One of the main excuses we have for not making our own clothing or home fashions is the lack of knowledge of how to sew. The second excuse is the time it would take to even do so. Luckily with access to the world wide web and the availabilty of almost every how to video, downloadable tutorial, and quick reference/resource guides, learning how to sew just got 100x easier. The best part is that once you learn how to sew, there are several quick and easy projects that take hardly any time to complete, some in less than an hour! That’s right! In less time than it takes you to pick out an outfit for that hot date or catch up on the latest episode of your favorite sitcom, you can complete any of a number of cool felt crafts, novelty cotton fashion accesories or home accent pieces made from upholstery fabric or decorative fabric ,and still have time to exhale. From satin pillows and vintage novelty aprons, to funky nylon bags and denim pants, sewing it all together is quicker than you think once you know how.
For more easy 1-hour or less projects, check out some of our Facebook Fan responses to our ‘Hey!’ posting. Add these crafty ideas that will last you for years to come the next time you have an hour to burn.
J&O Fabrics Asks…..
” HEY! What projects have you finished in less than an hour?”
” Pillowcase dresses, super quick to make.” –Rebecca Willie
” Earmuffs!” –Megan Cox
” A baby wipe case set covered in fabric. ” –Sharon Murphy Horinko
” Zipper pouches (usually less than an hour), pot holders, project bags … I could go on! instant pleasure!” –Elsa Hart
” Burp cloths. ” –Vee Ashburn
” MP alines.. Love them.” –Cheryl Mills Cook
” Pot holder and IPad case.” –Jennifer Royston
” Microwave bakers. ” –Roberta Green
“Pajama pants.” –Shirley Haynes Clark
“A 1-yard tote-bag.” –Norma Audette Vinchkoski
” A dish towel dress to hang on the oven doors, machine embroidered baby burp towel, and pillow cases.” –Christine Moran-Torres
” A pair of pillowcases….using the “buritto” or “hot dog” method.” –April Hinton
” Baby burp cloth and machine embroidered bowling towels.” –Carol Boyde Tomko
” Peasant dress, small blankets.” –Victoria White
” An apron and a doggie paw towel.” –Beth Bishop
” Personalized Dog Scarfs.” –Sheri Steele Gaylord
” I have been known to have made an adult fleece jacket with kangaroo pockets, half zip,collar, and ribbing in less than an hour with two coffee breaks….My brother didn’t believe me and timed me!!!!” –Betty Moren
” Baby slippers made from a terry cloth towel.” –Michelle Hays Vanden Berg
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