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Hi, I'm Ashley, the DIY-enthusiast behind this crazy blog. Welcome to Make It & Love It. Find free and easy DIY crafts, sewing, costumes, and home decor tutorials, as well as family recipes.
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Looking for an easy, funny DIY Halloween costume? Look no further than this list of hilarious DIY costumes. Want even more costume inspiration? Enter your email address below to sign up for our newsletter.
Funny DIY Halloween Costumes
DIY: Easy NO-SEW Spider Costume!!! (...plus, one to GIVE AWAY!)
This funny no sew spider costume is super simple to pull together! You won't even need your sewing machine to create this one!
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Make a Quick & Easy RAIN CLOUD COSTUME...for all ages!
This rain cloud costume is quick and easy to make and it's so funny to watch walk ..read more
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3y ago
Handmade gifts really come from the heart. If you’re looking for easy sewing gift ideas & projects, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve featured 100 popular, free, and easy sewing gift ideas and project tutorials below on Make It & Love It. For even more inspiration, enter your email address below to get more ideas through our newsletter.
100 Easy Sewing Gift ideas & Projects
How to Crochet a Chunky Blanket (...an affordable beginner project!)
Chunky crocheted blankets can be expensive because they use an incredible amount of yarn. This version, however, is perfe ..read more
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Easy Sewing Patterns for Beginners (Free)
These free sewing patterns for beginners are the perfect way to get started on your sewing journey. To get even more tips on how to learn how to sew, enter your email address below to get added to our newsletter.
Girl & Boy FABRIC DOLLS (pattern pieces included)
These darling fabric dolls are easy to make and can be completely customized with the included sewing patterns. They can be done with hand sewing or can be done with a sewing machine.
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DIY Bandana Drool Bib (...pattern included)
If you have a few minutes ..read more
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If you want to learn how to sew online, you’re in the right place. The posts below will teach you the sewing basics so you can get started. For even more sewing patterns and tutorials, enter your email address to receive our newsletter.
Sewing Basics: Learn How to Sew Online
BIAS TAPE: what is it, how to make it, and why you NEED it! (VIDEO included)
When you can make your own bias tape, you're not limited to what's available in the fabric store. It's easier to make this sewing basic than you might think, even if you're just a hobby sewist!
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3y ago
When you learn how to sew clothes, you’re ensuring that you and your kids have truly one-of-a-kind clothing pieces! For even more beginner projects and to learn how to sew, sign up for our newsletter with your email address below.
Learn How to Sew Clothes (Beginner Projects)
35 Clever Projects from OLD DENIM JEANS
Don't throw away old jeans! Give them a new life with your sewing machine with these 35 clever projects that take advantage of old denim.
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DIY: Turn Jean Pants into a JEAN SKIRT
If you have a pair of jeans that's full of holes or worn out knees ..read more
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3y ago
If you’ve never picked up a crochet hook before, don’t worry! These 15 beginner crochet and knitting stitches, patterns and projects are the perfect ways to start for beginners. For even more inspiration, enter your email address below and sign up for our newsletter.
Beginner Crochet & Knitting Stitches, Patterns and Projects
How to Crochet a Chunky Blanket (...an affordable beginner project!)
This chunky blanket is an impressive beginning sewing project. Because it's crocheted, you don't even need to have a sewing machine at home.
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27 BEGINNER Knitting ..read more
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3y ago
Check out the 22 most popular DIY baby boy and girl Halloween costumes ideas for newborns, infants, and toddlers. For even more fun DIY costume inspiration, enter your email address below to sign up for our newsletter.
DIY Baby Boy & Girl Halloween Costumes
DIY: Easy NO-SEW Spider Costume!!! (...plus, one to GIVE AWAY!)
This no sew spider costume is perfect if you haven't mastered a single sewing stitch. This easy to create costume doesn't even require any sewing skills, making it perfect for beginner crafters!
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DIY Toothless Costume...from "How To ..read more
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3y ago
DIY kids Halloween costumes are so much more fun and unique than their store bought counterparts. If you’re looking for super fun, one-of-a-kind kids costume ideas. Check out our 65 most popular Kids Halloween costume ideas on Make It & Love It. Also, don’t forget to enter your email address below so that you can receive our newsletters with even more great costume ideas.
DIY Kids Halloween Costumes
A HOOP SKIRT (...a sturdy and inexpensive version)
This hoop skirt requires just a few sewing basics from your supply stash and a trip to the hardware store with your family. T ..read more
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3y ago
This list of 40+ DIY boys Halloween costume ideas have something for every little guy in your life. For even more costume ideas for kids, sign up for our newsletter – just enter your email address below.
41 DIY Boys Halloween Costumes
DIY: Easy NO-SEW Spider Costume!!! (...plus, one to GIVE AWAY!)
This spider costume doesn't even require you to pull out your sewing machine -- there are no sewing needles required. Your kids will love watching their spider legs bounce around as they run and jump.
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Sew an Easy Parrot Costume
This parrot costume is as colorfu ..read more
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3y ago
Whether you’re a novice with hand sewing or an expert with the sewing machine, you can create one of these DIY girls’ Halloween costumes. For even more costume ideas, enter your email address below to receive updates from our newsletter.
DIY Girls Halloween Costumes
DIY Greek Goddess Costume: ARTEMIS
This gorgeous Greek goddess Artemis costume uses beautiful fabric draping and DIY embellishments to create a handmade one-of-a-kind girls Halloween costume.
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DIY: Easy NO-SEW Spider Costume!!! (...plus, one to GIVE AWAY!)
If you're a beginning sewist j ..read more