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Sewing pattern: Christmas stocking gift card holder

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Sewing tutorial: Christmas stocking gift card holder

Older kids and teens are hard to buy for, but gift cards and cash are always a welcome gift!  Gemia from Phat Quarters shares a free pattern for these small Christmas stockings that are sized just right to hold a gift card or some folded money.  Hang them on the tree for a Christmas surprise!

Click below for her free sewing pattern and tutorial:

Small Christmas Stockings for Gift Cards and Money, by Phat Quarters

[photo from Phat Quarters]

Looking for more sewing patterns for handmade Christmas Stockings? Check these out on Etsy.

I am a big fan of gift cards, I know lots of people find them impersonal but being able to purchase what YOU need or what YOU want is far more logical than receiving random gifts and stocking fillers that you may not use. Especially with all these Netflix programs telling us to downsize, declutter and or course Konmarie everything.

The only disappointing thing with gift cards is not being able to shop for items, if you are like me and enjoying shopping for special gifts then maybe consider shopping for smaller stocking fillers or fun ways to wrap or gift the gift cards. You can present or gift a gift card in a fun and special way too.

One year I added the gift cards to some pretty wide mouthed water bottles that have been filled with little trinkets. We also featured this Giftcard Christmas tree idea on the blog here.

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15 Dog Poop Bag Carriers You Can Sew For Your Dog

If you’re a dog owner, then you know the inevitable truth — what goes in, must come out. And in my house, that truth has a name: Aloo, our lovable, curly-coated Labradoodle who has made it his mission to poop like a champion. Seriously, this dog is a pooping machine.

In our area, not picking up after your dog isn’t just frowned upon — it’s illegal. So, being a responsible (and poop-weary) pet parent, I quickly realized we needed a poop bag holder that was not only practical but also cute and handmade. That’s when I went down the rabbit hole (pun intended?) of DIY dog poop bag holders — and now I’m sharing my favorite 15 free sewing patterns and tutorials with you!

Whether you’re after something sleek and minimalist or a treat-pocket combo pouch for walkies, this list has something for every type of sewist and pup. Bonus: most of these projects are total scrap busters too!

Dog Poop Waste Bag Holder – learncreatesew

DIY Dog Waste Bag Dispenser, Dog Poop Bag Holder Sewing Pattern

How to Make A Dog Poop Bag Holder ? A Rose Tinted World 

DIY Fabric Walkies Bone Poo Bag Pouch Sewing Pattern

Leather Dog Poop Bag Holder / Dispenser : 6 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables

Free Sewing Tutorial || Dog Waste Bag Holder (With Treat Pocket)

Dog Waste Bag Holder Free Sewing Pattern | FaveCrafts.com

Dog Poop Bag Dispenser FREE Sewing Pattern and Tutorial

DIY Dog Poop Bag Holder – see kate sew 

DIY Doo-Doo Bag Holder- You Can Do-Do This in No Time! – Best Fabric Store Blog 

DIY Training Treat Bag Pouch + PRINTABLE SEWING PATTERN (STEP BY STEP SEWING PROJECT)

DIY:How to sew easy dog poop bag holder- FREE PATTERN 

Learn How to Sew a Dog Waste Bag Holder – WeAllSew

DIY Dog Poop Bag Holder | Easy Scrap Buster Project 

DIY Dog Poop Bag Holder

So, whether your furry friend is a casual stroller or a serial pooper like my dear Aloo, having a poop bag holder that’s handy, stylish, and easy to refill is a total game changer. You can clip them to a leash, toss one in your car, or make a few to keep near every exit — trust me, you’ll thank yourself later.

And hey, why settle for boring store-bought holders when you can sew your own in under an hour? Let me know which one you’re going to try — and give your four-legged pal a belly rub from me and Aloo!