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Your Handmade Holidays Tutorials
Whether you’re finishing up some last-minute gifts or already looking ahead to a whole new year of sewing, enjoy these Handmade Holidays tutorials submitted by our readers!
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Newborn Wrap Dress from Carrie at this mama makes stuff |
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Fabric Travel High Chair from Carrie at this mama makes stuff |
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Silk Scarf Butterfly Wings from Carrie at this mama makes stuff |
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Easy, Peasy, Whirly, Twirly Skirt from Carrie at this mama makes stuff |
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Charm Pack Baby Dress from Vicki at Sew Inspired |
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Owl Christmas Ornament from Mary at Diversions |
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Sweet Stocking from Linda at dzyning things |
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Christmas Bunting from Heather at Felt Artistic |
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Beeswax Lanterns from Rae at Morning Sun Rae |
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Laptop Cozy from MaryAnne at mama smiles |
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Raw Edge Headband from Jackie at made by the mama monster |
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Frayed Rosettes from Jackie at made by the mama monster |
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No Sew Scrap Scarf from Kathleen at Grosgrain |
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“Last Minute Frock” from Kathleen at Grosgrain |
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Advent Calendar from Kristin at See Mommy Sew |
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Table Topper from Sherri at A Quilting Life |
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Placemats from Sherri at A Quilting Life |
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Table Topper from Sherri at A Quilting Life |
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Drawstring Linen Giftbag from Gretel at a little red ribbon |
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Shadow Puppet Theater from Amber at Giver’s Log |
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Sew A Carry-All Bag at Mamma Made Designs |
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Fabric Birdy from Jennifer at the prairie girl |
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Kids Felt Mail Bag at So Much For My Plans |
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Doll T-shirt from Laura at Betula’Loo |
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Doll Pants from Laura at Betula’Loo |
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Bible Cover from Amy at Park City Girl |
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Stockings from Amy at Park City Girl |
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Hair Straightener or Curling Iron Heat Travel Cozy at licking lollipops |
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Women’s Wallet from Novita at Sew I do “…Featuring two types of closure (tab and velcro/elastic and button). It also has zippered pouches, two full-width pockets, and 6 card pockets.” |
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Spa Wrap from Anne at Film and Thread |
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World Traveler Netbook Cozy from Anne at Film and Thread |
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Fabric Zip-loc Baggies from Tracey at sew.simply.creative |
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Fabric Bookmarks from Tracey at sew.simply.creative |
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Swiffer Cover from Amber at Berlin’s Whimsy |
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Christmas Tea Towels from Jacqui at Hazelnuts |
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Let It Snow Scene from Melissa at Checkout Girl |
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Partridge Ornament from Kim at retro mama |
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Half Pillow from Christine at TheCuttingEdgeQuilt |
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Coasters from Isa at ningiu |
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Nursing Cover at TaDa! Creations |
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Easy Cozy Slippers at A Bit of This and a Bit of That… |
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Gift Bag at Mel’s Own Place |
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Snowflake, version 1 from Tiffany at Simply Modern Mom |
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Snowflake, version 2 from Tiffany at Simply Modern Mom |
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Glass Pendant Necklaces from Tiffany at Simply Modern Mom |
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Fake Mustaches on a Stick from Tiffany at Simply Modern Mom |
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Pansy from Tiffany at Simply Modern Mom |
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Strap Cover with Pockets from Tiffany at Simply Modern Mom |
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Applique Onesie from Tiffany at Simply Modern Mom |
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Placemat Purse from Elizabeth at Life Worth The Living |
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String Quilt Pouch from Mai at mairuru |
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Fabric Stickers from Mai at mairuru |
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Used-Tights Snake from Amida at Journey into Unschooling |
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Ticky Tacky Doll from Amida at Journey into Unschooling |
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Jellyfish from Amida at Journey into Unschooling |
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Soft Counting Book from Tara at Sew Tara |
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Quilted Bowls from Geta at Geta’s Quilting Studio “The possibilities are endless, after the first bowl I could not stop and I made another, then another…” |
