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Easy Sewing Projects

DIY Jack-o-Lantern Halloween Pillow

October 12, 2017 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Jack-o-Lantern DIY Halloween Pillow Sewing Tutorial - An easy DIY Halloween decor idea!

Accent your Halloween decor this year with an easy DIY Halloween pillow or two! This DIY Jack-o-Lantern Halloween pillow is an easy sewing project made with a pre-made felt cutout piece, and a pillow like this one can be made for a fraction of the price of many pricey ready-made throw pillows. Continue reading for…

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Filed Under: Crafts, DIY Home Decor Projects, Easy Sewing Projects, Halloween, Home Decor Crafts, Home Decor Crafts, Positively Handmade, Positively Home & Garden, Positively Seasons, Sewing, Sewing for the Home, Tutorials Tagged With: Crafts, Halloween, Pillows, Positively Home & Garden, Sewing, Tutorials

Zipper Pencil Pouch Sewing Tutorial

July 10, 2017 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

DIY Zipper Pencil Pouch - A great project to use up scraps, and easy enough for beginners! #makeitwithmichaels

I’ve teamed up with Michaels and the Michaels Makers to share this project with you today. All opinions are entirely my own. Looking for a stylish way to keep pens and pencils organized? This DIY Zipper Pencil Pouch is a snap to make, and since any style or color of fabric can be used, you…

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Filed Under: Back to School, Easy Sewing Projects, Positively Seasons, Sewing, Sewn Accessories, Tutorials Tagged With: Sewing, Tutorials

Geometric Painted Pillow Tutorial + Amazing Plaid Giveaway!

November 3, 2016 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

DIY Geometric Painted Pillow Tutorial by Positively Splendid #plaidcreators

Some of the very best things happen with just a bit of teamwork! I’ve had such wonderful time this year serving on the Plaid Creators team with a group of truly inspiring women from all over the country, and one thing we set our minds to when we first met in person back in February was to team…

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Filed Under: Crafts, DIY Home Decor Projects, Easy Sewing Projects, Home Decor Crafts, Home Decor Crafts, Positively Handmade, Positively Home & Garden, Sewing, Sewing for the Home, Tutorials Tagged With: Crafts, Giveaways, Paint, Sewing, Tutorials

Travel Manicure Kit Sewing Pattern and Tutorial

July 1, 2015 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Travel Manicure Kit Sewing Pattern and Tutorial by Positively Splendid

Looking for a way to easily transport all of your manicure supplies when you are on the go? This travel manicure kit requires just a few scraps of fabric to make, and it is an easy sewing project perfect for experienced and beginning sewers alike. Small enough to tuck into a toiletry bag or purse, but just the…

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Filed Under: Budget-Friendly Gifts, Easy Sewing Projects, Free Patterns, Gift Ideas, Gifts for Women, Positively Handmade, Quick and Easy Gifts, Sewing, Sewing for Women, Sewn Accessories, Sewn Gifts, Tutorials Tagged With: Gift Ideas, Patterns, Sewing

Denim and Lace Ruffled Pouch

February 16, 2015 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Denim and Lace Ruffled Pouch Tutorial from Positively Splendid #MichaelsMakers

This time of year, I love to add some new gift ideas to my arsenal. With teacher appreciation week, Mothers’ Day, graduations, birthdays and a whole host of special occasions each spring, there is always an occasion that calls for a pretty, functional gift to give the recipients on my list. Today, I’ve teamed up…

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Easy Reusable Felt Gift Bags #MichaelsMakers

December 1, 2014 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

DIY reusable gift bags. So easy to make! #MichaelsMakers

I am a firm believer that sometimes, the way a gift is wrapped up and presented can be just as special as what is inside. Handmade reusable gift bags are a lovely way to turn even the simplest of gifts into something truly memorable, and today, I am sharing my favorite method for creating easy…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Easy Sewing Projects, Gift Ideas, Gift Wrapping, Holiday Crafts, Michaels Makers, Positively Handmade, Positively Seasons, Sewing, Sewn Gifts Tagged With: Christmas, Gift Wrapping, Sewing

Googly Eye Halloween Treat Bags

October 9, 2014 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Googly eye Halloween treat bags by Positively Splendid for Darice

Looking for a crafty, fun way to package up Halloween treats for class parties, or even an extra-special something to hand out to trick-or-treaters this year? Over at Live. Craft. Love., I’ve partnered up with Darice to create some googly eye treat bags that are not only adorable, but also as easy as can be…

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Filed Under: Crafts, Easy Sewing Projects, Halloween, Holiday Crafts, Kids' Crafts, Positively Handmade, Positively Seasons, Quick and Easy Crafts, Sewing, Sewing for Children Tagged With: Halloween

Apple Softie Sewing Pattern and Tutorial

August 26, 2014 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

This adorable apple softie features a cute little pocket to tuck notes inside. Perfect for a special teacher! Free pattern pieces + tutorial.

Stitch up a sweet apple softie to give as a gift to a teacher or simply to use as festive fall decor. Using my free sewing pattern and tutorial, these little guys are as easy as (apple) pie to make! Read on for all the details. Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up in a home…

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Filed Under: Back to School, Craft Gift Ideas, Crafts, Easy Sewing Projects, Fall, Free Patterns, Gift Ideas, Gifts for Teachers, Positively Handmade, Positively Seasons, Sewing, Sewn Gifts, Teacher Appreciation, Tutorials Tagged With: Apples, Patterns, Sewing, Softies, Tutorials

How to Sew a Kangaroo Pocket

August 11, 2014 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

How to sew a kangaroo pocket. These are so fun for adding a decorative touch to tops, dresses and more!

When sewing, one of my favorite ways to add a decorative touch to dresses or tops is to add a kangaroo pocket. These pockets are the perfect way to show off your favorite fabrics, and they make for a wonderful place for little ones to store their little treasures or to warm their hands in cooler…

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How to Sew Pillowcase Dresses and Tops

July 7, 2014 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Free tutorial for how to draft patterns for and sew pillowcase dresses and tops. So easy to make and fun to wear!

For me, there are few things more gratifying than sitting down to stitch up a new outfit for my children, and when it comes to my girls, one of my favorite things to sew are pillowcase dresses and tops. These dresses and tops can be made easily from start to finish in the span of an afternoon, and…

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