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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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How I Planned and Sewed Ada's Simple Skeleton Costume

Are you looking for skeleton Halloween costumes? Are you having trouble planning on how to make your own? Last year I made Ada's dream of being a skeleton come true and this is how I did it!

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My Favorite Simple Kids' Knit Sewing Pattern: The Magnolia

Are you looking for a super simple knit garment to make for your child? The Magnolia top and dress is my absolute favorite simple pattern for my girls and I wanted to share it with you.

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My Custom Queen-Sized Blanket and Pillow Set

Are you looking at sewing our own blanket and/or pillows for your bed? Are you looking at an incredible plush blanket topper and debating what to do with it? Here are my fabric purchases from Moon Beam Textile Company's travelers round and how I turned them into an incredible matching bed set.

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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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Me-Made-May 2020

Did you participate in Me-Made-May this year? I assembled all my outfits I've worn this month along with a brief description containing the pattern's website, the fabric source, and any other posts I've made about it.

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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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Ragamuffin's Billie Shirt and Dress

Are you looking for a new wrap top or dress? I really love the Billie wrap from Little Ragamuffin Patterns and it has so many different options with it.

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Kids' Simple Quilt

Are you looking to make a cozy blanket for your twin-sized bed? Have you bought fabric and debated what to do next? Here are my matching quilts I made for my girls. I love how easy and simple it ended up being.