And a matching shirt! I made this little pajama set for my son and he loves it! Ann Kelle sent me some of her flannels to try out. I chose these cute foxes, I love the colors in it! The little foxes are so sweet so I made a large applique fox recess raglan to go along with the pants. I just happened to have some perfect knits to match the colors in the flannel. It's such a soft outfit, I'm really happy with it! The fox fabric in aqua is from the Urban Zoologie Flannel collection by Ann Kelle. There are lots of other cute ...Continue Reading
free LONG SLEEVE pattern for the PENELOPE PEPLUM!
I wanted to give you an early Christmas present today, a FREE sleeve add-on pattern for the Penelope Peplum! This pattern is one of my favorites, I love sewing all the variations, but one thing was missing...a sleeve for cooler weather. So together with the free add-on sleeve pattern, the Penelope Peplum can keep you nice and warm (and oh so cute!) all winter long! PENELOPE LONG SLEEVE PATTERN The long sleeve pattern works with the Penelope Peplum pattern (which now contains sizes XXS to 3XL!). Just replace the shorter ...Continue Reading
the Penelope Peplum now available in extended sizes! XXS, 2X and 3X
I'm excited to release the Penelope Peplum in extended sizing today! As you may know, I'm working on extending the sizing of my most popular patterns to fit more women! The Penelope Peplum has 3 new sizes: XXS, 2XL and 3XL, making it the fourth PLUS size pattern available in my shop (Joining the Dreamer, the Icon and the Zippy!). My good friend here styled this heather beige peplum with pleather jeggings and boots for the winter! I love this look and I especially love how flattering the Penelope Peplum is. It emphasizes ...Continue Reading
oversized faux fur COAT tutorial
My last faux fur post was just too much fun, I couldn't stop there! I really wanted a white fur coat, fake of course! I was eyeing a real fur coat at an estate sale last summer. I was thinking about it but real fur kinda grosses me out. I love the look of fur in the winter though. And it's also really warm. This post includes a faux fur coat tutorial with a free pattern download. This is instant fancy and as a bonus it is really easy to make! Even with a lining, this coat will only set you back an hour or two. (Plus fur-vaccuuming ...Continue Reading
Don’t Fear the Fabric // Oilcloth + Leather Round-up
Thanks so much for joining us for Don't Fear the Fabric: Oilcloth + Leather! I hope you enjoyed all the projects and are feeling more confident about sewing with these two fabrics! Here's a little round-up of all the posts we did in the last few weeks along with giveaway winners at the end! Sewing 101: 6 Tips for Sewing with Leather How to Sew with Oilcloth + Mini Project at MADE Cobalt + Gold Cosmetic Case Oilcloth Planters at MADE DIY Pleather Circle Skirt Oilcloth Barstools at MADE Leather ...Continue Reading
cobalt suede + gold leather cosmetic case tutorial with custom brushes
Don't Fear the Fabric: Oilcloth + Leather continues today here and at MADE! I have a gift idea for you: Cobalt and GOLD! Hearts in eyes! I love these two leathers together. The gold is super metallic and nice and thin. The cobalt is a thick suede. Both are from Tandy Leather and I love them together. ................................... Leather Cosmetic Case Tutorial Materials // For the cosmetic case: -colored suede -shiny gold leather -10" zipper -free pattern download For the brushes: -e.l.f. Cosmetics 12 Piece ...Continue Reading
leather fringe cuff bracelet + leather snap tutorial
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
