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 drawers ...Continue Reading
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4 ways to make your own clothing labels with HPx360
I've partnered with HP to introduce their x360 laptop/tablet. HP is on tour with Meghan Trainor for her All About That Bass Tour! Today I am sharing 4 quick tutorials to make 4 types of custom labels, inspired by the HP x360's 4 modes: laptop, tablet, tent and stand! 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 ...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
The DreamBox Black Friday Details! 2020
In the last year or so I've show you my new DreamBox set up from Create Room (originally the Original ScrapBox), it's amazing how much this piece has changed my crafting happiness levels! If this is on your Christmas list, you will want to hear all the details of the Black Friday sale that starts Friday November 20 at 11AM MDT! Here are the DreamBox Black Friday details so you can get yourself the sewing room of your dreams! This is the biggest sale Create Room does all year, and the lowest price EVER on the DreamBox, so it's the best ...Continue Reading
How to store fabric in the DreamBox
I've had the Create Room DreamBox for over a year now and it has definitely changed my sewing game! Although this unit was originally designed for scrapbookers, the DreamBox is ideal for any crafter including those of us that love to sew! Today I'll show you how to store fabric a few different ways - these ideas can work for your sewing room even if you don't have a DreamBox! The DreamBox is an investment but I have a coupon code to make it more affordable! Use code SEEKATESEW50 for $50 off the Sew Station. Purchase it with the ...Continue Reading
DreamBox Sewing Organization Ideas
Notions, fabric, thread and other materials can take over your sewing room quickly! Want to peek inside my DreamBox? I pulled out some of my clear storage totes to show you some sewing organization ideas! The DreamBox by Create Room has really changed my crafting. You can read 10 reasons I love my DreamBox in this post! Mostly, it's just so easy to find things! I labeled a lot of my clear totes with these vinyl labels. The DreamBox comes with either 40 or 80 of these clear totes - you can choose your number. I have 80 and used ...Continue Reading
Best Sewing Table – 10 Reasons I love the Sew Station
I have sewn on all sorts of surfaces including a card table, my dining room table, and various other desks. But I finally have the best sewing table, the Sew Station by Create Room - made especially for sewing - with features that you will love. The Sew Station is made by Create Room which is formerly the Original Scrapbox. It has all the features you want and a few you didn't know you needed! In this post I will outline ten reasons I think its's the best sewing table! This post contains affiliate links. The Sew Station is an ...Continue Reading
