Happy 2016!!! How did you spend New Year's Eve? Since last night must have been a long one, you're probably in the mood for a quiet plan today. Some reading, a few ideas for Three Kings' gifts… Right? We said goodbye to last year by compiling the ten best DIY ideas of 2015, and we're starting this 2016 by showing you the most viewed projects from Lulu Ferris. We've selected the ten most popular sewing tutorials so you can see what our subscribers like best.
Which one is your favorite?
The most-viewed sewing tutorials of 2015.
1. Weekend bag.
At number 1 on the list, and the favorite from this first season of sewing tutorials at Lulu Ferris, the clear winner is the weekend bag tutorial. It's foldable, roomy, very practical, and incredibly cute. You can use it for traveling, for work, for the gym, to carry your children's things… for everything!
2. Pediatrician's booklet cover.
Second place goes to this pediatrician's booklet cover tutorial. With specific pockets for the booklet, health card, prescriptions, or any kind of document, it's the best—and prettiest—way to keep this important documentation together and well organized, so nothing gets lost or damaged. You can also use it to store any kind of document.
3. Pajama pants.
The bronze medal goes to the pajama pants tutorial. They're incredibly comfortable and so cute that many women have told us they think they're perfect for wearing as part of a casual outfit, rather than just for sleeping. To make a matching top, simply sew a small detail onto a basic T-shirt, such as a pocket or trim on the sleeves.
4. Baby slippers.
Without a doubt, these are one of the cutest things we've made at Lulú Ferris. In this tutorial, we teach you how to make beautiful reversible baby slippers. They're very easy and inexpensive to make, with a result you'll love. Plus, they're reversible, so you have two ways to wear and coordinate them.
5. Batwing jacket.
It looks great, it's very original, incredibly comfortable, and easy to pair with all kinds of different outfits. The batwing jacket tutorial takes fifth place because this is a garment you need in your wardrobe. It was on-trend in 2015 and will undoubtedly be on-trend again in 2016. You'll see ;)
6. Fanny pack.
Moving into the second half of your favorite sewing tutorials from 2015, next in this top 10 is the fanny pack tutorial. Embrace minimalism and leave the house with just the essentials in this fanny pack made with fabric and Kraft Tex. For you or your children! It's also very useful for seeing how to work with Kraft Tex.
7. Babydoll panties.
At the magic number, we find the panties we made with New Year's Eve in mind, so that red underwear would bring us luck, as tradition dictates. In this tutorial, we teach you how to make babydoll panties: sexy, comfortable, and very easy. With the pattern included!
8. Children's shorts.
If you have children, the children's shorts tutorial is an essential must. With an elastic waistband for total comfort. By making a minimal investment in materials, you get a pair of shorts that are adorable, unique, and completely to your taste (and theirs, of course).
9. Birthday crown.
This couldn't be left out of our most-viewed sewing tutorials because it's a true Lulú Ferris classic. It's reversible and also has Velcro on the front so you can change the number each year. The birthday crown tutorial is, above all, a favorite among the littlest ones at home.
10. Pencil skirt.
And finally, closing out the list, the last spot on this exclusive list of sewing tutorials goes to the pencil skirt tutorial. With a high, elastic waistband, made with knit fabric that is also stretchy for a perfect fit and complete comfort. Although we've chosen to make it short, you can lengthen or shorten it according to your preferences.
Get ready, because 2016 is bringing many more sewing tutorials so we can keep learning and improving together. If you have any suggestions, don't hesitate to share them with us. And if you're not a member of Lulu Ferris yet, remember that for very little each month, you can get a lot ;) Subscribe here if you want to make all these things and many more.
Happy New Year to you and yours!!!