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What better place to show off your cool handmade creations than in your own home? Create useful items or decorate your living space with your own hands, giving it your own personal touch that nobody else can!

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DIY Fringe Cloth Napkins (beginner’s sewing, no mitered corners!)

August 22, 2020April 20, 2020
These DIY fringe cloth napkins are super easy, perfect for beginners, with no mitered corners or hems, just simple zig zag stitches and fun fringed edges! #diyclothnapkins #diynapkins #clothnapkins #beginnersewing

Anyone who reads this blog knows how much I love washable products that substitute disposables. I know that cloth menstrual pads and cloth toilet paper aren’t for everyone, but some reusable items are really simple to use and take care of. Which is why today …

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DIY Beaded Napkin Rings with Elastic Cord

April 22, 2020April 16, 2020
Make these easy DIY beaded napkin rings with wooden beads and elastic cording to keep your family’s cloth napkins in order! Make a set so that you can color code everyone’s napkins without mixing them up! A full set of handmade cloth napkins and napkin holders make a great DIY gift! #beadednapkinrings #diynapkinrings

I do my best to avoid using disposable products, which is sometimes easy and sometimes complicated. One of the easiest to use, though, are cloth napkins, which I’ve used for about 12 years now. And what better way to keep your family’s napkins separate than …

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How to Make DIY Cloth Toilet Paper – Easy and Zero Waste!

March 21, 2020March 21, 2020
Learn how to make DIY cloth toilet paper for emergencies when there are no more toilet rolls left in the supermarket. No sew family cloth is zero waste, ecologically friendly and costs nothing when you repurpose old sheets and T-shirts! #zerowaste #familycloth #clothtoiletpaper

I started working on this post about ten days ago, when we started locking down here in Italy for the health emergency, and people were starting to get worried in other parts of the world. My friends in the United States and other English-speaking countries …

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DIY Snowflake Embroidered Felt Christmas Ornaments

July 11, 2020November 13, 2019
Hand sew these beautiful snowflake embroidered felt Christmas ornaments for your tree or to decorate your home during the holidays. These are easy to create with a free embroidery pattern for three different designs, and require only three basic embroidery stitches. What a perfect handmade Christmas gift! #diyornament #embroideredornament

Every autumn, when it starts getting cool, I dig in to my massive felted wool sweater collection and let the colors and textures inspire me. This year I was inspired to embroider snowflakes (like I already showed with my DIY felted wool sweater stocking with …

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DIY Felted Wool Sweater Stocking Pattern with Embroidery

November 16, 2019November 4, 2019
Sew this DIY felted wool sweater stocking pattern with embroidered snowflakes. These beautiful handmade stockings can be sewn by hand or machine! #diystocking #stockingpattern

Where I live in Italy, Santa doesn’t leave gifts in a stocking on Christmas Eve, but a friendly old witch does during the night before Epiphany (January 6). So I decided to create a pattern for a general winter-themed stocking, instead of a Christmas one. …

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Easy Cat Neck Pillow Pattern for Kids and Adults

September 12, 2019September 11, 2019

Years ago I created a cat neck pillow pattern for my children, and it was a huge success. Today I’m sharing with you my updated version of the pattern and tutorial, along with a video tutorial! This cat neck pillow pattern is based on my …

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DIY Neck Pillow Template PDF Download + Tutorial

September 12, 2019July 29, 2019
Kids love sewing and it’s easy with this neck pillow template pdf download! The free sewing pattern includes two sizes + carry strap, and is a fantastic and easy project for kids to sew by hand! Everyone loves travel neck pillows, and now you can make a customized one! #diypillows #neckpillowpattern #diyneckpillow #diytravelpillow

Guys, it’s once again Sew a Softie Month, and I’m so excited! Every year Trixi from Coloured Buttons organizes a month-long extravaganza during which sewing bloggers publish tutorials for stuffed projects that kids can sew. How amazing is that? Learning to sew teaches kids important …

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8 Easy Homemade Recycled Cat Toys in under 5 Minutes!

February 19, 2019February 19, 2019
Realizza questi 8 giochi fai da te per gatti con il riciclo creativo in meno di 5 minuti! Basta quello che hai già in casa per far divertire il tuo gatto preferito! #giochigatti #giochipergatti

I am, and have always been, a cat person. I love cats and have always had at least one since I was a little girl who begged her mother for a “kitty that goes meow all by itself.” About a year ago we brought two …

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Hand sewn plush heart pillow with pocket

January 31, 2020February 4, 2019
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with love notes inside the pocket of this hand sewn plush heart pillow! The free pattern is easy enough for beginners and children to sew by hand or by sewing machine. #valentinesdaysewing #vdaysewing #kidssew

I always say that ANYONE can sew, and that goes for kids, too. This is why I love Sew a Softie, the wonderful recurring event created by Trixi from Coloured Buttons. My children and I participated in Sew a Softie last summer with a pattern and tutorial …

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How to Sew a Fabric Valentine’s Day Banner

September 8, 2020January 24, 2019
Che bello! Come cucire un festone per San Valentino con ritagli e lo sbieco. Ottima decorazione handmade che esprime l’amore ai tuoi cari il 14 febbraio o ogni giorno! #sanvalentino #decorazionisanvalentino #sanvalentinofaidate

