How to Make a Draft Stopper 2 Ways - Quick and Easy DIY Gift

[@juliebetzel4528]

Finally a great use for my zillion scraps!! Thank you!!!!

[@NotchesSewing]

You are so welcome!

[@marthavillanueva5505]

WOW! Love the one using a pool noodle.

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks!

[@IMOO1896]

Genius idea, this totally takes the work out of draft dodgers.

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks Sandi. Happy Holidays!

[@MyraNagy]

So I made one before watching this video and now I realize that I needed some hanging ribbon. Thanks.

[@NotchesSewing]

You’re welcome 😊. Have fun!

[@kellysardella928]

The Command hooks are ingenious! As well pool noddle ! I have everything I need & will be making about 6 for doors & windows .

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you. Have fun!!

[@jamievanskiver8380]

I think you are brilliant! Adding the tabs to hang on the door so it moves WITH the door is brilliant! I don't understand why with over 10,000 views this video only has 639 likes!!! Come on everyone..... Give this woman thumbs up! You are a fabulous teacher and i'm very happy to have found your channel! I've liked and shared this! Thank you!

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks for the support Jamie! I really appreciate it😊🙏

[@rebeccalewis9480]

Hanging them on the door is Brilliant! I have a heavy one by my front door and it's a pain. I will definitely be making one of these!

[@NotchesSewing]

Not sure how heavy yours is but you could try apply Velcro to the back of it if you don’t want to make a new one. Thanks for watching.🙏

[@rebeccalewis9480]

I thought of that but it's filled with sand and it's 36" long. It's heavy and I'm pretty sure it would sag between the hooks. Thanks for the suggestion though.

[@ahnaahna7278]

Thks….glad to find and see a visual for this! We live in old house with drafty doors/windows. North front on the house…..so we drape, block, cardboard up some spaces. Once I taped bubble wrap on some double windows and that room stayed toasty AND the daylight shown through! Looked alright from the outside too. I’m going to make more of those draft blockers too. 😀.

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad you found it helpful!

[@NotchesSewing]

I forgot to mention in the video that PIPE INSULATION can also be used instead of a pool noodle. You can find those in hardware stores and come in different sizes. Also an alternative to the hooks is stick on Velcro. Apply either a long strip on the back or you can also get Velcro dots. Apply a few of these on the back. If you choose to use Velcro, then there is no need to add the loops. Thanks for watching! 😊🙏

[@MissTiffanyGalore]

Thank you for mentioning 👍 this is awesome 👏

[@beverlyann565]

I don’t understand what the elastic loops are for? You said windows, but I’m not understanding, thank you for your many great tips!

[@ktlina5968]

Your Voice is easy to listen to, relaxing. great length of video too.

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks so much . Please check out some of my other tutorials. Cheers

[@user-pc5tp2xs1h]

I appreciate that your voice is very soothing and sure, perfect for giving instruction without unnecessary chit-chat or second guessing yourself.

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks so much for the kind words. I appreciate the feedback😊👍

[@germ6749]

I love your pattern especially the idea of adding hanging loops. 👍

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad you like it! Thanks for watching🙏😊

[@lucydean7058]

What a lovely tutorial. I've just made a draft excluder for my other half for Christmas. Thank you so much for sharing this video!

[@NotchesSewing]

You are so welcome!

[@eugottabekiddin3772]

Easy and clear instructions 👌

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad you think so!

[@lynnodonnell4764]

I made a window draft dodger and used fabric to fill it. While cutting my fabric sraps into smaller bits I was delighted to find myself going down memory lane w past projects for gifts.... Minnie Mouse dress for 2 yr old now 7.... camper curtains for friend in Colorado... plastic bag holder for favorite coworker... work apron for gal starting up a business...

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad it brought back all those nice memories.😊

[@ViscountSinistere]

Wow seen so many videos on DIY by by mainly males ,I know basic sewing but this video has made me wonder why most males have never ventured into these skills ,and have to say great skills !

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad you liked it. At first I thought you meant I was a male….😊

[@gypsygirl731]

This is great. I like being frugal. I preferred and used a pool noodle with cloth covering 😺 very good video and these make great unexpected gifts that ppl won’t buy but will use👍

[@NotchesSewing]

Hope your friends love it.😊

[@mdevorah6833]

Love it! I already planned on a pool noodle version

[@tedipatterson6968]

Great tutorial! I especially like how you used fabric scraps to fill it and the command hooks to hang it on the door.

