You Can Make This (and this, too)!
www.YouCanMakeThis.com was created by a mom who wanted to provide downloadable instructions on how to make things like children’s clothing that looks like it came from an expensive boutique, unique and original jewelry, handbags, and even home decor items.
Patterns on YouCanMakeThis.com are written by moms, and are so easy to follow that it feels like you have a friend sitting right next to you, telling you what to do next.
Detailed instructions and step-by-step full-color photos so even the most “craft-challenged” person can make something special.
YouCanMakeThis.com has projects for every occasion, including great Halloween items and Christmas gifts.
To try some YouCanMakeThis.com products for free, sign up for their free newsletter and you’ll get several free project instructions plus an online video and digital scrapbooking frames after you confirm your subscription.
Would you like to win a bundle of $50 worth of DIY instructions?
To enter for your chance to win, visit YouCanMakeThis.com and comment here with a pattern that interests you.
This prize pack includes instructions for making a Child/Adult Apron Set, Women’s Reversible Wrap Skirt, The “She Loves Me, She Loves Me KNOT” Handbag, The Reversible Patchwork Bucket Hat, Easy-Fit Pants, and Boys Ties.
Remember, even if you’ve never sewn before, the site believes that you REALLY CAN make these things!
This giveaway is open to everyone, USA, Canada, and world wide!
This contest will close on Friday, March 6, 12 midnight CST.
*Congrats, Sara (comment 34!)*
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22 February 2009, 11:50 am
I love the Stay Dry Bathing Apron & Towel
22 February 2009, 11:51 am
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22 February 2009, 1:48 pm
I would love to have the organize your sewing space directions!
22 February 2009, 2:17 pm
the chef hat is cute
22 February 2009, 2:29 pm
I would love to make the Bottle Cap Bracelets & Bottle Cap Ribbon Necklaces.
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22 February 2009, 2:30 pm
i have your button on my blog
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22 February 2009, 3:39 pm
Great prize!!
22 February 2009, 4:08 pm
I would like to make some play food for my son’s kitchen….I like the felt vegetables.
22 February 2009, 4:12 pm
I’d love to make the stuffed Blue Ribbon Pies with my kids.
22 February 2009, 4:54 pm
I like the Simple Sunday Dress.
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22 February 2009, 4:54 pm
I added your button to my blog.
22 February 2009, 6:47 pm
Eliza’s Birthday - Doll 9 inch is my pick. My daughter would really like this one!
22 February 2009, 9:04 pm
the dolls clothes are my pick
22 February 2009, 10:57 pm
I would like the “organize your sewing space directions!”
22 February 2009, 11:43 pm
I like the pin cushions
23 February 2009, 4:05 am
Today I think I’d like to learn how to make a Woman’s reversible wrap skirt.
23 February 2009, 4:24 am
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23 February 2009, 4:51 am
I love the chef hat.
23 February 2009, 5:19 am
sassysite! xoxo
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23 February 2009, 5:42 am
love the pin cushions
23 February 2009, 7:20 am
I would love to make the Fancy Filled Tutu ~ I just started sewing this year, and love that they encourage beginners.
23 February 2009, 9:28 am
I love the Round Neck Top Sundress. Amy Butler has a similar pattern (Anna Tunic) in women’s size…I could make my daughters and I matchy-matchy outfits!
23 February 2009, 11:40 am
I’d like to make the Small Satchel. Very nice!
23 February 2009, 12:09 pm
I love the ricewarmer fish. So cute.
Thanks.
23 February 2009, 1:00 pm
I’m on an apron kick, and I just got a new sewing machine!
23 February 2009, 2:16 pm
I love the mother and daughter aprons
23 February 2009, 2:24 pm
I would love to have the Bottle Cap Bracelets & Bottle Cap Ribbon Necklace.It is just too cute!!!
23 February 2009, 3:12 pm
I like the Royal Vintage Doll Bed pattern.
23 February 2009, 3:26 pm
I like the petal skirt pattern
23 February 2009, 6:02 pm
Boutique Pin Cushion pattern
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23 February 2009, 6:49 pm
Actually, the mommy and daughter aprons are what I am interested in, although I’m sure I’d have to give the pattern to someone else to actually make them! LOL I don’t think the “you can make this” applies to ME! haha
Corinna
23 February 2009, 7:06 pm
I would love to make the Aivilo Pocket Messenger Bag, thanks!
23 February 2009, 7:19 pm
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thanks!
23 February 2009, 7:33 pm
I want to make those felt cupcakes!
23 February 2009, 7:34 pm
I tweeted here
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23 February 2009, 7:34 pm
I stumbled. I am mozicat
23 February 2009, 9:01 pm
I love the Simple Sunday Dress!
24 February 2009, 12:17 am
this would make a great mother’s day gift- thanks
24 February 2009, 3:06 pm
i’d really like to try the “Reach for the Sunshine” Quilt
24 February 2009, 10:25 pm
since, i am learning how to sew, i would love the doll or bunny for my granddaughter
24 February 2009, 10:26 pm
I would like to make things with jeans - like the patchwork denim skirt or a purse
25 February 2009, 12:04 pm
TOTT Hair Instructions: The Twisted Boutique and Surround-a-Bow Techniques
26 February 2009, 3:05 pm
Oh, I love this! I’m so glad to know about this site. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
27 February 2009, 6:23 pm
I am so excited about finding this website! I’d love to learn to make the reversible bucket hat. So cute.
