How to make a pincushion Pincushions are one of my favorite things to have around my sewing room. I have so many but I still want more! This quick pincushion pattern only requires a few scraps and about 3o minutes to make! Since this project is so little, I used some scraps from some of my favorite fabrics that I only have tiny bits left of! I used a scrap of Cotton + Steel, a scrap of chambray and a scrap of flannel gingham from this dress. These sewing themed pincushions have quilty sewing sayings all over them, all 3 are from the ...Continue Reading
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5 Sweater Refashions for Beginners!
This post is sponsored by Fiskars. I always recommend refashions for beginner seamstresses, they are always fun (even if you are advanced) and it's something you can't really mess up! I love a beginner project that gives you some confidence, a quick final project to wear and a sense of ownership. These 5 refashions are super simple to make and you'll love wearing them. My winter-to-spring wardrobe is just a little bit cozier now. I partnered with Fiskars to create these 5 pieces, I used my sharp and shiny "toolkit" that I've been ...Continue Reading
30 things about me + a floral Aquarius Top
It's my birthday and it's a big one! In celebration I thought I'd share 3o things you might not know about me! Hopefully this will make up for my non-existent about page for a while ;) And I needed an excuse to buy 3-0 balloons. 30 just calls for balloons, right?! Outfit details // Top: Aquarius Top with Riley Blake Love Story Knit Shoes: Modcloth Lips: Revlon UltraMatte This is the long sleeve version of the Aquarius Top with a shirttail hem and ruffle sleeve accent. I love this sleeve/hem combination so much, I've made a handful ...Continue Reading
We MERMAID to be friends Valentines with a knotted scrunchie tutorial
This post and Mermaid Valentines project is sponsored by Cricut! We mer-maid to be friends! What is cuter than Mermaid valentines with a scrunchie attached? Mermaid everything, please! These little mermaid Valentines have a knotted velvet scrunchie as a 'skirt', plus a pun, there is no better combo! I'm all about the non-candy valentines and this one has a useful treat! The basic scrunchie was one of my first sewing projects growing up. I mass produced them on the floor of my bedroom and I think I even wore them after. And it was ...Continue Reading
QBOM project: DIY DIAMOND ZIP POUCH
On Friday, I posted a new quilting project - a FREE quilt pattern called You're a Gem! The pattern is made up of 20 identical blocks. If you liked it, but didn't like the idea of quilting, try this little offshoot project! You only need 1 quilt block to make it (just enough to get your feet wet) and you'll finish with a shiny, gift-able pouch! The Diamond Zip Pouch can be made in any fabric or color combinations and uses the same pattern as the You're a Gem Quilt. I love sticking little gifts into a handmade zipper pouch for the ...Continue Reading
DIY Tie Front Top
If there's one pattern I love to hack its the Zippy Top pattern! It's especially fun because there is a kid's version so any tutorial also works for that one. It's just a great starting point for so many styles! This is a simple hack with on-point results and a free pattern for these ties! This pattern works with any size XXS-3XL because the ties should be the same size and in the same place. Trim or add to the band as needed. This DIY Tie Front Top also has extended sleeves. The original zippy top pattern has a tiny little ...Continue Reading
zipper pouch tutorial [3 ways!!] with the Cricut Maker!
This post is sponsored by Cricut! I'm so excited to introduce you to the Cricut Maker! This machine released TODAY and is about to change sewing big time! Get yours here! This post contains affiliate links. I'm recklessly sewing zipper pouches again which must mean I'm getting back into the swing of things! I'm so excited for fall fashion and I am wanting to swim in pleather and bright colors paired with soft pinks and animal prints! So I made a few clutches to go along with that theme! The Cricut Maker makes a few of these ...Continue Reading
Cricut Explore Air 2 vs. Cricut Maker (for sewers!)
This post contains affiliate links! Scroll to the bottom to enter to WIN an Explore Air 2! Get the best price on the Maker on Amazon! Hey hey! Hopefully you saw my post yesterday introducing the Cricut Maker to you! If you didn't hurry over and read about this machine! Today I'm going to break it down for you if you're in the market for a cutting machine but aren't sure which to choose! There are a few major differences between the Explore Air 2 and the Maker, especially as it applies to sewers! I have a nice little chart for you and ...Continue Reading
The Emma Dress !
This post is sponsored by Stash Builder Box! Grab your June box now and sign up for a 3 or 6-month subscription for guaranteed happy mail! Stash Builder Box is back this month with a brand new box! Stash Builder Box is a monthly subscription box specifically for sewers and quilters! The best part about it is the box comes with THREE FULL YARDS of modern, trendy and brand new fabric! So, it truly does build your stash! The box also comes with an adorable pencil, a coordinating spool of Aurafil thread and a quilt pattern! The contents ...Continue Reading
20 Amazon Add-on Items for Sewing
I always love to squeeze a few sewing supplies into my Amazon orders. I actually buy quite a few of my sewing supplies online, but when I can squeeze them in to get faster shipping, even better! So here are 20 items that qualify as "add-on" items. I use some of these all the time and some of them are just basics! 20 Amazon Add-on Items for Sewing 1. Allene's Stop-Fraying, $4.99 2. Clover Water Soluble Sewing Pencils, $5.39 3. "Shiro" Tape Measure, $4.79 4. Multi-purpose 8" Scissors, $2.99 5. Schmetz Universal Machine Needles, ...Continue Reading
Ombre Mermaid Blanket Tail pattern
We are all in love with this project over here! I've had this ombre mermaid tail blanket pattern in my mind for a long time now! In fact, I've had the fabric cut for months and months (before the baby came!). I finally had a chance to finish it up, just in time for the holidays. This is a perfect last minute sewing project to stick under the tree for lots of cozy evenings by the fire. The project itself didn't take long. It's not a hard project, even though it is a big project. The techniques involved are simple piecing and simple ...Continue Reading
