Learn How to Make Fabric Christmas Tree Bunting - Cute Quick and Easy Holiday Garland Project Idea

For today's sewing tutorial we are learning how to make a fun fabric Christmas tree bunting banner. These cute Christmas tree wall or mantel decorations are a perfect quick and easy craft project for your holiday home, parties, and get togethers. You'll be able to make a stylish hanging garland to decorate your Christmas home with a fabric Christmas tree bunting in no time at all! 

The Quilted Cow used the pattern
to make this bunting for their shop.

For this project you will need:

• fabric for the trees

• fabric for the hanging ribbon

• cotton batting

• fabric clips or pins

• iron 

• tree template

• pinking shears or pinking blade

• star shaped or round buttons for the tree tops

• sewing machine and matching thread

• always helpful for sewing: scissors, rotary cutter, cutting ruler, cutting mat 

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Click to get your copy of the pattern today!

The written pattern contains step-by-step how-to directions, photos, tree template, and link to the video tutorial to make a 9’-10’ long bunting with 15 Christmas trees each measuring approximately 5” x 8”. (Want a shorter bunting? Just use fewer fabrics!) It's an instant digital download pattern so you can start on your project right away.

Prefer a different Christmas project? Check out the scrappy quilted tree ornaments, my #1 tutorial year after year!

How about a different bunting? Checks out my other projects here!:

And don't forget to watch the Christmas tree bunting video tutorial to see how we make them!

Learn How to Make an Over-the-Collar Pet Bandana - Cat and Dog Scarf Sewing Project Idea

Looking for a cute and stylish accessory for your dog or cat? Make your own and match your (and/or your pet's!) personality with this quick and easy over-the-collar bandana sewing project. It slips right over their collar so it's comfortable and stays on. And with sizes XS-XL included fur babies of all kinds can look adorable and decked out in style. These sew up so fast you can make a pet scarf for all your animals for every special occasion, holiday, and season!

For this project you will need:

• 2 contrasting fat quarters (measures approximately 18” x 22”)
• fabric clips or pins
• ruler and marking pencil
• sewing machine and matching thread 
• paper, scissors, and tape
• iron
• template from pattern
• always helpful for sewing: rotary cutter, cutting mat 

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Click to get your copy of the written version of the pattern today!

You'll get step by step how-to directions, photos, link to the video tutorial, and the printable templates to make sizes XS-XL for pets up to 80+ pounds. It's an instant digital download PDF pattern so you can get started on your project right away.

Looking for a different pet project? Check out the no-sew fleece pet blanket. 

And don't forget to check out the pet bandana video to see how it's done!

How to Make Cloth Fabric Baking Pan and Casserole Dish Covers - Reversible and Washable

Today we're learning how to make reversible cloth fabric baking pan and casserole dish covers. Use these square and rectangle washable covers to take to your holiday gatherings, or use at the next potluck, picnic, or BBQ. Choose your own fabrics to make decorative pan and dish covers and spruce up your kitchen accessories for all the seasons and holidays! They are eco-friendly, are a great project for beginners, and make a nice kitchen gift, too.

For this project you will need:

• 2 contrasting fat quarters (measures approximately 18” x 22”)

• fabric clips or pins

• circle template 

• sewing machine and matching thread 

• package of ¼” wide elastic

• iron

• always helpful for sewing: scissors, rotary cutter, cutting ruler, cutting mat 

Disclosure: Deb's Days is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites. This means that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Your purchase helps support my work in bringing you new sewing and crafting content.

Click to get your copy of the written version of the pattern today!

You'll get step by step how-to directions, photos, printable circle template to make rounded corners, cutting measurements to make covers to fit a 9” x 9”, 9” x 11” or 9” x 13” pans, and the link to the video tutorial. It's an instant digital download PDF pattern so you can get started on your project right away.

Looking for something else? Check out some of my other kitchen sewing and crafting projects!

Don't forget to watch the baking pan and casserole dish cover's video tutorial to see how to sew them:

How to Make a Fabric Gift Card Holder / Card Wallet - Quick and Easy Sewing Project

Today we're making a quick and easy gift card holder / credit card holder wallet. The foldover card holders can fit several cards at once and have a Velcro closure to keep the cards safe from falling out. It makes a super simple last minute gift and is a great beginner sewing project, too! 

Lin C. made this one

For this project you will need:

• main fabric

• lining fabric

• light weight iron-on interfacing

• Hook and loop tape Sew-On Dot or square

• fabric clips or pins

• circle template 

• sewing machine and matching thread

• always helpful for sewing: scissors, rotary cutter, cutting ruler, cutting mat 

Disclosure: Deb's Days is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites. This means that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Your purchase helps support my work in bringing you new sewing and crafting content.

Click to get your copy of the pattern today!

The written pattern contains step-by-step how-to directions, photos, 2" circle template, and link to the video tutorial to make a fabric gift card wallet. It's an instant digital download pattern so you can start on your project right away!

Looking for more quick and easy projects? Check out these ideas!

Don't forget to watch the gift card holder's how-to video!

Learn How to Make an Appliqué Fall Pumpkin Snack Mat / Mini Placemat / Mug Rug with Pocket

We're learning to sew another snack mat today to make your coffee, tea, and snack time more fun. Today you'll learn how to make your own appliquéd pumpkin snack mat / mug rug / coaster with a pocket for a napkin and cutlery (or a snack). Keep it at home to decorate your table, take it to work to make your lunchtime feel even more festive, or send it in your child's lunchbox to make your child's school lunchtime feel even more special. You'll even get the directions on how to make the cute little 7" x 7" reversible cloth napkin! 

For this project you will need:

• fabric scraps for the applique
• fabric for the front, back, pocket, and napkin
• cotton batting
• paper-backed fusible web like HeatnBond light
• pencil
• fabric clips or pins
• iron
• sewing machine and matching thread
• basting spray or powder
• scissors, rotary cutter, cutting mat, cutting ruler
• walking foot or free motion foot
• pumpkin templates from pattern

Disclosure: Deb's Days is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites. This means that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Your purchase helps support my work in bringing you new sewing and crafting content.

Click to get your copy of the pattern today!

The written pattern contains step-by-step how-to directions, photos, link to the video tutorial, and the printable pumpkin template to make a snack mat measuring approximately 8 ½” x 12” with a 7” x 7” reversible cloth napkin. 

Looking for other mug rug/snack mat ideas? Check out these other projects!

And be sure to watch the appliquéd pumpkin snack mat/mug rug/mini placemat video tutorial to see how we put it together: