Tutorials
Hello there! Here you can find all the tutorials and printables by me – Joy Kelley, all of them are FREE, unless they have a price tag on the image. I also wanted to point out that I am no sewing expert, I’m just really passionate about it and all of my tutorials are made for the fun of sharing (I LOVE it) and I have no formal education in either sewing or English (Spanish is my native language) so sometimes I may not always use the correct terminology or the best process, because I am always learning too! It might not always be perfect, but it’s sure a lot of fun! and I enjoy sharing my process with all of you!
If you complete any of these tutorials I would LOVE to see your finished product. Please share your pictures in the SewJoyful Flickr group or leave a link to your post in the comments section of the tutorial. I just ask you lovelies to use these tutorials and printables for personal use only, if you want to sell items made with these tutorials please purchase a Limited Production License if you don’t see the item you want there, just Contact me and I’ll add it.
If you share them or blog them, please do not share the complete post and share a link and credit back to this blog and DO NOT link directly to downloads, please read my Site Policy (I will always make sure to do the same for others because it’s the right thing to do) hope you all enjoy, Thank you!
Flowers & Jewelry
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| Tutorial: Camelia Felt flower Link: Go to Tutorial Difficulty: Easy |
Tutorial: Poppy Felt flower Link: Go to Tutorial Difficulty: Easy |
Tutorial: Daisy Felt flower Link: Go to Tutorial Difficulty: Easy |
Tutorial: Rose Felt flower Link: Go to Tutorial Difficulty: Easy |
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| Tutorial: Braided Bracelet Link: Go to Tutorial Difficulty: Easy |
Tutorial: Anthropologie Inspired Necklace Link: Go to Tutorial Difficulty: Easy |
Tutorial: Duct Tape Joyful Flower Link: Go to Tutorial Difficulty: Easy |
Tutorial: Pinwheel Flowers Link: Go to Tutorial Difficulty: Easy |
Clothes and Upcycled Projects
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| Tutorial: Upcycled dress for Burda Style Link: Go to Post Difficulty: Intermediate |
Tutorial: Loose fitting summer vest from t-shirts Link: Go to Tutorial Difficulty: Easy |
Tutorial: Upcycled Ruffles dress Link: Go to Tutorial Difficulty: Intermediate |
Target dress transformation Link: Go to Post Difficulty: Intermediate |
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| Tutorial: Pillowcase top Link: Go to Tutorial Difficulty: Easy |
Tutorial: HowJoyful Baby Doll Link: Go to Tutorial Difficulty: Intermediate |
Tutorial: Joyful Ruffle Neck Top Link: Go to Tutorial Difficulty: Intermediate |
Tutorial: Upcycled Summer Dress Link: Go to Tutorial Difficulty: Intermediate |
Bags & Accessories
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| Tutorial: Ruffles Handbag Link: Go to Tutorial Difficulty: Intermediate |
Tutorial: Camera Cover Link: Go to Tutorial Difficulty: Easy |
Tutorial: Sewing Caddy and detachable Pincushion Link: Go to Tutorial Difficulty: Intermediate |
Tutorial: Wrist Rest Link: Go to Tutorial Difficulty: Easy |
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| Tutorial: Padded Laptop Bag Link: Go to Post Difficulty: Intermediate |
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Other Projects
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| Project: Desk Chair transformation Link: Go to Post Description: Chair cover details |
Project: Organization Boxes Link: Go to Post Description: Cube restoration |
Project: Chopstick Lampshade Link: Go to Post Description: Lampshade tutorial |
Project: Birdcage Ornament Link: Go to Post Description: Ornament with wire |
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| Printable: Create Wall art Link: Go to Post Description: Pattern to transfer to cardboard |
Printable: Love Wall art Link: Go to Post Description: Pattern to transfer to cardboard |
Tutorial: Pet Vest Link: Go to Tutorial Difficulty: Easy |
Tutorial: HowJoyful Bear + Pattern Link: Go to Tutorial Difficulty: Intermediate |
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| Tutorial: Fabric scrap mousepad Link: Go to Post Description: Super easy mousepad |
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Printables
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| Printable: Peony wrap around labels Link: See Post Description: 4 color options. |
Printable: Colors make me happy Link: See Post Description: 6 color options of the 8×11″ graphic. |
Printable: Never forget your Dreams Link: See Post Description: 6 color options of the 8×11″ graphic. |
Printable: Comparison is the thief of Joy Link: Go to Post Description: 6 color options of the 8×11″ graphic. |
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| Printable: Poodle Baby Shower Link: Go to Post Description: All you need for a babyshower. |
Printable: Halloween Cards Link: Go to Post Description: 2 cards, 1flat, 1 folded. |
Printable: Do what you love graphic Link: Go to Post Description: 6 different options for a 8×11″ graphic. |
Printable: Sew it Pretty graphic Link: Go to Post Description: 4 different options for a 8×11″ graphic. |
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| Printable: Buttons pattern printable wrapping paper Link: See Post Description: 4 different patterns. |
Printable: Valentine’s wrap around labels Link: See Post Description: 2 different color options. |









































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