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Piece Wonderful Blocks with Stripe Fabrics from Geta at Geta’s Quilting Studio |
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Free Motion Quilting Tips from Geta at Geta’s Quilting Studio |
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Scripture Bag from Brandy at The Prudent Homemaker |
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Poppy Seed Cake from Regan at Stitch In My Side |
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Pretty Packaging from Candy at Candied Fabrics “It’s a bag sewn out of stitch & tear interfacing. I’ll bet a bunch of SMS readers have this very same interfacing in their stash. It literally takes me less time to make a bag than to wrap a present with traditional paper, tape and ribbon (Note: it takes much longer to take the pix and write the tutorial however!).” |
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Two-Layer Twirly Skirt with Ruffle from Melissa at The Polka Dot Chair |
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Ribbon Embellished Christmas T-Shirt & Skirt from Melissa at The Polka Dot Chair |
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Quilted “Name” Pillow from Melissa at The Polka Dot Chair |
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Little Girls Patchwork Skirt from Melissa at The Polka Dot Chair |
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Patchwork Diaper Bag from Melissa at The Polka Dot Chair |
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Covered and Elastic Stretchy Headband from Melissa at The Polka Dot Chair |
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Adult Pants to Kid Skirt from Beatrix at Kindershop Online |
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Hot Pad from Kathy at Pretty Simple Stitches |
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Remote Control Pillow from Julie at julie-k |
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Simple Ruffled Apron from Zura at Sew Retro Chic! |
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Quilted Stocking Ornament from Mary-Frances Main at Frequently Wrong but Never In Doubt |
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Easy Scarf from Melissa Averinos of Yummy Goods “I am offering a free pattern (my first tutorial!) from my new book, Small Stash Sewing! It’s a super easy scarf featuring silk and a fat quarter that would be perfect to whip up for some last minute holiday gifts. (Flannel, linen or fleece can be subbed for the silk, if you have it laying around!)” |
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Face Pillow from Nathalia at Lia’s Space |
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Felt Hair Clips from Jennifer at A Hoot and a Holler “They would make a great holiday gift for little girls.” |
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Sweater Mittens from Mary Jo at Five Green Acres “It’s a very robust tutorial and pattern collection for making wonderfully-soft mittens from sweaters. Patterns cover infant to adult sizes, so there’s something for everyone here.” |
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“Tutu-torial” from Susie at Flower Press “It’s very simple and quick to make.” |
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Pom Pom Pillow Cover at Prudent Baby |
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Hanukkah Fleece Pom Pom Garland at Prudent Baby |
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Hooded Baby Towel at Prudent Baby |
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Sleep Mask at Prudent Baby |
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Silky Baby Blanket at Prudent Baby |
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Diaper for Dolls at Prudent Baby |
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Ric-Rac Placemats & Napkins at Prudent Baby |
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Child’s Tutu at Prudent Baby |
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Baby Food Jar Pin Cushion at Prudent Baby |
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Gift Tag Downloads for Handmade Presents at Prudent Baby |
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Easy Mini Ruffled Purse from Stacy at Patchy Apple |
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Easy Patchwork Scarf from Melissa at Max and Ellie |
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Five Minute Gift Card Holder (right sidebar link) at Give It a Go |
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Simple Zipper Closure Pillowcase from Come and See the Sietz “These pillows only take about an hour to make so they are a great last-minute gift idea.” |
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Figgy Christmas Quilt from Natalia at Piece N Quilt |
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Tic Tac Baby Quilt from Natalia at Piece N Quilt |
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The Chesney Skirt from Natalia at Piece N Quilt |
Here’s a bunch of tutorials that wowed our readers. They weren’t sent in by the authors so we don’t necessarily have permission to post photos but you might just love them!:
Babushka-Style Soft Doll, Crossover-Back Baby Smock, Felt Sandwich, Reversible Placemat Covers, Linen Scarf, And: Thread Drawing Video submitted by Min, created by artist Kristin Loffer Theiss (scroll down to watch)
“Hey, I wanted to comment about the thread drawings you guys said you loved so much. My friend is an artist who does this and she has a video of her actually doing the sewing. It’s awesome. Go to http://kltworks.com and scroll down to the video to watch it. I think you’ll love it.”
Do you have a great, recent tutorial that we missed? Add a link in the comments! Happy sewing…
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Ooh! So many fun things to do! Thanks for including mine!
What a wonderful collection of projects! My head is swimming! I have a couple to add to the mix:
No-Sew Fabric Bunting: http://brightandblithe.wordpress.com/2009/12/05/no-sew-fabric-bunting/
Tea Tree Advent Calendar: http://brightandblithe.wordpress.com/2009/12/15/tea-tree-advent-calendar/
Wintry Votive:
http://brightandblithe.wordpress.com/2009/12/10/fire-and-ice/
Thanks again for all you do. This space is always full of inspiration.
