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10 DIY Summer Sewing Projects

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Hello there,

Thanks for visiting us today.

Summer is a perfect time to start new activities. It is the time that you can enjoy outdoors and make something special.  It is also the time you can learn new things; organized your home or create activities with your kids.

I wanted to find special activities and games I can enjoy making playing with Owen and my nieces.

So, here is the list of Summer Sewing Projects to do:

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1.  DIY Tent Teepee:

Ideal time to make this project and create fun stories with your kids.  How about napping in one of these?

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2.  Felt Kitchen:

If we are thinking about camping, what better than a felt kitchen for your kids.  They will enjoy pretending and helping you to cook those great grilled burgers!

 

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3. Fabric Bracelets:

Summer is also a great time to create unforgivable memories with your best friends.  This no sew fabric bracelets come in handy for your kids to make with their best friends (also, a good opportunity to use those scrap fabrics you have been keeping all year!!!)

 

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4.  DIY Card Holder:

If we talk about summer activities, playing cards with my relatives would be the first thing that it comes to my mind.  We used to spend the hot nights playing games together, having a good laugh.  This card holder will be a great project to make for your family activities.

 

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5.  Monster Towel:

Take the swimming pool activities to the next level with this monster DIY towels.  Your kids would love them!

 

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6.  Felt Garden:

How about gardening?

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7.  Monster Organizers:

Summer is a great time to help your kids to be more organized.  Since school is over, you can spend some time making this DIY monster organizers together.  Cleaning can’t get cooler than this!

 

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8.  DIY Insulated Snack Bag:

Now that summer has fully arrived, it is nice to know that the snack your kid wants to take will be cold and safe during the day.  This is my insulated snack bag, and it has become so handy that I am making one for myself!

 

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9.  Water Bottle Holder:

Does your kid like to go for a ride with his friends?  This water bottle holder is a great project to make for him (or teach him how to sew) He will never forget to take his water bottle with him anymore!

 

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10.  Mermaid Skirts:

Summer fun!  Who would not love to have a cute mermaid skirt?

 

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Thanks for visiting us and Happy sewing!

Refashion: 15 Creative Denim DIY Projects

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Hello there,

Thank you for visiting On the Cutting Floor.  This is Refashion: 15 Creative Denim DIY Projects

 

If this is your first time in our blog, remember to check our FREE SEWING PATTERNS page.

On that page you will find our collection of free sewing patterns for women, kids and men.

You can also visit our SEWING TUTORIALS and our SEWING REVIEWS.

We also have an ETSY STORE, where you will find unique and modern sewing pattern for women.

 

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Thanks for visiting On the Cutting Floor today.  This is a roundup of Awesome ideas to refashion your old jeans!

I have found very creative and original projects to transform those old jeans into something new, unique and trendy.

 

Enjoy!

 

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Thanks!

 

Refashion: 15 Creative Denim DIY Projects

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Basket for a sewing room? A kitchen?

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A trendy rug

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This idea is absolutely gorgeous.  Unfortunately, I could only link to a picture.  However, you can use this dress pattern as a starting point for the dress.

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FROM THE ARCHIVES:

ADELINE DRESS PATTERN:

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NECKTIE TOP PATTERN:The Necktie Top Pattern

Practical Gym Bag

 

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One for the kids

 

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Who does not need a cool pillow?

 

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Cute and easy Clutch

 

 

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Got 30 min?  Make this bib

 

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Some extra ideas

 

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Happy Sewing!

Insulated Container Cover Tutorial

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Hi there,

Thanks for visiting On the Cutting Floor today.

Today I want to share this easy project I have made with my husband.

It is a very practical Insulated Container Cover to protect your groceries for the heat.

We found this project an absolutely MUST under the current weather conditions.  You see, the heat wave that has been affecting the northern hemisphere has made us create this insulated container cover.  It makes it easier to get the groceries without worrying about the dairy products sitting in the trunk of our car.

It is a fairly easy project to make.  It uses about 1 1/2 yard of fabric.

I decided to go for a cotton blend fabric that was sitting on my stash.  It worked fine.

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Plus, I added two velcro straps on one side of the container.  That keeps the cover attached.container 3

 

Also,  I have also added to pockets to the cover: one inside and one outside.

The inside pockets works as an ice container (just in case you want to protect your groceries even more).

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The outside pocket, on the other hand, works for keeping the shopping list or coupons on hand.

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Interested in other insulated sewing projects?

Try this and this or this one!

THE PATTERN

I have created a PDF printable version of the pattern for this project.

It will print 21 pages, with no overlapping.

However, if you feel like drafting the pattern yourself (and save a few pages)  check on the measurements that have been added to the image here:

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Materials

1 1/2 yard of cotton blend

1/4 yard of quilting cotton (for pockets):

Measurements for each pocket:   2 pieces of 4” X 8”

2  6” zippers

2 packages of pipping ( about 4 meters or 4 1/2 yards)

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Velcro:   1.  8” long for the top of the container

1.  2 pieces with 8” long side and  1 1/2 shorter side (remember that one of

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Tutorial

Before starting the project, please mark the velcro and pocket placement on your fabric.

  1. Pocket:  Place the two sides of the pocket together, right sides facing and sew long the side.
  2. Open the seams and press flat.
  3. Attach the zipper by placing it on the pocket seam area.
  4. Unzip the zipper.
  5. Sew along the teeth of the zipper, until you reached half of its length.
  6. Lift the presser foot and zip the zipper back.
  7. When reaching the desire length, turn the pocket horizontally.
  8. After passing the zipper’s opposite teeth, lift the presser foot again and turn the pocket, so you can sew along the other side.
  9. Press the pocket flat.
  10. Pin the pocket to the container cover top.  Sew along the four sides of the pocket.
  11. Repeat this process with the second pocket.  This will be in the opposite fabric piece.
  12. Pipping:  Start by measuring the length of the container cover.  I used two packages of piping.
  13. Unstitch about 1 inch of the piping.
  14. Reveal the cord inside.
  15. Cut about 3/4 inch of the cord.
  16. Repeat with the other side.
  17. Now put both sides together and sew along to join them.
  18. Sew along.
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Now, place it between the two sides of the container cover.
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Sew along.  Leave the top the the container cover open, so you can turn it to the right side easily.

Now, trim the excess fabric and make some notches on the corners of the container.  
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Turn the container cover to the right side and press flat.

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Add the insul bright padding inside.

Close the opening with the pipping.
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Add the other side of the velcro strap.

Now, add the velcro straps that will attach the cover to the container.DSC_1887

Follow the marks you have transfer from the pattern for this.

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And it is done!

I hope it becomes a very useful project for you too!

 

 

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