I'm so excited for spring sewing so I thought I'd start on my spring wardrobe a little early. This top is a pink Penelope Peplum with a cap sleeve. The fabric is a tri-blend from Girl Charlee, it looks like they a sold out of this color(Chalk Red), but there are a few others to choose from. Tri-blend knits are SUPER soft. I used 1/4" elastic to gather the skirt on this top, which was really easy. Anyways, it's my new favorite top! ! re What is on your spring sewing list? (I need ideas!) ...Continue Reading
pattern fusion // zippy top turned DIY jumpsuit
I made this jumpsuit a few weeks ago and I have been living in it. It's soooo comfortable! I guess I never thought about how comfortable a jumper would be! And since it is made out of knit, it's extra comfy. I'm thinking I will get a lot of use out of this jumpsuit in the summer. It almost feels like a maxi dress in how cool and lightweight it is, if that makes sense. This is another Pattern Fusion, which means it's super easy to make! The two patterns are my Zippy Top pattern and the Go To Patterns Go To Knit Pants, which ...Continue Reading
paper bag skirt tutorial
I've made a few paper bag skirts before, but never one in the same color as a paper bag! I found the right fabric and made this simple, comfy skirt in about a half an hour. This paper bag skirt tutorial will show you exactly how to make your own using any measurements! The waist is made with a piece of elastic, so it's super comfortable to wear and really easy to make! I love a simple skirt that can be worn in the heat of the summer! The paper bag skirt pairs well with a simple tee! The paper bag effect is made with ...Continue Reading
4 ways to make your own clothing labels with HPx360
Today I am 4 ways to make your own clothing labels. Clothing labels add such a special touch to handmade items! I love them because they are really cute and make a project looked more "finished" or store-bought. They are perfect for branding your items or just adding a finish to a gift. And there are lots of great ways to make them yourself, I have FOUR favorites. All four of my DIY sewing label tutorials are washable and inexpensive to make! There are 4 different ways to make them for 4 unique looks to fit any sewing project. ...Continue Reading
SEWERS GONNA SEW tees!
I'm so excited to release these new tshirts! If you follow on instagram, facebook or subscribe to my newsletter you have probably already seen them! These shirts feature a cute calligraphy design that says "Sewers Gonna Sew" with a needle graphic! I love them! There are two colors to choose from: heather grey or mauve. Size small is already sold out in Heather Grey, but I put those on backorder if you still want one! A note about shirt sizing: The Sewers Gonna ...Continue Reading
two-tone knotted pillow cover tutorial with Wanderer Fabric
April Rhodes sent me some of her pretty new fabric line, Wanderer. The fabrics are really unique and colorful, I thought they would be nice accent pillows so I sewed up these and made a knotted pillow cover tutorial! I had a really hard time picking fabrics to use because I love so many of the prints. There are a few knits and voiles, too! I ended up choosing 3 that I really loved and made them into 2 two-tone pillow covers with knotted corners. I used a different color or print for the backside of the pillow which is visible in the ...Continue Reading
styled by vivian // penelope peplum dress
Written by Vivian of Vivileen. Pattern: Penelope Peplum with the dress add-on Fabric: Kelly Green Ponte c/o Girl Charlee This month I made the Penelope Peplum dress. I'm so proud of the finished result! I've never made a dress before. Sleeves have always intimidated me, but this pattern and instructions made them so easy to sew. I was also really nervous about finishing the neckline, but that was surprisingly easy too! If you're like me and afraid to sew a dress, or a top with real sleeves, this is a great one to start with. I ...Continue Reading
15 Zipper Pouch Tutorials
15 Zipper Pouch Tutorials Zipper pouches are one of my favorite things to sew! You may know that if you've been following along for a while. They are fun, fast and useful! I love giving them as gifts and organizing little things with them. Here are 15 zipper pouches to sew today! 1. Basic Zipper Pouch 2. Emoji Zipper Pouch 3. Round Zipper Case 4. Smashed Fabric and Leather pouch 5. Gold Leather and Suede Cosmetic Case 6. Ruffle Zipper Pouch with Geometric Stitching 7. Zippered Bow Pouch 8. Zipper Book Clutch 9. See-through ...Continue Reading
Pocket Water Bottle Cozy with DripDrop
This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and DripDrop®, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #DrinkDripDrop #DripDropHydrates http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV One of my new years resolutions is to drink more water. It seems so simple but it is easier said than done. I had the opportunity to review DripDrop, a new hydration drink, and it's already making my resolution more fun! My biggest hurdle in drinking enough water is to remember to do it! I'm less likely to forget if it tastes good! ...Continue Reading
10 ikea products for your sewing space
After sharing my sewing room tour and the complete source list, I realized that a whole lot of the room is straight from ikea! I compiled this list of my favorite things that are perfect for sewing spaces of all sizes! These are my tried and true recommendations! 10 IKEA products for your sewing space 1. Linmon Tables with Adils Legs. At $20 a pop, these are nice study tables for sewing. An upgrade from the card table I used to sew on. I also love the space underneath! 2. Raskog Utility Cart. This caddy on wheels is super cute, comes in ...Continue Reading
Pleather Penelope Peplum with a zipper!
Say that 5 times fast! Pleather Penelope Peplum! I made this top back in October, and have been meaning to get a tutorial up for you! This top is made with a pleather material (plastic leather). It's a synthetic fabric that feels sorta plasticy and has a little stretch, but not enough to work for most knit patterns. This one is an off white color with little stars punched out. The stretch is about 10%, but the Penelope Peplum requires 30% to be able to get it on. So the solution is a zipper in the back. It's easy to do, so I'll ...Continue Reading
