More Oilcloth + Leather today and over at MADE! I hope by now you have internalized the series title Don't Fear the Fabric and are ready to try your hands at some oilcloth and/or leather! This was a total spur-of-the-moment project. Inspiration came from materials I had bought with different intentions. I used snaps, faux leather cord and leather scraps. This is a perfect gift! You can whip up a bunch inexpensively and they are CUTE! I love the sort of boho meets gladiator feel I get from ...Continue Reading
DIY PLEATHER CIRCLE SKIRT TUTORIAL
It's another week of Oilcloth + Leather projects for Don't Fear the Fabric here at See Kate Sew and over at MADE. Today I'm sharing a circle skirt tutorial made with the perfect buttery pleather! I've been sharing leather projects so far but today I have an animal friendly post! Girl Charlee recently started stocking some unique fabrics including PLEATHER (or vegan leather). I got a little excited about it and the timing was perfect for the Don't Fear the Fabric series Dana and I had been planning. So Girl Charlee sent me some of it ...Continue Reading
smashed fabric and leather pouches [FREE PATTERN!]
We're continuing Don't Fear the Fabric/Oilcloth + Leather today with this smashed fabric and leather pouch tutorial. Because what is better than a leather zip pouch?? A leather zip pouch with fabric, of course! Dana is tackling oilcloth again today, so don't forget to stop by MADE, too. I used a few different colors of leather for this project, all given to me by The Leather Hide Store. This an excellent online resource for leather, I've been happy with everything I've worked with from them! (Come back tomorrow for a giveaway you ...Continue Reading
sewing 101 // 6 tips for sewing with leather + where to buy it!
WELCOME TO THE VERY FIRST DON'T FEAR THE FABRIC! This week and next Dana and I will be digging deep into OILCLOTH + LEATHER, sharing tricks and tips with colorful projects in between! There might even be a few giveaways! I thought it would be best to start out this series with a post all about the technical issues that come with sewing leather including tools to use and where to buy leather! Leather is not fabric, it's not woven and it can be thick. It can also be tough or slick, depending on what kind you are sewing with. It can be tricky! ...Continue Reading
plaid lined faux fur infinity scarf
Written by Vivian of Vivileen. I love faux fur and plaid this season, and always love scarves. I have a simple tutorial for you today for a lined faux fur scarf. You can even flip this and wear it with the plaid side out. It's still really cute that way, and extra warm and soft with the fur around your neck! I went to three different stores before I found the perfect faux fur, and I love the way it turned out! I'm so excited to wear this scarf as the weather gets colder because it's so soft and warm. It will make a great accessory ...Continue Reading
Don’t Fear the Fabric // Oilcloth + Leather
I'm soooo excited for next week because Dana of MADE and I have had a little project a'cooking for a while now! It's called Don't Fear the Fabric! This series will take TWO tricky/fun/unique fabrics and give you the complete run-down of how to, why to and what to use it for! We are focusing on oilcloth and leather this time...in such pretty colors and prints! Beginning December 3rd (one week from today) we'll have projects on each of our blogs including giveaways, tutorials and free patterns! Dana is the oilcloth queen and ...Continue Reading
alternative hem finish for the ICON coat (bag the bagged lining!)
I never want you to feel scared of tackling a project like the Icon coat. I think every seamstress has it in them to do something like that! You just need a little confidence. BUT, if you're scared of any parts of the Icon coat, I'm sure it is the bagged lining. So, if that is what is keeping you from sewing a coat, I'm offering an alternative method today! I made the girls pattern just slightly different than the women's. The big difference is the hem. I wanted a really nice professional finish for the lining on the Icon coat, which is ...Continue Reading
bagged lining tutorial
Bagged lining are so nice! You will love this professional hem finish. This is also one of those techniques that might give you a headache at first but will be totally worth the satisfaction and boost in your sewing confidence afterwards. I simplified this tutorial a tiny bit and took tons of photos, so I'm hoping walking you through this process will make it easy and fun. Let's get started! I'm demonstrating this technique on the Kennedy coat just because it was easier to show you with a smaller garment. The pieces are the same as the Icon, ...Continue Reading
sewing 101// welt pocket tutorial
We're on Day 3 of the Icon Coat Sewalong! If you missed the first few days, check out this post about fabric selection and this post featuring a powder blue icon coat on a plus size model. Today's post is all about how to sew a welt pocket! One of my favorite features of the Icon coat (And the Kennedy, too!) is the welt pockets. Welt pockets are so cozy and inviting on cold winter days! And they look slick also! If you've never done a welt pocket, you may be intimidated. And if you have done them before, I hope you're just excited! This welt ...Continue Reading
STYLED // powder blue icon plus
Today I'm sharing these photos of another ICON coat! to inspire you as you sew-along! It's nice to this coat on different people and I designed it to be warm and flattering for everyone! I think Cecilia is adorable in it! We styled this up with pleather leggings and booties for a nice fall/winter look. And Victory Rolls! I love it. These photos are from the same photoshoot as the Zippy Top Plus release photos, and we have more outfits coming! I'm just going to trickle them out over the next few weeks. I picked out this powder ...Continue Reading
ICON COATALONG: fabric selection + other materials
Welcome to the ICON COAT-ALONG! This week is all about the ICON. Today we are talking about fabric and the other supplies you'll need to make this coat. I designed the ICON coat for wool coating. I love wool coating, it's fun to sew with and really nice and warm to wear! It's thick without being too bulky and difficult to sew with. I just love it. So I rounded up some sources for wool coating for you today. It can be tricky to track down, but it's worth the effort! Other fabrics that you can use include boucle, tweed, suitings, melton, ...Continue Reading
