Making changes to a pattern’s neckline is one of the simplest ways to create garments that fit your personal preference and taste! We frequently get this question in our Facebook group, so we wanted to show you an easy way to change the neckline on your favorite patterns. To make this modification, you need a sheet of paper + your…
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Necklines 101: How to Raise, Lower, or Change the Neckline
Riley Blake Let’s Be Mermaids Blog Tour
We’re thrilled to be part of the the Let’s Be Mermaids Blog Tour! Riley Blake Designs’ Let’s Be Mermaids line is what my little girl’s dreams are made of. I think the fabric is precious too, but she could not wait for it to be sewn up into something just for her. She loves all things pink and mermaid, so…
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12 Days of Christmas Freebies 2018 Round Up
Here is a round up of all 12 days of Christmas freebies for 2018! Day 1: Barnacle Buddies Bag Pattern here. Tutorial here. Day 2: Faux Fur Pom Pom Pattern here. Tutorial here. Day 3: Bowl Cozy Pattern here. Tutorial here. Day 4: Felt Bake Set Pattern here. Tutorial here. Day 5: Clara Apron Pattern here. Tutorial here. Day 6: Fabric Garland & Necklaces Pattern here. Tutorial here. Day 7: Pocket Pillow…
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Hooded Scarf
On the twelfth day of Christmas, Made for Mermaids gave to me … a hooded scarf for the family!! Cute cozy and ultra comfy with an oversized hood and optional pockets! These make fantastic gifts, stocking stuffers and are so practical for everyday use in the cold winter months. SUPPLIES: 1 yard of fabric main 1 yard of fabric lining…
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Drawstring Pouch – 3 sizes
Can you believe it’s already Day 11 of this year’s 12 Days of Christmas? I LOVE today’s freebie; we have three sizes of drawstring pouches for you. They make the best travel makeup bag, the perfect size bag to carry around 400 LOL dolls, a great LEGO bag,….or maybe that’s just what we’re using the three sizes for at my…
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Log Carrier
We are almost through ALL 12 DAYS of freebies! Today’s freebie is a log carrier, perfect for helping you carry wood indoors! It’s a quick and simple sew, making it a great gift as well. You can download your log carrier pattern here in our freebies section, and then head back here for the tutorial! SUPPLIES: 1/2 yard of heavy…
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Cloth Napkin
Yay! Its Day 9 of our Christmas freebies!!!! Today we have a treat for the hostest/host in your life. Cloth Napkins in 3 sizes….. cocktail (or this size works great for child-sized play napkins), lunch and dinner. I don’t entertain as much as I would like, but that doesn’t stop me from decorating my tables and buying up all the…
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Felt Ornaments
It’s the 8th day of Christmas here at Made for Mermaids and we have these beautiful felt ornaments for you today! I adore making felt ornaments. The hand sewing is very therapeutic for me. Plus, you can work on it in car line, during your little one’s practice, or even at night watching your favorite show. Handmade ornaments hold a…
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Riley Blake The Pout-Pout Fish Project Tour
I’m so excited to show off this adorable fabric from Riley Blake’s The Pout-Pout Fish fabric line! My kids LOVE The Pout-Pout Fish books, so when I saw this fabric, I knew I had to sew them something. I decided to use our new Pocket Pillow pattern and it was absolutely perfect! Even though the Pocket Pillow is part of…
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Pocket Pillow
Happy Day 7 of our 12 Days of Christmas freebies! Today’s freebie is pillow covers in THREE sizes, plus cut files you can use with your Silhouette/Cricut machines! I LOVE mixing my own pillow covers with store-bought pillows. They make the perfect accent pieces for couches, chairs, window seats, really anywhere! My husband will tell you I have too many…
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