I'm so excited that Jen from iCandy Handmade is posting about her Penelope Peplum(s) today! Jen had a new baby when the sew-a-long was going on way back in January but she sewed some up anyways! And they are gorgeous! Click over to check them out. Thanks Jen! ...Continue Reading
chambray maia top + jo totes abby bag
I haven't shared the top version of the MAIA top and dress yet, but I have made more tops than dresses! This is the perfect pattern for summer because it is a breezy fit and short sleeves. I made this one in classic light blue. chambray. The sides have pockets! I paired my Maia top with my new JoTotes Abby Bag in black. I love this bag! It's designed to safely house a camera and a lens. This is smaller than most of the JoTotes bags, I think it is perfect for little day trips where you don't need too many lenses. The ...Continue Reading
free tankini pattern
This sweet summer baby is ready for the pool in her new purple tankini! This free tankini pattern is great for a toddler and easy to sew! The scoop neck back is my favorite part! This tankini tutorial is an adaptation of my free summer baby dress pattern from last year, but in swimsuit fabric and with a little ruffle sleeve. If you've never sewn a swimsuit before, it's not too hard, especially if you're sewing for a child. I made this in about 1 hour and it took less than a yard of fabric! I used a thicker swim fabric with a ...Continue Reading
GARDEN PARTY // cap sleeved callie top
This is the other version of the Callie top...with a smaller shoulder ruffle and cap sleeve. I love the size of this ruffle, it's just a sweet little touch. I made this top for my gorgeous (right, I mean!?) friend Carina, who was visiting from Germany for a few weeks. The fabric is the exact same as the Callie pattern photos, a cream colored eyelet. I used brown buttons for this one. The neckline is a little bit blue because I was out of white bias tape, oh no! Thanks for modeling Carina! It was so fun to make something for a friend! I ...Continue Reading
garden party // pattern specs + details
Today I wanted to get you some more details and specifications for the Garden Party collection! I have also updated the listings with the info in this post: line drawings, sizing, measurements and yardage. All of the patterns come in size XXS to XL, for busts 30"-44". The Emaline dress and top is a knit pattern so it may fit larger sizes. I recommend full bust adjustments for the woven patterns if you are a size D cup or above. The FBA is a quick pattern alteration that will make patterns really flattering for you lucky busty women! All ...Continue Reading
GARDEN PARTY LOOKBOOK // see kate sew patterns SP/SU 2014
Welcome to the GARDEN PARTY! I'm excited to launch 6 new women's patterns today! I've been working on this collection for months and months, mostly in secret, and I'm thrilled to release it today! I wanted this collection to embody summer with feminine and flowy silhouettes and fabrics for warmer weather. I put as many fun elements as I could into this collection, like collars and buttons and pockets. These pieces can be worn to the park, the farmer's market, a summer barbeque, downtown, uptown or even to .... a garden party! There are 4 ...Continue Reading
sewing 101// how to ease a sleeve
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
