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
Dollar Store Sewing Hacks
In this post I'm sharing dollar store sewing hacks you have to try! These hacks are inexpensive and will make your sewing experience so much better! All of the supplies I got in this post are from the Dollar Tree store. I had fun browsing their aisles for crafting ideas and dollar store sewing tools! From sewing room organization to tricky sewing tools and more - there are some great dollar store finds just waiting for you! This post includes my favorite finds for your sewing space from my recent haul. You will want to head to ...Continue Reading
DreamBox 2 Craft Storage – All the details!
I'm really excited to share about my DreamBox 2 Craft Storage! The DreamBox by Create Room is a one and done sewing and craft organization solution! I have loved my original DreamBox for years now and I love the new upgrades in the DreamBox 2! DreamBox Coupon Code - Best Create Room Discount Head to Create Room to build your DreamBox 2 and use code SEEKATESEW for the best discount! The DreamBox 2 craft storage unit has functional updates and more clever storage solutions. I setup a sewing nook with the side table and it's ...Continue Reading
Free Floss Bobbin Template for Embroidery Storage
Embroidery floss can be messy - if you know you know! Avoid tangles and set up a new embroidery floss storage system with this free floss bobbin template and notions dividers! How satisfying is this organized floss?! This post includes a template you can either print and cut by hand or download and use with a cutting machine! Make a few of these and keep your creative goods in order! Look at my before photo, yikes! I also included a storage divider that you can use to section off your embroidery flosses for easy access. I sized ...Continue Reading
Book Quilt Pattern
I am sew excited about this new pattern - the Storybook Quilt Pattern! This book quilt pattern features book shelves with hundreds of books! Cuddle up with a good story and this adorable quilt for the perfect afternoon! This book nerd quilt is essential for any bookworm! How cute would it look in a book nook or reading nook right next to your shelves? Sew one up for book club, a library or a school fundraiser! The Storybook quilt makes a great gift - wrap it up with a new book or a great novel! This is a great quilt design for a ...Continue Reading
Make your own rubber stamps with a laser engraver
This is one of the coolest projects I've ever made - custom rubber stamps! I didn't think this was something I could do at home (except for maybe with hand engraving) but with a laser engraver you can make your own rubber stamps with any design you want! I'll show you how! I knew the xTool F1 could make some neat stuff, but this rubber stamp kit made me super excited! With a laser engraver, making a custom stamp is so easy! Imagine all the things you can make a custom rubber stamp for - address stamps, custom teacher stamps, logo ...Continue Reading
Raccoon DIY Lacing Cards for Sewing Practice
Lacing cards were such a big part of my childhood and it was so fun to make my own with the xTool M1 laser cutter! You can use yarn or a shoelace to "sew" around the shape. This is a fun activity for preschoolers or young kids and makes a great gift or gift topper! I made these from xTool's 1.8" basswood and it was so fun to watch the whole process. I have provided the file so you can make your own. This project includes both laser cutting and laser engraving. The xTool m1 is the machine I used and you can read my full review ...Continue Reading
