Looking for a quick top to sew? The new ZIPPY top is super fast, super cute and only requires like a yard of fabric! You might already have something in your stash you could use! (But you should plan another fabric trip anyways, for good measure!) The ZIPPY top pattern's name has a double meaning. It's a super fast sew, you can make it in 30 minutes. And it also has a cute exposed zipper on the back. You can choose a short or long zipper. I like to choose a bright color to contrast with my fabric. This shirt is simple to make, doesn't ...Continue Reading
DIY Mini Leather Wallet
Written by Mandy Pellegrin of Fabric Paper Glue Chances are if you've been around See Kate Sew long, you've made yourself a clutch. Maybe it was my sequin + leopard zip clutch or Kate's ridiculously cute leather polka dot clutch. If you're anything like I am, every time you pull out a clutch for a night out you face the quandary of how to compactly fit your cash, ID, and cards. I don't know about you, but my normal wallet is the size of many of my clutches. Today's project is a three-step DIY to make a mini leather wallet perfect for a ...Continue Reading
glitter tape polka dot votives
This post brought to you by Duck Brand. All opinions are 100% mine. Glitter is one of those love it or hate it things in crafting, am I right? But this is a glitter-hater-friendly project! This new glitter craft tape from Duck Brand Craft Tapes® tape is perfectly glittery, but the glitter does not budge. It is stuck on there! And it's tape! It comes in four colors, silver, pink, blue and red. There are some other craft tapes that also sound fun, like fabric and patterned tapes. It was super fun to play with this glitter tape and I can think ...Continue Reading
DIY coffee cozy pattern and tutorial
The DIY Coffee Cozy is the perfect gift for a cold winter! This tutorial is super simple and fun to sew - use your favorite fabric scraps! Since these coffee sleeves are so quick to make you can sew up a whole stack! They are great stocking stuffers and a fun way to wrap a gift card! These are great teacher gifts, and also fun for kids that love hot chocolate! The pattern will fit most standard coffee cups and you can use these sleeves over and over. This project is also a great way to practice buttonholes! If you ...Continue Reading
triangle pants pattern
The Triangle Pants Pattern is here! This is a unisex pants pattern that comes in 8 sizes, 12/18M, 2T, 3T, 4T, 5, 6, 7 and 8! I introduced these pants last week with my SUPERCOMFY look! You can make them in knit or woven material (though the waistbands and cuffs should be knit). They are a slim fitting pant with awesome triangle pockets on the sides! The waistband is elastic, which is super easy to sew and also easy for your kids to get on! The pattern is available in the shop! I'll be back later in the week with more triangle pants ...Continue Reading
the katniss cowl sewing pattern: FREE!
Did you all fall in love with Katniss's cowl in the Hunger Games 2 like I did? (And Peeta? And every single thing Effie ever wore? Yes? Me too. I have a solid girlcrush on Effie's wardrobe.) Of course this is really a thing you'd knit or crochet. I used to crochet a TON, like every day in high school, in class even, which I think made some of my teachers mad. But I can't seem to make time for all the sewing AND crocheting these days, so I wanted to make this type of winter accessory available to us seamsters, too. Behold: the katniss cowl ...Continue Reading
secret pocket pillow tutorial
Written by Michael Ann of Michael Ann Made. Happy February friends of See Kate Sew! Michael Ann here from Michael Ann Made with a super simple sewing project perfect for sending tiny messages of love this Valentine's day. This Secret Pocket Pillow comes together so quickly, with materials you probably already have. Use a heart for Valentine's, or cut out a little felt tooth to make a tooth fairy pillow. Make it now, and you can tuck little notes to your loved ones in it all year long! secret pocket pillow ...Continue Reading
painted heart brooch pins
Written by Jessica of the Ladyette. There's something about February that makes me feel like it's okay to go a little overboard with the hearts, but I try to contain my excitement. I made these little painted heart pins to wear with everything - sweaters, tees, on scarves, and on bags. The painting possibilities are endless and these can be completed within 20 minutes! Yay for quick, afternoon crafts! painted heart brooch pins Supplies: two 1.5" wooden hearts, two 1" metal brooch bar pins, E-6000 glue (or super glue will do!), a ...Continue Reading
animal pun valentines
Two more animal pun valentines printables! The first one is for a mouse toy, the valentine says "You're a gouda one!" Hahah, get it, mice like cheese? Okay, maybe a tiny stretch. Mouse puns are hard, do you have any? you're a gouda one valentine see kate sew I found these Calico Critters mice at Toys R Us on clearance, $1.50 for two, had to buy them! And one more that works for any tiger, lion or cat toy, "We're PURR-fect together". we're purr-fect together valentines see kate sew Hope you have a purrfect and gouda ...Continue Reading
my life would SUCK without you (succulent valentine idea)
This one came to me in the middle of the night, like my best ideas sometimes do! (Do get good ideas at night? It might be the only time I have to think.) So anyways, I was trying to formulate a succulent valentine idea. Who doesn't want a succulent on V day? At first I thought "You don't suck" but that is kinda dumb and I don't think many people would appreciate getting a Valentine like that. So then I thought "Valentine's Day would suck without you" which is okay but not perfect. And then Kelly Clarkson's classic came to mind, the one ...Continue Reading
fairytale capelet and hood set pattern release
New pattern available - the fairytale hood + capelet set! This is an accessory pattern set, it comes with a bunch of options for winter wear! You can make a plain mini capelet, a hooded mini capelet with rounded hood (with bear or cat ears) or a pixie hood, or just make a plain hood/bonnet to keep your ears warm! Lots of patterns in one! My favorite is the cat hood/bonnet above. I made it in a floral cotton with a wool lining. The wool is a little too thick for the bow, but it is still cute! Lena wears it almost everyday when we go out in the ...Continue Reading
