The Original ScrapBox recently changed their name to Create Room and sent me the Sew Station sewing cabinet to review! The Sew Station is a free-standing sewing machine desk that can also attach to the DreamBox for the ultimate sewing machine table! If you have been looking at sewing machine tables for your sewing space - look no further! Here's my full Sew Station review. Sew Station Black Friday Deal This year's Create Room Black Friday sale is the best I've ever seen! Both the DreamBox and Sew Station have deep discounts to make 2023 ...Continue Reading
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How to Sew Faster when Mass Producing Masks
Anyone else feeling frazzled from mask sewing!? It gives me such a good feeling but I also feel panicked trying to pump them out! Since these are so needed and RIGHT NOW I have streamlined my production process to make them quicker. So this post will tell you how to sew faster when mass producing! These tips are specifically for mask sewing but the same principles can be applied to other batch sewing projects and also to quilting projects. Helpful Supplies for Sewing Faster: -Best Steam Iron -12" by 24" Acrylic Ruler -Cardstock for ...Continue Reading
Surgical Cap Sewing Pattern with download
If you are looking for more ways to help the medical community right now, surgical scrub caps are another thing healthcare workers are asking for! This post has a free printable surgical cap sewing pattern that you can download and sew! Make a few matching masks and give them to a hospital in need! This diy scrub hat pattern includes two variations with adjustable backs to fit both men and women. Scrub caps can be made with basic cotton, which is best for the hospital washing process. These can be reused and even made to match a surgical ...Continue Reading
Kid mask template
With the new recommendations to wear face masks in public, I wanted to share a kid mask template so you can have them handy. If you have to go out, sew some of these quick kid face masks to provide the easy protection you need! This post includes two sizes for smaller and larger kids and an optional filter pocket in the back. I think the ear loop style is the best for kids to keep on because it is comfortable and easy to wear. If you want ties, you can follow the binding tutorial in this post with the pattern download in this ...Continue Reading
3 ways to make a DIY surgical face mask for virus shortage
Organizations all over the US are calling on sewers, sewists, people with sewing machines to help create handmade masks to help cope with the coronavirus shortage. This DIY surgical face mask pattern is free and has 3 variations! While you're stuck in isolation or quarantine, here are 3 ways to make a medical face mask to block germs and sew some good! This post will also help you find a place to donate homemade pandemic masks. See my new posts, how to make a face mask with a filter pocket and how to make a mask for ...Continue Reading
January Pattern of the Month!
January's Pattern of the Month is HERE and it might be my favorite collection yet! Pattern of the Month is a monthly subscription for digital sewing patterns! Each month 3 new patterns release, a quilt, a bag and a mystery pattern! There are FIVE patterns in this month's bundle: -The Top Knot Turban Headwrap for Babies and Kids -The Top Knot Turban Headwrap for Women -The Subway Tile Quilt -The Weekender Bag -The Sewing and Craft Room Organization PDF/SVG pack Sign up for the Pattern of the Month Platinum subscription you get all 5 ...Continue Reading
25+ Personalized Cricut Gift Ideas
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. Personalized gifts are so much fun. I love creating with a person in mind and thinking about colors, patterns and designs he or she might like! I do a lot of personalizing around the holidays - a simple custom project adds so much love to a gift or plate of cookies! A few weeks ago, I shared this simple monogram journal DIY using the Cricut Explore Air 2 and fabric! These are stocking stuffers for family members with their ...Continue Reading
Sewing Gift Guide for Any Budget!
This post contains affiliate links! It's officially the Christmas season and I wanted to kick it off with my recommendations for sewing supplies that you may want to add to your list! This Sewing Gift Guide works for any budget - the first few items are "no budget" items that are definitely investment pieces but will change the way you sew! Then I've listed a bunch of items in the under $30 range that are great gifts and fun extras! No Budget Sewing Gift Guide The DreamBox! Definitely the first item on my no-budget/"a-girl-can-dream" ...Continue Reading
Introducing Pattern of the Month!
I'm so excited to tell you more about Pattern of the Month! Pattern of the Month is my new digital subscription plan with 3 new patterns every month! The surprise is half the fun! The sewing is the other half! Each month, THREE new patterns will drop at PatternoftheMonthClub.com (a QUILT, a BAG and a MYSTERY PATTERN!) and if you're subscribed, you'll get the patterns you choose in your account automatically at a big discount! There are so many subscription options from month-to-month to yearly. You can choose a plan that is just ...Continue Reading
The Aria Foldover Bag Sewing Pattern!
I'm so excited to release my first bag pattern (and first of many!) for Pattern of the Month! Pattern of the Month is my new sewing pattern subscription that includes up to 3 BRAND NEW PDF patterns each month - a quilt, a bag and a mystery pattern! The Aria Foldover Bag is a great beginner bag sewing pattern and you'll love the result! Read more about Pattern of the Month in this post! Bag sewing is SEW much fun, especially because they are so functional! The Aria Bag is a super easy beginner bag! You need some hardware but the ...Continue Reading
5 Things I Love about my Cricut Explore Air 2 for sewing
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. 5 ways to use the Cricut Explore Air 2 for sewing! By now you know I love my Cricut Maker! But I know it's an investment so today I'm going to show you FIVE ways you can use the Cricut Explore Air 2 with your sewing projects! The Explore Air 2 is a great deal and cuts over 100 materials! So today I'm going to share my top FIVE ways to use the Cricut Explore Air 2 for sewing! There are quite a few materials the Explore Air ...Continue Reading
