I do not like green eggs and ham! I do not like them Sam-I-am! Make your own DIY green eggs and ham shirt! Here are two quick green eggs and ham shirt ideas that you can use for Dr Seuss' birthday on March 2nd! This post includes two ways to make a Dr Seuss shirt - both involve NO sewing and they are very fast! Great for a last minute outfit! The first tutorial is iron-on vinyl. I used a bright white for the egg whites and sparkly glitter green for the yolk. I loved this one because it has an all-over design and the eggs almost look ...Continue Reading
Create Room Dreambox Review + Coupon Code
This post is a comprehensive review of the Create Room Dreambox for 2022! I've had my Dreambox for a few years now and through those years it has gone through some expansion with the addition of the Sew Station and DreamCart and transformation with the new DiviDrawers and tracks. So this review will tell you all about the DreamBox, why I love it, how I use it and how to get your own! Use my Create Room discount code SEEKATESEW at checkout to save $100 on the DreamBox. The Create Room Dreambox (previously the Original ScrapBox ...Continue Reading
Pillowcase Sewing Pattern – Easy Tutorial
You can never have enough pillowcases laying around! This easy pillowcase sewing pattern is perfect for sprucing up your bed! Make a few pillowcases for everyone on your list! I love letting my kids pick a fabric at the store for their own pillowcases. This simple pillowcase also makes a great gift and can even be used as a gift bag - just put a gift inside and tie it with a ribbon! This tutorial makes a standard size pillowcase that you can switch out whenever you want. It only takes a few stitches on your sewing machine to whip one ...Continue Reading
ew David shirt DIY + Schitt’s Creek SVG files
Every Schitt's Creek fan needs an ew, David shirt and this tutorial has everything you need to make your own! These are so simple and inexpensive to make, they are great for Christmas gifts. This post includes a SVG file to use with your Cricut machine. You can use this design for tees, mugs, dishtowels, zipper pouches and more! You can really use this Schitt's Creek SVG design for anything. ew David SVG file Sign up to receive my newsletter for access to the ew, David! SVG file. The SVG file can be uploaded to your cutting ...Continue Reading
burp cloth tutorial
This burp cloth tutorial originally appeared on Gugu Guru! Burp cloths are such a great baby gift and so nice to have around with a new baby! This burp cloth pattern includes a download and instructions for making the softest clothes! We partnered with Momsense for this tutorial for Breastfeeding Awareness Month! The Momsense Smart Breastfeeding Meter is a new product that tracks how much your baby is eating! Today we're making burp cloths lined with absorbent towel material! I thought lemon fabric would be cute since we're ...Continue Reading
Knit Headbands for Baby + Toddler
I originally shared this knit headbands tutorial years ago on a baby blog. I'm bringing it home today so you can make matching headbands for your baby and toddler! These are so simple and help with the new baby transition. If there is one thing about bringing another baby into the house, it's older child backlash! Whew, we've been dealing with some serious jealousy and behavioral issues with my older daughter but have found a few strategies to keep the attention equally divided! The UppaBaby Vista Stroller is one of them! We love ...Continue Reading
DIY Halloween Costumes – 30 Easy Costume Tutorials!
Need a last minute Halloween costume? Here are more than 30 DIY Halloween costumes you can make! Handmade Halloween Costumes are so much fun. This Princess Leia Costume is just a white dress and a bun hat! DIY Leopard Costume - Make this cute little cat costume in an hour or less! If you need a group costume, the Flintstones are great because you can add so many characters. Pebbles and Bam Bam are the perfect duo. Get the Pebbles Costume Get the Bam Bam Costume Stranger Things makes a great group costume! Get all ...Continue Reading
DIY Elf Costume Elf on the Shelf Kids and Adult
This Elf on the Shelf costume is great for Halloween and will do double duty at Christmas! The DIY Elf Costume is so easy to make - just add a handmade collar and hat to red pajamas! Print the templates and grab some felt yardage. This costume is a no-sew glue gun costume, so you can make it in 15 minutes - great for a last minute Halloween party! The templates are available in kids and adult sizes so you can make a whole family of elves! And you can even wear it for a Christmas party! DIY Elf Costume Pattern Materials Red ...Continue Reading
How to wear the Easy Summer Dress in Winter and Fall
The Easy Summer Dress sewing pattern is one of my favorites to sew! It's fast and adorable plus you can use any quilting cotton which makes the possibilities endless! Here are 3 ways to wear the Easy Summer Dress in Winter, Fall and even Spring! I love this dress so much that I want to sew it all year round! So in this post, I'm sharing 3 shirt styles to wear under the Easy Summer Dress to make it an Easy Fall/Winter Dress! Wear a Summer Dress in Winter and Fall A few basic tees can extend the wear of your homemade summer dress into ...Continue Reading
DIY Dorothy Costume Wizard of Oz
Make your own DIY Dorothy costume with this easy tutorial! All you need is a simple gingham dress and a few accessories to complete the perfect Dorothy costume! This costume DIY is so easy - all you need is a yard or two of blue gingham fabric. I used my easiest dress pattern to make this dress - the Easy Summer Dress - and layered it underneath a Peter Pan collar shirt. The Easy Summer Dress Pattern is available in my shop and it's a very quick and easy dress to sew! I have made dozens of these and they are in regular rotation in my ...Continue Reading
DIY Leopard Costume and Easy Homemade Cat Ears
This is the easiest DIY Leopard Costume ever and the best part is the dress can be worn after Halloween! Download the cat ears template and use it for any cat costume. The dress is a simple summer dress pattern called the Easy Summer Dress. This pattern comes in two size groups: baby and kids 2-10. There is nothing cuter than a baby leopard and this costume can be worn after the fact, too! I love costumes that my kids can wear as regular clothes! After I designed this leopard print fabric for my fabric line Spotted, I knew I would ...Continue Reading