There a zipper pouch for that! It's no secret that I love making zipper pouches. They are my #1 project for when you're in a creative slump (see my other recommendations here) and they can't be used for so. many. things! This velvet zipper pouch has iron-on roses all over. Using iron-on on velvet is extra fun because it gives it another texture! I used holographic iron-on and created this abstract rose design. Now that I'm back to using a diaper bag, I need a clutch to put all my stuff in so it doesn't get poopy or milk spilled all over it! ...Continue Reading
Best Sewing Machine under $200
I always get a lot of questions about sewing machines to buy around this time of year, usually from people looking for a starter machine for a kid! I LOVE chatting about sewing machines and love knowing that there are sewing machines under Christmas trees for new sewers. I can't even imagine how fun that would be! I definitely believe that everyone should sew (haha!) so the more machines floating around the better! There are a few essential features I recommend for a starter machine so I'll compare a few that I've used along with a few other ...Continue Reading
half square triangle pouch pattern + 6 fashion plate sets for creative kids!
I always try to include at least one creative gift in each kid's gift pile and this year one of those is a set of fashion plates! These are so fun to use in coloring and so nostalgic too! Sets like these usually get lost all over the house so as part of the gift, I made a zipper pouch big enough to hold everything (and maybe a few extras)! This zipper pouch is made from a few half square triangles. And then I did a 2-layer iron-on spelling out "FASHION FOREVER" with art deco vibes. I love it and think my daughter will too! I love giving a part ...Continue Reading
Harry Potter Quilt + Herringbone Quilt Pattern Template
10 points to Gryfinndor! I'm really excited about this project, it's the first time I've been able to finish a quilt in time for Christmas and I know my son is going to LOVE IT! I just can't wait for him to open this quilt and use it! This Harry Potter quilt tutorial is a herringbone pattern using just 2 colors! I used red and yellow/gold for a Gryfinndor quilt but it can easily be adapted to ANY Hogwarts house, which is so fun! Since the top of the quilt is made with 2 solid colors, you can use this quilt pattern to match any bedroom decor, ...Continue Reading
Cricut Sewing – 20 Reasons you need the Cricut Maker! + Cricut Maker vs. Explore Air 2
This post is sponsored by Cricut. Over the last year and a little bit, the Cricut Maker has become an essential part of my sewing and creating process. It has added so much value to my sewing room set up and so much possibility to my sewing projects! Besides actually CUTTING FABRIC, I also use the Maker for so many other things in different parts of my sewing processes. Cricut machines have always had fun potential in the crafting world, but the Cricut Maker has really been the groundbreaking machine that pulls the sewists in, too! I'm ...Continue Reading
DIY Circle Play Mat + Tranquilo Mat Review
This post is sponsored by Gugu Guru. Click over for the full circle play mat tutorial. It's tummy time! I made this cute circular playmat with a fringe edge just for tummy time - which my babies tend to hate! I'm also giving you a review of the Tranquilo Mat, a vibrating mat for soothing baby - it's making tummy time a bit better around here. Enter to win a Tranquilo Mat over at Gugu Guru - and get the playmat tutorial! I intentionally 2 high-contrast fabrics - a bold black and white fabric on one side and a pink houndstooth with ...Continue Reading
HUGE SEWING GIVEAWAY!
It's giveaway time! Every fall I like to get back into fall sewing with fresh supplies and I want one of YOU to have all of my current favorite sewing supplies! One lucky winner will get this huge sewing package - it includes a brand new PINK sewing machine, fabric, thread, patterns and more! The total value is over $1200 and is sure to reset your sewing juju just in time for the holiday sewing dash! I'll tell you a little bit about these supplies in this post and lots more details in posts and projects to come over the next few ...Continue Reading
DIY baby mermaid costume
The mermaid baby gown pattern was originally designed just as an everyday clothing item, it never really dawned on me that it could also be a costume! But with one sister as a big mermaid, one sister as a shark, (and a brother as a vampire - irrelevant ;) ) it only make sense to use the Baby Gown pattern to make a DIY baby mermaid costume! I used the perfect mermaid scale fabric for this - it's super soft brushed poly. I also made a coordinating headband to go with it. It's a nice, soft, comfortable "costume" that I'll definitely use after ...Continue Reading
DIY LOL costume & Pleated Skirt Tutorial
If you've seen any of my other LOL craft posts, you could maybe see this one coming - a DIY LOL doll costume! Since LOL dolls are humans, it's pretty easy to make a costume for them so we picked one of our favorites, the preppy Teacher's Pet and made a quick BUY & DIY costume! The skirt and bows are handmade and the other pieces are from my daughter's closet or amazon! This pleated skirt tutorial can come in handy for lots of different Halloween costumes, but I'm also kicking myself for not making a bunch sooner - it's so cute and simple to ...Continue Reading
Sew a Pocket Advent Calendar with the Cricut Maker
This post, Sew a Pocket Advent Calendar, is sponsored by Cricut! I always intend on sewing an advent calendar with pockets for prizes and things but December always creeps up on me! So I'm really excited that I got one made this year and I am so excited to use it! I already stuffed it full of prizes and activities to countdown to Christmas! This pocket advent calendar is covered in cozy little houses with numbered roofs! Each house is made of fabric with an iron-on roof that has a number cut out. I also used Cricut iron-on vinyl to ...Continue Reading
Baby Shark Costume DIY
I couldn't let this Halloween pass us by without making a baby shark costume for my toddler! She loves this song and does all the hand motions to it. With a new baby in the house, YouTube is our friend these days. This baby shark costume DIY is super easy, too! You can start with a hoodie and sweatpants, or make them from scratch using a pattern. I included templates for the shark pieces - the teeth you add to the hood, the fin in the back and the tail! The front has iron-on vinyl with DOO DOO DOO DOO DOO DOO spelled out, just so no one misses ...Continue Reading
