I've been getting the big parts of my sewing room together and it's time to focus on the micro-organizing! I love bins and jars to hold little sewing materials and I really love it when they are labeled! These craft room labels will get your organization started and they are so easy to make! In this post I'll show you how to use your cutting machine to cut out the SVG designs in vinyl and apply them to whatever surface you are using - boxes, jars, plastic bins etc. When I set up my DreamBox, I fell in love with the clear totes and ...Continue Reading
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4 ways to make your own clothing labels with HPx360
Today I am 4 ways to make your own clothing labels. Clothing labels add such a special touch to handmade items! I love them because they are really cute and make a project looked more "finished" or store-bought. They are perfect for branding your items or just adding a finish to a gift. And there are lots of great ways to make them yourself, I have FOUR favorites. All four of my DIY sewing label tutorials are washable and inexpensive to make! There are 4 different ways to make them for 4 unique looks to fit any sewing project. ...Continue Reading
DIY clothing labels with the Melody alphabet
This post is sponsored by Babylock. A few years ago I posted about my DIY clothing labels using custom fabric. It's always fun to find new ways to make clothing labels, so I was excited about the Melody's alphabet function. It actually has three different alphabets in upper and lowercase. So I've just been embroidering "see kate sew" on everything lately. You can do it directly onto the fabric, or make labels to sew on. To just embroider directly onto the fabric, I like to fuse some interfacing to the back to make the fabric a ...Continue Reading
your questions about the clothing labels
Thank you so much for your sweet responses to the clothing label post!I had lots of questions about the labels so I thought I would answer them all in a post so everyone can see the responses.How long does it take to cut and iron 300 labels?I just cut and iron them in small batches when I need more. I actually got over 320 labels in a 1 yard print. I don't have the patience to do it all at once! (So the answer to this question is probably a long time!)Why do you sew them before you sew them onto a product? I have sewn these labels on things in ...Continue Reading
300 clothing labels for $20
clothing labels for the masses tutorial My most frequently asked question is about my clothing labels. Where did you get them? Did you make them? I did make them. And it was really easy. And the price was right. You can't beat $20 for this many quality clothing labels and that's a fact! I've also made lots of promises that I was going to tell you my secret and make a tutorial. It's only taken a few months :) So here it is. If you are looking to brand your product to sell, or just for fun, this is a great way to start out at a low ...Continue Reading
sewing room ideas – 30 craft organization ideas
New year organization is one of my favorite times! I love cleaning up and starting fresh. Here are over 30 sewing room ideas to help you organize your crafts this year. These ideas range from full overhauls to little notion storage ideas to cute storage accessories that will make you smile. Having an organized sewing space is essential for a productive craft experience! Sewing Room Organization Ideas DIY Sewing Machine Mat Download the free pattern for this sewing machine mat. The pockets will keep all your sewing essentials handy and ...Continue Reading
10 Reasons to Buy a Cricut as a Holiday Gift
This post, 10 Reasons to Buy a Cricut as a Holiday Gift, is sponsored by Cricut. I know a Cricut can be a big investment, so I hope these ten reasons will help you in your decision. A Cricut machine is the perfect gift to find under your tree so here are 10 reasons to buy a Cricut! I have shared quite a few Cricut projects over the last few years and I keep finding new ways to use the Cricut Maker. This post has a few reasons you may find obvious based on past blog posts, but also a few reasons I use it personally for projects that ...Continue Reading
Sew4Good: Quilts of Valor + The Americana Quilt
I'm really excited to tell you about this new Sew4Good Project: Quilts of Valor! Quilts of Valor is an established organization that provides patriotic quilts to veterans and they are always looking for sewers! So here is a post with all the Quilts of Valor info, including how to get started, quilt requirements, fabrics to use, pattern links and more! Quilts of Valor was started by a mother who noticed her son struggling with PTSD after returning from military service. A quilt may not cure PTSD but the love and appreciation that is ...Continue Reading
The BEST Sewing Machine Table – Sew Station Review
The Original ScrapBox recently changed their name to Create Room and sent me the Sew Station sewing cabinet to review! The Sew Station is a free-standing sewing machine desk that can also attach to the DreamBox for the ultimate sewing table! Here is my Create Room Sew Station review with lots of information about the recessed sewing table, storage and workspace tables. Use code SEEKATESEW to save $100 on the DreamBox or $200 on the DreamBox + Sew Station combo. Use code SEEKATESEW50 to save $50 on the Sew Station ...Continue Reading
Top 10 Cricut Maker Fabric and Sewing Projects!
This post, Top 10 Cricut Maker Fabric and Sewing Projects, is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. I've had my Cricut Maker for a few years now and my excitement from it continues to grow! The biggest thing the Cricut Maker has given me it empowerment. I can make almost ANYTHING with it, from quilts to wooden projects! In this post I'm sharing my TOP 10 projects using the Cricut Maker from the past year or so with a focus on projects with fabric, felt and sewing! As Cricut ...Continue Reading
Sew4Good: Heart Pillows for Breast Cancer
I'm excited to announce another Sew 4 Good project: heart pillows for breast cancer! This is a quick and easy project with a free heart pillow pattern! It's totally appropriate for Valentine's day, but patients need these all year round. If you missed the first Sew 4 Good project, you can click here to read all about making headwraps for cancer patients. Every few months a new Sew 4 Good project will launch. These projects are ONGOING so you can make them whenever you have scraps or feel a pull to sew some good! View all the Sew 4 Good ...Continue Reading