Thanks for sharing~
27 February 2009, 10:04 pm
I’d love to win this so my grandmother would have something to do with her free time!! She just retired and is bored out of her mind!! I like the chic mommy diaper clutch!!
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28 February 2009, 6:15 am
great site- i would like to try and make the petal skirt, its so sweet.
Thanks
28 February 2009, 4:20 pm
The doll clothes–would enjoy making some for my granddaughters
28 February 2009, 11:19 pm
The Shopping Cart Seat Cover would be great to make for my family and for gifts. Thanks!
01 March 2009, 1:29 am
I love the Cute Penguin soft toy Pattern. I would love to make this for my daughter!
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01 March 2009, 3:35 am
Cottage Flowers Quilt
01 March 2009, 5:44 am
I would like to know how to make the personalized pillows, great gift
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01 March 2009, 5:28 pm
Too many to chose just 1!! BUT if I had to it would be the Toy Frog - Crochet. He is too cute. Thanks!
01 March 2009, 11:06 pm
The matching mother/daughter apron–LOVE the idea, and am excited to try this on my own! My daughter received an apron as a gift for her little ‘kitchen’ and it’s adorable, and I thought “What a great idea…wish I knew how to sew!” Now I just might be able to give it a shot! GREAT site idea, too! Love, love, love it!!!
02 March 2009, 1:23 am
I love the bags and the reversible headbands;easy and multifunctional.
02 March 2009, 7:05 am
I like the Pixie Handbag & the Laney Photo Handbag!
03 March 2009, 4:45 pm
I love the toy frog and the cotton candy horses….so cute! Makes me want to get out the ol’ needles! YAY! Thanks for this site. What beautiful patterns they have!
03 March 2009, 7:02 pm
I like the Women’s Reversible Wrap Skirt, It doesn’t look like I could make it that. But if i won I would try that first.
04 March 2009, 3:26 pm
Hi The bundle Pack with Scrabble Tile and Glass Tile Project Pack looks great. I’d love that. What a great site. I love the prize giveaway. Have a great day.
Cheers
04 March 2009, 8:24 pm
the stuffed Blue Ribbon Pies with my kids.
04 March 2009, 9:57 pm
I think the Movie Time Felt Foods would be fun to make.
05 March 2009, 1:47 am
Just a Pinch Potholder looks like I maybe could make it!
05 March 2009, 4:37 am
I surprised myself b/c this is not like me… but I thought the felt food was pretty cool.
05 March 2009, 6:51 am
I really want to learn to sew, so I would love the Sewing made Easy pattern.
05 March 2009, 1:16 pm
I would love the chance to win, thanks.
05 March 2009, 7:54 pm
I would love to make the Half Moon Handbag!
05 March 2009, 11:21 pm
I love that they have free direcins. I want to make h chef hat!
06 March 2009, 2:36 am
I love the half moon handbag.
06 March 2009, 5:15 am
Bottle Cap Bracelets & Bottle Cap Ribbon Necklace look like fun!
06 March 2009, 5:16 am
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06 March 2009, 5:17 am
I have your button on my blog: Here
06 March 2009, 5:17 am
I blogged about this giveaway: Here
06 March 2009, 5:18 am
I stumbled your giveaway
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06 March 2009, 5:36 am
I like basic cake baking techniques
06 March 2009, 6:42 am
I’d love to make the Skull and Bones hat for my son! Thanks!
06 March 2009, 6:42 am
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06 March 2009, 6:42 am
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06 March 2009, 2:20 pm
Happy Birthday Boy - Applique Patterns
06 March 2009, 2:46 pm
i love this website. I have the easy fit pants pattern and it is great! I am eyeing any of CarlaC’s patterns and have a long wishlist. Love her simply sweet pattern. Thank you for the chance to win!
06 March 2009, 3:09 pm
The bucket hat looks cute, I’d like to try to make that.
06 March 2009, 3:27 pm
The mother and daughter aprons are cute.
06 March 2009, 4:03 pm
I love the sweetheart shopper pattern!
http://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/handbags/Sweetheart-Shopper.htm
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06 March 2009, 4:06 pm
Your button is on my sidebar:
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06 March 2009, 4:18 pm
I just love the twirl skirt! I bookmarked this site a few weeks ago and can’t wait to start my new projects.
06 March 2009, 8:46 pm
How about Smocking 101. Technically its not a pattern, but its something that would be cool to learn
07 March 2009, 2:00 am
The easyfit pants are “beginner basics,” and that’s what I need since I’m a beginner. Thanks.
07 March 2009, 2:02 am
The Mom and Me Handbags pattern interests me.
07 March 2009, 3:13 am
I would like to try the Pixie handbag! It looks cool! Thanks for this great giveaway!
07 March 2009, 4:16 am
I like the Cottage Flowers quilt. I’ve always wanted to learn how to make a nice quilt.
07 March 2009, 4:18 am
I’m interested in how to decoupage shoes. Looks cool!
07 March 2009, 4:19 am
Stumbled. choochoo428
07 March 2009, 4:56 am
The Mom and Me Handbags pattern
07 March 2009, 5:00 am
I heart the crochet items:)
07 March 2009, 5:46 am
I would love to make the Miss Madeline - Peasant Dress - Sizes 5-10 years.
07 March 2009, 5:52 am
I’d love to be able to make the lounge pants.
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07 March 2009, 5:53 am
twittered: username @threedifferent
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07 March 2009, 6:40 am
I love the Gourmet Cookie Bouquet project!