Tag Archives: Sewing

Make your own waterproof car seat canopy with this tutorial!

DIY Waterproof Car Seat Canopy!

June
13,
2013

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It gets really really cold here in Chicago during the winter, so when my cousin announced she was pregnant, I knew exactly what I wanted to make as a baby shower gift: a warm, fuzzy, waterproof car seat canopy to protect her sleeping baby from crazy weather!

If you live somewhere with cold winters, a car seat canopy is perfect for … {Read the rest!}

Make your own custom printed fabric tags with fabric, a printer, and some vinegar!

Make Your Own Custom Printed Fabric Tags!

June
11,
2013

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Anyone who sews knows that it is a labor of love! Just like signing a painting, you can tag your sewing projects and mark your hard work as your own. So I’m going to show you how to make your own custom printed fabric tags with items you probably already have in your house!

I just LOVE having custom printed … {Read the rest!}

Minky Baby Blanket Tutorial by PracticallyFunctional.net

Minky Baby Blanket Tutorial

April
30,
2013

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I really love making things for babies because you can use bright colors, fun patterns, and soft fabrics, and this awesome DIY minky baby blanket is no exception!

Minky!!! I love it because it’s so ridiculously soft, plus it’s pretty easy to sew (doesn’t stretch in crazy ways, stays put, etc.) And it comes in tons of colors, … {Read the rest!}

DIY Harry Potter Kindle Covers

DIY Harry Potter Kindle Covers!

April
11,
2013

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Anybody else a HUGE Harry Potter fan? I totally am, so I geeked out a bit last weekend and made these Harry Potter and Ron Weasley Kindle covers for a friend of mine! How cute are they?!

Ally, the lucky recipient of these fun bits of geekery, posted a picture to my Facebook wall back in December of a Kindle cover that … {Read the rest!}

Practically Functional: Padded Diaper Strap Tutorial

Padded Diaper Strap Tutorial

March
28,
2013

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I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love making things for babies! Baby crafts are always awesome because they are fun, colorful, and tiny; what could be better! So imagine how much fun I had making presents for my cousin’s baby shower a few months ago! Today I’m going to share a simple tutorial for a totally cute and … {Read the rest!}

DIY Purse Organizer From A Hot Pad

DIY Purse Organizer From A Hot Pad!

February
15,
2013

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I don’t know about you, but my purse is usually a mess! I have tons of little things floating around inside of it, and it’s pretty crazy trying to find anything smaller than my wallet. God forbid I ever have to ask JM to find my chapstick for me while I’m driving! But this quick and easy DIY purse organizer … {Read the rest!}

DIY Rain Boot Liners

DIY Rain Boot Liners!

January
18,
2013

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JM got me a pair of Wellies for Christmas, and I love them! They are fabulous and much more waterproof than my old, broken pair of rain boots. The only problem is that they aren’t warm at all. The rubber works great to keep out water, but it’s no use against the cold. So I made myself a pair of … {Read the rest!}

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