicole here from Modern Handcraft with my final tutorial of the year.

Makeup proof washcloths, a Machine Binding DIY

This project showcases how to do a machine sewn binding in a clean and effortless way. I bind all of my quilts in this manner, along with other projects like pillow covers, hot pads and placemats to name a few. For today’s project I wanted to share a fun way to make something very useful – Makeup proof washcloths, which are also a great way to practice this new skill. Makeup Proof Washcloths – a Machine Binding Tutorial. The reason that these are makeup proof washcloths is because I am using black washcloths. Black washcloth1/8 of decorative cotton fabricStraight pins or magic clipsSewing machine and notions (Acrylic ruler, rotary cutter or scissors, cutting mat, contrasting thread that matches the cotton fabric)

Christmas gift ideas for kids - The Seaman Mom. This post is sponsored by Sverve however all opinions are 100% my own.

Christmas gift ideas for kids - The Seaman Mom

We simply love Christmas and all the magic surrounding it! So much that we want to keep it lasting for a long as possible. We start decorating the house at least a month in advance and keep the decorations on until mid January (sometimes even past January), beautiful Christmas carols are playing in our house all day long, there’s a lot of gift making and wrapping as we’ve got a big family and lots of friends and of course, some goodies constantly baking in the oven. That’s a tradition mom started many, many years ago.

This year my sister and I decide it’s time we start our own Favorite Holiday Gift-Giving Traditions. The boys simply love the K’NEX® toys and have already made their choice, which can only make us super thrilled as there will be some in-store Walmart Toyland events happening in December. Little kid foxy pajamas. Easy Appliqué Quilt Design: 6 Patterns to Admire. In the world of quilting techniques, appliqué quilting can be intricate and relaxing, or fast and fun!

Easy Appliqué Quilt Design: 6 Patterns to Admire

If you are looking to make a quick handmade gift, these easy appliqué projects and patterns from the Craftsy community fit the bill. Photo via Craftsy member Inventive Denim The Chicken Patch Live the simple, country life when you turn old clothing into a quilt. The Chicken Patch, a recycled denim jeans quilt, will teach you to make a wall hanging or table runner with rooster appliqué. Five Fast Quilting Projects, Patterns & Techniques. It’s the middle of the week, and you’ve got a deadline coming up — a quilting deadline!

Five Fast Quilting Projects, Patterns & Techniques

What can you do when you’ve already promised to make a quilt for a special occasion, and that date is approaching all too quickly? Savvy quilters can whip up fast quilts with time-saving methods like using pre-cuts, designing with large blocks, and incorporating negative space. Livin vintage: How To Make Vintage Stuff Toys: The Ducking and The Dachshund. 20 FREE sewing patterns for kids' clothing. 20 FREE sewing patterns!

20 FREE sewing patterns for kids' clothing

Just download, print & sew these patterns for your kids & grandkids! Great free sewing patterns for babies, boys and girls! Pleated Playsuit Pattern Size: 12 months to 9 years Designer: Elephants & Elegance Skill: Intermediate Sweet Tea Tunic. Recycled Felted Sweater Cloche Hat with FREE Pattern – Felting. All the Free Tutorials to Accompany Super-Cute Felt Animals – Felting. Little girl’s A-line dress from a man’s shirt – Sewing. World’s Fastest Pencil Case – Sewing. Linen and button flower corsages – Sewing. Vintage style headband ties – Sewing.

Matryoshka nesting fabric bins – Sewing. Q is for Quilter » Blog Archive » Vintage Embroidery Transfers — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Over the weekend I dove into the giant box of cut and loose transfers.

Q is for Quilter » Blog Archive » Vintage Embroidery Transfers — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

I suspect these were published by McCall’s, because they are the Disney version. Click images to enlarge. Freebie: Vintage Snow White – Needle Work. Top 5 Tools for Sewing Clothes. This year I've been making clothes to fit my new slimmer body.

Top 5 Tools for Sewing Clothes

It's been a lot of fun and I still have plans to make more. You can see pictures of some of my garments if you follow me on Instagram. Recently I've been going through my patterns, reading reviews online, pinning cool outfits or accessories that inspire me on this Pinterest board. You know, just getting my stuff together now that summer travel is coming to an end. Easy Peezy Lemon Squeezy Wallet. Okay.

Easy Peezy Lemon Squeezy Wallet

So, I've got another super easy project for all of ya. This doesn't take a whole lot of time and you'll feel like a fashionista (slash) domestic goddess. Not only will your cash be stored in style, you can now claim your stake to crafty fame by telling everyone you made it yourself. I love being able to tell people that. I call this the Easy Peezy Folded Wallet and this can be made in about thirty minutes. ***To print out the pattern pieces, right click the image, save to your desktop and print onto an 8.5"x11" piece of paper. Big Butt Baby Pants Sewing Pattern!

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Big Butt Baby Pants Sewing Pattern!

DESCRIPTION The Big Butt Baby Pants Sewing Pattern is a digital PDF sewing pattern for baby girls or boys. The pants feature a rear panel that adds plenty of room for diapered babies. They are designed to fit over cloth diapers but work great over disposable diapers too. The options are endless; you can add ruffles, pockets, fold-over cuffs or shorten them into bloomers, capris or shorts. Snail Trail Sleepsack for Hugo. We are big fans of the sleepsack around here.

