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Hello, I'm Ashley!

I live in windy Oklahoma with my husband Steve and our 5 energetic kids—-and I LOVE making stuff! And by “stuff” I mean anything that involves sewing, crafting, baking, hammering, painting…you know, ALL the stuff! Which, let’s be real, is sometimes annoying because (...)
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Easy Sewing Projects for Beginners

Sew a penguin hand warmer!
Sew a lunch money pouch…for back to school!
How to turn jeans into shorts (…with lace, trim, and embellishments!)
Sew a wet swimsuit bag!
Fabric knot hair bows and hairstyles 3
Bike bag 2
Sew a drawstring chick treat bag for easter!
Make a leather travel cord roll…a great gift for him!
Diy dishtowels made from your kids artwork
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Sew a simple bucket bag
Quick and easy vinyl pencil bags

More Beginner Sewing Projects

Sewing Basics, Tips, and Tricks

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Jeans mending for cool kids with boro and sashiko embroidery
How to turn regular jeans…into skinny jeans!
Teaching kids to sew, part 5: stitch types, sewing on curves, and seam allowances
Teaching kids to sew, part 4: intro to the sewing machine
How to alter a pattern to add flutter sleeves
Bias tape: what is it, how to make it, and why you need it! (video included)
The ultimate list of favorite sewing supplies
Cut a continuous strip of bias tape (from one square of fabric)
How to cut fabric perfectly straight…and square it up!

More Sewing Projects, Patterns, and Ideas

58 easy sewing projects
Make a “toothless” dragon hoodie (…from an existing jacket!)
Diy greek mythology costume: satyr
Diy greek goddess costume: demeter
Diy greek god costume: poseidon
Diy greek goddess costume: artemis
Harem style baby leggings 6
Making the “little guy tie” (baby and toddler tie pattern)…..for max!!!
Self-binding minky blanket…with a plus-sign applique
Diy sherlock gnomes stuffed pillow characters (…templates included)
Sew a doll diaper bag
Sew an elf on a shelf doll
Strong man circus costume (…with a muscle shirt!)
Circus clown and bear “piggyback” costume
Make a lion tamer circus costume
Sew a fabric pencil case for back to school!
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More Sewing Projects

Easy Sewing Gift Ideas

Fabric baby doll basket…plus 3 patterns to give away!! {{edited: closed}}
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“no-sew love” is officially released! …..plus, a 5 book (+ other goodies) giveaway!
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Simple father’s day picture frame…from scrap wood
Glass etching
The ruffle apron pdf pattern (for elli and chloe)….plus a giveaway!
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Girl & boy fabric dolls (pattern pieces included)

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Easy Home Improvement & Decor Projects

How to stain oak cabinets…the simple method (without sanding)!
How to stain/paint an oak banister (the shortcut method…no sanding needed!)
How to make a simple rope plant hanger
Make a mini joy wreath wall hanging
Diy house place card holders
Diy holiday tree shelf…with nativity blocks!
Adding peel and stick tiles to our kitchen….fast and mess free!!!
Diy tombstone candy holder (…that lights up!)
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Ideas for a shared boys bedroom (…yay, all done!!)
Ideas for a shared girl’s bedroom (…finally complete!)
How to transfer photos onto wood (…for our nursery decor)!!
How to make a succulent terrarium
Make a simple bell & moss joy wreath
Merry merry frame wreath 17 copy
26 lovely thanksgiving table decor and place setting ideas
Easy diy fall frames
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26 toy organization hacks…to save the day!!
How to turn ikea bookshelves into custom built-ins
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34 wood craft projects for under $10 (…great for craft night)!!!
31 garage organization ideas…to whip yours into shape!!

More DIY Home projects

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Sewing tips: installing a basic zipper
A hoop skirt (…a sturdy and inexpensive version)
Diy bed pillow cases: 3 sizes and 3 different styles (including the “burrito” method)
Home improvement: trimming a window (replacing the sill & apron, adding side/top molding)
Make your curtains blackout curtains (simplified version)
How to crochet a chunky blanket (…an affordable beginner project!)
Little boy bowtie: the quick and easy version
25 little girl hairstyles…you can do yourself!
25 clever ideas for “wacky hair day” at school!! (…including chloe’s wacky hair!)

More Top Tutorials

Some Favorites

Super simple leggings: {only 2 fabric pieces}
Bow tie drool bibs…for boys! (from a men’s shirt)
Natural wood & bunny ear teething ring
Re-purposing: long sleeve shirt into short, with floppy bow shoulders
Diy octagon dining room table…with a farmhouse base!
Yoga waistband circle skirt…so simple, so cozy!

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