Oven mitts are a practical item to sew. You can sew a set for your personal kitchen, to give as a gift, or sew many to sell at craft shows. The sewing patterns in this list range from beginner to more advanced. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases (see full disclosure here). Best fabrics for oven mitts Outer fabric – it’s best to use a natural fabric such as cotton or linen. Depending on your sewing skills and sewing machine, a heavier-weight cotton will also produce a more durable oven mitt. Batting Thermal batting – you’ll want…
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Continue ReadingThis is a quick and easy sewing project and makes a great item for your kitchen, to sew several and give as a gift, or to sew and sell at craft shows. Reusable tea bags will not only help reduce waste, but they can also be better for your health.…
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Continue ReadingA tea wallet (also known as a tea bag holder) makes a perfect little gift. This also makes it a good item to make and sell at craft shows. It’s quick and easy to make and doesn’t require much in the way of materials. So it’s a good beginner-friendly sewing…
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Continue ReadingCoasters are a quick and easy sewing project, perfect for the beginner sewist. These coasters look like they’re a little more complicated to sew, but I actually find them easier to make and to get a polished finish than the typical “birthing method” (i.e. sewing right sides together and then…
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Continue ReadingAn insulated teapot cozy will help keep a pot of tea hot for longer. I also like the design of this one because it acts as a coaster for the teapot to help protect a table’s surface. This is a simple sewing project that’s perfect for beginners. It doesn’t take…
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Continue ReadingA potholder is a simple sewing project, but working with layers of batting can be a little difficult, especially for a beginner sewist. This article shares tips for working with batting, as well as techniques to achieve a beautiful finish. The tutorial keeps it simple, but has some suggestions if…
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Continue ReadingOven mitts are relatively easy to sew, however there are a couple of factors that can be challenging for new sewists. Many find that the quilting step is harder than expected. Layers shift, fabric bunches, their sewing machine has a hard time sewing through the batting and fabric, and the…
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Continue ReadingThis is my favorite dish towel to make. It feels thick, it looks elevated, and it’s highly absorbent because of the two layers. The mitered corners give it a polished look, which makes it perfect for gift-giving. My finished dish towel is 18″ x 28″, but you could go bigger…
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Continue ReadingA square potholder is quick and easy to make. It’s a practical item to sew for your kitchen, to give as a gift, or to sell at craft shows (along with other kitchen items…ideas listed below). My finished potholder is 8″ x 8″, but you can create any size you…
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Continue ReadingPuppet-style oven mitts have the thumb compartment on the underside, making it a bit easier to grip hot, heavy dishes. This type of oven mitt is easy to sew, once you get the hang of it. The trickiest part is accurately lining up your stitching. If you like this style…