Made Anew

Made Anew

"I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world."

— John 16:33

Sewing

Custom-drafted patterns sized to your measurements. Dresses, blouses, skirts, jackets, and more. Seam allowances built in.

Open the pattern generator →

Scrapbooking

Design page layouts for your album. Choose page size, photo arrangement, and journaling space — print the template and start crafting.

Open the layout designer →

Calligraphy

Fun lettering styles you can do with regular pens and markers. No special nibs required — just play with the alphabet.

Explore lettering styles →

Card Making

Design greeting card layouts with fold lines, panels, and composition guides. Print and use as templates.

Open the card designer →

Pressed Flower Art

Learn which flowers press best and the techniques for preserving them — from quick microwave methods to traditional books.

See the flower guide →

Or take a lesson

One-on-one and small-group lessons from beginner stitching to garment construction.

Sewing patterns

Custom-drafted patterns sized to you. Pick from dresses, blouses, skirts, jackets, jumpsuits, and tops — choose silhouette, neckline, sleeves, length, and closure.

The pattern generator opens in a new tab. Once you're done, come back here for scrapbooking or lessons.

Open the Sewing Pattern Generator

Enter your measurements or pick a size, design your garment, and print a tiled pattern ready for paper assembly.

Free to use · Custom patterns made for your measurements

What you can make

Dresses

A-line, sheath, wrap, bias, empire, fit-and-flare, shift

Blouses & Tops

Fitted, relaxed, peplum, tunic, cropped, oversized

Skirts

A-line, pencil, circle, gathered, pleated

Jackets

Fitted, boxy, cropped, duster — with lapels

Jumpsuits

Fitted, relaxed, wide-leg, with multiple lengths

Scrapbook layout designer

Design a page layout, see it laid out at scale, then print the template to use as a guide while you craft your real page.

Page setup

How to use:
  • Photo boxes (orange) — print and use as templates for cropping your photos
  • Title box (tan, dashed) — where to place your page title or main lettering
  • Journaling box (cream, dotted) — for written memories, captions, or quotes
  • Embellishment circles — suggested spots for stickers, die-cuts, or buttons

Lessons

One-on-one and small-group lessons. All lessons include materials list, follow-along guidance, and personalized feedback.

Sewing

Beginner

Sewing Machine Basics

Learn to thread, wind a bobbin, sew straight lines, and finish a simple pillow project. Best for total beginners.

$55 90 min
Beginner

Hand-Sewing & Mending

Master 5 essential hand stitches, hem a pair of pants, and repair a torn seam. No machine needed.

$50 75 min
Intermediate

Reading & Adjusting Patterns

Learn how to read commercial patterns and adjust them for your body — full bust adjustments, length changes, ease modifications.

$80 2 hours
Intermediate

Zipper Installation

Centered, lapped, and invisible zippers. Each one with hands-on practice. Bring fabric scraps and a zipper.

$60 90 min
Advanced

Bodice Fitting & FBA

Full bust adjustment, dart manipulation, and muslin fitting. For sewers ready to draft custom-fit garments.

$95 2 hours
Project-Based

Make Your First Dress

4-session course. We pick your pattern, you cut and sew with guided steps. Take home a finished dress.

$280 4 × 2 hrs

Scrapbooking

Beginner

Scrapbook Basics

Tools, paper types, adhesives, page composition. Make your first complete page in one session.

$50 90 min
Intermediate

Hand Lettering for Titles

Three lettering styles for headlines and titles. Bring practice paper and a fine-tip pen.

$55 90 min
Project-Based

Travel Album Workshop

Build a complete travel album from your photos across multiple sessions. Bring 80-150 prints, mementos, ticket stubs. Walk away with a finished 20+ page album you'll keep forever.

$220 4 × 2 hrs

Calligraphy & Hand Lettering

Beginner

Fun Lettering Styles

Learn 5 simple lettering styles you can use on cards, journals, posters, and gifts — using regular pens and markers you probably already own. No special nibs, no fancy techniques.

$55 90 min
Project-Based

Wedding & Event Lettering

Letter envelopes, place cards, table numbers, welcome signs, and menus for weddings, showers, and parties. Bring your event details — leave with finished pieces you can use.

$85 2 hours
Themed

Quote & Wall Art Workshop

Pick a favorite quote, Bible verse, or saying and turn it into framed wall art. Learn layout, lettering combinations, and decorative touches like florals or banners. Take home a finished, frame-ready piece.

