I'm excited to introduce the Chloe Quilted Clutch Pattern as this month's Bag Pattern of the Month! This bag pattern is so fun to sew with a quilted top flap! The Chloe Clutch can be a crossbody bag or a date night clutch! I used a jelly roll for the quilted flap, which turned out to be a perfect use for the roll I've had sitting for years! I listed all the fabrics used in these purses below in the materials section. The back of the purse has a pocket for slipping essentials in - like pens or a cell phone! This project is ...Continue Reading
How to Make a Ring Sling Carrier for Baby
Today I'm sharing how to make a ring sling carrier! The diy baby sling wrap is a totally simple homemade sewing project and it would make a great first sewing project if you've never sewn before! All you need to make your own ring sling is simple materials and basic sewing skills. You can even pick a fun ring color which makes it extra fun to mix and match! I chose bright pink rings with a grey linen fabric for mine. I love the grey linen for the sling wrap because it doesn't show much drool or milk. It also coordinates well with most ...Continue Reading
The BEST Sewing Machine Table – Sew Station Review
The Original ScrapBox recently changed their name to Create Room and sent me the Sew Station sewing cabinet to review! The Sew Station is a free-standing sewing machine desk that can also attach to the DreamBox for the ultimate sewing table! Here is my Create Room Sew Station review with lots of information about the recessed sewing table, storage and workspace tables. Use code SEEKATESEW to save $100 on the DreamBox or $200 on the DreamBox + Sew StationDreamBox + Sew Station combo. Use code SEEKATESEW50 to save $50 on the Sew Station ...Continue Reading
Cute Nurse Water Bottle Designs with Vinyl!
As National Nurse Week continues I'm sharing this fun water bottle project! You can do this project with any water bottle and any design, but I made a nurse water bottle with the designs from this post. There are 10 designs to choose from and 3 of them are shown here. These are so cute for nursing friends! The heartbeat is probably my favorite. You can gift a heartbeat water bottle to more than just nurses, too, like doctors, sonogram techs and more! These blank water bottles are from Target. Some of them are glossy but the grey one has a ...Continue Reading
Nurse SVG Free Downloads – National Nurses Week
Every year from May 6 to May 12 is National Nurses Week! I think we are all a little more grateful for nurses and the jobs they do this year. I wanted to celebrate some nurses in my life with a few nurse homemade DIY projects. This post has a pack of nurse SVG free downloads in cute hand lettering that you can use to craft a gift with. SVGs are the files used for cutting machines like the Cricut Maker. You can use any cutting machine for these. I used two of the files to create this Nurses Call the Shots Tee! There are a total of ...Continue Reading
Best Face Masks Tutorial Round-Up Post
I've been so impressed with so many crafters dropping everything to make germ fighting gear. Masks, caps, headbands and more have helped so many facilities, neighbors and friends be a little bit safer and I'm so grateful for that! Here is a big list of all the best face masks and other tutorials I have made plus an updated list of supplies that are available. 3 simple masks This post includes 3 ways to make a mask from the same pattern piece. Download the mask pattern and then create a mask with elastic ear loops, around-the-head ...Continue Reading
DreamBox Savings Tracker + 10 Reasons I love my dream box craft cabinet
I'm obsessed with my DreamBox, as you may know by now. I definitely want every one to have one but I know it is a big investment! The Dream Box craft cabinet is a total crafting game changer and the best for craft organization! This free printable is a DreamBox Savings Tracker to help you budget for your DreamBox! Use my affiliate code SEEKATESEW which takes $100 off the DreamBox! The DreamBox is made by Create Room, which recently rebranded from The Original ScrapBox! I love having a visual when I am saving for something or ...Continue Reading
Nurse Headband with Buttons Pattern
Since nurses are now wearing masks routinely, their ears are getting sore and chaffed from elastic! This nurse headband with buttons pattern is an ear-saver - it allows healthcare works to pull the mask above their ears and secure the mask elastic on a button. That way their ears don't get pulled all day. These fabric headbands are so comfortable, cute and easy to sew! I used basic cotton fabric for these headbands, which means you can use a fun print or bright happy colors! You can even make a matching mask! This headband pattern ...Continue Reading
Nose Wire For Face Mask using a Pipe Cleaner!
There are a few ways to make a nose wire for face mask projects. In this tutorial I will show you how to add a pipe cleaner to make an adjustable nose mask and also suggest other things you can use as a nose shaper for face masks. A wire across the top of face mask allows it to be contoured over the nose for a better fit. This also helps those who wear glasses not get foggy glasses and also better protects against germ spread! Nose Wire Face Mask Material Suggestions: Pipe cleaners Garden wire Jewelry wire Twist ties, ...Continue Reading
Thank you for Delivering our Packages – Take a Mask Printable
I don't think I have ever been more grateful for delivery drivers and other essential workers than I am right now! I wanted to offer a cute printable to give back that says "Thank you for delivering our packages" and encourages them to take a mask! Whip up a few extra masks for your Amazon, FedEx, UPS and USPS drivers and print out this cute printable. I know it must be scary to be out working while most people are holed up inside so this cute print will hopefully brighten someone's day! And since so many delivery workers ...Continue Reading
How to Sew Faster when Mass Producing Masks
Anyone else feeling frazzled from mask sewing!? It gives me such a good feeling but I also feel panicked trying to pump them out! Since these are so needed and RIGHT NOW I have streamlined my production process to make them quicker. So this post will tell you how to sew faster when mass producing! These tips are specifically for mask sewing but the same principles can be applied to other batch sewing projects and also to quilting projects. Helpful Supplies for Sewing Faster: -Best Steam Iron -12" by 24" Acrylic Ruler -Cardstock for ...Continue Reading