Snail Trail Sleepsack for Hugo

All three of my children needed a good snug swaddle to sleep for any decent amount of time. Plus our doctor mentioned multiple times at Hugo’s early checkups that we should NOT use a basic blanket to swaddle, that instead we should always use the velcro swaddler, so there you go. Perfect for Easter...errrrr...in September? Hey! Today I’m going share a tutorial that I shared awhile back over at the Moda Bake shop. It’s for a skirt I made for Grace to wear this spring…and I know it’s fall…but you can still love bunnies in autumn can’t you? Today’s skirt is a simple elastic waistband skirt with appliqued bunnies. Here is your supply list: One Layer Cake: I used “Jubilee” by Bunny Hill 1/2 Yard of Bella White 1 inch elastic bonding material (like Heat’n Bond) 2 Pompoms for the bunny tails To get started you will need to take just 2 measurements.

Now let’s get down to business. The Love Bunny: Pattern and Instructions. Today we are over at the Moda Bake Shop sharing how to make Gracie’s Love Bunny Skirt. (She’s wearing it in this photo although you can’t see it very well. But, you can head over THERE to check it out.) And while we are over there sharing the skirt we are over here sharing the pattern and instructions on how to make her matching love bunny doll. 10 DIY lunch bags & accessories.

A sweet little Owl Apron with Free Pattern & Tutorial. Last week I was brainstorming and thinking of ways to introduce my youngest into the kitchen. The thing is, she is already in the kitchen. Several months ago I made her this cute step stool, and since receiving it she has used it to get things she needs. 100+ Free Skirt Patterns. Nothing says skirt season like warm weather! They are easy to make, forgiving in fit and come in so many varieties! So, to help kick off my summer sewing, I have rounded up over 100 free skirt patterns to help get you started. This list is pretty AH-MAZ-ING and includes something for everyone on your list! 1. No Sew Shirt Skirt (refashion) 2. 3. 4. Free Sewing Patterns. Sew be it. Here Comes The Sundress Tutorial and Free Pattern. Banded Ruffle Cuff Pants Sewing Tutorial. Sew a ruffle on the bottom of a pair of pants and you take them to a whole new level, add a bow…and well, you’ve really got something :).

Freebie: Sewing Cheat Sheet. Women’s hipster brief panties. Little girl’s pleated purse. Easy towel wrap swimsuit cover up. One shoulder ruffle dress for toddler girls. Bubble dress for toddler girls. Easy DIY party dress. Turtle tablet screen cleaner. Super Simple Dolman Dress. Panda sleep mask. 10 free kids sewing patterns. 10 free kids sewing patterns. 25 DIY Hair Accessories to Make Now! DIY Felt Cloud Mobile. Curvy Flap Clutch. Jelly Roll Quilt by sweetwater3. Charlaanne: made with love. ETA: The pattern is now available! You can find it here...Love, Charla Anne. Lily loves playing with her little dolls and carrying case. 4th of July Hair Bows DIY and a GIVEAWAY!

Cat Nap aromatherapy pillow. Basil the Softie Bear. 12 indie shorts patterns that include tween sizes. Travel pillowcase with a minky edge. Fat cat backpack. From Sheet to Maxi Skirt. Free Brookfield Bag Pattern from Sew Sweetness + Jungle Ave. Giveaway. Art Gallery Fabrics recently teamed up with designers Sara Lawson, April Rhodes and Caroline Hulse to offer AGF Limited Edition, small collections of fresh, contemporary designs. Each collection includes eight quilting weight prints, plus two of the prints in knit and one in voile. 6 embroidery projects to welcome summer.

Dress Up Felt Board Tutorial and Template. Freebie: Vintage Lady Sewing. How to Make a Bow Tie. Melissa from a happy stitch is back with a fun project to kick off a season of graduations, weddings and other important celebrations. Strapless ruffle shirt t-shirt refashion. Treasure Box by Sew Many Blocks. Handmade Harbour: The Campervan Bag. This campervan bag has been a long time in the planning! Most of that time it was simply in my head, bouncing around (as ideas do). DIY Monster Bath Towels.

Create these monster face bath towels to make bath time more fun! Rag rag throw pillow. Princess and the Pea softie playset. Snail softie. Quilted fabric cornucopia centerpiece. Fabric dress-up crowns. Jan Laura from Wilsons shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make dress-up crowns. The pattern includes 6 different shapes for the crowns. The possibilities for combination of shape and fabric choice and embellishment are endless! Easy T-Shirt Dress for girls. Jun. He’s All Boy baby cap. Last Minute Frock for little girls.

Summer Frock for little girls. Mini-Me top for toddler girls. Button Up Bloomers for toddler girls. Draft a men’s loose fitting shorts pattern. Simple Sashiko Stitching Introduction and Cloud Pattern for Beginners. Quilted scissors case. Quilted scissors case. Fabric lunch box. Tutorial and printable: Fabric scrap paper doll activity. Scrap fabric and ribbon dog leash. Ta Dah!: Applique garden quilt. Little girl’s long-sleeved A-line dress. Easy 3 step sunglasses case. Color blocked bow skirt. Aanchi toddler round yoke nightgown or dress. How to Make a Drawstring Backpack. Vintage sheet flower pillow. Vintage sheet flower pillow. 9 Things To Make With Old T-Shirts. Boxy color blocked top, three ways. Magic Wand Tutorial. Turn Your Child’s Doodles into a Felt Bracelet Tutorial. Little girl’s lace skirt. Lace trimmed linen napkins. Video tutorial: Sock cat softie. Felt Circle Pillow Tutorial. Sew a fabric luggage tag, plus a template. Happy Hexie Pins.

Felt Blooms – Guidelines. DIY Art Packet tri-fold coloring folio. Felt Dandelion tutorial.