I accidentally took an extra long break over the holidays! Oops! My little brother got married and I just enjoyed the time with family. I meant to post this before Christmas, but life happened, and that's okay! But today I'm sharing an envelope clutch tutorial that is a no-sew, glue-only project! So anyways, here is that cobalt blue clutch I showed you a few weeks ago! This is such a simple project, you can make it in 15 minutes! All you need is the template provided, leather, a glue gun, a hole punch and some ribbon! No-Sew Leather ...Continue Reading
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Don’t Fear the Fabric // Oilcloth + Leather Round-up
Thanks so much for joining us for Don't Fear the Fabric: Oilcloth + Leather! I hope you enjoyed all the projects and are feeling more confident about sewing with these two fabrics! Here's a little round-up of all the posts we did in the last few weeks along with giveaway winners at the end! Sewing 101: 6 Tips for Sewing with Leather How to Sew with Oilcloth + Mini Project at MADE Cobalt + Gold Cosmetic Case Oilcloth Planters at MADE DIY Pleather Circle Skirt Oilcloth Barstools at MADE Leather ...Continue Reading
cobalt suede + gold leather cosmetic case tutorial with custom brushes
Don't Fear the Fabric: Oilcloth + Leather continues today here and at MADE! I have a gift idea for you: Cobalt and GOLD! Hearts in eyes! I love these two leathers together. The gold is super metallic and nice and thin. The cobalt is a thick suede. Both are from Tandy Leather and I love them together. ................................... Leather Cosmetic Case Tutorial Materials // For the cosmetic case: -colored suede -shiny gold leather -10" zipper -free pattern download For the brushes: -e.l.f. Cosmetics 12 Piece ...Continue Reading
leather fringe cuff bracelet + leather snap tutorial
More Oilcloth + Leather today and over at MADE! I hope by now you have internalized the series title Don't Fear the Fabric and are ready to try your hands at some oilcloth and/or leather! This was a total spur-of-the-moment project. Inspiration came from materials I had bought with different intentions. I used snaps, faux leather cord and leather scraps. This is a perfect gift! You can whip up a bunch inexpensively and they are CUTE! I love the sort of boho meets gladiator feel I get from ...Continue Reading
DIY PLEATHER CIRCLE SKIRT TUTORIAL
It's another week of Oilcloth + Leather projects for Don't Fear the Fabric here at See Kate Sew and over at MADE. Today I'm sharing a circle skirt tutorial made with the perfect buttery pleather! I've been sharing leather projects so far but today I have an animal friendly post! Girl Charlee recently started stocking some unique fabrics including PLEATHER (or vegan leather). I got a little excited about it and the timing was perfect for the Don't Fear the Fabric series Dana and I had been planning. So Girl Charlee sent me some of it ...Continue Reading
smashed fabric and leather pouches [FREE PATTERN!]
We're continuing Don't Fear the Fabric/Oilcloth + Leather today with this smashed fabric and leather pouch tutorial. Because what is better than a leather zip pouch?? A leather zip pouch with fabric, of course! Dana is tackling oilcloth again today, so don't forget to stop by MADE, too. I used a few different colors of leather for this project, all given to me by The Leather Hide Store. This an excellent online resource for leather, I've been happy with everything I've worked with from them! (Come back tomorrow for a giveaway you ...Continue Reading
sewing 101 // 6 tips for sewing with leather + where to buy it!
WELCOME TO THE VERY FIRST DON'T FEAR THE FABRIC! This week and next Dana and I will be digging deep into OILCLOTH + LEATHER, sharing tricks and tips with colorful projects in between! There might even be a few giveaways! I thought it would be best to start out this series with a post all about the technical issues that come with sewing leather including tools to use and where to buy leather! Leather is not fabric, it's not woven and it can be thick. It can also be tough or slick, depending on what kind you are sewing with. It can be tricky! ...Continue Reading
Don’t Fear the Fabric // Oilcloth + Leather
I'm soooo excited for next week because Dana of MADE and I have had a little project a'cooking for a while now! It's called Don't Fear the Fabric! This series will take TWO tricky/fun/unique fabrics and give you the complete run-down of how to, why to and what to use it for! We are focusing on oilcloth and leather this time...in such pretty colors and prints! Beginning December 3rd (one week from today) we'll have projects on each of our blogs including giveaways, tutorials and free patterns! Dana is the oilcloth queen and ...Continue Reading
sweater knit dreamer tee + a leather cat necklace tutorial
(Before I was Blonde!) This is my favorite Dreamer Top so far. I've made quite a few but this one is in a really loose sweater knit. I LOVE SWEATER KNIT! It's so comfy and so nice. I was a little nervous to sew with it, but I just used a wide zig zag stitch and it was actually really easy, not any different than any other knit. I picked up this seafoam green fabric locally and it has become my new favorite top. I paired this with lots of black for a cool fall look. Outfit details: Top: Dreamer Top in seafoam sweater ...Continue Reading
Leather Tassel Necklace Tutorial
Written by Jessica of The Ladyette. This summer I have practically worn out a black beaded tassel necklace of mine because I love the length and the bulk of it paired with flowly summer outfits. This got me thinking I needed to add more tassel accessories to my wardrobe. Today I have a leather tassel necklace tutorial to share with all of you See Kate Sew readers. My favorite part is the turquoise color. Turquoise is like a second black for me...it goes with everything. Supplies Needed: a small piece of leather about 9" long ...Continue Reading
DIY No-Sew Leather Glasses Pouch
Written by Mandy Pellegrin of Fabric Paper Glue. I'm back this month with yet another easy leather project. I'm sorry, but I just can't help myself. It's such a great supply to work with! This month, I'm using a gorgeous piece of white leather to create just about the easiest (and arguably cutest) glasses pouch that ever existed -- perfect for your summer sunnies! DIY No-sew Sunglasses Pouch // Supplies: -3.5" x 17" piece of leather -ruler -marker -utility hole punch -craft knife -button stud closure -leather ...Continue Reading