This post, DIY Screenprinting, is sponsored by Speedball. I have used Speedball inks and products for over 20 years, so I'm thrilled to partner with them to take your sewing to the next level with custom screen printed fabric! Speedball kits are an awesome holiday gift for teens, crafty friends or even a great creativity kickstart for you! In this post I will show you how to create your own screen designs with Speed Screens™ and then screen print on fabric. These DIY Screenprinting screens can also be used to screen print ...Continue Reading
Dog Sewing Patterns
There is nothing more fun than sewing for your best friend! These dog sewing patterns will get you started sewing for Fido! Grab your sewing machine, scissors and get ready to stitch. These dog patterns are all fairly easy. You can tackle them without any sewing experience. The hardest part will be choosing which project to sew! Dog Project - Dog Collar Bows These dog bows slip onto your collar so they will stay in place! Make two versions: a girly sailor bow or a bow tie. Get the PDF sewing pattern here. So sweet! This ...Continue Reading
DIY Snuffle Mat for Dogs or Cats
A DIY Snuffle mat is a fun feeding accessory to encourage slow eating for your animals. These mats hide food to create a game out of eating. Snuffle mats also helps your dog not scarf down their food. In this post I'll show you how to make snuffle mats for your pet with both a sewing tutorial and a no-sew version. This project can also be called a foraging mat because the dog has to forage for his food. It's also a great sniffing game that will keep your dog occupied for a while - perfect for a rainy day! A homemade snuffle mat is ...Continue Reading
12 Kitchen Sewing Projects
Find a quick project to make with this list of 12 kitchen sewing projects! I love sewing items for the kitchen as gifts - who doesn't need a new oven mitt or placemat?! This list includes potholders, bowl covers, aprons and more items to fancy up your cooking space! Deck out your table with coordinating coasters and placemats with your favorite fabrics. Most of these kitchen sewing projects are great for the beginner. Kitchen Sewing - Oven Mitt Sewing Pattern Sew an oven mitt with your favorite fabric - get the free ...Continue Reading
Fabric Bowl Covers – Plastic Wrap Replacement
Ditch your plastic wrap and opt for fabric bowl covers instead! These are a super cute way to store leftovers in your fridge or to bring a dish to picnics! Just stretch the cover over and reuse it again and again! These DIY cloth bowl covers are washable and a sustainable replacement for Saran wrap! Cloth bowl covers are so easy to make with these step by step instructions! Grab a few materials and let's get sewing! Cloth Bowl Cover Materials 1/2 yard fabric or 2 Fat Quarters, prewashed (I'm using SPOTTED fabric - read more ...Continue Reading
9 Hair Accessories to Sew
There is nothing more fun or satisfying than creating a quick project that you can wear right away! Basic hair ties - move aside! These 9 hair accessories to sew will give you a good start! Hair accessories are great projects for beginners. Scroll through these headband, scrunchies, clip and bow tutorials and click to the links to learn how to make them! Most of these hair accessory tutorials have free pattern downloads and will up your hair game! Grab some hair clips, a hot glue gun, a ruler and your sewing machine and get ready to ...Continue Reading
DIY Dog Leash Sewing Pattern
Sew your own DIY dog leash with this simple tutorial. Use any fun fabric to sew a custom dog leash fit for your stylish pup! Your dog's size doesn't matter - this leash can be made to accomodate any size and can really be used for any furry friends including cats. Making a custom leash means you can use any fabric you want! This easy DIY dog leash can even be made in leather for a sleek look. Make your pooch a custom dog leash for every occasion. Use white lace fabric for a wedding or make a new leash for every holiday! I love the ...Continue Reading
how to make a dog collar free sewing pattern!
Make your own DIY dog collar for a custom accessory for your pet! This post will show you how to make a dog collar with a free pattern download. Follow the step-by-step photographs or view the video! You can make a collar for any size pooch or even a cat. This is a fun and simple project that will give you some experience using hardware like buckles and clasps. I found this gorgeous rose gold hardware and had to use it! I love how fancy it makes my pup! If you are sewing for a small dog or cat you can use plastic hardware for a ...Continue Reading
Fabric covered headbands Tutorial
Here's a super fun project you can make in a few minutes - fabric covered headbands! These adorable accessories are a great way to showcase your favorite fabrics in a wearable way! DIY fabric headbands are a great project for beginners! All you need for this project is a basic plastic headband, some scraps of fabric and a glue gun. Watch the video in this post for extra tips! Fabric covered headband pattern download Download the DIY fabric headband pattern below and print it out on paper or card stock. Print the pattern at ...Continue Reading
DIY Princess in Black Costume
We love the book series Princess in Black about a princess who changes into all black to fight monsters from Monster Land. So we made a DIY Princess in Black costume for Halloween! This is a great costume idea if your school does book character day in October, too. The Princess in Black is just your typical pink princess until she gets a call about a monster - then she turns into a superhero! We love this book series - it's great for toddlers and elementary age kids. This outfit has a few parts but is pretty simple to make! This blog post ...Continue Reading
Microwave Bowl Cozy Pattern
This microwave bowl cozy pattern is a winter staple! We use these all season long to heat up soup, chili and oatmeal without burning our hands! Since these microwave bowl holders are all cotton, they can go into the microwave with your bowl. I'm always alarmed at how hot bowls can get. Sometimes my soup isn't even hot but the bowl is burning! A quilted bowl cozy is the only solution you need for your hot bowl of soup! This allows you to cook your soup for long enough to make it hot and then take it out of the microwave without ...Continue Reading
