This post is sponsored by Cricut. Unicorns have to be the "it-animal" of the moment. While I was designing this project I was trying to decide if my ear-unicorn head ratio was right and I had remind myself that unicorns aren't actually real. So I didn't google it ;) But I guess it you believe it enough they are real! ;) This unicorn project incorporates everything sparkly and girly: Unicorns! Unicorn horn makeup brushes! Glitter that doesn't shed! Polka dots, shimmery and heart fabrics! This unicorn brush roll will hold all your ...Continue Reading
Men’s shirt to maternity shirt refashion with Newlie
Today I'm over at Gugu Guru sharing the second of our 3-post maternity refashion series! This is a super fast men's shirt to maternity top refashion. All you need is an oversized men's shirt, some elastic and some pins! Head over to get the tutorial and enter to win a Newlie Diaper bag! I definitely have a thing for diaper bags and this Newlie Lily tote is so sleek! I'm obsessed with the clean lines and how not-baby it looks! I'm all about the baby stuff, but sometimes its nice to have a bag that transitions from day to ...Continue Reading
Floral Stripe Dreamer Top with Sprout Patterns
Day 2 of Sprout before Christmas projects! (I just made that up!) This is another pattern of mine available through Sprout, which prints any Spoonflower design onto pattern pieces onto fabric! Whew! So you get a big panel of fabric with pattern lines drawn on it. From there you just cut it out and sew it together! This is my Dreamer Top in Modern Jersey! I made it with a gorgeous floral with a cream and black stripe in the background. The fabric is called Victoria Floral Stripe by crystal_walen. The Dreamer Top is a basic dolman. I ...Continue Reading
Cat Face Peplum with Sprout
Sometimes I don't know how these things happen! A pretzel dress and now a cat face peplum! Haha. I guess that is the great thing about sewing, you can make whatever you want! A few of my patterns are over on Sprout Patterns, which is an offshoot of Spoonflower. Sprout prints any Spoonflower design onto a pattern. The fabric comes with the pattern lines already drawn, seam allowance and shrink already accounted for! So a cat peplum can happen STAT! Here's a link to my project. You can make your own pattern/fabric combinations and save them to ...Continue Reading
BUFFALO PLAID FOREVER /// buffalo plaid christmas dress with JOANN
This post is sponsored by JOANN. It's going to be a (black and) WHITE CHRISTMAS. I love holiday sewing, the gifts, the clothes, cozy apparel fabric and all the glitz that comes with it! For my Christmas dress this year I wanted something cozy, cute and also secretly practical (<--the whole 3 kids thing, ha!). Oh, and I also wanted it to be very holiday, but also be able to wear it through the season not just one day. Check, check, check (get it, checks! laughing face!) I drafted this elastic waisted, ruffle sleeved, skirt with ...Continue Reading
Stranger Things Inspired DIY Tees + Funny ways to wrap it up!
Here's a great gift idea for your favorite Stranger Things fan! I'm always racking my brain for DIY gift ideas for my husband and this is a perfect one! We love watching Stranger Things together, if you haven't watched it, DO! I'm not really into scary shows but this is so far-fetched its really not scary, if that makes sense? Anyways, we're obssessed. If you've seen any of it, you'll probably get these DIY Stranger Things Inspired DIY Tees! I started with the upsidedown waffle tee and just couldn't stop thinking of things to put on more ...Continue Reading
dog sweater sewing pattern and cute puppy pictures!
Make your own dog clothes with this dog sweater sewing pattern! This post includes a free template and simple instructions to create a dog shirt from an old sweater. I love sewing for pets, it's just so fun and they are so cute, this tiny one in particular! The last pet project I made was a few years ago - this cat shaped cat bed! I've been wanting to try more pet projects so here is a super cute sweater, up cycled from a thrifted sweater! You can also raid your closet for a sweater you haven't worn in a while. It just ...Continue Reading
DIY GIFT GUIDE // boho reversible placemat tutorial with the Cricut Maker
This post is sponsored by Cricut and contains affiliate links. It's gifting time so I'm busy thinking of ideas for neighbors, parents, siblings and friends. I love gifting half handmade half store-bought gifts. It's fun to purchase something and then make something handmade to give the gift a personal touch. These cute boho style placemats are a great gift to give with anything food related, food, dishes, restaurant gift cards, silverware, or even fresh flowers! Make a little stack of these simple placemats and then gift them along with ...Continue Reading
QBOM project: DIY DIAMOND ZIP POUCH
On Friday, I posted a new quilting project - a FREE quilt pattern called You're a Gem! The pattern is made up of 20 identical blocks. If you liked it, but didn't like the idea of quilting, try this little offshoot project! You only need 1 quilt block to make it (just enough to get your feet wet) and you'll finish with a shiny, gift-able pouch! The Diamond Zip Pouch can be made in any fabric or color combinations and uses the same pattern as the You're a Gem Quilt. I love sticking little gifts into a handmade zipper pouch for the ...Continue Reading
Quilt Block of the Month #1: You’re a gem quilt!
This Quilt Block of the Month post is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine.This post contains affiliate links. Snag the Maker in this Maker Everything Bundle on sale right now! Hey friends! I'm SOOOO SEW excited about today's post because I'm launching a new series! I've been itching to get more into quilting for a long time now, but the Cricut Maker pushed me over the edge. As soon as I heard about this machine I knew it was time, in fact, I designed it the night after I ...Continue Reading
DIY Maternity Sweatshirt Refashion
I'm over at Gugu Guru today (wearing a mannequin belly) and sharing a DIY Maternity Sweatshirt Refashion. I LOVE this cozy sweatshirt and you can follow the instructions for a non-maternity style as well! It's totally important to be cozy and cute when you're pregnant, vegan leather booties optional! ;) The sweatshirt is made from an oversized sweatshirt, so it's pretty easy to make! You need two whole sweatshirts to make it and this pattern download: Bell Ruffle Sleeve Pattern Download The leopard diaper bag is the Carry ...Continue Reading
