Written by Mandy Pellegrin of Fabric Paper Glue. I'm back this month with yet another easy leather project. I'm sorry, but I just can't help myself. It's such a great supply to work with! This month, I'm using a gorgeous piece of white leather to create just about the easiest (and arguably cutest) glasses pouch that ever existed -- perfect for your summer sunnies! DIY No-sew Sunglasses Pouch // Supplies: -3.5" x 17" piece of leather -ruler -marker -utility hole punch -craft knife -button stud closure -leather ...Continue Reading
the mini me collection: MINI MAIA
The MINI MAIA is here! This might be my favorite of the mini me collection, I think the little collar is so sweet! Make this in a solid color or use a contrasting fabric for the collar or skirt! The MINI MAIA is available here OR buy the MAIA and MINI MAIA together in a mommy&me bundle and save $5! ...Continue Reading
the mini me collection: pippa add-on
All week I'll be rolling out patterns from my newest collection: MINI ME! This collection is a few favorite women's patterns turned girls patterns! So now you can match your favorite little gal easily! The first pattern available today is the PIPPA ADD-ON pattern.This is a supplemental pattern to the PIPPA PEPLUM(not a full pattern) and includes 3 new versions: the circle peplum top, the circle dress and the gathered dress. This simple knit pattern makes the perfect play dress! I just love when my girl wears them! This add-on pattern ...Continue Reading
Easy Drawstring Bag Tutorial
Hey friends, it's Michael Ann here from Michael Ann Made with a simple project perfect for summer adventures - the Easy Drawstring Bag Tutorial! Now that summer adventures are upon us, I needed to figure out an easy way to pack all of my little toddler boy's "accessories" so that he can find his favorite truck, lego, toys, etc, while I'm driving, or so I don't end up with cracker crumbs all over my purse... Enter the drawstring bag! They're the perfect little thing to hold all kinds of kids treasures, snacks, extra splash pad clothes, ...Continue Reading
Bleach Dipped Chambray Shirt Tutorial
Written by Vivian of Vivileen. Along with grey v-neck tees, chambray shirts are another wardrobe staple of mine. I have four in different weights and different shades of blue, so I thought it would be a fun project to change one up. This is a super simple project to do. All you need is a chambray shirt, a bucket, bleach, and some water. When I thought of this project I imagined my shirt to turn white instead of pink, but I loved the pink so I decided to keep it. I think with a higher concentration of bleach or more ...Continue Reading
DIY oilcloth placemats with Fruttare
This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Fruttare, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV I've been hoarding this pretty floral oilcloth for about 6 months now. I didn't buy it with a project in mind at all, I just bought it because it's so pretty! When popsicle season started I thought it would be nice to have some wipeable placemats that we can use outside or inside even. Placemats are seriously easy to make, they are a simple rectangle. I ...Continue Reading
sassy librarian blouse + cement pattern weights tutorial
This post is sponsored by Craftsy. Sign up for the Sassy Librarian Blouse eCourse and make your own sassy blouses! This was a really fun project to make! The Sassy Librarian Blouse is a pattern by Christine Haynes, that she teaches in a video ecourse on Craftsy. Video courses are really nice because it really feels like you're in a classroom. The instructor walks you through every single step of the pattern, giving tips and information along the way. I learned a few things about sewing garments and ended up with a really cute top! The ...Continue Reading
YELLOW sophie shift
I sewed up a yellow Sophie Shift with some Ann Kelle remix fabric a few weeks ago. It took me a while to get photos. It was pretty windy when we took these, so it was hard to get the dress to lay straight! Anyways, I loved sewing with this cross fabric. The color is called Summer, and you can check it out here. There are some other colors also! I think everyone needs a good bright yellow dress for summer! Bright yellow is just a fun color and I thought it went with the retro feel of this pattern. I used a white solid for the collar ...Continue Reading
DIY bow tie pattern
Here's a reallllly last minute Father's Day gift - a free bow tie pattern! Making your own bow ties is really simple and pretty fun. This post has a free printable pattern in lots of different neck sizes, also! All photos by Kyle Ng Photography. I had the honor of making a bow tie for one of my best friend's wedding this winter! Since I couldn't be there I was really happy to have this tiny part. I probably overstressed about this, I wanted it to be perfect of course. I bought 8 colors of seafoam/aqua fabric, narrowed it to 3 to ...Continue Reading
radiant orchid maia top + why I love woven fabrics
I'm probably unique in liking sturdy fabrics when I'm sewing clothing. I think fashion is all about silhouette and I love fabrics that hold their shape. I fell in love with sewing because I love high fashion, as impractical and over-the-top as it is. That's fashion! I love it and I need that impractical creativity. This gorgeous fabric is a sturdy radiant orchid twill It's really more of a pant or skirt fabric, but I chose to make a sturdy Maia with it instead. Knits are so easy to sew and quick to finish, but deep down, I'm a ...Continue Reading
olive in blossoms shirting by dear stella
Last week I introduced you to Dear Stella fabrics. They sent me a few yards of this floral fabric from their blossom line to play with. I picked it out to use with my Olive dress pattern. The fabric is a shirting so it's the perfect weight for summer apparel. I'm really happy with it! It's a really nice fabric! I used a light pink solid for the collar. The best part about the Olive dress is the pockets! Here's a close-up of the print. It sorta looks like fireworks from far away. This is called Blossoms from the Spring Street ...Continue Reading
