These knitted ankle bells that Kate from mini-eco made for her little boys would be perfect to wear to a summer music festival or dance party. And I love
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Buying things for babies can be fun but making them yourself is so much more enjoyable. We have collected a ton of different DIY projects that you can make for babies that are completely adorable.
Visual Summer Bucket List for Kids on Frugal Coupon Living. Creative ideas and crafts for the kids over summer plus some out of the box ideas to make a memorable summer!
Summer is just about here and yep, I am a slacker! I can't believe it has been 2-1/2 weeks since I have written in my sewing journal! Summer...
Practical tips and tricks to Teaching Kids to Sew. It isn't as hard as it sounds and kids will love to learn to sew with these great teaching kids to sew
I’ve had this picture of a lumberjack doll with toile tattoos pinned on my Pinterest page for a few years now. Thought I’d try to make one in my spare time…..(Like I have any). I …
I made this activity book for Lara's birthday. It's made out of old clothes and some Freecycled fabric, and has pages of clothes-fastener activities with facing pages featuring poems about the fasteners. The pages are each stuffed with two layers of felt I had around the house. I cropped the poems (which I wrote) out the pictures, but I am transcribing them under each page. I'm so happy with how it came out! Good thing too, because it took fo-e-vah to make. Why is everything I do so laborious? I think I must just be a very laborious person. Anyway: “Buttons are delightful doodads,” Says a fishwife who reviews shads. “They will last through any new fads,” States a pair of kangaroo lads To their neighbor, Marilou Gladds. Adds famed button expert Clay Kee: “If you snub them when you wakey, Then you’re making a mistakey, Coming to eat breakfast nakey!” There are two sides to a zipper, Each side full of little teeth – As you pull the slider upward, They’re connecting underneath! These small teeth are not for chewing (That your own teeth do with ease) – These teeth keep you warm and toasty, Even in a frosty breeze! Let’s unwrap The word “snap”: It can be a beatnik clap, Or a fish biting a scrap, Or some sudden colder weather that requires a shoulder wrap, Or a cookie made of ginger that can break in a mishap, Or an angry little yap, A quick photo of a chap, Or a football hiked behind from beneath the center’s lap Or a task so that is so easy it’s like taking a short nap! Old MacDonald had a farm (E-I-E-I-O!) And on his farm he worked quite hard (E-I-E-I-O!) He herded his sheep, and he milked his cows, Tended chickens, walked his dog, Every night went for a jog! Old MacDonald one fine day (E-I-E-I-O!) Didn’t buckle his overalls all the way (E-I-E-I-O!) How his animals laughed when his pants fell down Cows said MOO-ha! Pigs said OINK-ha! And his doggie barked a WOOF-WOOF-ha-ha! They sent a new dress to the Duchess of Veldt, A dress that was loose and too baggy, she felt. To make it fit better and make her seem svelte, The shrewd Duchess cinched up her waist with a belt! A man and his dog were out walking one day Through a field of dry grass that looked kind of like hay. Then later he petted his doggie’s soft fur Where a grass seed was stuck, a seed known as a burr. He looked at the seed – it was covered in hooks That held tight to the dog hair’s looped crannies and nooks. Inspired, he made hook and loop strips to use As buckles (called Velcro) for everyone’s shoes. The silky curls and swirls in Lara’s hair Are golden, hazel, auburn – scarcely brown – When loose, they gleam in ribbons in midair, Twisting themselves into a copper crown Of knots and tangles that a comb despair; It’s better in the wind to clip them down.
This is a dress design that uses a method created by zero-waste advocates, who seek to eliminate discarded fabric from garment factories.
Sew a snuggly kawaii star lovey or plush toy for children with this free pattern.
If you're wondering what to do with those loads of baby clothes that you received from your shower, check our 20 creative projects.
