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What can be done from old jeans

Never throw away your old jeans, you can make a lot of interesting things out of them. For example, you can sew a cosmetic bag in the shape of a cat. To do this you will need a small piece of denim. Fold the fabric in half and outline the pattern. Then

Sew a bunny with your own hands

Every mother wants her child to have only high-quality toys, but you cannot be sure that the toy is made from hypoallergenic materials. Or you can sew a soft bunny toy with your own hands and decide for yourself what materials it will be made of. Many

We alter jeans for a baby with our own hands

Jeans... They have already become so firmly established in our lives and “settled” in our wardrobes that it’s time to speak in the words of a classic: “How much has merged in this word for the Russian heart...”. Indeed, probably everyone has at least one favorite pair of jeans.

Clothes for a doll made from old jeans

There are a huge number of master classes on what can be done from old jeans. It can be toys and bags, even furniture is covered with denim scraps.And I suggest sewing clothes for a doll from old jeans. For example, you can

DIY towel doll

Nowadays, many interesting and original gifts can be bought in a store or ordered online. But they all do not convey the feelings and emotions that we want to put into them. There are such holidays and celebrations when it is difficult to choose

We sew a toy eyeshadow palette from felt

There are probably no girls who, each at one time, would not be interested in cosmetics. Numerous jars, boxes, tubes and bottles from my mother’s cosmetics bag sometimes fascinate little beauties even more than beautiful dresses,

We sew a summer dress with flounces on the shoulders

July is one of the hottest summer months. It is simply impossible to be outside wearing anything other than a light dress. Due to a basic lack of finances, not every girl can buy a beautiful and fashionable summer dress. To many

How to sew a scops owl pillow with your own hands

Little children love to sleep with soft toys. They also just love to sleep with lots of pillows. You can combine all your children's desires and sew a pillow, which is nicknamed the Scops Owls cat. And if you have the opportunity to sew several

Textile doll

Recently, textile dolls have come into fashion. The Tilda doll and the Big Leg doll are very popular now. Professional needlewomen sew incredibly beautiful dolls. But they have a lot of experience in sewing and professional materials, so it’s worth this

little penguin

It often happens that old, but attractive-looking clothes are not used because they are either very stretched or, conversely, small. And if it’s a pity to throw away these clothes, but you can’t wear them, then you can make a new thing out of them (an item of clothing, a toy

How to sew a textile interior doll

What original gift should I give to a first-grader? How about a hand-sewn textile doll? Such a gift will be symbolic not only for a girl going to first grade, but also for a graduate. To sew the body, a piece of thick fabric was used

We sew a denim baseball cap for a baby

There probably isn’t a single handicraft mother who wouldn’t transform rather boring jeans into some kind of wardrobe item for her children. Things made from timeless blue denim, with natural or artificially created abrasions, with

Denim skirt with embroidery

Denim fabric is universal and you can use it to make with your own hands both a fashionable item of clothing and a durable case for a tablet or phone (smartphone). You can buy fabric, or you can take it from old denim clothes (for example, pants), saving

Decor of mittens “Cat paws”

It would seem that summer has just begun, but before we know it, the snow-white, cold winter will come again. As the popular proverb says, “Prepare the sleigh in summer and the cart in winter,” this means that you need to prepare for everything in advance. Because it is necessary

We sew a summer sundress for a girl

Many handicraft mothers know firsthand that sewing children's clothes is very easy and quick.And all because it is small in size and has simple cutting and sewing technology. And you can also change it from an adult, already tired or

An easy way to make a patch

The patch is a product of various shapes, has a fabric base on which a design is applied. Bright and colorful stripes on clothes attract attention and are therefore in high demand. It is often impossible to find the badge in the store

We sew a summer cap for a baby

Hot summer days are just around the corner and that means it's time to take care of a hat for your baby. A light cotton cap will help protect him from the scorching rays of the sun while walking. Sewing such a headdress is one thing

How to convert a men's T-shirt into a women's T-shirt

A regular T-shirt is considered unisex clothing. This clothing is worn by both sexes. It is comfortable, as it is made from natural fabrics, convenient for sports, and will always come in handy in everyday life. But girls often

Beautiful women's shirt for the spring season

As the mid-spring and summer season approaches, people gradually change their clothing preferences from warmer to cooler. Already from mid-April you can meet people wearing sleeveless shirts (in the southern regions of Russia). And in this

We sew a sleep mask with our own hands

First you need to prepare a pattern for the future mask. It is best made from thick cardboard. When finished, a medium-sized mask is 20 cm wide and 9.5 cm high.Using the pattern, you should outline and cut out the details of the mask from satin. Seams on

How to sew a textile doll step by step

A doll made by yourself is always individual. It can be created from various materials and become a unique gift for your friends and family. Making a textile doll yourself is not at all difficult if you have ever

A wonderful red toy bird with its

Good afternoon, dear readers. In this article we will tell you how to make a beautiful toy bird from unnecessary fabric or old clothes. This bird would make a great gift because it looks like it came from a store.

Sew a sleep mask

In order to sew a sleep mask, you will need the following materials and tools: 1. A small piece of white satin with jacquard weave; 2. Thin adhesive pad (proclamylin or knitted); 3. White calico; 4. White oblique

We sew a shirt for a baby from a mother’s blouse

Probably, in every woman’s wardrobe there is one or more things that seem to never be worn, but it’s a pity to throw them away. And they sometimes take up space in the closet for more than one year. However, when a baby appears in the family, these things can be given as a second gift.

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