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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!

Craftiness

Our Amazing Halloween Costumes: How I Made a Custom Carmen Sandiego Necklace

For Halloween last year Ada wanted to be Carmen Sandiego. I knew immediately that I needed to figure out her distinctive necklace (along with her red jacket and hat) to truly make the costume apparent. Here's how I made the necklace!

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Our Amazing Halloween Costumes: How I Made a Custom Cat Tail

For Halloween last year Zoey wanted to be a black cat. To pull off the costume I knew we needed to include a proper cat tail. This is how I made it!

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How I Made Our Quick and Simple Luggage Tag

Over the Christmas holidays we went on a flight and I realized we needed something to make our Costco circa 2022 suitcase stand out from all the other suitcases. This is the quick and extremely simple luggage tag I sewed up to make that happen.

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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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An Upgrade on My Girls’ Home Sewn Swimsuits

I sewed up some new swimming suits for my girls this summer and in doing so tried out a new way to attach the neckband.

Sewing

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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How I Sewed My Daughters’ a Simple Tooth Fairy Door Hanging

I hadn't planned to make something special but I also didn't want the possibility of the tooth fairy waking my girls up in the middle of the night and so this simple door hanging was created to hold their newly freed tooth and make the process so much easier.

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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.

Sewing

How I Easily Assembled an Outfit for Princess Skateboarder

This year Zoey broke her two year pumpkin Halloween costume streak to become Princess Skateboarder! Here's how I've assembled the outfit so she looks the part.

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How I Easily Altered a Too Small Peppermint Swirl Dress by Converting It Into a Skirt

Converted a dress into a skirt using the tutorial on the Candy Castle Patterns' website.

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My Daughters’ Mask Command Center and How I Made It

Are your kids starting school and you're wondering just how many masks they should have, how to bring them to school, and how to take them home? This is what I did and so far it's working great for me.

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Rebecca Page's Simple and Boxy Toronto Tee

Are you looking for a simple tee? Have you checked out Rebecca Pages'? It came out back in 2019 but I find I keep reaching for mine and had to share it with you!

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Stitch Upon a Time Brazi: The Best Bra and Dress Pattern

Are you looking for a comfortable knit bra? Or are you looking for a summery dress that you can easily slip on and look great in? Why not both? I love Stitch Upon a Time's Brazi pattern and had to finally share it with you. Check my versions out!

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Simple Sewing Trick for Neckbands and Cuffs - It’s All in the Fold!

Do you have find sewing, pressing, and matching up the raw edges of bands annoying? Why not try this simple trick? It makes sewing neckbands, sleeve cuffs, and waistbands so much more satisfying!

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Easily Unravel and Tie off Your Serger Ends

Have you just gotten a serger? Are you looking for a simple way to stop your serger tails from unraveling? Why not do it this way!

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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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Sew a Coaster - Perfect for a Last Minute Gift

Are you looking for a quick last minute gift before Christmas? Have you been looking for the perfect coaster? Here's my quick and simple coaster that you can make custom to your space and personalized to you or who you're gifting to.

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.

Apostrophe Patterns

Zoey's Simple and Updated Pumpkin Costume

Are you looking at creating a simple pumpkin costume? Last year Zoey wanted to be a jack-o-lantern but this year she chose to be a ‘pumpkin with no face’. Here’s how I made her dreams a reality.

Children

Zoey's Simple Jack-O-Lantern Costume From Store-Bought and Sewn Items

Are you looking at creating a simple jack-o-lantern costume? Zoey wanted to be a pumpkin for Halloween that changed to a jack-o-lantern after a trip to Walmart. Here's how I finished this adorable costume.