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
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Leather and Canvas Wall Hanging Tutorial (with no-sew option!)
This Leather and canvas wall hanging tutorial is so easy and cute for the holidays! It uses canvas and leather scraps. I have two versions of this canvas and leather project, one for the holidays and one for any day. You can use the tiniest pieces of leather for the letters, so it's a great scrap buster. Today is the last day of Don't Fear the Fabric: Oilcloth +Leather. Wah! It has been so fun, so thanks for following along! Leather and Canvas Wall Hanging Tutorial Materials:-1/2 yard canvas bottomweight-Leather ...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
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
striped metallic hair bow
Today I'm sharing the last project of the Metallic Thread Mini-Series. It has been so fun playing with a new sewing supply! This project is another very simple project, a bow with a striped metallic touch. I used Gold Heavy Metal thread from Maderia. It's really fine and nice and sleek to sew with. For the bow piece, reference one of these tutorials: Date Night Double Bow Knot Bow Tutorial Materials: -Scrap of chambray -Madeira Heavy Metal Thread -hair clip -glue gun Before sewing up the bow, sew stripes of metallic thread ...Continue Reading
GARDEN PARTY LOOKBOOK // see kate sew patterns SP/SU 2014
Welcome to the GARDEN PARTY! I'm excited to launch 6 new women's patterns today! I've been working on this collection for months and months, mostly in secret, and I'm thrilled to release it today! I wanted this collection to embody summer with feminine and flowy silhouettes and fabrics for warmer weather. I put as many fun elements as I could into this collection, like collars and buttons and pockets. These pieces can be worn to the park, the farmer's market, a summer barbeque, downtown, uptown or even to .... a garden party! There are 4 ...Continue Reading
DIY coffee cozy pattern and tutorial
The DIY Coffee Cozy is the perfect gift for a cold winter! This tutorial is super simple and fun to sew - use your favorite fabric scraps! Since these coffee sleeves are so quick to make you can sew up a whole stack! They are great stocking stuffers and a fun way to wrap a gift card! These are great teacher gifts, and also fun for kids that love hot chocolate! The pattern will fit most standard coffee cups and you can use these sleeves over and over. This project is also a great way to practice buttonholes! If you ...Continue Reading
painted heart brooch pins
Written by Jessica of the Ladyette. There's something about February that makes me feel like it's okay to go a little overboard with the hearts, but I try to contain my excitement. I made these little painted heart pins to wear with everything - sweaters, tees, on scarves, and on bags. The painting possibilities are endless and these can be completed within 20 minutes! Yay for quick, afternoon crafts! painted heart brooch pins Supplies: two 1.5" wooden hearts, two 1" metal brooch bar pins, E-6000 glue (or super glue will do!), a ...Continue Reading
my life would SUCK without you (succulent valentine idea)
This one came to me in the middle of the night, like my best ideas sometimes do! (Do get good ideas at night? It might be the only time I have to think.) So anyways, I was trying to formulate a succulent valentine idea. Who doesn't want a succulent on V day? At first I thought "You don't suck" but that is kinda dumb and I don't think many people would appreciate getting a Valentine like that. So then I thought "Valentine's Day would suck without you" which is okay but not perfect. And then Kelly Clarkson's classic came to mind, the one ...Continue Reading
