I love the look of these pillowy vanity buckets. They have a soft and cozy vibe. Of course, you can make this without the batting if you don’t love the stuffed look. You might add fusible interfacing for structure, or use a heavier-weight fabric such as canvas or denim. This free sewing pattern is perfect for beginners. Most vanity buckets have a round base, which can be a little more challenging to sew. This vanity bucket sewing pattern has a square base. But due to all the batting, the bucket has a round shape around the middle and top. Depending…
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Continue ReadingThis rectangular tissue box cover is quick and easy to sew, especially if you skip the batting and quilting stitches (you could use a heavier-weight fabric or add fusible interfacing instead). It’s not designed to be reversible, but you can flip it inside out and make use of both sides.…
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Continue ReadingCoasters are a quick and (fairly) easy sewing project. These square coasters with the binding finished edges are a little more challenging than my beginner coasters and coasters with a mitered hem, but they’re a good project when you have scraps leftover from a quilted project. I tested a few…
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Continue ReadingAlthough tissue boxes offer more color/print options these days, they’re never a match to my home decor. So I love this simple sewing project for a tissue box cover. What I love most about this tissue box cover is that it’s reversible. I was sticking to fall colors, but to…
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Continue ReadingMany people use mason jars as glasses for hot and cold drinks. But they can become a little slippery when they get a bit of condensation on them, and hot to hold when using them for coffee or tea. So a mason jar cozy is a perfect accessory. This cozy…
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Continue ReadingThis is a simple basket to sew, and you can easily adjust the size to fit a variety of items. I wanted to give it a pillowy look, so I added 2 layers of high-loft batting, but you could use interfacing or a heavyweight fabric if you don’t like the…
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Continue ReadingI love this pillowy style, especially for a basket. It has a cozy, feminine feel and has the perfect amount of structure for a basket. I used two layers of high-loft polyester batting to create the puffy look. Of course, you can make this basket with a low-loft batting, or…
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Continue ReadingI’m not sure why this particular style of fabric basket is often called a bread basket, but I’m referencing the tied corners when I call it a bread basket, rather than its purpose. I like that it can store flat if you untie the bows. I made mine in a…
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Continue ReadingIf you’re someone who leaves their toaster on the counter and you want to keep dust out of it…and you want it to look a little cuter, a toaster cover is a must. This is an easy sewing project, and can be made even easier by skipping the bias tape…
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Continue ReadingI love this reusable tortilla warmer to replace the tin foil I previously used to cover my plate of tortillas. This pattern was created based on the construction of some of the bigger brand-name tortilla warmers. It does use a little extra bias tape than other patterns out there. But…
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Continue ReadingThis coaster is a take on my pillow coaster. It’s a little easier to sew because it doesn’t require hand-stitching the opening closed or hand-stuffing the coaster. I personally love the look of the pillow coaster, but if you want something a little more subtle, this padded coaster may be…
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Continue ReadingThese cute pockets for a napkin and utensils will add a handmade and elegant touch to your dining table. If you host a lot of dinners, this is a great sewing project to try. I would update the fabric for these to go with the seasons or popular dinner holidays…
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Continue ReadingA casserole carrier is a handy item to have if you go to a lot of potlucks or family dinners. This one is insulated, so it will protect your car seats and help keep the dish warm during travel. I created this pattern to offer something different than the other…
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Continue ReadingI love the look of these pillow coasters. The pillowy feature is more about aesthetics than it is about function. To get the true pillow look, you do need to use polyester fill, which isn’t an ideal material for heat. But I’ve used my pillow coaster to set my tea…
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Continue ReadingThis mug rug looks like it’s more complicated to sew than it is. The mitered hem looks like binding, but is much simpler to sew and still gives a detailed finish to the edges. And the mug rug looks like it has an inset square, but it’s actually just a…