I love almost everything about having a dog. The only thing I don't like is picking up dog poo while we are out on walks, it's such a mess! But since I know it has to be done, I made a DIY dog poop bag holder to make it a little cuter and convenient! This little pouch is fun to sew and oh so cute! This DIY poop bag dispenser can be made in any cute fabric and it's the perfect size for a standard roll of poop bags! You'll be the coolest pet owner in the neighborhood! This is also the perfect accessory to make for a new dog owner - gift it ...Continue Reading
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FREE baby bonnet brim pattern
I love this little bonnet for sunny days, and it's also just plain adorable! This baby bonnet brim is a quick addition to the Classic Baby Bonnet pattern! It's super easy and there are two cute ways to wear it, folded up or brim down! With summer approaching, the brimmed baby bonnet will ensure that your babe is safe from the sun! Baby Bonnet with Brim Pattern Materials for Bonnet The Classic Baby Bonnet pattern1/4 yard cotton quilting fabricLightweight fusible interfacingBrim add-on pattern, see below Bonnet ...Continue Reading
how to make a weighted blanket
We love weighted blankets in our home but they are so expensive! It's simple and easy to make your own blanket so in this post I am going to show you how to make a weighted blanket! These are great for helping you get to sleep and the weight provides extra comfort. It's easy and you can make them for your whole family! In this post I'll walk you through the materials and supplies you need and how to make a weighted blanket for a fraction of the cost of buying one! There is even a super cheap option below! I love the final result ...Continue Reading
Create Room Dreambox Review + Coupon Code
This post is a comprehensive review of the Create Room Dreambox for 2023! I've had my Dreambox for a few years now and through those years it has gone through some expansion with the addition of the Sew Station and DreamCart and transformation with the new DiviDrawers and tracks. So this review will tell you all about the DreamBox, why I love it, how I use it and how to get your own! Use the code SEEKATESEW for $100 off the DreamBox! Create Room Black Friday 2023 Sale Details Sale dates: 11/17-11/27 This year's Create Room Black Friday ...Continue Reading
Pillowcase Sewing Pattern – Easy Tutorial
You can never have enough pillowcases laying around! This easy pillowcase sewing pattern is perfect for sprucing up your bed! Make a few pillowcases for everyone on your list! I love letting my kids pick a fabric at the store for their own pillowcases. This simple pillowcase also makes a great gift and can even be used as a gift bag - just put a gift inside and tie it with a ribbon! This tutorial makes a standard size pillowcase that you can switch out whenever you want. It only takes a few stitches on your sewing machine to ...Continue Reading
About See Kate Sew
Hi! I'm See Kate Sew, aka Kate Blocher: fashion lover, fabric and pattern designer, author and mother of four. When I'm not chasing kids you can find me at my sewing table or daydreaming up new designs. My Sewing Story I learned to sew on my mom's old yellowing Kenmore machine before studying clothing design in college. My parents are both creatives and raised us in a messy, no rules home when it came to art. My dad welded figures from old car parts, dyed t-shirts with dirt and my mom is an avid knitter. They were always full of ...Continue Reading
DIY Elf Costume Elf on the Shelf Kids and Adult
This Elf on the Shelf costume is great for Halloween and will do double duty at Christmas! The DIY Elf Costume is so easy to make - just add a handmade collar and hat to red pajamas! Print the templates and grab some felt yardage. This costume is a no-sew glue gun costume, so you can make it in minimal time, about 15 minutes - great for a last minute Halloween costume or this year's holiday party! The templates are available in kids and adult sizes so you can make a whole family of elves! And you can even wear it for a Christmas ...Continue Reading
How to wear the Easy Summer Dress in Winter and Fall
The Easy Summer Dress sewing pattern is one of my favorites to sew! It's fast and adorable plus you can use any quilting cotton which makes the possibilities endless! Here are 3 ways to wear the Easy Summer Dress in Winter, Fall and even Spring! I love this dress so much that I want to sew it all year round! So in this post, I'm sharing 3 shirt styles to wear under the Easy Summer Dress to make it an Easy Fall/Winter Dress! Wear a Summer Dress in Winter and Fall A few basic tees can extend the wear of your homemade summer dress into ...Continue Reading
DIY Dorothy Costume Wizard of Oz
Make your own DIY Dorothy costume with this easy tutorial! All you need is a simple gingham dress and a few accessories to complete the perfect Dorothy costume! This costume DIY is so easy - all you need is a yard or two of blue gingham fabric. I used my easiest dress pattern to make this dress - the Easy Summer Dress - and layered it underneath a Peter Pan collar shirt. The Easy Summer Dress Pattern is available in my shop and it's a very quick and easy dress to sew! I have made dozens of these and they are in regular rotation in my ...Continue Reading
how to sew a scrunchie – easy tutorial
Learn how to sew a scrunchie with this easy DIY scrunchie pattern. Make scrunchies for all your friends with simple instructions. This project is great for a beginner and a great way to use scrap fabric. The 90s are back! Sew your own scrunchie with a free scrunchie pattern, scrunchie measurements for kids to adults and lots of tips and tricks. I'll show you how to sew a professional scrunchie to amp up your ponytail the easy way! The perfect scrunchies! You will have a great grasp on sewing scrunchies after you've read through ...Continue Reading
Eleven Halloween Costume DIY Stranger Things Outfit
We love to watch Stranger Things so making this Eleven Halloween costume was so fun! Eleven's costume is pretty simple to make - sew a pink dress or add a white collar to a store-bought pink dress. This post also has simple instructions for Eleven's striped crew socks! The pink dress with a white collar comes from Season 1 of Stranger Things and has become a pretty iconic Eleven outfit. To make this a couples costume, family costume or friend costume, check out the DIY Eggo Waffle and DIY Demogorgon tutorials! Demogorgon ...Continue Reading