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Lindsay Fabric Tour – Emma Tunic!
After seeing Lindsay's ( The Cottage Mama ) new fabric line Dainty Darling at Quilt Market I knew i would need some! These are gorgeous florals in the prettiest color combos! I was instantly reminded of Liberty fabric and knew I'd make some girl's clothing with it! These are called Daisy Aqua and Floral Aqua. I made an Emma Tunic, which is a new girl's pattern coming next week! It's the girl's version of the Rachel! Both of these fabrics are from the fabric line! They are printed by Riley Blake so they are super nice quality! You can ...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
When Skies are Grey Fabric + new pattern SNEAK PEEK!
What!! A new women's pattern!? It's been a solid year+ since I released a women's pattern (let's blame: pregnancy, baby, teething, moving, 2 others kids and not enough diet coke for that!) But I'm back on my game and ready to sew! This pattern is the Rachel Top, it's a tunic/top and dress pattern with a gathered top, exposed zipper and ruffly bell sleeves! It's sorta the perfect blouse for a quick leggings combo! It will be out next week and I'll share more photos then! It's a bit hard to see the features in these photos, but it is really comfy ...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
25 Free Sewing Patterns
Here's an updated roundup of more than 25 FREE sewing patterns from the archives! Make something fun for your home, a friend, a new baby, or even your fur baby! There's something here for everyone. :) Take Flight Kids Knapsack - This kids backpack is cute and easy to sew! DIY Bow Shirt - BOWS! So cute for a little girl. DIY Quilted Coasters - Cute little coasters, make a stack for a gift! Fabric Toy Buckets - Organize your life with these fabric toy buckets! Car Seat Cover - Make a few of these for your baby! Velcro Wallets - ...Continue Reading
20+ FREE baby sewing projects!
I've been doing a lot of baby sewing lately, SO MUCH! There is just nothing like sewing for a baby! Here are 20 free baby sewing projects from the blog! From simple paint splattered bibs to adorable rompers, there are a lot of fun things to make, use and cherish. Boho baby romper - This FREE printable pattern is just stinking cute for any summer baby! Mermaid baby gown - And also a basic version, perfect for boys and girls! Crinkle toy - This noisy toy is a fun thing for grabby babies! Paint splatter bibs - Simple and chic, use ...Continue Reading
DOLL FABRIC Photos!
If you follow on Instagram you've seen lots of peeks of these, but I'm finally sharing the finished girl dolls from my new Doll Fabric line! This line has 9 prints, including 3 Doll Panels. The Doll Panels are a 1 yard cut of fabric that has two printed doll fronts and backs, plus a skirt and ice cream cone accessory. You just cut along the lines and sew up the dolls, then stuff them up! Each 1 yard panel has everything you need - just add stuffing and a little thread! These are quick and fun to make and you can get crazy making more ...Continue Reading
boho baby romper pattern
**FULL Baby Romper Pattern in more sizes now available in my pattern shop!** This post is sponsored by Fabric.com! I'm thrilled to share this pattern with you, I had a blast designing it with fabric and trim from Fabric.com! I was going for a vintage-inspired boho feel to this little baby romper and I'm excited about how it turned out! I think it's pretty cute on my little doll baby! This romper/sunsuit is quick to sew, believe it or not, and there's a free pattern in this post! The crotch has snaps for easy diaper access and the cute ...Continue Reading
my FAVORITE sewing supplies
I am always on the hunt for the best sewing supplies! Good supplies can totally make the difference in your sewing experience! Here are a few of my favorite sewing supplies with links! This post includes my favorite supplies for all the steps of sewing including designing, cutting, sewing and basics! Each section includes affiliate links so you can get the exact supplies easily yourself! Favorite sewing supplies for cutting fabric Cutting is almost as big a deal as the sewing part of sewing! You'll need cutting supplies for cutting ...Continue Reading
Dear Stella Soho Blouse
Some more inspiration for your Soho blouses! This SOHO Blouse is made in Dear Stella cotton, the print is called Shadowbox Teeth Geo. Normally I don't recommend quilting cotton for the Soho Blouse, but this fabric has more drape than average quilting cotton. I think it worked pretty well! I pulled in a model for this one, though I will model one for you next week, so you can see how it works for maternity, too! About the SoHo Blouse The SOHO blouse is a bohemian style gathered top with an angled yoke and sleeves. ...Continue Reading
