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Giveaway- See Kate Sew: 24 Learn-to-Sew Projects You Can Make in an Hour

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Giveaway- See Kate Sew: 24 Learn-to-Sew Projects You Can Make in an Hour

Leave a comment in today’s post by February 1, 2017 and you are in the running for this adorable sewing project book.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

Create beautiful crafts for your home and everyone in it–no experience required!

Learning how to sew has never been easier! In See Kate Sew, blogger Kate Blocher shows you how to make dozens of beginner-friendly projects with professional polish. From stylish pillows and home decor to adorable soft toys for kids and fashion-forward accessories, there is plenty to make and gift–or keep just for you! Detailed instructions and step-by-step illustrations help ensure your success, while sewing tutorials on everything from creating buttonholes to mitering quilt corners and embroidering sprinkles on felt donuts will boost your skills and confidence. Best of all, projects can be sewn together in 60 minutes or less. Sew great!

Comments

  2. Sounds like a lot of
    fun and great tips.
    I’m getting back
    into sewing so this
    would be awesome
    to win and use.
    Carla from Utah

  3. I love quick projects that give me instant gratification. Would totally use this probably daily!

  4. This looks perfect for projects to do with my granddaughter who recently got a sewing machine and is proving very capable. Would love to win!

  5. Oh how I would love this book. Always looking for new ideas to take to the hospital children’s unit.

  7. Thanks for the giveaway. Although not a “beginner”, I still struggle with buttonholes and the nicer finishing techniques so this book would be a great addition to my library.

  16. I have only just begun sewing. I made some baby blankets when my son was born and that is how far my skills went lol.

Have you read?

USB Typewriter – Merging Vintage Charm with Modern Tech

Okay, this might be one of the coolest recycled craft ideas I’ve seen in a long time. If you’re into vintage typewriters and also love tinkering with tech, this USB Typewriter project is a brilliant mash-up of both worlds.

Basically, the idea is to take an old manual typewriter—you know, the clunky, charming kind with the click-clack keys—and turn it into a working USB keyboard. Yes, it actually connects to your laptop or tablet, and yes, it totally works. Talk about breathing new life into a piece of the past!

The project involves a special kit that includes a sensor board (to pick up your key presses), a USB interface board (to connect it all to your computer), and some reed switches (those help with the Shift, Space, and Return keys). There’s even a version of the kit that doesn’t require any soldering, so you don’t need to be an electronics wizard to pull it off.

I’d say this falls into that sweet spot of “advanced beginner” when it comes to skill level. If you’re comfortable using basic tools and following clear instructions, you could absolutely tackle this over a weekend. It’s a bit of a commitment, but honestly? The final result is SO worth it.

What I love most is how this blends sustainability with creativity—you’re upcycling a piece of history and turning it into something totally functional for modern life. Whether you use it for writing, coding, or just showing off at your local café, it’s a fun and eco-friendly DIY electronics project that’ll definitely turn heads.

If you’re passionate about recycled crafts or you’ve got an old typewriter gathering dust, this project might just be your next favorite weekend hobby. I’m already on the hunt for my next vintage find to transform! See the full tutorial here.