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you! 😊

[@marisah5724]

I love your channel. You come up with the most practical ideas. Thank you so much!

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you so much!

[@patfrontuto5342]

You come up with the best tutorials! Merry Christmas to your and Yours!🎄

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you Pat! Happy Holidays🎄🙏😊

[@joannl3028]

You made it so easily.Im going to try one.I new at learning about my sewing machine

[@NotchesSewing]

Fantastic! Have fun😊

[@5kidsmyhusbandandme]

Love these! Thank you for showing both options. I have bought many from the store. They mess up using them for so long. I appreciate a tutorial on making my own. Goodness knows I have tons of fabric scraps!!

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad you like them. Thanks for commenting! You can make them heavier if you need to but will need stronger hooks. Have fun🙂

[@StarGazerNytz]

Those are so cute! Thank you, will be making some of those.

[@NotchesSewing]

You are so welcome! Happy Holidays!

[@feliciagoinslpc]

Thank you!!!

[@NotchesSewing]

You're welcome!

[@idareandevers9211]

I love your door stopper and the stick and removeable hook is great to keep it from moving staying in place. Thanks

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you🙏 Hope you give it a try😊

[@berniecelee5062]

Wow again Angela !! Another winner !! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I asked hubby do we have drafts ?? He said yes… why ? I said I have a solution and we both thought that 3 M hook idea is brilliant!! No need to move the roll every time we open the door 🤩🤩🤩 You could be an engineer too you know …. You think of solutions all the time . I love the pool noodle idea . Except I can’t find any of that in winter. So I will make this next year when summer pool noodle is in the stores . Saving this video in my folder for 2022. I look forward to your notifications ! 😂😂

[@sharondonelow5364]

What you may be able to find in the winter at the hardware store is pipe insulators. It's the same as pool noodles except smaller and has a slit so that it can be inserted around a pipe. The first size she sewed would be about right for that.

[@berniecelee5062]

@@sharondonelow5364 : oh…oh . A gal who knows how to maneuver in a hardware store and find stuff 👍👍 . Thank you for the suggestion ! I get lost in those stores. 🤣 I wish I was a handy gal too cause there is no one around who is willing to do small repair jobs at a reasonable price. They want ridiculous money. My in laws need new kitchen faucet and they are old and can’t get a repair person. And I don’t know how to fix either .☹️

[@NotchesSewing]

@@sharondonelow5364 it was 4am in the morning when I finally finished this tutorial to upload . I said the my husband, OH no I forgot to mention pipe insulation! His reply was Go to bed!🤣 Happy Holidays!

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks Berniece. I’m afraid I don’t have the math skills to be an engineer!🤣 But thank you. Have a great day!

[@sharondonelow5364]

@@berniecelee5062 Being able to do small things around the house has saved me so much money! I learned all that before KZbin was invented, but they have wonderful videos on how to do all of that stuff. I bet you'd be able to learn it quick! :-)

[@karonwostenholme6533]

Enjoyed watching x

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks so much!

[@lifeisbeautiful7464]

Great video Ty 👌🏾

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you!

[@wynettemilligan-hamilton7699]

LOVE IT

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you!

[@kaynekim1324]

I loved your videos. Your instructions are clear, easy to follow and right to the point.

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks so much!😊

[@mamakovi4309]

So clever and easy

[@NotchesSewing]

thank you

[@bethglenmaddie]

Nifty! I love this, especially since I live in Michigan and we are freeeeezzzzing right now! I especially like that you can hang it to the door bottom! TFS!

[@NotchesSewing]

You are so welcome! I'm originally from a cold climate too........Have fun sewing and thanks for watching!🙂

[@DonnaB1]

Nice.... Wish that I had a sewing 🧵 machine 💕💕

[@NotchesSewing]

you can sew this by hand too😊. Thanks for watching

[@inthekitchen8842]

Wonderful! Thank you. Frigid temps in Texas right now. This will really help.

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks for watching. I hope it helps. 😊

[@antoniettaspina689]

Good job !