Love these! What a great idea for a roundup – everything looks fantastic.
I have a few holiday tutorials up –
Pom-pom garland: http://www.onepearlbutton.com/2009/12/tutorial-pom-pom-garland.html
Yarn-wrapped trees: http://www.onepearlbutton.com/2009/12/tutorial-yarn-wrapped-trees.html
Ruffled scarf/wrap: http://www.onepearlbutton.com/2009/12/tutorial-easy-ruffled-scarfwrap.html
Happy holidays!
Thank you for this wonderful gathering of projects – but even more thanks for posting them with photos! It makes it easier to go through and remember what you thought you saw
Wow! Thank you very much for all these ideas!
Wonderful ideas. Thanks
WOW! What a great list of ideas. Thanks.
What a great collection of tutorials! Now, if only I could choose just one to start with!
Thanks so much for including mine! I’m semi-new to the bloging thing and that was really cool to see my tutorial up there!
Here’s my tutorial on making a silhouette of your child.
http://www.em-il-ie.com/2009/12/craft-of-month-silhouette-ornaments.html
Here are a few more ideas to try:
http://pickupsomecreativity.blogspot.com/2009/11/french-seam-pillow-case-tutorial.html
http://pickupsomecreativity.blogspot.com/2009/12/design-your-own-pj-pants-tutorial.html
http://pickupsomecreativity.blogspot.com/2009/12/swedish-woven-heart-ornament-tutorial.html
Merry Christmas to everyone!
Such a great selection! I can’t wait to try some of these. Thanks for sharing my hair clip!
Thanks for linking to my tutorials!
Man! So many gift ideas! Wish I had this list a few months ago. Oh well – there’s always next year!
Thanks!
I’ve got the pattern and instructions on my blog for the felt kitties I put in the last Giveaway Day for anyone to use–they stitch up very quick! http://ordinaryisboring.typepad.com/ordinary_is_boring/projects-patterns.html
You all are the best! Thanks for all the links.
Best to you and yours this holiday!
well, this gives me hours of reading to do!
This is so cool. I just love looking at all these tutorials it is so inspiring!
What a great list! I’ve bookmarked about 10 of these cute ideas. Now I just need to find the time to actually do them…
So fun!! Thanks for compiling the list!
Wow! I will be sewing from now until next Christmas there are so many great ideas!
oh my!! Thanks for the link!! You guys are the best!! I’ve been a fan since Handmade Holidays 08!
Melissa
Awesome! There are some great ideas there.
Oh yes! Check mine out at melissaslilaclane.blogspot.com
Thanks for all the great links. I found a few that I have to try.
I also have one I would like to add. If you want to make a super quick and easy, but great scarf check this one out
http://madeduringsleepytime.blogspot.com/2009/12/scarf-tutorial.html
PS… I’m also giving one away, you have until 12/27 to enter.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!
Great list!
Just as an FYI, the picture for “Fabric Birdy from Jennifer at the prairie girl” is of the fabric travel highchair from this mama makes stuff. I assume that a fabric bird does not look the same as a travel high chair.
What a great list! So many new projects to try out! I just made those flower hair clips for my daughter for Christmas, and they turned out so cute!
More ideas! Yey, you guys rock! x
oooo these are wonderful tutos
thanks for linking mine too 
Here’s my tutorial on making (felting) a wrist pincushion!
http://www.chubbyhobby.com/make-and-create/snail-pincushion-wristlet/
Perfect gift for any sewers:)
great list…thanks for including mine. wow, that thread drawing is incredible!
Thanks for including my tutorial. I’m amazed at all the other great ideas!!! I have a few people on my list who would love that Bible cover. And I can’t wait for my niece to get a couple years older so she can carry that “carry all” bag! Thanks so much for the complete list!!
wow! your organizational skills are impressive! thanks for all the hard work you ladies do to bring us such great inspiration. the pictures are a great addition to the list of tutorials…very helpful. thanks for including my lantern!
Some really great ideas!
Here are my easy lined fleece mittens from scrap fabric:
http://sewcando.blogspot.com/2009/12/baby-its-cold-outside-mittens-tutorial.html
Wow! I love this list!
Here is an easy graphic pillow made with felt:
http://thequiltingdiaries.blogspot.com/2009/12/snowflake-pillow-tutorial.html
I am blown away! WOW!!!!
Wow! These are a wonderful Christmas gift! Thanks for all the sharing all the sewing love!