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The cold snowy weather we’ve been having lately is perfect for staying in and sewing – and if your weather as been anything like ours, you may have some kids or teens at home, too.
So I’ve rounded up a short list of free projects and tutorials that my daughter Connor and I have tried and particularly recommend, specifically curated to appeal to the young (and young at heart!) 🙂
Let’s kick off with a couple of projects from one of my favorite sewing-related websites – SewCanShe.com:
DIY Puppy Pillow (fits standard bed pillow) from SewCanShe.com
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And here are the versions we made:
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Adorable Owls from SewCanShe.com:
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A couple of our owls:
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Next, French Seam Pillowcase Set in Under 30 Minutes from Smashed Peas and Carrots.com
![](https://bethannwilliams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/making_french_seams_pillowcase.jpg)
And our versions (we adjusted the measurements slightly, but used a similar method):
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And How to Sew a DIY Floor Pillow from FynesDesigns.com
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And ours (we played with sizes and shapes):
![](https://bethannwilliams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/floor-pillows-cropped-in-1024x690.png)
Happy Sewing!