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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.

Science & Sensory Play

Simple and Adorable Snow People Sensory Kit

For a friend's gift two years ago I came up with a quick play dough sensory kit featuring snow people and made extra for my own kids. We loved the premise and I figured I had to share it with you in case you're looking for something similar for yourself or as a gift too.

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Our Amazing Halloween Costumes: Ada's Carmen Sandiego

Last year Ada knew early on that she wanted to be Carmen Sandiego for Halloween and she didn't waver so when I decided to tackle costumes I knew that I needed to make it happen. Here's what I did to turn her into Carmen!

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Our Amazing Halloween Costumes: Zoey's Black Cat

Last year when I asked the kids what they wanted to be for Halloween Zoey thought about it for a second and then immediately told me a black cat. I'm so glad she did as I absolutely adored how her costume turned out! Check it out here.

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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.

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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!

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I Love My Reusable Fabric Gift Bags... That I Made Years Ago!

Back in 2019, right before Christmas, I sewed up some fabric cinched sacks to use as reusable wrapping paper for the girls. It was so easy to do and looking back I'm so glad I did! Here's how I did it in case you're interested in the same.

Craftiness

Check Out Ada's Amazing "Pretty Pink Princess" Halloween Costume

This year for Halloween Ada chose to be a pink princess. This turned out to be an incredibly simple costume that I wanted to share.

Pattern Review

I Sewed Up Three Free Face Mask Patterns and Here Is My Takeaway

Are you sewing your own fabric masks? Over the last year I've ended up trying three different free mask patterns I loved each one for their own reason. I wanted to share them with you in case you're looking for new ones to sew up.

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Quick and Simple Fabric Napkins with Your Serger

Are you looking for a simple way to replace paper towel at the table with something more reusable? I'd been meaning to sew up some napkins for a while and this year I finally hopped on it and made it simpler with my serger. Here's what I did to make my quick and simple napkins.

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Even More Peppermint Swirl Dresses

Are you looking to sew an easy pattern? Are you looking for a dress that wows? Whether you want to make a skirt or a dress this Peppermint Swirl pattern from Candy Castle patterns blows you away with the gorgeousness and twirliness. Have fun sewing it up.

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The Stovetop Details On My Kids' Play Kitchen

After last week's post I wanted to follow up and show you how I added the burner and sink details to the kitchen set cover. I love the added ribbon water coming out of the sink and the burner covers the most.

Hack

Kids' Play Kitchen

Do you have a small table you're looking to upcycle? Are you wishing you had a kitchen set for your kids? Why not make your own? Here's what I did to make my kids their play kitchen.

Sewing

52 Weeks Of Sewing In 2019

After finishing the 52 Week Sewing Challenge last year I decided to follow it again for 2019. It was so much better for me when I allowed myself to reject the challenges and actually sewed something(s) each week this year!

Craftiness

Pattern Weights

Have you been sewing and need pattern weights to help cut out your patterns? Do you want to make a decorative paper weight or something similar? Here are the pattern weights I by buying some washings, using some embroidery floss, and some fabric scraps. Why not check them out?

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Custom Sheets For Your Travel Cot

We bought a portable toddler bed for the girls while we travel and I ended up sewing up a fitted sheet and top sheet for them. Here's how I made it!

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Sleepy Gowns - Patsy Party Dress Hacked or Mashed

I hacked the free Patsy Party dress to make a simple nightgown. I couldn't stop there and had to see what the Patsy skirt would look like mashed with the Olivia top. Love how both turned out.

Craftiness

Creating Your Own Woven Panels With Fabric Markers

When you can't find what you want in store why not create it yourself? I used coloring pages to sketch out LEGO® images on white woven fabric and later colored them in. The perfect custom fabric to use with your sewing patterns.

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The Olivia Top

I found a great pattern that works with quilting cotton all the way to light-weight knits! Truly a costume shirt depending on the kids' favorite characters!

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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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Easy Quilted Christmas Stockings

Are you looking at upgrading your Christmas stocking this year? I love these stockings. They look difficult and quilted and were so easy to sew up.

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Getting Comfortable with Rebecca Page

Overview of several of the comfortable patterns offered through Rebecca Page. Part of a blog tour so there's links to other people's definition of comfortable.

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Bubblegum Dresses and My First Attempt at Color Blocking

Are you looking for a simple wrap dress pattern? I love the bubblegum dress from Candy Castle Patterns. I color blocked one of the dresses to feature a road for fun playing.