$70 2 hours

Card Making

Beginner

Handmade Card Basics

Card construction, paper folding, layering, and simple embellishments. Make 4 cards to take home.

$50 90 min
Themed

Holiday Card Workshop

Design a holiday card collection ready to send. Christmas, Hanukkah, or seasonal — your choice. 8 cards finished.

$95 3 hours
Project-Based

Wedding Suite Design

Design and produce a coordinated wedding suite: save-the-date, invitation, RSVP, and thank-you. 3-session course.

$240 3 × 2 hrs

Pressed Flower Art

Beginner

Flower Pressing & Preservation

Learn which flowers press well, traditional and microwave methods, and how to store them. Take home a press kit.

$55 90 min
Themed

Pressed Flower Frames

Compose and assemble a framed pressed flower piece. Includes float glass frame and curated flowers for one finished piece.

$90 2 hours
Themed

Bookmarks & Greeting Cards

Use pressed flowers to make a set of giftable bookmarks and laminated cards. Make 6+ pieces to keep or gift.

$75 2 hours

Mending & Alterations

Practical

Hemming Pants & Skirts

Three hemming methods: blind hem, double-fold, and original-hem preservation. Bring a pair of pants to hem.

$45 60 min
Lessons are taught in person. When you book, you'll receive an email confirming the date, location, and materials to bring. Group lessons (3–5 people) available at a 20% discount per person.

Calligraphy

Beautiful lettering doesn't need fancy nibs or expensive pens. These styles work with the markers and pens you already have — Sharpies, fineliners, brush pens, gel pens, ballpoints. Just pick a style and play.

What you need — a regular black marker or pen (Sharpie, Crayola, or any fineliner), paper, and a few minutes to practice. That's it.

Quick tutorial

1
Sketch lightly first

Use pencil to plan the word — spacing, height, where each letter goes. Easier to erase than restart.

2
Pick one style

Don't mix styles in one word. Choose blocky OR bouncy, not both. Browse the styles below.

3
Trace with your pen

Go over the pencil with marker. Slow down for curves. Lift the pen between strokes if you need to.

4
Let dry, then erase

Wait 30 seconds for ink to fully dry, then gently erase any visible pencil marks.

5
Add decoration

Little dots, dashes, hearts, stars next to letters add personality. Less is more.

Lettering styles to try

Click any style to see the full alphabet, step-by-step technique, common mistakes, and grab a printable practice sheet.

Bouncy Script
Fineliner or gel pen
hello
See full tutorial →
Faux Calligraphy
Any pen or marker
love
See full tutorial →
Blocky Sans
Thick marker
BOLD
See full tutorial →
Tall & Skinny
Fineliner
slim
See full tutorial →
Bubble Letters
Black + color marker
FUN
See full tutorial →
Vintage Roman
Fine + thick marker
CLASSIC
See full tutorial →
Serif Italic
Any pen
grace
See full tutorial →
Monoline Script
Fineliner
flowing
See full tutorial →
Decorated Caps
Marker + colored pen
HELLO
See full tutorial →
Arched Letters
Marker
SMILE
See full tutorial →
Outline + Shadow
Thick + thin marker
POP
See full tutorial →
Shaded Serif
Marker
BOLD
See full tutorial →
Flourish Script
Brush pen or marker
amore
See full tutorial →
Art Deco
Fineliner
CHIC
See full tutorial →
Underlined Script
Two pens
elegant
See full tutorial →
Banner Letters
Marker
JOY
See full tutorial →
Casual Print
Any pen
hello
See full tutorial →
Romantic Cursive
Brush pen
forever
See full tutorial →
Practice tip — write the same word in 5 different styles on one page. You'll find the styles that feel natural to your hand. Those are the ones to keep practicing.

Card making

Design a greeting card layout — set the size, fold style, and what goes on the front and inside. Print it as a guide, then make your card by hand.

Card setup

How to use:
  • The dotted line is your fold line — score it lightly first, then fold
  • Boxes are placement guides for your hand-lettered words, photos, or embellishments
  • Suggested copy for the occasion is shown in italics — replace with your own words
  • Print at "Actual Size" so the dimensions print correctly

Pressed flower guide

Pressing flowers preserves their color, shape, and delicate detail so you can use them in cards, frames, bookmarks, journals, and resin art. Here's what to press, when, and how.

The golden rule — pick flowers in mid-morning after the dew has dried but before midday heat. They should be at peak bloom but not overripe. Never press flowers that are damp.

★ Best for beginners

Pansies & Violas

Naturally flat-faced flowers that press almost perfectly. Hold their color for years.

