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Sewing

55 Easy Sewing Projects for Beginners

April 4, 2018 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

55 Easy Sewing Projects for Beginners

These 55 easy sewing projects for beginners are a great way to practice your sewing skills while making something fun! This collection of free sewing patterns is perfect for beginners and experienced sewers alike! Let me picture it: you just got a new sewing machine, and you are wanting to try your hand at making…

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Filed Under: Easy Sewing Projects, Sewing Tagged With: Beginner Sewing, Easy Sewing, Sewing

How to Sew Openings Closed by Hand with a Ladder Stitch

March 1, 2018 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Ladder Stitch Tutorial (How to sew openings on pillows and other project closed by hand!)

A ladder stitch is the very best way to sew openings closed by hand! Learn how to hand sew a ladder stitch with this step-by-step photo guide. If you ever have wanted to make a pillow but have been intimidated by the hand stitching involved, today’s tutorial for how sew a ladder stitch (sometimes called…

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Filed Under: Hand Sewing, Sewing, Sewing Techniques, Tutorials Tagged With: Crafts, DIY, Hand Sewing, Hand Stitching, Pillows, Sewing, Stitching, Tutorials

Felt Carrot Garland Easter Craft

February 27, 2018 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Felt Carrot Garland - Adorable and Easy Easter Craft Idea!

Learn how to make an adorable felt carrot garland Easter craft to use to as an Easter decoration at home, for a party and more! This step-by-step tutorial guides you every step of the way. To me, Easter crafts are the best possible way to kick off my spring crafting season. Today’s easy craft idea…

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Filed Under: Crafts, Easter, Holiday Crafts, Home Decor Crafts, Kid-Friendly Projects, Positively Home & Garden, Positively Seasons, Sewing, Sewing for the Home, Tutorials Tagged With: Crafts, Decor, Easter, Felt, Garland, Holiday Decor, Positively Home & Garden, Quick and Easy, Sewing, Tutorials

How to Sew Mitered Corners (The Easy Way!)

February 22, 2018 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

How to Sew Mitered Corners (The Easy Way!)

Learn how to sew mitered corners with this easy method that produces polished, professional results every time! Use this step-by-step photo tutorial to guide you every step of the way. Sewing mitered corners used to intimidate me–until I learned a clever shortcut method for making the task a breeze! Today, I’m going to show you…

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Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Techniques, Tutorials Tagged With: Sewing, Tutorials

Fabric Yo-Yo Tutorial with Free Printable Templates

February 21, 2018 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

How to Make an Easy Fabric Yo-Yo

This easy fabric yo-yo tutorial is a great way to use up fabric scraps. Templates to make three different fabric yo-yo sizes and full step-by-step instructions included! As you might imagine, I have accumulated quite a stash of fabric scraps over the years. Today I’m sharing one of my favorite ways to put those scraps…

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Filed Under: Crafts, Free Patterns, Hand Sewing, Positively Handmade, Quick and Easy Crafts, Sewing, Sewn Accessories, Tutorials Tagged With: Crafts, Sewing, Tutorials

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

Keepsake Handprint Pillow

February 2, 2018 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Handprint Pillow Class Project Idea - Great for a silent auction!

This handprint pillow class project is a great keepsake idea for teachers and parents. A great project for a school fundraiser or silent auction! As a mama who is active in our school’s PTA, I am always looking for a fun class project idea to make in my kids’ classes for fundraisers, Teacher Appreciation Week,…

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Filed Under: Crafts, Gift Ideas, Gifts for Teachers, Kids' Crafts, Positively Handmade, Positively Seasons, Sewing, Teacher Appreciation, Tutorials Tagged With: Gift Ideas, Sewing, Teacher Appreciation

Hedgehog Cross Stitch – Free Pattern!

February 1, 2018 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Hedgehog Cross Stitch Pattern - Free Download

This easy hedgehog cross stitch pattern available for free download. A great cross stitch design for beginners or experienced stitchers! My daughter Charlotte is absolutely obsessed right now with hedgehogs! I designed this little hedgehog cross stitch pattern with her in mind. I love that this design is quick and easy even for beginners, and…

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Filed Under: Crafts, Cross Stitch, Free Patterns, Hand Sewing, Needlework, Positively Handmade, Sewing Tagged With: Cross Stitch, Free Patterns

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

Tee Pee Embroidery

December 14, 2017 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Tee Pee Embroidery Design

Sometimes, the smallest projects can be the most satisfying! This tee pee embroidery design from Bucilla was so fun to make, and it only took just a few hours to complete from start to finish.  I’ve teamed up with Bucilla to share this fun idea with you today. All opinions are entirely my own. I’m…

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Filed Under: Crafts, Embroidery, Fiber Arts, Hand Sewing, Positively Handmade, Quick and Easy Crafts, Sewing Tagged With: Embroidery

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