Aldi nerds unite! We have recently become Aldi addicts over here- such a fun store and it is saving us so much money on groceries! I never seem to have a quarter when I need one so I made my own Aldi quarter keeper. This tutorial includes an Aldi quarter keychain sewing pattern and tutorial to make it with faux leather and a sewing machine! I used my Cricut to cut out the faux leather which made it super precise and easy. You can use scissors or an X-acto knife if you prefer. These faux leather sheets are really fun to sew and craft ...Continue Reading
Glitter Pencil Pouch with Mermaid Vibes
This DIY Glitter Pencil Pouch has mermaid and unicorn vibes with chunky glitter inside! I love the chunky glitter I used, it's so fun! And the best part is, I upcycled the vinyl from a package from bedsheets! All you need is vinyl, a zipper and lots of glitter! This glitter pencil pouch is too cool for school and its perfect timing with back-to-school right around the corner! I sewed this pouch together using 4 layers of vinyl. If you've never sewn with vinyl before, it's not hard if you know one trick! Use a teflon or non-stick foot, which ...Continue Reading
DIY Mermaid Snap Coin Pouch
I can't stop using this mermaid scale faux leather, it's so fun to sew and craft with! Today I'm sharing this DIY snap coin pouch shaped like a mermaid tail! The snappy top of the coin pouch is made with a secret material - a repurposed measuring tape! The measuring tape allows the back to snap shut without using another type of closure like a zipper. This DIY pouch easy to open and perfect for stashing coins! The mermaid tail shape makes it great for your pool bag. Here's another coin pouch tutorial that uses cotton fabric and a zipper. And ...Continue Reading
Mermaid Tails for Dolls DIY in 2 sizes!
Summertime is for MERMAIDS! This is a super fun craft that is perfect for a summer afternoon! These mermaid tails for dolls are faux leather glued together so they are very fast so your kids can get right to playing! The material feels a little bit foamy if that makes sense so it's really soft and fun to play with! They may even warrant happy shrieks from the doll owners! These fit LOL dolls in both sizes but I'm sure you can find other toys to fit them, too! Find more LOL crafts here: -LOL size DIY Tent -LOL Sleeping Bags -LOL doll ...Continue Reading
Custom Fabric Dolls with Glasses Add-on!
Have you sewn up any doll panels yet? The new TOP KNOT dolls are available now and they are like little ballerinas! I've been customizing them with accessories and I'm excited to share this tutorial to make the dolls with glasses! You can make custom fabric dolls from these panels to make them look however you want. Yesterday I shared this tutorial for making tutus for them to wear - they also work for any doll! I think the glasses make them so EXTRA! You can use a few different materials for the glasses. I glued them on with permanent ...Continue Reading
DIY Doll Clothes Tulle Tutu
It's tutu time! We love making DIY doll clothes and tutus are a wardrobe staple! This craft is super quick and easy - it's a great one to make with your kids! All you need a roll of tulle and some elastic. We made these for the Top Knot Dolls made from my fabric with Riley Blake! You can read more about them in this post- there's also a video to show you how to assemble them. These Doll Panels are also a great craft for kids! You can make these tutus for any size doll, stuffed animal or even child. But if you want to make them with doll ...Continue Reading
Make your own LOL Doll Hair Bows
Are you guys still in on the LOL Surprise craze!? We just can't quit! Recently, the dolls got HAIR with the new #HairGoals line which is super fun! I loooove them so much! And it brings up new opportunities for accessorizing these little dolls! In this post I will show you how to make your own LOL doll hair bows to clip into their soft hair/ We love crafting for our LOLs, especially since it's a creative project you can include the kids in. My kids play extra well with new accessories and I can see their sense of ownership and pride that they ...Continue Reading
Rainbow Baby Onesie with Free SVG
I'm putting together a little gift for a sweet rainbow baby and this onesie is the perfect finish! I am going to send it with the Rainbow Baby Quilt Pattern I made a few months ago! I made this rainbow baby onesie with a blank onesie and three colors of iron-on vinyl. I loved picking out the color combination for the rainbow, I think is has a little bit of a 70s vibe, which is totally fun! You can download this SVG file free below and use it to create your own rainbow baby onesie for your rainbow BABE! Materials// -blank onesies - ...Continue Reading
5 Baby Girl Sewing Patterns you gotta try!
Sewing for babies is so much fun! And with a new baby girl in the house, here are 5 baby girl sewing patterns you gotta try! These are our closet staples and are all great for a crafternoon project! A few of these also work for baby boys so read about the variations! Browse even more baby girl sewing patterns right here! 1. The Easy Baby Summer Dress Pattern The Easy Baby Summer Dress pattern will fill all your summer ruffle dreams! Your girl will live in these all summer long, with a simple construction that is easy to make! 2. The ...Continue Reading
Easy Baby Dress Pattern
The Easy BABY Dress Pattern is finally here! This is the matching baby size version of the Easy Summer Dress Pattern! My girls live in these dresses all summer long (and then wear them with leggings in the winter)! They are super fun to sew and really fast and easy! The sleeves are elastic straps so there are no closures - no zipper, no button, no loop! So it's very easy to get on and off and fast to sew! GET THE PATTERN HERE! I'll be sharing a few different versions of this dress this week, including a few hacks and add-ons! This one ...Continue Reading
10 womens sewing patterns to make
In the spirit of Me Made May, here are 10 womens sewing patterns to make this month! There are my top 10 that I keep going back to. They make up the majority of my wardrobe and most are pretty easy to sew! The Rachel Dress - Make this flowy dress in woven OR knit fabric! It has ruffle hem sleeves and optional pockets! Get the pattern here! 2. The Dreamer Top - This dolman style pattern is deal for structured knits in solids or bold prints! It whips up in under an hour so you can have something new to wear ASAP! Get the ...Continue Reading