Easiest · Best color

Cosmos

Thin, flat petals press flat in a few days. Pink, white, magenta varieties hold up best.

Easy · Fast drying

Queen Anne's Lace

Lacy white clusters look stunning pressed. Common roadside flower — just confirm before picking.

Easy · Dramatic

Ferns & Leaves

Maidenhair fern, eucalyptus, autumn leaves. Press very fast and add greenery to any composition.

Foolproof · Year-round

Daisies (small)

Small daisies and chamomile press beautifully flat. Larger varieties need extra weight.

Easy · Classic look

Lavender

Stems with buds press beautifully and keep their gentle purple. Bonus: lasting scent.

Easy · Aromatic

⚠ Trickier — worth the effort

Roses

Take petals apart and press individually, or press whole small buds. Whole open roses are difficult — they're too thick.

Press petals separately

Tulips

Cut the bloom in half lengthwise before pressing — they're too rounded to press whole. The half-blossom shape is beautiful.

Halve before pressing

Hydrangea

Press individual florets, not the whole cluster. They're thin but you need lots for full effect.

Press florets separately

Sunflowers (small)

Small/dwarf varieties only. Center of bloom is thick — use the microwave method for best results.

Small varieties only

Avoid pressing: succulents, lilies, daffodils, dahlias (too thick or fleshy — they'll mold instead of dry).

How to press

Heavy Book Method

2–4 weeks · Traditional
  1. Place each flower face-down between two pieces of plain printer paper or coffee filters (NOT directly on book pages — the moisture damages books).
  2. Open a thick heavy book (encyclopedias, hardcover dictionaries, old textbooks).
  3. Slide the paper-flower-paper sandwich between the pages.
  4. Close the book. Stack 2–3 more heavy books on top for extra weight.
  5. Check after 1 week. Replace the paper if it feels damp.
  6. Most flowers are done in 2–4 weeks. They should feel papery and dry.
Pros: Best color preservation, simple, no equipment needed.
Cons: Takes weeks, can damage books if you skip the paper layer.

Microwave Method

2–3 minutes · Quick
  1. Place a flower between two layers of plain paper, then between two ceramic tiles (or two heavy plates).
  2. Use rubber bands to hold everything tightly together.
  3. Microwave in 30-second bursts on medium power. Check between each burst.
  4. Most flowers need 2–3 bursts total. They should feel completely dry, not just warm.
  5. Let cool completely before opening — about 10 minutes.
Pros: Fast — finished in minutes. Great for last-minute projects.
Cons: Colors fade slightly more than slow pressing. Easy to burn if microwaved too long.

Flower Press

2–3 weeks · Best results
  1. A flower press is two wooden boards with screws at the corners. You can buy one or make your own.
  2. Layer in this order: bottom board → cardboard → paper → flowers → paper → cardboard → repeat → top board.
  3. Tighten screws evenly — firm but don't over-crank or you'll crush thin flowers.
  4. Re-tighten after 2 days as moisture leaves and stack compresses.
  5. Open after 2–3 weeks. Flowers should be papery dry.
Pros: Even pressure, multiple flowers at once, won't damage books.
Cons: Need to buy or build a press.

Iron Method

5 minutes · Fastest
  1. Place the flower between two sheets of parchment paper (NOT wax paper — it'll melt).
  2. Place a thin towel or pillowcase on top.
  3. Set iron to low heat with NO steam.
  4. Press iron down firmly for 15 seconds, lift, let cool 15 seconds, press again. Repeat 4–5 times.
  5. Check by carefully peeling back parchment. If still moist, repeat.
Pros: Done in 5 minutes, works on most thin flowers.
Cons: Easy to scorch delicate flowers. Colors fade more than slow methods.
Storing pressed flowers — once dry, keep them between sheets of acid-free paper in a closed box, away from sunlight and humidity. They'll last for years. To use, peel up gently with tweezers — never your fingers, the oils dull the colors.

What to make with them

About Made Anew

Made Anew is a place to explore all those random hobbies you've always wanted to try.

My name is Isabella, and I've always loved crafting and starting (and often never finishing) random projects and being creative. I wanted to create a place where people could easily access tutorials, patterns, and different resources for any project, big or small.

Thank you so much for being here!

"And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship, to devise artistic designs, to work in gold, silver, and bronze, in cutting stones for setting, and in carving wood, to work in every craft."

— Exodus 31:3–5

Contact

For lesson bookings, custom pattern requests, or general questions:
i20200289@gmail.com