If you want to start a new hobby, now is the perfect time to try one or two.
Plus, it’s possible for you to master each of these in just a weekend.
Pull out that old pile of jeans, shirts, and jackets that need mending.
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This beginner sewing project will make them look better than ever.
To fill holes,pick fabricsthat match your style.
Attach the patch with fabric glue and pin it in place until the glue dries.
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Then, use decorative stitching to secure it in place.
Arm-Knit Blanket
Spend an afternoon diving elbows deep into this relaxing knitting project.
You’ll need about 12 skeins of arm-knitting yarn for this project.
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Tote Bag
Acanvas tote bagis an excellent beginner sewing project.
Select your favorite canvas color, leather, and a piece of decorative fabric for the interior.
Using cotton fabric and other household materials, follow the instructions to make thisreusable solution for food storage.
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This beginner sewing project calls for just a few pieces of material.
Make your own in under an hour.
DIY Paper Plants
Plants make us happy, even if they aren’t real!
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These paper plants look stunning when finished, and they’re very low-maintenance.
Find templates and instructions to make authentic-looking plants out of paper from artist Corrie Beth Hogg of Handmade Houseplants.
Outdoor Sidewalk Paint
Dress up your sidewalk withencouraging messagesand happy drawings.
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Your colorful designs will brighten the day of neighbors and friends out for a walk.
Twisted Candles
Stop buying expensive store-bought candles!These twisted taper candlescan be made at home.
And you’re able to make them any shape or color you like!
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Make a set (or two or three!)
of these DIY earrings in an afternoon.
Start with a golf-ball-size chunk of wool roving and sculpt it into the basic shape you want.
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Use knots and straight stitches to craft thefloral design.
If you’re new to embroidery, brush up on stitching basics.
Stitch a small image to symbolize what you did that day.
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If a year feels too daunting, try making one for the next month.
To get a more transparent look, add water to the paint.
Once you’ve finished,hang your artworkon the wall to display.
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Lampshade Update
Brighten your home with a colorful DIY lampshade.
DIY Bath Bomb
Self-care is always a good idea.Make your own bath bombswithEpsom saltsand essential oils.
Then, enjoy unwinding in asoothing bathat the end of a long day.
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