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We sew a Valentine's cosmetic bag

To sew a Valentine's cosmetic bag, you need to prepare one piece of red cotton (one color and with polka dots) measuring 20x26 for the front side, one piece of white cotton with red polka dots measuring 40x26 cm for the lining, interlining,

Owl pillow with pocket

A bright, soft and functional owl pillow will surely please your child, because you can play with it, sleep with it and even use it to store your phone, remote control or pencils. To sew such a pillow you will need three, matching in color and design.

We sew coasters for hot food for Valentine's Day

Do you want to give not only a beautiful, but also a useful gift for the most romantic holiday, which will be relevant not only on February 14, but throughout the year? Then prepare thick cotton fabric, for example, double thread, rags

Creative Christmas tree made of denim

In anticipation of the Christmas holidays, many people purchase New Year's decorations in stores, boutiques, markets and trading houses.But if you are bored with the monotony of the products presented, then I suggest you save a little personal money, and

A handbag for all occasions

Today I want to share with you how to sew a handbag for all occasions. You can have a lot of such handbags, they are easy to sew, functional and can be sewn to each of your summer or autumn outfits. I give you a drawing of the bag with dimensions. This

A beautiful bedspread is the key to comfort

The bedroom is the best place in the house. This is where you can relax and unwind from the hardships of the past day. It is not surprising that the housewives furnish and decorate this room with special care. To make your bedroom look more cozy and romantic, sew

Decorative pillow

The comfort in any room largely depends on how well the textiles are chosen and how fashionable accents are placed. This is especially true for the bedroom and living room: bedspreads and pillows here play almost the main role in interior design.

How to hem a curtain

Have you purchased a light transparent curtain in a store, knowing that it will not fit in height? To hem it you will need: scissors, pinning needles, sewing thread, a ruler and a marker for working on fabric.

Children's denim backpack

Every home has jeans that are no longer worn for one reason or another - for example, a child has grown out of them, or torn them; jeans are worn out or their style is out of fashion. As a rule, these things are simply thrown away. But you can make a lot out of old jeans

Guilloche

Guilloche is a technique of openwork burning on fabric. Various napkins, tablecloths, clothing items and even paintings can be created using the guilloche method. To do this, you need a wood burning device, in which the tip is replaced with a needle made of

Roman curtain

The Roman blind is a well-known type of curtain that has compact dimensions compared to a classic curtain, but at the same time looks very impressive on the window. This article provides a detailed description of the process of making Roman blinds.

Case for phone

A phone case is a very necessary thing. It simultaneously protects the phone from damage and is a decoration. And an unusual case, made by yourself, will also emphasize the individuality of its owner. For example, you can make a case from felt

Santa Claus mittens

New Year is a holiday for everyone, including the main giver of benefits, Grandfather Frost! But the trouble is, Santa Claus was walking in the forest and lost his mitten! How can you hold the staff, it won’t take long to freeze like this! And you should start by preparing everything

Funny cat made of fabric

Sewing a funny cat toy will not be difficult. But such a wonderful cat will become one of your baby’s favorite toys! And the cat is not simple, he is a real “gentleman”! And it’s okay that he has such funny pantaloons. Look what kind of

Mouse bag

Please your little one with a cute little thing, and the master class will help you with this! This is not only a toy, but also a handbag (or wallet, as you wish) for various little things.Here you can wear a scarf, or hide sweets, or you can store hairpins and

Snail pillow for pins and needles

Sewing needles or pins are not very convenient to store in a box. It’s better to sew an original pillow in the shape of a snail with your own hands and the necessary needles will always be at hand - beautiful and comfortable.

Sew tulle

Tulle is an integral part of the interior, which allows you to create coziness and comfort in every home. In addition to the fact that tulle decorates the window, it also protects it from prying prying eyes. Nowadays there is a huge variety of tulle, for every taste and price. But

Bed cover

It’s easy to sew a bedspread yourself, and the result will be very beautiful and more profitable than buying it in a store. There is another advantage to sewing with your own hands - this is that you can choose the fabric that suits you, according to color and texture.

T-shirt update

In this MK I want to show how to update, make more wearable and attractive, a thing that no longer meets our requirements. It often happens that the inscriptions on T-shirts that we like and force us to make purchases, after several

Denim gloves

Each person is, first of all, an individual who is not only different from everyone else in appearance, but also in his inner world, style, in the end. As for the latter, few people like to be an incubator, so every time they go out to

Gift packaging

A simple solution for gift wrapping is a fabric bag made in patchwork style.It is useful in cases where you want to give several small gifts or something made with your own hands, and you can simply pour candy into it,

Warm shoe insoles

Warm and comfortable shoe insoles are an indispensable item for travelers, fishermen, and hunters. This is a very practical solution for children's shoes - if you change such insoles in time, the child will be able to walk longer and not catch a cold. Not

Fox case: a cute and practical thing for your phone

Have you bought a phone but are afraid of scratching it while using it? So you need to buy a case for your phone. And even better - do it yourself. This will give your phone an unusual, exclusive look. This master class will introduce the process

Everlasting Flower

Our nature is very multifaceted. She is amazingly beautiful. Mother Nature's most important decoration is flowers! We often give them to our loved ones or simply pick them from the flowerbed, without thinking that soon all this beauty will wither.

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