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Sewn Gifts

Santa Pants Treat Bags

December 11, 2018 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Santa Pants Treat Bags

Add a whimsical touch to holiday gifts and treats by packaging them in darling Santa pants treat bags. With my free pattern, these can be whipped up in no time at all, and they are sure to inspire an abundance of holiday smiles!  Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up in a home brimming with sewing…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Craft Gift Ideas, Crafts, Free Patterns, Gift Ideas, Gift Wrapping, Gifts for Kids, Holiday Crafts, Positively Handmade, Positively Seasons, Quick and Easy Crafts, Quick and Easy Gifts, Sewing, Sewing for Children, Sewn Gifts, Tutorials Tagged With: Christmas, Sewing

Fabric Christmas Tree Gift Card Holder

November 29, 2018 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Fabric Christmas Tree Softie Sewing Pattern

Gift cards are such a convenient holiday gift idea, but let’s be honest: they can seem a bit impersonal. Stitching up a fabric Christmas tree gift card holder will solve that problem, lickety split! This simple tutorial is so easy to make (even for beginners), and you can use scraps of fabric from your stash…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Easy Sewing Projects, Positively Handmade, Positively Seasons, Sewing, Sewn Gifts, Tutorials Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas Gift Ideas, Free Patterns, Sewing, Tutorials

25+ Best Gifts to Sew

April 10, 2018 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

25 Very Best Gifts to Sew

Sewing gifts is a joy with these great sewing project ideas. These 25 gifts to sew include ideas for everyone on your gift list! Sewing gifts is one of my favorite things to do when a special occasion like birthdays, holidays, and graduations come around. Sitting down at my machine to stitch something handmade is…

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Filed Under: Gift Ideas, Positively Handmade, Sewing, Sewn Gifts Tagged With: Gift Ideas, Sewing

Stuffed Easter Bunny Sewing Pattern

February 16, 2018 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Adorable Easter bunny softie pattern and tutorial at Positively Splendid. So cute and easy to make!

This stuffed Easter bunny sewing pattern is an easy sewing project that is perfect for using scraps from your stash! Free PDF pattern pieces are included with step-by-step instructions. Stitch up a sweet little Easter bunny softie to tuck into the Easter basket of a special child, or to use as a darling addition to…

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Filed Under: Crafts, Easter, Free Patterns, Holiday Crafts, Positively Handmade, Positively Seasons, Quick and Easy Crafts, Sewing, Sewing for Children, Sewing for the Home, Sewn Gifts, Spring, Tutorials Tagged With: Easter, Patterns, Sewing, Tutorials

DIY Portable First Aid Kit

January 24, 2018 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Small first aid kit to take on the go

Always be prepared with this handmade portable first aid kit! Continue reading for this DIY tutorial for how to sew a small first aid kit to take on the go. As a mom, I always try to be as prepared as possible for unexpected injuries and boo-boos, and I like to have a portable first…

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Filed Under: Budget-Friendly Gifts, Gift Ideas, Gifts for Moms and Grandmas, Gifts for Neighbors, Gifts for Teachers, Gifts for Women, Sewing, Sewing for Women, Sewn Accessories, Sewn Gifts, Tutorials Tagged With: Handmade Gifts, Sewing, Sewn Gifts, Tutorials

DIY Fabric Pumpkins (Free Pattern!)

October 8, 2017 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Grab some favorite fall fabrics and make a patch of adorable plush fabric pumpkins to accent your fall decor this year! Today, I’m sharing the free pattern for making an entire collection of these fun fabric pumpkins, which are an easy sewing project (even for beginners) and an excellent way to use fabric scraps you…

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Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Fall, Free Patterns, Halloween, Holiday Crafts, Home Decor Crafts, Positively Home & Garden, Positively Seasons, Sewing, Sewing for the Home, Sewn Gifts, Tutorials Tagged With: Fall, Free Patterns, Halloween, Pumpkins, Sewn Home Decor, 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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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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Filed Under: Craft Gift Ideas, Crafts, Easy Sewing Projects, Free Patterns, Gift Ideas, Gifts for Women, Michaels Makers, Positively Handmade, Quick and Easy Crafts, Quick and Easy Gifts, Sewing, Sewing for Women, Sewn Accessories, Sewn Gifts, Tutorials Tagged With: Sewing, Tutorials

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

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

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