This bunny is so simple as it is made from a knitted square – any size is fine. (This one is in 8ply wool on 4mm needles and 28 stitches across.) With the same coloured wool (I have used contrastin…
One of the things I love the most about being able to sew, is being able to make just about whatever I want. One of my favorite things to create is unique and personalized baby gifts. Last year I made this one for a friend to give to a friend of hers. The blocks were a huge hit! So this year, I got another request for baby blocks—this time for a baby girl. I…
Do you remember my last post about the hoodie scarves?... I told you that Kass and I made something to go with them and I am finally getting around to showing them to you now:) We made some handwarmers to go in the pockets at the end of the scarves! Here in Utah the winters are long and cold...so handwarmers are a winter staple at our house. I usually make a bunch this time of year and keep them in a big bowl in my pantry where they are handy and close to the microwave for a quick heat up on a cold day. The nice thing about these hand warmers is that they work for cold packs too if you put them in the freezer first.... headaches and owies are quickly soothed by using one or two of these little cuties! So here is how I make them. I like to use 5" x 5" squares...I'm sure you all have a few of those laying around so that you can play along... right? I use 2 different squares of Sew Cherry for each bag... one for the front... and one for the back. I also like to line them with flannel. It helps to keep the heat/cold in longer. I cut two 5" x 5" squares of flannel for each bag. I placed a piece of flannel on the wrong side of each square... And I placed 2 squares with right sides together. Then I stacked them all up in a pile for sewing! I used a 3/8" seam allowance and stitched all the way around the edges... leaving an opening for turning and filling later. I backstitched where I stopped and started sewing. I also used my walking foot because there are 4 layers and it really keeps them from shifting. Before turning... I clipped off the corners for less bulk. I turned and used a crochet hook to get a nice point in the corners. (my favorite turning tool) I used a funnel... and filled each bag with about 3/4 of a cup of rice. I stitched the opening closed using my machine:) I stitched them up in matching pairs... one for each pocket! Each set takes about 30-45 seconds on high to heat up in my microwave. And there you have it...fast,easy and cute little square hot/cold bags... what else could you ask for? Okay...maybe longer and larger hot/cold bags for your feet and neck? You got it! I made a few of those too! I made them the exact same way ... I used Daisy Cottage fat quarters for these bags and I cut 2 different pieces of fabric 6" x 20"... again... one for the front and one for the back. I also cut two pieces of flannel for each bag the same size. I stitched them up and turned them... Filled them up with about 6 cups of rice for each bag... which is about halfway full. I stitched them closed...and laid them out to show you! These take about 2 minutes on high because they are quite a bit larger. I like to put one at the bottom of my bed so that my sheets are nice and toasty for my feet when I climb into bed on a cold winters night! They also work nicely for a neck, shoulder or backache after a long quilty day! And they also work in the freezer too! After I have been out working in the garden on a hot summer day...it feels heavenly to lay one across my shoulders and neck to cool me down a bit...try it and see if it works for you too! Until tomorrow... have a quilty kind of day my friends:) xx Lori
Originally shared here in 2012, this is still one of my favorite knitted pieces ever. Knitted art by Caroline Gates via Cardiac Art. Knit Organ Patterns: This post contains affiliate links.
Shirring fabric with elastic thread creates lovely gathering. Find out how to sew with elastic thread with this DIY video.
These are fun, Nat @ CRAFT writes - Just like the animal kingdom, the softies out there in plush-land have to deal with mother nature, of course all in
How to Sew Perfect Scallops. A photo tutorial to help you learn how to sew scalloped edges for the Highland Avenue House.
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We took this original pin from Pinterest… And turned it into…. Cuddle Bug Activity Read the book “Water bugs & Dragonflies” by Doris Stickney with your client. After re…
Gather together these simple supplies to make a sewing basket for your toddler or preschooler.
Okay everyone! This long time anticipated crochet quilt tutorial is finally available! (happy jig!) My friend Tiffany of Fanny Lu Designs took the time to put together the most thorough and detailed t
I recently made one of my most favorite toys for my kids, and I just had to share. It's a DIY plantable felt garden box. I love it so much!
Each time I have had a baby, it’s been a little tradition of ours for the baby to give gifts to our other kids. You know, so they feel special too. It has made
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Sew sock kangaroo stuffed animal with a baby felt kangaroo in a pouch, Mama Kass & Baby Kaden. Perfect as gift & toys for kids on Mother's Day & Baby Shower
A digital pattern to make this doll story book, including a teddy bear and bunny rabbit. Each page is part of the house, with a bathroom, bedroom and kitchen included. A sweet baby shower gift
Sew stuffed elephant from sock by using this ultimate sewing pattern and tutorial. Easy to sew with guide from pictures and instructions. Great as handmade gift
It's Sew a Softie month, and I'm excited to join over two dozen bloggers posting free, easy-to-sew softie tutorials this month! The Sew a Softie event was created by Trixi Symonds of Coloured Buttons in 2016 as an initiative to encourage those with little to no sewing experience to attempt a fun and simple sewing project!
Last month at church, our women's group "The Relief Society", did a few service projects. And of course a centerpiece for each table always add a bit of flair. So I bought these ceramic pots and metal garden angels at the local $1 store and spray painted them all white. I then printed gold Relief Society emblems and glued them behind the heads for halos. Wa-la! "the Errand of Angels is given to Women"... Oh, and for table toppers, I bought 2 rolls of shipping wrap paper (at the $1 store) and cut out scalloped squares. That so far is the most inexpensive decor I have done for a party/meeting. . We made these cute little sock dolls that new mothers use to comfort their babies if they are too little or sick and can not go home yet. The Mom, Dad or caregiver can place the doll inside their clothing, close to the skin and the doll will soak up their scent. The next time they visit the baby, the doll is place next to the baby to snuggle and/or prop tubes and the baby will feel the comfort and smell of their loved one. The dolls are very easy to make so I've included the instructions if you would like to make some yourself and donate to your local hospital.