Yep, you might’ve noticed that I’ve been ever-so-slightly obsessed with banners these days. I just can’t help it! Ever since I created my “Celebrate! Banner” pattern last year, I’ve been making every possible type of bunting, both for me and to give to loved ones. …

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How to make a neck pillow from a sweatshirt

December 31, 2018December 31, 2018
Sembra comodissimo! Come fare un cuscino per il collo con una felpa riciclata in soli 10 minuti! Perfetto per viaggiare comodo o rilassarsi in casa! #cuscino #riciclocreativo

It’s funny how we can get super attached to an article of clothing, isn’t it? Sometimes you know that you can’t wear it anymore, but you just can’t bear to get rid of it. This was the case with my son and his banana sweatshirt. …

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DIY Christmas Tree Banner Template and Tutorial

November 17, 2020December 10, 2018
How cute is this?! Decorate your home in handmade holiday style with this DIY Christmas tree banner FREE template and tutorial! Use fabric scraps and beads for customized festive bunting! #christmasbanner #diychristmasbanner #christmastreebanner

The other day my kids and I put up our Christmas tree. Something about it still gets me excited every year. I love looking at all our ornaments, as we remember people who gave them to us or when we made them. And a twinkling …

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Easy no sew felt snowflake ornaments from sweaters

November 17, 2020December 3, 2018
Create the magic of snowfall inside your home, but without the cold! Make these no sew felt snowflake ornaments from a surprising repurposed material: felted wool sweaters! Hang them on the Christmas tree or string them as a garland or from the ceiling for a magical decorative effect! #diysnowflake #feltsnowflake #snowflakechristmasornament

What is it about snow that is so magical?! Is it the soft ting of cold as it hits your skin? Or the bright twinkle snowflakes make in the sun? The muted sounds right after snow has fallen? The sensation of catching frozen bits of water …

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How to Sew a Pennant Banner with Letters and Words

December 3, 2018November 13, 2018
Learn how to sew a pennant banner with appliqued letters and words to add colorful joy and festivity to your party or everyday life! Link to pattern in 5 shapes and 4 sizes! #diybanner #handmadebanner #cucicucicoopatterns

Everyone loves celebrating, right?! And if you love decorations to add happiness and festivity to your home, holiday or party, learn how to sew a pennant banner so that you can customize it to your personal needs! These banners are easy and a perfect project for …

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Sew a mermaid tail blanket: Sea Snuggler Pattern Release

October 23, 2018October 22, 2018
Want to learn how to sew a mermaid tail blanket? The reversible Sea Snuggler sewing pattern has you covered, with two fin and two waistband options and 16 sizes for children and adults! Plus a shark tail modification for boys! #mermaidtailpattern #mermaidblanket #cucicucicoopatterns

Have you noticed all those cool mermaid tail blankets on Pinterest these days? You can buy them everywhere, or you can take your pick of loads of crochet patterns to make them. But what if you want to learn how to sew a mermaid tail …

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DIY Chair Felt Pads in 10 Seconds with Upcycling

February 4, 2019September 10, 2018
Protect your floors with these super fast, easy and FREE DIY chair felt pads! You can make these table leg pads from a surprising upcycled material in just 10 seconds for a wonderful anti-scratch effect on all your furniture! #diyhome #floorprotector

I don’t know about you, but I cannot STAND the sound of chairs scratching on the floor. I used to buy tons of those self-adhesive felt pieces to stick on the bottom of chairs, then I finally smartened up when I realized just how easy …

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Quick 30-second fix for flaking headphone pads

June 21, 2018June 21, 2018
I cuscinetti rovinati delle cuffie ti impediscono ad ascoltare la tua musica preferita? Scopri un trucco super semplice e veloce per coprire i cuscini di schiuma con quello che hai già in casa! #riciclocreativo #cuffiecuscinetti

A few years ago my husband got sick of me always borrowing his headphones, so he gave me my own pair. Even though we were quite happy with these earphones, over the past year or so the cheap material covering the ear pads starting coming …

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Easy and Free DIY No-Scratch Rock Doorstop

April 23, 2018April 23, 2018
Need a quick fix to keep the doors in your home from slamming shut? This DIY no-scratch rock doorstop with repurposed items is free and only takes 1 minute to make! #rockcraft #feltedsweater

Spring is here, which means windows are open, letting in fresh air, flowery scents and bird songs! Oh, and it also means that the cross breezes make our doors slam shut way too often. Our doors have frosted glass centers, and every time one of …

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How to color code keys in 2 minutes with nail polish!

March 26, 2018March 26, 2018
Hai le chiavi tutte uguali e vuoi sapere come colore le chiavi per personalizzarle? Bastano due minuti con questo truccho e un po’ di smalto per le unghie! #smaltoperleunghie #dritteperlavita

How jingly is your key ring? Do you have a TON of keys that you carry around with you? Are you ALWAYS getting them confused and end up trying multiple keys for each door? I am. Which is why, a few years ago, I realized …

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The One Square Tote: an easy tote bag sewing tutorial

February 28, 2018February 20, 2018
No more ripped plastic bags with the One Square Tote, an easy tote bag sewing tutorial made from a single square of fabric! Simple and eco-friendly! #reusableshoppingbag #totebag

Oh boy, guys, I’m excited because FINALLY I’ve gotten back to the beloved Learn to Machine Sew course for beginners! I left off back in September with a lesson on how to sew French seams, which is my favorite way to sew seams because they …

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