I have a problem keeping track of pencils in my house probably because a certain toddler loves to pull out the eraser and chew on it while he dumps the lead and breaks them all one by one. This knotted zipper pencil pouch tutorial is a cute solution! So whenever I need one for pattern drafting they are so hard to find! I don't mind sharing most things, but toddlers shouldn't be playing with mechanical pencils anyways. I made these cute pencil cases as an easy solution. First, they are the perfect size for mechanical pencils, I'm sure ...Continue Reading
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modern ombre + b/w triangle quilt tutorial + pattern
I've been wanting to make a triangle quilt forever, so having a new baby girl to sew for became my perfect excuse to get it done. It took me a few weeks, as quilts usually do. I did it little by little, but it was a really simple process and in this post I am sharing the triangle quilt tutorial! The triangles are a decent size, so it doesn't take forever and it's simple quilting. So, if you've never made a quilt before, this could be a great project for you! (And if you have quilted, it's still a fun project!) See my updated post for a ...Continue Reading
MAD FOR PLAID!
Plaid is just so perfect, right? I love it this time of year especially when thoughts of cool weather and hot cocoa brimmed with whipped cream fill my mind.I rounded up some of my favorite plaid staples along with my favorite types of plaid fabrics that you could use to make them.plaid flannel Flannel is so cozy and these plaids remind me of hot chocolate around the fire. I'd love a big blanket made out of one of these. Plaid Flannel Shirt, gap.com1.red/cream/black flannel2.white/red plaid3.gold plaidwindowpane plaid Windowpane plaid is so ...Continue Reading
shared nursery on my mind
1.ikea gulliver crib turned toddler bed 2.fox print 3.climbing vines curtains 4.waterfall ruffle pillow 5.eames rocker 6.grayson mini crib I'm busy thinking up nursery ideas lately. Cohen and babygirl will be sharing a room and while we already have most of the furniture(dresser, toddler bed and rocker), we'll need a few more things and a new theme. I'm not set on a color scheme yet, but I do know I want lots of colors. I'm definitely not going to say no to either pink or blue just because there will be both a boy and girl in the room. I'm ...Continue Reading
ruffles 2012 guest: maybe matilda
Today's guest is Rachel from Maybe Matilda! She had a super cute crochet booth at the queen bee market this weekend and I even saw her in real life! Rachel is even cuter in person. On her blog, she likes to refashion old clothes into cute accessories, try her headbands on her little boy, and make skirts. Today she has a cute ruffle project that anyone can do! ........... Hi there, ruffle-lovers! I'm Rachel from Maybe Matilda, and my contribution of ruffled fun comes in the form of a pretty little duvet cover for my bed. Our bed has undergone a ...Continue Reading
superhero cuffs
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
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
boxy fox plush pattern + tutorial
The sewing room is currently full of foxes! I'm not sure why, but they are so fun to make! I had to make a third forest friend for the hedgehog and the owl, so this fleecy fox plush pattern was born. Today I'll show you how to make your own boxy fox with fleece! Fleece is such a nice fabric to work with when the weather gets cool. It is also just enough amount of stretch to make these foxes the perfect plumpness. With just the right amount of quirky.This tutorial, like all the tutorials you'll find ...Continue Reading
ruffled up comforter cover
a cloud of ruffles If you are wondering where the ruffles in my new header came from, it's my luscious new duvet cover!I've been wanting to make a ruffly duvet cover for a while. I may have based this whole event around motivation for me to actually do it. I've had the fabric for months! You can find similar things at urban or anthro, for a price. But...after making it, I say those prices are pretty fair. We're going for an all-white color scheme in the master bedroom. Because I think all white is gorgeous and there is no better place for it ...Continue Reading
CELEBRATE THE BOY! [boy fabric round-up]
Hi everyone! Welcome to my little blog, see kate sew! Around here, we love boys! When I found out that I was having a boy all I could think about were ruffles and dresses. I decorated the nursery, slipping in a few feminine touches here and there. Flower print fabric inside the dresser. It's green, gender neutral, right? Kinda. Victorian frames. Girly. Lambs. A little girly. You get the idea. It was kinda girly. But kinda gender neutral. The moment he was placed on my lap and took his first breath I realized that this kid wasn't just a ...Continue Reading