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52 Weeks Sewing Challenge

My Sews in 2023: Infrequent but There When I Wanted It

Over the last several years I've posted a sewing roundup. This year is no different so here are the more infrequent but still loved projects I've sewn in 2023.

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What I Made During the 2022 Sewing Challenge

Although this year I sewed much less I decided to still continue my trend of posting about it so here's all of my quick fixes, articles of clothing, and the kids' epic Halloween costumes.

Craftiness

Update to My Simple and Quick Dresser Drawer Fix

A while back I shared how I fixed some dresser drawers using my hot glue gun. Since then one drawer bottom has started sagging again. I wanted this fix to last a bit longer so ultimately I upgraded my previous plan using a cereal box.

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Simple Towel To Bath Mat

I've recently replaced my bath towels but regretted not having a fully matching set anymore. Thus I came up with a super simple solution, using my serger, to make the entire bathroom to match once again!

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Learn How I Created a Captain Marvel-Inspired Emblem for a Skirt

A while ago I converted my daughter's grown out peppermint swirl dress into a fun twirly skirt. During the process I needed to cover up a slit at the top of the skirt and was inspired by Captain Marvel's logo.

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Fix Your Holey Flats and Make Them Beautiful With Embroidery Floss!

A couple months ago I looked down at my favorite flats and realized they had small holes. Since then I couldn't not see the holes and knew I needed to do something. One thing led to another and I now present my embroidery floss patched flats!

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My 2021 Sewing Challenge: Skipped, Rejected, and Came Out Feeling Good

Although I didn't sew as consistently as previous years I did keep track of what I sewed through the 52 Week Sewing Challenge... if you want a recap or just want some ideas based on what I did here's my 2021 sewing overview!

Science & Sensory Play

Give That Old Play-Doh Kit a Brand New Feeling

Do you have a Play-Doh set that's looking a bit sad? Have your kids stopped enjoying it? Why not make it feel like brand new by refilling the Play-Doh containers with homemade soft playdough!

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52 Week Sewing Challenge in 2020... All Challenges Accepted!

Are you looking for ideas on what to sew? How about 52 ideas? I took part in the 52 weeks of sewing challenges on Facebook this year and not only did I sew something each and every week but I kept my submissions on topic! Here's an overview for you.

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Quickly Extend Your Fabric to Fit a Pattern Piece

Have you ever gone to sew a garment and realized your fabric is too small for the pattern piece? Why not simply extend you fabric with a similar piece of fabric? Here's how I extend my daughters' panels to fit a larger pattern piece.

Science & Sensory Play

Playdough Troubleshooting

Have you attempted to make playdough and found it either too wet or much too dry? I have an awesome playdough recipe I make all the time and just added a video on how I recovered my playdough when it's crumbly dry or soppy wet.

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Patching A Hole In Your Lightweight Woven Garment

Have you burned or melted a hole in your lightweight fabric? Why not patch it up with a leftover scrap? Here's how I patched my lightweight chiffon camisole.

Craftiness

Simple Quick Dresser Drawer Fix

Is the bottom falling out in your dresser drawer? Are you wondering how to fix it? Debating what you may have to run out to buy? Do you have a glue gun? Why not fix you dresser drawer the easy way with hot glue? So simple and holds up well.

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Widen Your Shirt's Neckline With A Placket

Do you have a garment that’s amazing but it doesn’t fit over your child’s head. Why not add a knot placket? Quick enough that you may be able to hand sew it if you’d rather.

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Hand Sew a Stretch Stitch

Is your seam allowance in your pants bugging you? I fixed my daughter's leggings by hand stitching a stretch stitch. Perfect when you can't get your sewing machine into the finished seams.

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Patch Your Lightweight Fabric With Embroidery

Is there a hole in your child's favorite lightweight knit item? Why not patch it with some simple embroidery flowers.

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A Simple Solution When Your Child's Halter Top Is Too Small

Have you ever had a halter top or halter dress that you wondered might be a tad bit too small or large for you kids? Why not fix it with a simple shirt?

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52 Weeks of Sewing

Thanks to the 52 Week Sewing Challenge on Facebook I was able to constantly keep creating this year. This was a perfect reason to create a recap post of 2018. I've included links for all fabric and patterns I used (that weren't forgotten in my stash).

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Fixing a Stretched Out Neckline On a Lightweight Camisole

Have you created a woven (non-stretchy) top and the neckline is just a tad too big? Why not add some pleats to fix it. What I did listed here!

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Shortening the Armhole of a Lightweight Blouse

Have you created a lightweight blouse with armholes that are much too low. Here's how I was able to raise the height of my armholes.

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Shorten Up Your Armholes and Neckline

My finished knit shirt had too low of a neckline and the armpits showed too much. This is how I fixed both problems.

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Patching and Extending Toddler Pants

Are your child's pants getting too short? Are they getting holes? Here I show you how I extended my child's pants and patched them while I was at it.

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Creating a Patch from Fabric Remnants

Learn how I created patches using my child's favorite fabric, interfacing, and my sewing machine,

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Adding a Collar and Leash to a Stuffed Animal Backpack

Does your child have a backpack that comes with a toy you're worried will fall out and be lost? Why not fasten a collar and leash to keep it attached to the backpack?