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Marieksify]

Amazing!!! Thanks.

[@sharondonelow5364]

Brilliant idea!

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching Sharon🙏

[@lovingYaYa006]

This is excellent

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you

[@nanny23]

Wonderful ideas!! Thanks so much!!!

[@NotchesSewing]

You are so welcome! Hope you give it a try😊

[@patmastel2056]

You are genius!!

[@NotchesSewing]

Haha far from it but thank you!!🤣

[@pastda3]

What a great idea. Love the hanging loop option.

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you! 😊. Hope you give it a try. Happy Holidays!

[@carlawolf8260]

I love this such amazing idea. I will be making some . Thank you .

[@NotchesSewing]

You are so welcome! Have fun!

[@BanakeniChama879]

Thank you,

[@NotchesSewing]

You are welcome!

[@madp6755]

Excellent. Just made three of these. But i added three loops (1 either end and one in the middle) because i find its a tighter fit against the door. Thanks for this great tutorial.

[@NotchesSewing]

cool! Thanks for watching!😊

[@may-marydobie8638]

Thank-you for the great ideas.Draught stoppers are wonderful for keeping the room warm in winter.I am going to make some using the pool noodles for my windows next winter.🎄Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy new Year.🎄Best Wishes from Australia 💖

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks May! Happy Holidays to you too from GC😊

[@mariajoselia2916]

🇧🇷Brasil☆ Grata por mais um projeto encantador! Tô maratonando seus vídeos porque tô de folga hoje. 🤗👏👏

[@NotchesSewing]

Obrigado por gastar seu tempo assistindo meus vídeos👍🙏🙏😊

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

Great idea with the pool noodles. However, using dried beans or rice will attract mice, rats, and bugs. Thank you for this video. Happy Holidays.

[@NotchesSewing]

Very true. Not a fan of putting any food into things but I know people will still do it….. Thanks for watching🙏

[@marieg2815]

Cat litter works great.

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

@@marieg2815 Yes, it would until it cat litter gets wet. If we sealed cat litter inside a pool noodle (that would add weight and keep the litter dry). But, we may not be able to hang it on the door (it may be to heavy).

[@marytramp5678]

i use socks for stuffing. we all have a washing machine/dryer that eats 1 sock or eventually socks simply wear out. i save them and use them for door stops.

[@NotchesSewing]

That’s genius!!🤓

[@danielleaf9146]

When you cut the fabric, does it make a difference if you cut the width along the selvedge or against it? I made a small tube to fill with rice to fill the pool noodle for some weight! Thank you for the design - I watched so many and this is the winner for me.

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks Danielle. Doesn’t really matter as it is quite narrow. It’s also just sitting on the floor so not really going to stretch out. As you can see in the video, I cut along crosswise grain as I wanted to save width of the fabric

[@jaxxon98]

Can you wash the versions that use fabric scraps or polyester batting?

[@NotchesSewing]

I don't see why not. I probrably wouldn't put in dryer.

[@josmith2002]

❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@christinaelle1377]

I was wondering if it’d be okay to sew it closed instead of using hook & loop as a closure? If filled with scraps and/or poly-fill, isn’t it machine washable? I’ve considered making these before but you’re the first I’ve seen using a non-food filler. And I’m so thankful! I used to even search how to make custom pillow forms and got nowhere. Every cushion tutorial I’ve seen says “insert pillow form” instead.

[@NotchesSewing]

Sure you can close it. It just might be easier to wash it empty that’s all. Thanks for watching😊

[@ArabianShalifa]

My husband today said we need to buy a draft dodger. Can you still buy those? I did a quick search on youtube this one came up first. I watched it ;then a couple others. I came back because all the others used rice. I don't have any on hand and would be afraid rice would attach vermin. I had a pool noodle in the hall closet to use for crafting and left over scraps of a black brocade from cloak I made last summer. I had eveything on had only my ribbon was 1/8" not 1/4". Thank you!

[@NotchesSewing]

Great! you can also use elastic or make a loop from fabric instead of using ribbon. Thanks for watching😊

[@lynnodonnell4764]

Voice sounds like Martha Stewart

[@NotchesSewing]

Not sure if that’s good or bad😊

[@AmberGarrett-py6ry]

Thank you.

[@NotchesSewing]

You're welcome!