Bag Handle Cover

 Learn how to make this Bag Handle Cover.  It is great for luggage, backpacks and more.  You only need a few supplies.  These make great gifts for all ages.  

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Keep sewing!

Danna

Multi-Purpose Pin Cushion

 Keep all those necessary sewing notions close at hand and all in one place.  This multi-purpose pin cushion holds not only your pins but wonder clips, seam ripper and more.  

This project can be made with just a few scrap pieces of fabric, a small piece of ribbon, cardboard and some fiber filling.  They also make great gifts for all the sewers and quilters on your list. 

Find the printed pattern here for purchase on my Etsy shop Multi-Purpose Pin Cushion.  Or if you become a Patreon Member and support my YouTube Channel Sew-Learn-Create you will get several of my printed patterns free with your membership. 

Happy sewing,

Danna 

Plastic Grocery Bag Holder - an Eco Friendly Project

 Those plastic grocery bags have so many uses once you bring them home.  I use them to line my small trash cans, organize items going to different locations and the list goes on and on.  The only problem with trying to repurpose those bags is finding a place to store them.  The grocery bag holder solves this problem.  

It stores a ton of bags and keeps them in one handy spot.  This project can be made in fabric that makes you smile, matches your kitchen/laundry room decor, or try a bright colored fabric so you don't forget you have them.  

The bag holder only takes a fat quarter of fabric so give this simple project a try and help the environment also.  Be sure to give this video a "Thumbs Up" if this project helps organize your life.  

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Sew, let's get started!

Danna

Wristlet Key Chain - Keep those keys handy!

 If you are like me I am always struggling with my keys when trying to carry everything in from the car.  With this latest project my keys are handy and easy to keep track of - on my wrist.  

So help out your family and friends by making them one also.  They are easy to "personalize" with the stamped message added to the front.  

Post a picture of your keychain and share with others your creation.

Happy sewing,

Danna

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No more ugly Jar Lid Grippers!

 Tired of those ugly insurance lid grippers in the drawer?  Learn how to make a pretty lid gripper using your favorite fabric and a few simple supplies.

This lid gripper is easy to use, conforms to make opening even those stubborn jars easy.  They also make great gifts.  This is an easy project for sewers of all levels. If you make a jar lid gripper post a picture in the comments.  I would love to see your creation.

UPDATE:  A viewer suggested using wax paper underneath the gripper when stitching the the final top stitching to help it go through the machine easier.  Then just tear the wax paper away when done.  Great idea.

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Enjoy,

Danna

Fabric Bookmark

 Start early on those gifts for the holidays.  This is a new video in my Christmas in July playlist on the Sew-Learn-Create YouTube channel.  Lots of great projects that are quick, easy for all levels and use up some of those fabric scraps.

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Enjoy,

Danna

Silverware Pocket Tutorial

 Head over to the Sew-Learn-Create YouTube channel and learn how to create some great projects.  I have created a playlist called Christmas in July.  It is a group of tutorials on simple easy projects that make great gifts.  

In the link below find out how to make silverware pockets.  These pockets add a festive touch to any table setting.  Use seasonal fabrics to ramp up your Christmas dinner this year.  We can all use a little extra spark to our celebrations during these uncertain times.  

So grab your fabric and machine and learn how to make these great projects.

Enjoy!

Danna

Fabric Basket

Part of my Christmas in July series on my YouTube channel: Sew-Learn-Create.  This series has some simple easy sewing projects that make great gifts.  Go on over to YouTube and subscribe to Sew-Learn-Create so you don't miss out on any upcoming projects and ideas.

Enjoy!
Danna

Flower Pin Tutorial

This project is quick and easy and makes a great gift.  It was the take home project for my Cross Body Bag class.  It only takes a small amount of fabric and a few other supplies.

You will need the following supplies:
     2 small pieces of coordinating fabric
     Button
     Needle and Thread
     The flower shape patterns -  Download them here Flower Pattern
     2 1/2" circle of felt
     Pin Back
     Glue

Start by selecting which fabric will be your large and small flowers and which fabric will be your medium flower.  Then trace around the patterns on the backside of the fabric and cut out the flowers.

