If there's one pattern I love to hack its the Zippy Top pattern! It's especially fun because there is a kid's version so any tutorial also works for that one. It's just a great starting point for so many styles! This is a simple hack with on-point results and a free pattern for these ties! This pattern works with any size XXS-3XL because the ties should be the same size and in the same place. Trim or add to the band as needed. This DIY Tie Front Top also has extended sleeves. The original zippy top pattern has a tiny little ...Continue Reading
DIY ruffle sleeve blouse
Turn the Little Zippy pattern into a ruffle blouse! This is a quick and fun tutorial to turn an already fast ("zippy") pattern into a fast and extra chic pattern! I used Riley Blake Swiss & Dot in black and white which is so classic and making my tiny girl look like a teenager. I paired the top with H&M skinny pants, and a faux leather moto jacket. It just felt right! Hah! The shoes are from amazon and the X clutch tutorial and cut file is available in this zipper pouch tutorial! Materials// -the LITTLE ZIPPY top ...Continue Reading
zipper pouch tutorial [3 ways!!] with the Cricut Maker!
This post is sponsored by Cricut! I'm so excited to introduce you to the Cricut Maker! This machine released TODAY and is about to change sewing big time! Get yours here! This post contains affiliate links. I'm recklessly sewing zipper pouches again which must mean I'm getting back into the swing of things! I'm so excited for fall fashion and I am wanting to swim in pleather and bright colors paired with soft pinks and animal prints! So I made a few clutches to go along with that theme! The Cricut Maker makes a few of these ...Continue Reading
Cricut Explore Air 2 vs. Cricut Maker (for sewers!)
This post contains affiliate links! Scroll to the bottom to enter to WIN an Explore Air 2! Get the best price on the Maker on Amazon! Hey hey! Hopefully you saw my post yesterday introducing the Cricut Maker to you! If you didn't hurry over and read about this machine! Today I'm going to break it down for you if you're in the market for a cutting machine but aren't sure which to choose! There are a few major differences between the Explore Air 2 and the Maker, especially as it applies to sewers! I have a nice little chart for you and ...Continue Reading
the Cricut Mountain Make-a-thon! + MEET the Cricut MAKER
This post contains affiliate links! Last week I went to Salt Lake City to teach a class at the Cricut Mountain Make-a-thon! I'm super excited to be a Cricut brand ambassador! It's such a huge honor and I'm so thrilled to be a part of such a great company and product. These people are as amazing as the products they create! The event was also a big huge launch of the new Cricut Maker! It's a understatement to say that this machine is a game-changer in the sewing industry. It's so much more. I keep thinking of new applications for ...Continue Reading
the *new* FLORA top pattern!
There's a new pattern in the shop and her name is FLORA! This is the Boho Ruffle blouse in sizes XXS-3XL! This flowy top can be made in any drapey fabric! I originally designed it for wovens, but I made this one in a lightweight knit. The fabric is from Raspberry Creek Fabrics, super pretty and not too hard to work with! I love the pretty mauve color and the floral bouquets! You need 2 1/2 or 3 yards for this top, depending on your size. The top has ruffles on ruffles on ruffles! There's a big flowy ruffle across the bust, a gathered ...Continue Reading
Floral Name Letters with Lorena Canals
I'm over at Gugu Guru today sharing a quick and easy DIY Floral Monogram for the nursery! You can never have enough personalization in your nursery and this quick project is super fun to do! We partnered with Lorena Canals rugs for this project! They make MACHINE WASHABLE rugs, total game changer in my house! And they are adorable! This is the Butterfly Vintage rug in Nude. These rugs are super soft and have a good thickness to them. I love how sweet it looks in our space and how comfortable it is to play on! It was hard to get ...Continue Reading
DIY YOGA MAT WITH TEEKI
Today I'm collaborating with Gugu Guru to sharing a DIY Yoga Mat! This is a perfect postpartum project to get you back into exercise! I love yoga as a first postpartum exercise because of how low impact it can be! But I also use this yoga mat for other at-home exercise! We worked with Teeki for this post because MERMAID LEGGINGS! Teeki is an activewear brand that has the most adorable prints. They are so unique and you won't find similar stuff anywhere else! I had a hard time deciding which to have them send me for this review post, but ...Continue Reading
The Emma Dress !
This post is sponsored by Stash Builder Box! Grab your June box now and sign up for a 3 or 6-month subscription for guaranteed happy mail! Stash Builder Box is back this month with a brand new box! Stash Builder Box is a monthly subscription box specifically for sewers and quilters! The best part about it is the box comes with THREE FULL YARDS of modern, trendy and brand new fabric! So, it truly does build your stash! The box also comes with an adorable pencil, a coordinating spool of Aurafil thread and a quilt pattern! The contents ...Continue Reading
Sewers Gonna Sew Tee Cut File Download + Cricut Tutorial!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. Since I stopped selling screen printed t-shirts (those days were fun!) I've been wanting to take all my sewing-themed quotes and designs and turn them into projects YOU can do with any t-shirt! I partnered with Cricut to create this SVG (cutting) file that you can use to make your very own Sewers Gonna Sew tee! Or tote! Or wall decal! You can make anything you want with it! Sewers Gonna Sew Cut File and Tutorial ...Continue Reading
Rachel Tunic hi-low hem hack
I have had this flamingo fabric for months and months and finally made the flamingo Rachel tunic of my dreams! I strayed from the pattern as written just a tiny bit, to create a hi-low hem like the girl's version has! The Emma top is so cute with the hi-low hem, so I had to try it on the Rachel! It's also the last day to save 30% on all patterns with code MOTHER---> STOCK UP NOW! The pattern work for this is super simple! Instead of cutting the skirt out at the curve along the top, just make it straight across. You can do this hack ...Continue Reading
