Overalls, dungarees or bib-and-brace overalls are cool and comfortable to wear, regardless of the name that you prefer to use! If you have a pair of overalls with shoulder straps that are too short, below is an easy way to extend them. The materials and tools that you will need to extend the straps of […]
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Here is a list of simple sewing projects that were designed for children as well as for grownups. The Monkey Finger Puppet is a free downloadable pattern and very detailed instructions for a hand-sewing project. Apart from a bit of simple sewing, you can use glue with pieces of felt and things like googly eyes […]
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A Little Felt Owl has joined the Muumade family! A Little Felt Owl is a set of patterns & instructions for a hand-sewing project to make an adorable felt owl. The finished owl is approximately 9 cm (3 1/2″) tall and 6 cm (2 3/8″) wide. This downloadable item is available from my online shop, […]
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Here is a list of six indoor activities that you can enjoy with your kids without any hassle. Take a break from TV and video games to have some fun using your craft skills and imagination! Finding Faces in Everyday Places is a fun and easy activity that will engage your children pretty much anywhere. […]
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The Huggable Moose & Reindeer and the Huggable Horse & Zebra are sewing patterns with step-by-step detailed instructions to make adorable stuffed animals. I recently updated their item pages with new images and more fun facts about these animals. For example, why do you think zebras have stripes? Or how big do you think a […]
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Cutting out patterns from felt is a little different from cutting them out of fabric. In this post, I will give some tips on how to transfer your patterns onto felt in order to cut them out neatly. The first step in the process of cutting out a pattern from felt is to transfer your […]
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I am excited to announce that Muumade is giving back to our planet! You may have heard it already, but it is worth remembering: THERE IS NO PLANET B! When you make a purchase from my online shop, Muumade.etsy.com, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to charities that protect the environment and its […]
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An elegant felt peacock has joined the Muumada clan! With its dazzling fan of feathers on display, the Little Felt Peacock is sure to impress anyone who sets their eyes on it! The Little Felt Peacock’s sewing pattern & tutorial is now available from my online shop, Muumade.etsy.com. For more information on this magnificent felt […]
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Here is a free template to make witch paper chains. This is a creative craft activity, especially fun in preparation for Halloween! Muumade’s Free Witch Paper Chain Template (US Letter size) Muumade’s Free Witch Paper Chain Template (A4 size) As shown in the image above, you can decorate the witches in whatever ways you fancy […]
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If you have a skirt that you would rather wear as a pair of shorts, here is an easy way to make that transformation! You will need: a skirt with an elastic waist that is short enough and has enough fabric to make into a pair of shorts; a pair of shorts that fits you […]
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