The large and small flowers are cut from one fabric.
The medium flower is cut from the other fabric.

Then place your large flower face up on the counter.  Layer your medium flower next and then the small flower on top of the stack.

Large flower on bottom right side up.
Then layer the medium flower right side up on top of large flower

Finish stack by placing the small flower right side up on top of the others.

Next you will place your button in the center of the stack and sew it place through all the layers.

After your button is secure. Turn your flower over face down.  Place the felt circle in the middle of the back and glue in place.

Glue the felt piece in the center of the back of the flower stack.

Now you are ready to glue the pin back in place on top of the felt.  Be sure to put the pin back toward the top of the flower so it will hang better.

Glue your pin back toward the top of the flower.

Now your flower is complete and ready to add a fun embellishment to an outfit or the cross body bag.

Hope you enjoy making these flowers.  I would love to see your work, so post a picture of your flower in the comments for all to see.

Danna

Lunch Box Tag Tutorial

This project combines sewing and art and is a great for beginners.  I prepared a small kit for those attending my Lunch Box helpers sewing class in the summer.  We made reusable snack bags, small cloth napkins and lid grippers.  All great items to have in a lunch box for school or work.  If you would like to make those items go to my Etsy shop WebberWorks where I will have kits available with video instructions soon. 

Lunch Box Tag

Now on to the project.  You will need the following supplies:

2 pieces of muslin fabric 2.5" x 4"
1 piece of batting or felt 2.5" x 4"
1 piece of ribbon or fabric strip for loop - approximately 4" long
Crayons
Wax paper
Needle and Thread or a sewing machine

Follow these steps:

1.  Take 1 piece of muslin and lay out flat.
2.  Place the batting or felt piece on top of the muslin piece.
3.  Line up the edges so they are straight.

1 piece of muslin with batting on top

4.  Fold the ribbon or fabric strip in half and place on top of the muslin with the loop at the top above the pieces of fabric.

Be sure the loop is at the top and the ribbon sticks
 up above the fabric and batting.

5.  Place the other piece of muslin on top of the stack and line up the edges.  Clip or pin to secure for sewing.

Make sure you pin or clip your ribbon loop so it does not slip
while you are sewing.

6.  With either a needle and thread or a sewing machine sew all the way around the outside edge using a 1/4" seam allowance.  Back stitch the ribbon loop to secure.

7.  Now the fun begins.  Using the crayons color a design on the fabric.  You can color just one side or both sides.  I used the Neon crayons and a black Metalic crayon from Dollar Tree.

Color any design you want.  Have fun with it!

 8.  Once you are finished coloring your design you will use the wax paper and iron to "set" the colors.  I slipped my tag inside a folded piece of wax paper so it would set the front and back at the same time and not mess up my ironing board.

If you colored on the back be sure to put
wax paper on both the top and bottom.

9.  Iron the wax paper using a pressing motion not side to side.  If you move the iron around it may smear the crayon.  Use a medium setting on the iron.

Use a pressing motion not moving side to side.

10.  Let the tag cool and you are done!  Attach it to your lunch box and show off  your creative talents to your friends.

This is a great summer project for kids and grand kids.  They will have fun making these tags and putting on their new lunch boxes for school.  Remember if you want to make the reusable snack bags and other lunch box helpers check my Etsy page WebberWorks for kits.

Enjoy!
Danna

Quilted Heart Tutorial

Want to share a little joy and learn something new at the same time?  Then this project is perfect for you.  Learn how to make your own quilted heart using the strip piece method.  Then go to the I Found a Quilted Heart website and get the guidelines for hiding your heart in your town for someone to find.  PLEASE NOTE: The tag information has changed from what I show in the video.  Please follow the directions on the IFAQH website to attach the correct tag.

I love the idea of creating something for someone else to find and bring joy to both of us.  This is a great project to make with kids they really enjoy creating and then hiding the hearts.  Be sure to check back on the website often to see if your heart has been found.

I created the Quilted Heart Pattern an easy size to make and use up scraps.  You can stitch up a bunch of hearts and share them with family and friends to hide.

Enjoy the journey and spread a little joy - one quilted heart at a time!
Danna

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