Today we have the perfect gift for anyone on your list that loves to travel, a jewelry roll! I also used it recently for hair ties and clips/bows for my daughter, and she felt so sophisticated using it. SUPPLIES: 1/2 yard main fabric 1/2 yard lining fabric Batting 2″ bias tape OR make your own Scraps of clear vinyl Three…
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Today’s FREEBIE is a fun scrap buster that is perfect for stocking stuffers, craft fairs, and kids and adults alike… A playing card holder! Add your favorite card game, and you have a wonderful gift. SUPPLIES: 1/4 yard of quilting cotton 1/4 yard of light-weight fusible interfacing/fusible fleece 2 CDs or DVDs – I used 2 very old printer software…
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On the seventh day of freebies, the mermaids gave to me…….a peanut shaped plushie! This was originally named Baby Barnacle as a nod to our Barnacle Buddy from a few years ago, but my daughter said they looked like peanuts and changed the name. We’ve included a few basic ear and snout shapes for different animals, but the possibilities…
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A simple pillowcase is perfect for adding a holiday touch to your or your little ones’ bedrooms. Make a set as a gift, or make to add to a body pillow as a gift for a teen! Everyone will love this simple pillowcase. SAFETY WARNING: Pillows should NOT be kept in cribs or sleep spaces used by babies. If you…
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Today we have a cuffed beanie in 5 sizes! Perfect for a stocking stuffer, to use scraps, sell at craft fairs, add on to any gift, or gift to neighbors or anyone on your list because who doesn’t love a beanie?? This one is designed off of one of my husband’s favorite beanies. It’s lined and designed to be extra…
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SUPPLIES: 1/4 yard woven fabric 1/4 yard Insul-Bright 1/4 yard batting Double-fold bias tape for binding (or make your own) OPTIONAL: Grommets, buttonhole attachment, etc. to create a loop/hook for hanging potholder LET’S GET STARTED! 1/2″ seam allowances included. Step 1: PREPPING Go grab the pattern here! The pattern is 100% free, but you do need to add…
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Today’s freebie is so simple yet useful and perfect for all those holiday get-togethers… a fabric bowl cover in 6 sizes! Reusable in place of cling wrap, these are perfect for taking to potlucks, covering food before a party, or gifting homemade treats! SUPPLIES: Main fabric Woven fabric Lining fabric Ripstop nylon, ProCare waterproof fabric, OR food grade PUL….
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On the second day of Christmas, Made for Mermaids gave to me… an adorable envelope clutch! These are so fun and perfect for a tablet, planner, or to use as a purse. SUPPLIES: 1/2 yard of woven fabric for the Main 1/2 yard of woven fabric for the Lining 1/2 yard of interfacing – use a medium weight, OR…
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It’s that time again! Can you believe it’s our 8th annual 12 Days of Freebies?! It’s so fun to put together these quick and simple freebies. We love to say “thank you” to all of you in our Mermaid community this month! We hope these freebies (and our freebies from previous years – 2015, 2016, 2017 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021) make your…
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Carissa is the PERFECT elevated basic for your wardrobe. Carissa is a fitted faux corset, intended for knit fabrics. The front features a square neckline with panels that mimic the look of a corset. For the back, you can choose between a solid back, or a lace-up back. Both bodice options are fully lined. Choose between a shaped crop, top…
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