Today's guest is Danielle from my sparkle! You might remember her from when she made the every color in the box dress. I love Danielle's consistently beautiful and clean style! Her other entries for the competition inspired me, especially this boy's week entry. She also shares cute crafts on her blog like this felt ball garland. ............ I wish I could say I thought of this technique on my own, but I got the idea from a shower curtain I have that is all white, and has this same mock-smocking design. I thought it would be interesting ...Continue Reading
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ruffles 2012 guest: a lemon squeezy home
Today's guest is Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home! If her blog's title isn't enticing enough, it's also packed full of pretty sewing projects, fun kid projects + activities and series like Purse Week and Belt Week! I really love this belt and this recent easy peasy shirt tutorial. ........... I’m kind of in love with bike baskets. I love how they are so convenient and practical, but can be totally cute at the same time. I’ve made a couple bike baskets in the past, but this time I wanted to keep it really simple—a project that can easily be ...Continue Reading
ruffles 2012 guest: the train to crazy
Today we have Andrea from The Train to Crazy! Andrea is always whipping up something cute, like the mod outfits she made for project run and play or this gathered duvet cover she shared earlier this week! She hosts a weekly link party called Make it, Wear it and hosted a fun Dress Up series last year! Today Andrea is sharing a simple way to add some ruffle to your life! ................. Sometimes a simple bed just needs a little something to make it go from boring to fabulous. I bet you can guess that involves a ...Continue Reading
one yard plaid scarf
I shared this on kojo designs a few weeks ago. I wanted to repost it before Christmas in case you need a really quick and easy last minute gift for a BOY! One of my favorite things about having guys in my life is dressing them up as much as they will let me. Guy clothes are really so fun! I converted my husband to scarves this fall. I wrapped one around his neck and he said "Woah, my neck is so warm!" ...Woah, amazing! He sure has been missing out. This tutorial is for a scarf with just 1 yard of fabric. It's really the easiest kind of ...Continue Reading
gift idea: mini car playmat
This was originally posted at Positively Splendid for the Swell Noel series! In case you missed it, this would make a great gift a for a little guy! It's already wrapped up for my little guy. Shh, don't tell! I've been so excited to make a car playmat for my little boy- since before he was born! Now that he is over a year I feel like he might be excited about it soon. I collected a few shiny new cars and made a mini car playmat that rolls up and ties. Perfect for on the go. My biggest concern when thinking about the design of this car mat ...Continue Reading
the chevron clutch tutorial + pattern
I made a this diaper clutch for a baby shower recently, to go along with the applique onesies. It's so perfect for diapers and wipes...but it's also a great size for anything! I think it's the perfect date night clutch. fabric:You don't have to make this with chevron fabric, but it's pretty cute in chevron, huh? I got all these colors at Fabric.com (with free shipping, which was super fast I might add!) It's home decor weight, which is perfect for bags and clutches. I love it! I couldn't decide which color so I bought four! Click on the little ...Continue Reading
the sweet scallops tote pattern
You asked for it, you got it! A FREE PATTERN from the studio of see kate sew! The Sweet Scallops Tote Pattern is hot off the press! I'm so thrilled with this cute little tote. It's just so happy. This is a great project for indecisive fabric chooser (like me!). You get to use up to 9 different prints! sweet scallops tote instructions Sweet Scallops Tote Pattern Materials: 1/2 yard home decor weight fabric1/2 yard quilting weight cotton for lining1/4 yard of 7 different quilting weight prints or ...Continue Reading
purse week: linen satchel tutorial
Today I'm guest posting today as a part of Christie's Purse Week at her blog A Lemon Squeezy Home! A Lemon Squeezy Home is one of my favorite blogs, everything Christie makes is so fun! I'm happy to be a part of purse week, purses are so much fun to make. Click here to check out the rest of purse week. And if you're visiting from A Lemon Squeezy Home, welcome to see kate sew! I have a little linen satchel tutorial to share with you today. I made mine with some pinstripe linen and some vintage linens(an old sheet!). Lots of ...Continue Reading
sewing 101: machine needle types
This may be an obvious post for some, but for the very beginning seamstress, this information will save you! I think most of us have come home with a knit fabric and ruined it by sending it through the sewing machine with a regular needle. Fabric determines the needle you should use. Get it right and sewing through anything will be a breeze! I have 4 kinds of needles in my collection. I always buy Schmetz if it is an option. I like the little cases they come in and I have found their quality is excellent.Universal- My normal needles, for normal ...Continue Reading
sewing 101: alternate fabric sources
Alternative to the fabric store, that is.Fabric stores are great. But they are also dangerous places for us crafty women. Not to mention lines are sometimes ridiculous and fabric quality is not always top notch. You better believe I have a favorite + perfect + overpriced local fabric store. But...we need to eat. Sometimes. So today I am going to share with you some of my other favorite places to find fabric. These are cheaper and/or just better alternatives for some projects!go look in... Purging your closet might be on your to-do list ...Continue Reading
little button pouch tutorial
Button pouch. Can you see me/my arms in the background? Hi. If you were little me growing up, you could never have enough pouches. I always wondered at the irony of spending money on something to put my money in, like a wallet. But I still felt like I needed the wallet, bag or pouch. It would make me a better collector. I like bags. I also had lots of collections that needed storing. My strangest collection was a collection of bread clips. I always wanted one with my birthday on it. They were going to be some big art project eventually. I ...Continue Reading
