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Splash-Proof Wet Bag for Swimming
Hey Clover Fans! It’s Cataleya here! As a year-round swimmer, I have to stuff everything into one big dry bag. I absolutely hate it when my wet swimsuit leaks through the bag and gets my dry clothes wet, or when my clean clothes pick up moisture from yesterday’s wet gear. So I sat down at my machine to sew the ultimate Wet Bag. Now, I can drop my wetsuit right into my dry bag without ruining a single clean outfit! MATERIALS: Clover 45mm Rotary Cutter Clover Metal Hera with Stylus…
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Stay Hydrated in Style: Water Bottle Bag *free pattern*
Hello, Eeveryone! We’re in the heart of summer, and if you’re spending more time outdoors, staying hydrated is a must. Whether you’re heading to the beach, exploring a local farmers market, taking a walk, cheering on your kids at sports practice, or enjoying a weekend hike, having your water bottle close by makes it easy to sip throughout the day. Instead of carrying your bottle by hand or trying to cram it into an already full bag, why not sew a bag made just for it? This easy water bottle…
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Foldable Shopping Bag *free pattern*
Hello, everyone! Summer is here, which means the kids are home from school and the calendar is quickly filling up with vacations, beach days, and fun outings. Whether you’re stopping by the farmers market, collecting seashells at the beach, browsing local shops on vacation, or making a quick grocery run, it’s always helpful to have an extra bag on hand. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to sew a foldable shopping tote that folds into a compact clutch when not in use. It’s lightweight, practical, and easy to toss…
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Circular Jewelry Pouch
Hi everyone, it’s Cataleya (@happystitches_us on IG)! I’ve been working really hard on a special project that I’m so excited to finally share with you! Summer is almost here, and my family is actually headed to California next month! I love traveling, but I usually leave my jewelry at home because it always ends up in one giant, messy knot at the bottom of my bag. To fix that, I’ve been making this Jewelry Pouch. It lays flat like a pretty mat, but when you pull the drawstrings, it cinches up…
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DIY Reusable Bowl Covers
Hi everyone, it’s Cataleya (@happystitches_us on IG)! My newest project solves a kitchen mess. My mom makes sourdough constantly, and she was so tired of using wet towels. I decided she needed a set of “mobile” covers for her dough that were soft, pretty, and worked perfectly! Today, I’m making two sizes: one for my mom’s starter jar and one for her proofing bowl. MATERIALS: 45mm Rotary Cutter Water Erasable Tracing Paper Metal Hera with Stylus Double Tracing Tool Roll & Press Jumbo Wonder Clips Wonder Clips (standard size) Point…
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Bunny Ears Easter Basket
Hi everyone, it’s Cataleya (@happystitches_us on IG)! I’m so excited to be back this month to share another project with you! I love making all types of bags, but since Easter is right around the corner, I really wanted to make a custom basket! I chose a beautiful floral cotton for the outside and a classic green gingham for the lining. The coolest part? I used my favorite Clover tools and embroidered my name, “Cat” right on the front and made these huge, floppy tie-top handles! Because I used a…
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My Super Cute Valentine Mailbox!
Hi everyone, it’s Cataleya (@happystitches_us on IG)! Today I’m making something so cool—a Valentine’s Day Mailbox! I got the idea from my mom. She told me that when she was little, her whole class would decorate old tissue boxes for Valentine’s Day. I wanted to make a version out of fabric that I can keep forever! I picked out the prettiest light pink fabric with white flowers for the outside, a solid pink for the lining, and a touch of pink polka dots for the details. MATERIALS: Main Body (piece…
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DIY Travel Pocket Pillow
Hi everyone, it’s Cataleya (@happystitches_us on IG)! My newest project solves the “car-ride mess.” If you love sketching in the backseat like I do, you know how annoying it is when your sketchbook slides under the seat while you’re napping. I decided I needed a mobile art station that was soft, pretty, and worked perfectly! MATERIALS: two 18 x 18 squares exterior (floral fabric) one 18 x18 square for the pocket (pink dotted fabric) 10″ piece of cotton webbing for the handle 1.5″ x 1″ strip of the floral…
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DIY Christmas Ornaments Tutorial
Hi! I’m Cataleya, and today I’m going to show you how I made two cute 3D Christmas ornaments — a candy cane and a Christmas tree! These are super fun, beginner-friendly projects, and I used my favorite Clover tools to help me sew everything neatly. MATERIALS (candy cane ornament): two 10×10 cotton fabric pieces striped fabric cut on a 45° angle fiber fill (or scrap fabric!) jute ribbon 2-3″ thread to match MATERIALS (Christmas tree ornament): 7×7 green floral cotton (front) 7×7 cream flannel (back) fiber fill (or scrap fabric!) velvet…
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Holiday Kitchen Apron *free reversible pattern*
Hello everybody! The holidays are here, and one of my absolute favorite things to do this time of year is bake. This reversible holiday apron has quickly become one of my favorite makes of the season because it comes together in just 30 minutes. I love that you get two looks in one simple, beginner-friendly project, making it the perfect quick craft when you want something practical and pretty without spending all day at your machine. Whether you’re gearing up for holiday baking, hosting friends and family, or just enjoy…
