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Sewing Essentials to Survive the Holidays

Save time and money making homemade gifts

By Debbie Colgrove, About.com

Learn how to break down the job and find ways to keep your sewing economical while you sew wonderful homemade gifts that will be treasured for a long time after the holiday. Sewing for the holidays can actually add peace and a sense of accomplishment if you let it!

1. Save Money By Sewing

A few simple tricks to help you save hundreds, possibly thousands of dollars by sewing.

2. How to Mass Produce Sewing Projects -- Mass Production Sewing

Sewing using mass production methods can get a lot of things made in a short period of time and you can still keep the gifts made for specific individuals with a little planning. Learn more here.

3. 10 Easiest Free Sewing Projects

Sewing a gift does not have to be complicated. Start with easy projects to practice production sewing methods. Choose fabrics that can use the same thread but have a print that will make the gift perfect for the people on your gift list.

4. Beginner Projects

Beginner projects and patterns are the easiest to mass produce and get lots of people checked off that ever growing list.

5. Christmas Sewing Projects and Gifts

Show your love and creativity by sewing your Christmas decorations, ornaments and gifts. Find photos, projects and patterns for items that you can sew for Christmas.

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