I'm really excited to share about my DreamBox 2 Craft Storage! The DreamBox by Create Room is a one and done sewing and craft organization solution! I have loved my original DreamBox for years now and I love the new upgrades in the DreamBox 2! DreamBox Coupon Code - Best Create Room Discount Head to Create Room to build your DreamBox 2 and use code SEEKATESEW for the best discount! The DreamBox 2 craft storage unit has functional updates and more clever storage solutions. I setup a sewing nook with the side table and it's ...Continue Reading
Halloween Boo Pillow Appliqué Sewing Pattern
Let's get spooky! This adorable Halloween BOO pillow sewing pattern will make any room Halloween ready! This is a simple appliqué pillow that packs a pop of fun during the Halloween season. Make a new cover for your accent pillow to get you in the Halloween spirit this October! I'll show you the easiest way to make the appliqué letters - the instructions are so simple! The pillow has an envelope back closure, so no zippers! Download the appliqué template and let's get sewing! Halloween Boo Pillow Materials Halloween ...Continue Reading
Charm Square Zipper Pouch
Sew the cutest half square triangle zipper pouch made with a charm pack! Get the free download for this charm square zipper pouch below and let's get sewing! A charm pack is a stack of precut 5" squares. Usually they come in packs of about 42 and typically have at least one of each print in a line of fabric. I love this charm square pouch because it has so many prints in one little pouch and the rounded edges give it a super cute style. Use it for school supplies, cosmetics or little toys! You can even stash your favorite ...Continue Reading
24 sewing hacks to try today!
Sewing hacks will help you save time while sewing and also give you better sewing results! In this post I am sharing 24 simple sewing hacks that you HAVE TO TRY! These sewing hacks work for beginners to the more advanced seamstress - I hope you will learn something new to add to your sewing table and be sure to share your hacks in the comments or in the Facebook group! Keep bobbins organized with a rubber band If you make a bobbin for a spool of thread you definitely want to keep them together! Use a quick rubber band tie to ...Continue Reading
Back to School Sewing Projects
It's time for some back to school sewing ideas! These ideas include pencil pouches, quilts and more to make prepping for school more fun! New school supplies always make a new school year so exciting! These sewing tutorials will help you add a handmade touch to your list! These 16 projects will get your ready for the first day of school! Just add notebooks and a binder and let's get sewing! Back to School Glitter Pencil Pouch Tutorial Head back to school in style with a super sparkly glitter pencil pouch! The glitter is ...Continue Reading
DIY pencil pouch with a bow!
I love pencil pouches because you can use them for stationary or cosmetics! So they are fun for all ages. And with back-to-school looming, a DIY pencil pouch is a timely sewing project! You can make it character fabric for your school kid, or something prettier for you! (The cute pencils are from Amazon) This DIY pencil pouch has a bow that you can add on to it, to make it a little bit girly, or leave it off for a more basic pouch. The pencil pouch construction is pretty easy, even though it has a zipper, so get ...Continue Reading
Fabric Pumpkin Tutorial
Sew an EASY fabric pumpkin with this simple sewing tutorial! These step-by-step instructions are super simple and you'll love making loads of pumpkins to decorate your home! These easy fabric pumpkins are pieced together which means you can use lots of fabrics to make each one! These adorable fabric pumpkins will spice up your home for fall, Halloween and even Thanksgiving! Each fabric pumpkin only requires to 2 fat quarters, so raid your stash for the cutest fall fabrics and let's get started! Materials for making ...Continue Reading
Charm Square Patchwork Pillow
You will want to use your best 5" precuts for this project! This charm square patchwork pillow pattern is adorable and so easy to sew! There is nothing better than a statement pillow made with gorgeous fabrics! I love starting with precut fabrics because it takes a lot of the prep work out of your project so you can get straight to sewing! These squares look so small but we'll use a strip method to sew them together super quickly! Pillow covers always make great gifts and this one is such a fast project! Pillow covers ...Continue Reading
Hedgehog Pincushion Tutorial – Pin Sharpening Pincushion
Let's sew the cutest pincushion ever! In this sewing tutorial I'll show you how to make a little plush pincushion - the pins will be the hedgehog's spines! This hedgehog pincushion tutorial also has a hidden secret - inside is steel wool that sharpens the pins every time you poke them in! It's always fun to have a new pincushion to brighten up your sewing space and this one is just the cutest and also functional! When your pins start snagging you can stick them in here to give them a little sharpen. This one is so adorable you will not ...Continue Reading
Lined Tote Bag Pattern with Instructions
This lined tote bag pattern is the perfect tote for so many uses! It can be a library tote, a dance bag, a pool tote and more! This tote bag pattern has a professional finish with a full lining and a flat bottom. If you use the right interfacing you can get it to stand up on its own! Even though it has a professional finish, it is simple to make! I love making tote bags because they are so useful and make great gifts. This pattern has a purse shape and the straps are long enough to sling over your shoulder. Use it for ...Continue Reading
Corner Bookmark Sewing Pattern – Easy Scrap Sewing Project
Never lose your page with this corner bookmark sewing pattern! These fabric bookmarks are super easy to sew and a great sewing project for beginners! Not only are they easy, this bookmark pattern requires simple materials and is so fast to make! I love small sewing projects that are a good use of fabric scraps! The triangle of fabric slips right over a few pages to hold your spot! These are perfect for bookworms and a nice gift for your book club or any reader! I love how soft and easy these are to use! They slide right onto ...Continue Reading
