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
the sweet scallops tote pattern
You asked for it, you got it! A FREE PATTERN from the studio of see kate sew! The Sweet Scallops Tote Pattern is hot off the press! I'm so thrilled with this cute little tote. It's just so happy. This is a great project for indecisive fabric chooser (like me!). You get to use up to 9 different prints! sweet scallops tote instructions Sweet Scallops Tote Pattern Materials: 1/2 yard home decor weight fabric1/2 yard quilting weight cotton for lining1/4 yard of 7 different quilting weight prints or ...Continue Reading
superhero cuffs
Superhero cuffs! Today I'm guest posting in at the Train to Crazy's Dress-Up Series. Over there you'll find this quick DIY along with a free pattern! ...Continue Reading
the teacher’s pet skirt: shabby apple review
Perfect length, high waisted, striped and pleated. mmm hmm. outfit= skirt: c/o Shabby Apple; blouse: thrifted; shoes: giftShabby Apple contacted me asking if I'd like to review this skirt, the Teacher's Pet Skirt from their new line Academia. How could I say no? I've been a fan of Shabby Apple for about 2 years, in which time I've managed to collect quite a few of their dresses. Dresses are a little addiction of mine, and their's are just so classy and modest! But I've never owned one of their skirts! This skirt is made with a custom ...Continue Reading
frumpy dumpy three dollar dress: refashioned
Target clearance racks are my friend. I found this dress. That one there on the left. Check out that clearance tag. What! $3.24. Sold. It was a little short, so I bought the biggest one. I peeled back the clearance tag when I got home to find that it was once a swim coverup. I guess that is why it was so cheap. Summer is over. Chambray is a weird fabric for a swim coverup..don't you think? It get's all splotchy when it's wet. I turned it into a dress. So we hopefully won't have that problem. I made a little tutorial for this because you can ...Continue Reading
sewing 101: the sewing bible
I wrote a post about some of my favorite fun sewing books for beginners a while back. Those books are full of fun projects and great things! I love looking through them for inspiration, too. But if I were to recommend just ONE book to seamstresses, I would recommend The New Complete Guide to Sewing, by Readers Digest. It has everything you need to know. Seriously. I don't use everyday, but when I need to know how to do something, anything (the right way) it's there. With clear diagrams and illustrations to make it nice and clear. Some of the ...Continue Reading
lace headband tutorial
a simple diy lace headband lace + elastic + ribbon + glue This is really easy, but really cute! I used a glue gun to get everything together. You can also use a sewing machine. Try it with ric rac, plain ribbon, or just about anything else in your craft room! Have fun! ...Continue Reading
purse week: linen satchel tutorial
Today I'm guest posting today as a part of Christie's Purse Week at her blog A Lemon Squeezy Home! A Lemon Squeezy Home is one of my favorite blogs, everything Christie makes is so fun! I'm happy to be a part of purse week, purses are so much fun to make. Click here to check out the rest of purse week. And if you're visiting from A Lemon Squeezy Home, welcome to see kate sew! I have a little linen satchel tutorial to share with you today. I made mine with some pinstripe linen and some vintage linens(an old sheet!). Lots of ...Continue Reading
