Ease a sleeve, haha! I just love how that sounds. I have some new patterns coming out soon (^^sneak peek alert!) and some require sleeve easing...it's always been one of the trickier techniques for me to get right and my testers found it challenging also. So today I wanted to go over how to how to ease a sleeve into an armscye. It's easier than you might think and once you learn, you'll be set for more advanced sewing! Sleeves have lots of built in ease for wear. Just think of all the movements your arms can do, you can stretch, ...Continue Reading
DIY Patchwork Potholder
Written by Michael Ann of Michael Ann Made. Hey crafty friends, Michael Ann here, from Michael Ann Made, with a cheery little kitchen craft.A handmade potholder may seem like the cheesiest beginning sewing project ever, but I love giving darling, extra special potholder as gifts. My mother in law still uses the potholders I gave her a couple Christmases ago! With bright cheerful fabrics it's so easy to make a little potholder that looks more Anthropologie and less old Aunt Betsy...The extra bonus is that potholders are basically ...Continue Reading
DIY Cat Stamped Tee
Written by Vivian of Vivileen and Suz and Viv. In spring and summer I practically live in grey v-neck t-shirts. Pretty much any time my grey v-neck is clean I'm wearing it. They're so versatile and easy to wear. I'm also a crazy cat lady at heart. I already have two cat shirts and my Instagram feed is full of pictures of my kitty. I thought I would combine two of my favorite things and make a cat print grey v-neck t. I made a potato stamp for the first time, and the whole process was much faster than I expected, and turned out better ...Continue Reading
DIY glitter sunglasses tutorial
Summer is coming and these sunglasses will keep you glam all summer long! Make your own DIY glitter sunglasses tutorial was written by Jessica of the Ladyette. As we move through summer and progress towards summertime, it means more sunshine and keeping a pair of stylish sunnies on hand at all times. I've always been a glitter-loving gal, so it just made sense to add some sparkle to my everyday sunglasses. It's a very simple project, it just takes some patience and drying time. DIY glitter sunglasses Supplies Needed: an ...Continue Reading
DIY studded Leather Belt Tutorial
Written by Mandy Pellegrin of Fabric Paper Glue. I love working with leather, but if you're new to the material, it can be intimidating. If you're looking for an easy, on-trend project to dip your toe in the water of working with leather, or you're just looking for the perfect DIY accessory for cinching the waist of a recent longer, looser zippy top creation, perhaps, I've got you covered today. This belt is super cute and, even better, super easy! DIY Studded Leather Belt // Supplies: 1.5" wide white leather strap, utility ...Continue Reading
sunglasses case tutorial with a pleather bow!
Written by Jessica of The Ladyette. Today I have a super useful DIY project for you...a sunglasses case with an outside pocket. It's perfect for taking along your sunglasses and a few small things like lip gloss and a credit card or ID. It will fit in your purse or you can carry it around itself because it's so cute. sunglasses case tutorial Supplies Needed: cotton fabric, faux leather fabric, thread (possibly in multiple colors), a needle, scissors, measuring tape, a few pins, and a sewing machine (which is optional, because you ...Continue Reading
zippy top hack: gathered loose blouse
Today is the last day of the Zippy Top sewalong! Boo hoo! It has been so fun though..thank you for participating! And keep on sewing if you haven't finished yet! This is double sided double gauze from Miss Matatabi, it's so amazing! The other side is polka dot so I had a hard time deciding which side to use. But you know how I love gingham... I made a blouse by following the basic directions of the Zippy Dress hack. The only thing I changed is the ratio of fabric. It's much shorter in the width than the dress version. I belted it with a ...Continue Reading
DIY bow shirt!
I love bows, as you probably know. This DIY bow shirt project is a quick girl's top refashion. It involves straight stitches and a little handsewing.Of course, beginner projects are fun for everyone! I bought a simple blank shirt at Target and used scrap material. This refashion is a great way to spruce up an old shirt or one with a stain on the front. Use the bow to cover the stain! DIY BOW SHIRT Materials 1 blank topscrap fabricprintable pattern pieces BOW PATTERN PIECES Download the pattern by clicking on the button below. ...Continue Reading
DIY Wood + Copper Necklaces
Written by Mandy Pellegrin of Fabric Paper Glue. I don't know if I'm allowed to say this about my own project, but I am so in love with this DIY. The materials -- wooden beads and copper tubing -- are so raw and simple, but the possibilities are practically endless! Whatever your technique, the result is a unique, modern statement necklace perfect for practically any outfit. DIY Wood + Copper Necklaces Supplies: wooden beads in various sizes (3/8" - 1.5"), black paint, paint brush, 1/2" copper tubing, 1/2" tube cutter, 1mm ...Continue Reading
zippy top hack // decorative pocket tutorial
This is actually a double hack! I made a zippy top with a front zipper (see tutorial here) and then added a little tiny pocket to the side. I shared this fabric the other day on the Miss Matatabi fabric giveaway post (still time to enter, the giveaway ends 4/25!). I LOVE it. It's a cotton lawn called Japanese fabric forest. It has little tiny animals like squirrels and owls and bunnies hidden in a gorgeous floral print! The bright primary colors are a little out of my comfort zone, I'm trying to stretch myself with colors. I used a navy zipper ...Continue Reading
zippy dress hack tutorial + a goose dress
Yesterday I shared my pink dress that I made from the zippy top pattern. Today I'm sharing another dress, the geese dress, plus a zippy dress hack tutorial. It's a loose dress, so you can either wear it loose, put elastic in the waist or cinch it up with a belt. This fabric is c/o Miss Matatabi on etsy. It's a linen blend voile fabric with little geese all over it. It feels a lot like gauze, lightweight but really strong! t's so soft and has a nice drape! I love the colors in this dress, almost a Neapolitan color palette, but ...Continue Reading
