This superhero cuffs tutorial was originally posted at The Train to Crazy for the Handmade Dress-Up series. In case you missed it, here it is again! Today I'm sharing an easy tutorial for superhero cuffs! Because a superhero is not complete without them! These cuffs are so easy to make and will fit a small child or toddler. Superhero cuffs are the perfect accessory to any costume and are so easy to make! This pattern requires felt and basic sewing supplies. Felt is an awesome material for costumes because it is soft ...Continue Reading
fabric lined envelopes!
This post was originally posted at Ucreate a few months ago. But I'm reposting it in case you missed it! You should do this to your Christmas card envelopes.DIY lined envelopes with fabric and paper scraps! I have a big scrap pile and I wanted to use up at least a little of it. So today I'm showing you how I used fabric scraps to line standard invitation envelopes. A plain boring envelope is suddenly exciting! After I was finished, I thought it would be fun to use of some of my paper stash also! I'm thinking I will line my Christmas card ...Continue Reading
iced chocolate milk: starbucks knock-off (non-coffee!!)
I don't drink coffee, but I'm well-versed in the Starbuck's Blended Creme menu. Which you can read "milkshake." 'Cause that's what they are. The vanilla one is really good and so is the chocolate one. They also have strawberry and some other flavors that I haven't tried. So good and so not healthy. Oh and they are like $4 each. I like to get them in airports, because eating crappy + spending lots of money while traveling is just what I do. There are similar drinks with coffee in them so whenever I order I make sure to clarify like three times ...Continue Reading
scallop flower headband tutorial v.2
A few months ago I made this diy flower. Then a month or so later I evolved it into these pretty headbands. I like this style better. More pretty petals. Plus it's easier to make! So this is version TWO.This is a great scrap-buster project! You only need little tiny pieces of fabric, so it's perfect! Materials:-scraps-glue gun-felt-elastic-button or lace (optional) You can use a button instead, if you want. Now find a pretty model and have a photo shoot! Apparently I really love making headbands! You can check out a few more ...Continue Reading
the chevron clutch tutorial + pattern
I made a this diaper clutch for a baby shower recently, to go along with the applique onesies. It's so perfect for diapers and wipes...but it's also a great size for anything! I think it's the perfect date night clutch. fabric:You don't have to make this with chevron fabric, but it's pretty cute in chevron, huh? I got all these colors at Fabric.com (with free shipping, which was super fast I might add!) It's home decor weight, which is perfect for bags and clutches. I love it! I couldn't decide which color so I bought four! Click on the little ...Continue Reading
sewing 101: fabric grain revisited
This was originally posted at Sew Sweetness about a month ago. My first version of this post was super confusing. So I hope this one makes more sense! Fabric grain used to be one of my least favorite things. It meant preparing fabric before getting to the fun part of sewing it up. As I have studied my clothes more and more I have realized how important fabric grain is in lots of projects! You may have a shirt in your closet whose side seam has twisted to the front. That fabric was cut off grain! Oh no! What the heck is grain? Every piece ...Continue Reading
sweatshirt liposuction
That's really the only way to describe it. DIY big-to-smaller hoodie I've seen too many cute little hoodie refashions around to not make one myself. This old sweatshirt used to be one of my brother-in-laws. Not sure which one. But don't worry, I washed it on HOT! (jk, thanks for the sweatshirt!) This hoodie was an XL before I started. I trimmed it down, took in sides, added darts and pleats and now it's probably a billowy medium. I didn't fit it too much, because it's still a sweatshirt, and I like them cozy! Materials: 1 ...Continue Reading
The Sweet Scallops Tote Link Up!
Link them up! Remember you have until November 15th to link up, plenty of time! The logo on my sidebar will link directly to this post!If you want to join, here is the sweet scallops tote tutorial! (sew-a-long details here) Grab a button or link back so everyone can join the fun! ...Continue Reading
oh brother!
There's a new brother in our house...the metal and plastic kind: I told you last week that I sold my old sewing machine and got a new one! (Don't worry I made sure shipping time overlapped so I always had a machine to use. Can't go one day without one!)I had a fancy Singer complete with embroidery and all sorts of jazz. It was not great for custom sewing and couture clothing. It was good for other things. Like embroidery. It wasn't right for me.So....I bought....this one! The brother cs6000i ! Sounds fancy, eh? Well, it's just a solid BASIC ...Continue Reading
applique onesie tutorial
Appliqued onesies are the perfect baby gift! They are pretty cute, super useful during the first few months and my favorite part is that they can be personalized. This is a fun activity for a baby shower, too. I love onesies. I made these two for some friends from Arizona who are expecting baby Wyatt. I guess you could have guessed those two facts by the appliques I chose! tutorial***Warning*** This process may become an addiction. It's so fun, really satisfying, and can be just so dang cute/funny/perfect for your little babe or friend's babe. ...Continue Reading
sweet scallops tote sew-a-long
All the deets about the sew-up/link-up that you guys requested!I thought this tote would be a great sew-a-long project because no matter what, each one will be totally unique and fun to look at! So...here's how it will work: The Sweet Scallops Tote Pattern was posted earlier today. Print out the pattern and get sew it up! Feel free to add your own touches wherever you please! Next week I will post a link party where you can link up YOUR blog post about your tote bag. You have until November 15th (over a month!) to link up your bag! Then ...Continue Reading
