Sewing for Kids
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Witch Tote Bag with Foundation Paper Piecing
Witch Tote + Treat Bag Halloween Witch Tote – From Mug Rug to Spooky Carryall The Sulky Halloween FPP Mug Rugs Digital Pattern Collection is perfect for creating festive coasters — but why stop there? With a few extra steps and some added fabric, you can transform one of these adorable pieced blocks into a fully functional Halloween Witch Tote or Trick-or-Treat Bag! This quick project is great for showcasing your foundation paper piecing skills while creating something useful for candy gathering or fall festivities. WITCH HAT TOTE SUPPLIES (1) pieced 8 ½” FPP Halloween Mug Rug block (from this pattern collection) Sulky Paper Solvy™ Printable FPP Sheets (1) 12”…
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Teacher Tab for Keys, Lanyard & More
How to Create Perfect Pencil Teacher Tabs for Back-to-School Gifts Featuring the Parker on the Porch Pencil Snaptab Design Looking for a quick, fun, and functional back-to-school project? Teacher Tabs, a.k.a Pencil Snaptabs, from Parker on the Porch make the perfect handmade gifts for teachers, and with a few clever tricks using Sulky products, you can create them with ease and precision. Here’s how to get pro results for the teacher tabs using Sulky Felty, Sulky Tear-Easy Stabilizer and Sulky Rayon Thread, plus expert tips to save time and maximize your hoop space. Teacher Tab Supplies Sulky Felty (for the top and bottom layers) Sulky Tear-Easy Stabilizer (for easy, clean removal)…
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Back to School Tees for Tots
Back to School Tees for Tots, Teachers & More! Whether you’re celebrating a little one’s future graduation year, making a sweet gift for a teacher, or creating a meaningful shirt for a graduate, this appliquéd and hand-embroidered t-shirt project is a fun way to personalize apparel. Using Sulky Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web and Sulky Stick ‘n Stitch Printable Transfer Sheets, you can easily combine crisp appliqué with beautiful hand embroidery. Supplies You’ll Need A blank T-shirt (or onesie) Fabric scraps for appliqué Sulky Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web Sulky Stick ‘n Stitch Printable Transfer Sheets Sulky Cotton Petites Thread (hand embroidery) Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread (appliqué) Hand embroidery needle Organ®…
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Flying Geese Pencil Pouch – a Cute Back-to-School Accessory
Flying Geese Pencil Pouch Stitch a Flying Geese Pencil Pouch for a stylish back-to-school accessory that’s easily personalized for the recipient. The Flying Geese Pencil Pouch is created using the Tiny Tote pattern by A Spoonful of Sugar, which is modified for inserting Flying Geese blocks into the center panel for a different look. Use Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread for construction, paired with your favorite quilting cotton fabrics, and Sulky 12 wt. Cotton Thread for decorative running stitches that add personality and charm to the Flying Geese Pencil Pouch. Finished size: 7½” x 2¾” (excluding handles) NOTE: This tutorial does not include instructions for creating the Tiny Tote Pattern.…
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Peace, Love, Soccer Machine Embroidery Design
Peace, Love, Soccer – Machine Embroidery Design Show Your Team Spirit with the Free Peace, Love, Soccer Machine Embroidery Design! Whether you’re a soccer player, superfan, or proud soccer parent, our Peace, Love, Soccer machine embroidery design is a must-have for your next project! This fun, line-art style design captures the energy and love for the game in a clean, modern stitch pattern—perfect for personalizing activewear, loungewear, gym totes, or duffle bags for practice and game day. Design Details: Dimensions: 1.26″ H x 3.20″ W Stitch Count: 2,430 Thread Used: Sulky 30 wt. Cotton 733-1001 Bright White for a bold, standout look Alternative Thread: Sulky 40 wt. Rayon for a…
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Lemonade Stand Bunting to Sew
🍋 How to Sew a Lemonade Stand Bunting Stitch a cute bunting sign for your lemonade stand and attract all the buyers! Nothing says “summer fun” quite like a classic lemonade stand—and what better way to draw in thirsty customers than with a handmade lemonade stand bunting sign? With just a few sewing supplies and a splash of creativity, you can create a festive banner that turns heads and boosts sales. Let’s get stitching! 🧵 Supplies You’ll Need: 1/2 yard of quilting cotton fabric (bunting flags) 1/4 yard of coordinating or contrasting quilting cotton fabric (appliqué letters) pre-made or self-made double-fold bias binding Sulky Perfect Appliqué™ Fusible Web Sulky 50…
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Graduation Greeting Card In the Hoop
GRADUATION GREETING CARD Learn to embroider a Graduation Greeting Card, Happy Birthday Card and more by taking our start anytime Embroidery Session with Designs by Juju! In this Session, embroidery expert Julie Trieb of Designs by Juju teaches you how to create beautiful custom greeting cards in the hoop of your embroidery machine. After purchasing the Greeting Cards Session, you’ll have access to a special collection of the six designs shown below. To create Graduation Greeting Cards, or cards for other special occasions, grab more Designs by Juju card designs! The videos throughout the Session will teach you the basics, from how to embroider on card stock (hint: try specialty…
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Rainbow Appliqué Drawstring Bag
Rainbow Appliqué Drawstring Bag Designed by Christa Rolf; modified Create a simple drawstring bag embellished with a rainbow appliqué to tote shoes, summer essentials, sports gear and more. Made of canvas, this drawstring tote is durable and fully washable! Drawstring Bag Finished Size: Approximately 12½” W x 15¾” H RAINBOW DRAWSTRING BAG SUPPLIES Rainbow Appliqué Template Sulky Thread Rayon or Poly Deco (appliqué stitching) 30 wt. Cotton (construction) Sulky Perfect Appliqué Fusible Web Sulky Totally Stable Stabilizer (optional; if using lightweight exterior fabric) Scrap of matching Sulky Felty (heart appliqué; color of choice) Organ® size 90/14 Universal Needle ½ yard of exterior fabric (canvas or mediumweight cotton; beige) 5 different…
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T-Shirt Quilt Graduation Gift
T-Shirt Quilt Graduation Gift A T-shirt quilt graduation gift is a thoughtful way to put all those school tees to use! Whether you have a little one graduating from Elementary School, Middle School, High School or College, a T-shirt quilt is a keepsake gift that’s sure to be cherished. Learn how to make a T-shirt quilt, including fussy-cutting motifs; preserving areas that have holes or stains; proper stabilizing techniques; and more in our start anytime T-Shirt Quilt videocast. You’ll also learn about combining different fabric types in our 5-in-1 T-shirt quilt pattern! With several ways to quilt the finished piece, including in-the-hoop methods, using a long-arm machine or service and…
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Serger Buying Guide + Projects to Get Started
Serger Buying Guide + Fun Starter Projects A Serger Buying Guide is a smart tool that helps you determine what to look for when purchasing a serger. For National Serger Month, we’re providing you with a FREE Serger Buying Guide, which you can print and bring to your sewing machine dealer. If you know the features you want to use, the serger applications you want to explore, and the projects you want to sew, you’ll be better equipped to purchase a serger that’s right for you. SERGER SESSIONS Once you purchase your serger, using the Serger Buying Guide, you’ll need to know how to use it! We’ve got you covered…
