How to Make a DIY Denim Banner from Upcycled Jeans

This beginner sewing project shows how to make a DIY banner from jeans. So easy and fun! I want one for every room in my house!

After a long hiatus from publishing new tutorials, I’m back with a new sewing project that’s perfect for beginners, especially those who love repurposing! So take out all your ripped, worn out or stained jeans and make a DIY denim banner with them! I love …

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How to Make Pumpkin Pie from Fresh Pumpkin and Milk

Learn how to make pumpkin pie from fresh pumpkin and milk for the most delicious and natural Thanksgiving dessert! Keep American tradition real with real ingredients instead of old, canned pumpkin puree and condensed milk!

As an American expat living in Italy, I miss out all the specifically American holidays. I’ve been either vegetarian or nearly so for years, so missing out on Thanksgiving turkey doesn’t bother me. But pumpkin pie was another story! It’s usually impossible to find canned …

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How to Make a Hooded Cape for a Child or Adult

Learn how to make a hooded cape for a child or adult without a pattern! This DIY cloak is perfect for Halloween or cosplay because you can adapt it to lots of different characters.

I am a big fan of versatile Halloween costumes that can be used for different characters. This way we can get lots of use out of each piece and be creative in using them different ways. Today I’m going to show you how to make …

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Wool Felt Banner DIY from Upcycled Sweaters

Make this wool felt banner DIY with craft felt or repurposed felted sweaters! A colorful and eco-friendly way to decorate your home or celebrate a party!

Today’s sewing tutorial is extra cool because this felt banner DIY combines three things that I love: repurposing felted wool sweaters, bias tape, and bunting banners. Fabric banners and paper garlands just make me happy. They’re so joyful and colorful, and there are so many …

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Pajama pants tutorial – How to sew PJ pants

Learn how to sew PJ pants with this pajama pants tutorial! All the details are included so that even beginner sewists can sewn their very first piece of clothing! The elastic waistband is comfortable and easy to sew. #sewingclothes #sewpants

I have a soft spot for PJ pants because they’re so comfortable and they’re easy to sew. And, because you wear them to lounge around the house, it doesn’t matter if they’re not absolutely perfect, so it’s a fabulous first garment for beginners to sew! …

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Welcome to the new Cucicucicoo for 2021!

Take a tour of the brand new Cucicucicoo: Eco Sewing and Crafting for 2021! The new blog and pattern shop are now more simple, sleeker, faster and- best of all- glitch-free! #sewing #repurposing

Guys, I know I’ve been away from the blog for a while, but I’ll explain in a moment. Because I just can’t wait to show you the brand new Cucicucicoo for 2021! Quite a few people had written to me about glitches and errors that …

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21 Handmade Christmas Gifts to Sew and Give in 2020

See the best 21 handmade Christmas gifts to sew and give in 2020! Family and friends will love these festive DIY gifts and you'll love sewing them! #diychristmasgifts #christmassewing #handmadechristmas

Everyone knows two things: sewing is super fun and DIY gifts are always better than store-bought! So check out this awesome list of the 21 best handmade Christmas gifts to sew and give to your loved ones for Christmas 2020! This collection of handmade Christmas …

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DIY Christmas Face Mask Pattern to Sew for FREE!

Enjoy the holidays while socially distancing with this DIY Christmas face mask! The adorable Christmas tree is easy to applique to the fabric and decorate with beads and sequins. The handmade face mask pattern is FREE, with three sizes and has options for a nose bridge, adjustable ear elastics and a removable tie. #facemaskpattern #christmasfacemask #christmassewing

Everything about 2020 has been unusual, and Christmas is no exception. But I’m determined to make this holiday season as joyous as possible, which is why I decided to create this festive DIY Christmas face mask! This project adds a super cute decorated fabric Christmas …

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How to Sew a Santa Hat (FREE Pattern!)

Learn how to sew a Santa hat with this FREE sewing pattern! Get into the holiday spirit with your own DIY Santa Claus hat with a super soft faux fur brim and pompom! 3 sizes included for all the family to play at being Father Christmas! #diysantahat #santahatpattern #christmassewing

We’re now halfway through November which means that we can start getting into the holiday spirit! So let’s start off the Christmas season with an easy tutorial on how to sew a Santa hat, along with a brand new FREE pattern in three sizes! This …

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