Easy DIY Advent Calendar

My first sewing project, an easy to make DIY advent calendar made using a pre-printed quilting panel.
You can buy panels like this one from many places online, I picked mine up from Create and Craft.
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[@lizzies4388]

Literally bought this panel today at the knitting and stitching show at Alexandra Palace but wasn't sure how to do it. Can't believe ive found this tutorial for the exact one

[@CraftynotShiftyblog]

Oh wow, what are the odds! So glad I could help, I'm also jealous you managed to get to an actual live craft event. It's been such a long time since I've been to one. Enjoy your purchases

[@743linda]

This calendar is adorable! You did a great job!!!

[@CraftynotShiftyblog]

Thanks Linda, if you look really close you can see a bunch of mistake but overall I'm really proud of it 😊

[@franceshammond8316]

A great lesson I have 2 panels for friends that have cats so with October birthdays it's good timing.

[@CraftynotShiftyblog]

Hope you have fun creating

[@marylutyger675]

I think you did a great job for being a novice sewer! The project is adorable!

[@CraftynotShiftyblog]

Thank you, I'm proud of it and learnt a lot

[@janinelucas1262]

Fantastic advent calendar you have shown such inspiration something i would never of tried ,one thing i really never liked was sewing and sewing machines .you have made me think maybe i should DI.t.rY... thank you for sharing as always kind regards Janine

[@CraftynotShiftyblog]

Go for it!! 😃 I've already been looking up new things to try, just basic projects like zipper pouches and maybe in the new year I'll try working with patterns

[@mdais7370]

Nicely done!! I really liked how you’re learning as you go. It means a lot to me to know this because I struggle too with projects I’ve never down before but you’re right… it’s live & learn. Well done!

[@CraftynotShiftyblog]

It's all part of the process 💕

[@gvinay.kumar004]

Wow so beautiful calender. Your nails polished so beautiful. 😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@CraftynotShiftyblog]

Thank you, it's Orly flexible nail polish in Mansion Lane 💅

[@gvinay.kumar004]

@@CraftynotShiftyblog your welcome 😍😍😍

[@kismymailks]

You did a really good job, it's really cute.

[@CraftynotShiftyblog]

Thank you so much, it's hanging up proudly 🥰

[@ediedarleneedgmon5301]

This tutorial popped up in my recommendations; I fell in love with the panel you used!!! I finally found one & am going to make this one for myself, but you inspired me to make both my Neices an advent calendar; I think they’ll make great gifts too! Thank you!!!!

[@CraftynotShiftyblog]

Oh brilliant ❤️ I think they make great gifts! Hope you enjoy making them and check out some of my other videos for more inspiration

[@beckielewin8146]

Oooh i luv this wish i had the patience to make one xx

[@CraftynotShiftyblog]

One for kids......that's a whole weekend sorted 😄

[@JoanOrloffDK]

Your advent calendar is beautiful 😍 you did a fantastic job with this ❤ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs

[@CraftynotShiftyblog]

Thanks Joan, I'm hoping to try some more sewing projects. Sending hugs to you 🥰

[@SQUIBBITUS]

Beautiful, love the black background :-)

[@CraftynotShiftyblog]

Thank you, I'm so happy with it as my first sewing project

[@lillyrooney1182]

Haven’t watched it yet but it looks awesome 👏

[@CraftynotShiftyblog]

Hey Lilly 🥰 thank you. I didn't know you watched my videos ❤️ look forward to seeing you for Christmas xxx

[@lillyrooney1182]

Crafty not Shifty yep I’ve been subscribed for a while your videos are really really good xx can’t wait to see you soon xx

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Its absolutely gorgeous !! Bias binding is not my friend 🤣🤣 yes next time just get a wider one and tuck all of your fabric inside to sew just once ... but still yours looks very neat so it worked for you ! Its gorgeous .. never seen those panels but would love to have a go xxxx fantastic job !!!! 😍😍😍😍

[@CraftynotShiftyblog]

Oh my gosh sew once makes so much more sense! 🤦‍♀️ You should totally try it, I found ones for making snowmen too or printed templates / patterns you cut out and sew up to make a teddybear 🐻

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

@@CraftynotShiftyblog omg stop that sounds soooooo friggn cool .. so that's the brand name ? I'll check em out for sure ! Xxx a teddy sounds so cute

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Is there*** a brand name I meant to say lol

[@CraftynotShiftyblog]

@@ClairesCraftyCorner The ones I have are from Benartex but there are tons

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

@@CraftynotShiftyblog ooooo lovely thanks... I can feel a craft fair coming on xx

[@craftyscissors2609]

Nice work :)

[@barbaraness4507]

Yeah they sell different sizes of that binding, and even quilt binding. I wouldn’t recommend the silky type of quilt binding because it can be tricky to sew on neatly.

[@CraftynotShiftyblog]

Thanks so much for the tip!

[@MorganNichols]

Where did you find that?!

[@CraftynotShiftyblog]

I got mine from Create and Craft. If you search for advent calendar panel or quilting panel online you will find many examples. Good luck