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Tutorial: Grab Toy
Babies like to grab at things, especially colours – they pull, suck, and grab at almost anything. This plush grab toy is perfect – it’s easy to make in any shape, size or colour. The ideas are endless! What You Need 1/4 of a yard of fabric 1/4 of a yard for baking stuffing machine serger matching thread First – decide on your shape. I picked a triangle, in keeping with the triangle quilt and triangle burp cloth theme. Make the shape a bit bigger…
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Tutorial: Quilted Burp Cloths
Burp Cloths – one of the most functional sewing projects for a new baby. We’ve made them before here at 3ten: burp cloth tutorial and burp cloth tutorial 2. These are quilted burp cloths. What You Need about 3/4 of a yard of fabric – I used scraps 3/4 of a yard of fabric for the backing serger machine matching thread I made these after making the triangle quilt and as you can see, I used all the scraps. Basically, play around with the scraps…
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Sewing: Slippers
This winter you need to keep your feet warm – what better way than this slipper tutorial. Get ready to sew up! What You Need 1/4 yard of leather about a 1/4 yard of denim 1/4 yard of cozy fabric scissors matching thread machine First – figure out what size you’re going to make. I used this other pair of slippers to trace out the bottom – then cut. For the sides – each side is 12.5 inches long. The cozy inside is 5 inches…
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Project: DIY Leather Keychain
DIY leather keychain – a little accessory to add some life to your set of keys – plus, it’s easy to personalize for you or for a gift. What You Need small piece of leather key ring leather punch rivet set mallet thread machine Okay – first, gather all of your supplies and make a template for the shape of keychain you want. This time, simple circles was the best option. I used my camera cap as a guide – don’t forget to leave a…
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Tutorial: Wool Scarf
Need a new scarf? Or maybe a quick gift for a loved one? Check this out – time to sew up a wool scarf for the winter. Let’s get sewing. What You Need wool fabric – once piece cut 13 inches wide by 72-86 inches long (depends on height) scissors matching thread machine First – be sure your fabric is pre washed. Is it soft enough for a scarf? If so, you’re ready to roll. Cut it out (I used a rotary cutter so the…
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Sewing: Travel Make-Up Bag
Today – a travel make-up bag for the girl! Yesterday we did a man travel bag, so it’s only fitting we give it some company. Of course, you could always make two man bags or two make-up bags, but now you have the choice! What You Need 2 pieces of fabric cut 11 inches by 14 inches for the outside another 2 pieces of fabric cut 11 inches by 14 inches for the inside 14 inch zipper matching thread machine Okay – first, grab your…
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Sewing: Man Travel Bag
Time for some tutorials – the first one is this man travel bag. The sewing tutorial is close to the boxy bag I made in the spring – it’a actually exactly the same process, just different measurements and I’ve added interfacing for structure. Over the next week I’ll share with you some sewing projects I made this year for my family. They are useful items and easy to complete in a few hours. What You Need 4 pieces of slightly structured fabric cut 13 inches…
