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5 posts categorized “30 Minute Projects”

March 10, 2013

The time I made “lapkins”

I needed to make napkins for an upcoming dinner and found myself only liking one fabric out of my stash for the job. This is remarkable for two reasons. First, I have a million fabrics. Second, I have a million fabrics. Though, in my defense, most of them are knit or bottom weight so they aren't exactly napkin material. But the bummer was that this particular fabric was only 1 yard. And I needed to make six napkins.

So I cut my yard into 6 equal pieces. 12"x22". That's a pretty long rectangle. I considered cutting the yard into 9 pieces. 12"x14.66". That's a small napkin. Perhaps more of a cocktail napkin? But I didn't do it. I made the long rectangles. I used my mitered corner cloth napkin tutorial.

That's when the Lapkin was born.

It's perfect for little laps (bigger ones too). And it can fold nicely for dinner or substitute as a placemat, if you're desperate.

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March 10, 2013 in 30 Minute Projects, DIY, Sewing , sewing for house, Tutorials | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0)

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November 01, 2012

12 Days of Christmas Sewing: Easy Merry Pillow

It's November and I'm kicking off the 12 Days of Christmas Sewing series with an easy DIY merry pillow cover tutorial! This cute christmas tree pillow tutorial is so quick you can have one of your own in 30 minutes.

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This simple merry christmas pillow will look great anywhere!

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November 01, 2012 in 12 Days of Christmas Sewing, 30 Minute Projects, Christmas, DIY, Sewing , sewing for house | Permalink | Comments (18) | TrackBack (0)

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August 13, 2012

Boy’s Hipster Appliqué Tutorial

Today I'm sharing a fun project for adding a bit of edge to a regular boy's button down shirt. I call it the "hipster appliqué". I love the little bit of edge it gives a plain shirt. Just a little something fun to liven up a boy's wardrobe.

All you need is a button down shirt, an old t-shirt with a fun pattern on it, and a little double sided fusible web from your local fabric or craft store. I like Steam-A-Seam Lite but use whatever brand you prefer. 

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December 05, 2011

Tutorial: Travel Toothbrush Holder

Browsing Pinterest last week I saw something that was so simple it was brilliant. A travel toothbrush holder made from a wash cloth. It was great, but not exactly what I need. My problem is electric toothbrushes are hard to pack. They are big and bulky.

Most commercial options aren't adequate. I hate those plastic cases that go around the bristles. They get nasty and they are hard to clean. That's how this "On The Go" toothbrush holder was born. 

Want to know how to pack 4 toothbrushes? Here's the full travel toothbrush holder tutorial. In all of it's simple glory. Now you can sew a toothbrush case for yourself in about 10 minutes!

On the go toothbrush holder

Supplies:

  • 2 wash cloths
  • ribbon

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Sew the ribbon about 2/3 of the way up the wash cloth. Center it so there is enough ribbon hanging off each end to tie a bow.

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Turn that wash cloth over so the ribbon is facing down. 

Fold the second wash cloth so it is the length of your toothbrush and place it on top of the first wash cloth. Pin.

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Sew 3 verticle lines to make seperate compartments for each toothbrush.

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Fold the 1st wash cloth down over the 2nd. Pin the sides. Sew along both sides and bottom. 

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Fill with toothbrushes.

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There you have it! Your very own, throw in the washing machine, toothbrush holder.

How do you pack your toothbrushes?

December 05, 2011 in 30 Minute Projects, Sewing , sewing for house, Sewing for kids, Sewing gifts, Tutorials | Permalink | Comments (17) | TrackBack (0)

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October 28, 2009

The last minute ladybug

My girls were going to be butterflies for Halloween. Until today. They decided against butterflies. Naomi chose a ladybug. Daphne a duckling. 

I whipped up a pair of butterfly wings for Naomi out of items I had around here. An old t-shirt, cereal boxes, and a bit of elastic and stabilizer. 

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I'll get it on the girl in the daylight and take a better picture tomorrow. I'll also give you a little taste of the duckling costume.

October 28, 2009 in 30 Minute Projects, Sewing | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)

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