If you often reheat leftovers in the microwave and/or sit at the couch to eat, a plate cozy is a must. As long as you use 100% cotton materials, you can place your plate cozy in the microwave so that it acts as a potholder when taking the hot plate…
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Continue ReadingThere are many sewing patterns and tutorials out there for a mug cozy, but they’re all the same; an elastic loop and a big button. Although this one requires a few more steps to make, I wanted to make sure I was offering a new pattern design for a mug…
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Continue ReadingOven 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…
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Continue ReadingThis article shares sewing projects that are quick and easy for the beginner sewist. The items in this list were all made by me, a real human, in 30 minutes or less. Depending on your sewing skill level, the bigger sewing projects (e.g. potholder, drawstring makeup bag, golf club head…
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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 tote bag is a little more labour-intensive, but the finished product feels a little more elevated and gift-worthy. The binding finished edges on the bag’s handles and along the top edge are what take a little extra time. If you’ve worked with bias tape or binding, you’ll find this…
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Continue ReadingThis is a really quick and easy sewing project that requires minimal materials. The drawstring case can be used to protect sunglasses or glasses from scratches when in a purse or bag. Add a layer of batting for even more protection. The finished size is approximately 7-1/2″ x 4″. However,…
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Continue ReadingA quilted book sleeve will protect your favorite books from getting damaged when they’re in a bigger bag with other items. If you like your books in pristine condition, no bent corners or torn pages, and you like to have a book in your bag at all times, this is…
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Continue ReadingThis pencil case is a quick and easy project that’s perfect for using up scraps of fabric and batting. It uses binding to finish the edges, which takes a bit of practice to get used to, but speeds things up since you sew the outer fabric and lining at once.…
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Continue ReadingA laptop sleeve is the perfect item to help protect your device when you have to take it to and from meetings, classes, work, etc. This one is quilted, using 2 layers of high-loft batting to give it extra plushness and padding. Its finished interior size is 16″ wide by…