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Welcome to sewing 4 dummies - wishing a merry christmas to all of our friends

If you want to give a home made gift for Christmas, now is the time to start! Christmas sneaks up on us so quickly. Below you'll find some great ideas for Christmas gifts to make for friends and family. Happy sewing!

Sew a Christmas Tree Skirt

Making a Christmas Tree Skirt is fun and rewarding – you can make it for yourself, or as a gift that will be treasured for years.

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make a festive table runner & placemat set

Some organanza or patterned satin, a ruler and a sewing machine is about all you need to make this easy (but impressive) gift.

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sew a picnic food cover

This handy food cover will be a boon at picnics and barbecues to keep away those pesky insects.

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make a ladies summer wrap

You'll be surprised how easy it is to make an elegant wrap for those summer evenings.

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Sew an Apron in 15 Minutes!

Think it can't be done? Think again – an apron is a very simple thing to sew, and you can easily make your own pattern. Once you have your pattern, you can cut out and sew one up in 15 minutes or less!

To read more, just click on the "Take me to this pattern" link below.

Sign Up For Our FREE 6 Part Sewing Course

We have put together a 6 part Sewing Course which shows you, step by step, how to create some fabulous items that you can use as gifts, to decorate your home, or even sell to bring in some extra cash. You'll get detailed instructions on how to sew:

  • festive placemats
  • a picnic throw
  • curtains (rod pocket and pleated)
  • a reversible table runner
  • tablecloths
  • bed throws

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