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Welcome to Sew Very Crafty, a space for sewing, crafting, blogging and things that I love and I hope you will too. My interests are very diverse and range from old time radio to modern art and from sewing hand bags to crafting holiday favorites. I want this site to explore them all and demonstrate that everyone can do the things they love even when time and funds are limited. Sew Very Crafty seeks to provide step by step instructions {Read More}
Sewing Mine
How to Make a Tablet Carrying Case
How to Make a Tablet Carrying Case I love my Ipad and use it all the time. I also travel a lot and use it on the road. With this in mind I decided to make a tablet carrying case that I could easily transport my Ipad without risk of losing it or getting it damaged. I put together this step-by-step tutorial on how to make a tablet carrying case that can be used to create a carrying case for {Read More}
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10 Things to Sew for Back to School
10 Things to Sew for Back to School Its that time of year and the kids are preparing to go back to school. I have come across 10 things to sew for back to school. I know it is a bit early but if you are going to sew for back to school you should get a jump on it now. Take a look at these projects. Some of them are my own patterns and tutorials and some of them {Read More}
heart of the home
DIY Ice Pack and Heating pad
DIY Ice Pack and Heating Pad For those of us with injuries or chronic pain, I have found easy DIY solutions for ice packs and a microwavable heating pad. I have used both myself and find them to be reliable and inexpensive hacks to create your own reusable DIY ice pack and heating pad. DIY ICE PACK: What you will need: 2 gallon sized or smaller freezer zip lock bags 4 Cups of water 2 Cups of rubbing alcohol Blue food coloring (Optional) 1 Fat quarter (Optional) 1 snap (Optional) Sew on Velcro (Optional) Step 1: DIY Ice Pack Depending on the size of your ice pack, use 2 cups of water to 1 cup of rubbing alcohol. Pour the water and rubbing alcohol into a freezer zip lock bag. Add the food coloring if you want that blue ice-pack look. Seal the bag squeezing out as much air as possible. Step 2: DIY Ice Pack Place the first bag into the second bag in case there is some leakage. Place the bag into the freezer for at least an hour and you have a pliable, reusable Ice pack. The pack will not freeze because of the rubbing alcohol but will get to freezer temperature to cool those aching muscles and joints. Remember to place a cloth between the ice pack and your skin to avoid getting any burns. You can also sew a nice little case for the pack by simply sewing two pieces of fabric together and adding a snap or zipper at the top to keep the pack from falling out. I used half of a fat quarter for this simple pouch. DIY Heating pad: What you will … [Read More...]
So Very Crafty
Turn a Composition Book into a Beautiful Journal
Turn a Composition Book into a Beautiful Journal Whether you are a student or bullet journaler there is nothing better than writing in a beautiful note-book or journal but they can be expensive. Here is a tutorial that will show you how to make the beautiful journal of your choice in just a little bit of time and a few steps using a $0.50 composition book that you can get at any office supply store. I love journals and {Read More}
Handbag Patterns and Tutorials: Free EBook
Handbag Patterns and Tutorials: Free EBook
Handbag Patterns and Tutorials: Free EBook I am a handbag addict. I love to create and make handbags. I have been sewing on and off for most of my life but took it up in earnest as an adult. I sew clothes on occasion but handbags are my first love. I have consolidated all of my handbag patterns and tutorials in this free EBook. If you want to grow your sewing skills on projects that take just a little time and {Read More}
Passion for Blogging 101
Passion for Blogging 101: Learn to Blog for Fun and Profit
Passion for Blogging 101 Become a Blogger for Profit Do you want to start a blog? Do You want to make money doing it? Have you ever wondered how I started my money making blog? If so, I have the eBook for you. Passion for Blogging 101 is the ultimate beginners guide to starting a blog, building a following, and making money doing it. This 85 page downloadable eBook walks you step by step through: How to create a blog How to Brand it How to write a Blog Post The basics of … [Read More...]
things that i love
How to Make a Pretty Little Lunch Bag
How to Make a Pretty Little Lunch Bag I take my lunch to work everyday so I thought I would write this tutorial on how to make a pretty little lunch bag so that you can too. This bag is a simple project but oh so cute. It only requires fabric, interfacing, and some cording and basic sewing skills and you are on your way to completing this pretty little lunch bag. As usual I am working through my stash and found fabrics to use for this project but if you don't have fabrics in your stash head over to Hobby Lobby or Fabric.com to find exactly the right fabrics for your project. This post contains affiliate links that if you click on them and make a purchase I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. What you will Need: 1/2 yd each of exterior, lining, and interior fabric 1/2 yd interfacing like Pellon 808 1 1/2 yd cording Standard sewing supplies Step 1: How to Make a Pretty Little Lunch Bag Cut the following pieces 9 x 12 1/2" rectangle … [Read More...]
Crafty Business Blogging
How do Bloggers Actually Make Money
How do Bloggers Actually Make Money How do bloggers actually make money. Have you ever wondered how bloggers actually make money blogging? Is it possible to actually make money using your wits and your computer? The answer is yes. Will it happen overnight like some bloggers suggest? No but you too can make money blogging with these tips and tricks. Starting and maintaining a blog takes time and dedication. You have to learn the ins and outs of starting a blog, maintaining it, … [Read More...]
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