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
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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
DIY Delicate Two-Tier Necklace
Written by Mandy Pellegrin of Fabric Paper Glue This little creation is a huge bang for the buck. Using very basic jewelry-making techniques, you can make an elegant two-tier necklace in four simple steps (and probably no more than five minutes!). And this little beauty is the perfect way to subtly dress up a plain white tee and a pair of jeans. DIY Two-Tier Necklace Supplies: about 65" of delicate gold chain, 3 small gold jump rings, 2 delicate rhinestone dangles*, 2 pairs of pliers *Some great ones are available ...Continue Reading
Penelope Peplum Circle Skirt + Dresses Add-on Pattern Release // 3 new variations!
I have a big surprise today! An add-on pattern for the Penelope Peplum with THREE new skirt options is now available! This pattern provides full size pattern pieces for three new versions: the circle top, the circle dress and the gathered dress! The pattern uses the original Penelope Peplum file for most of the pieces, so you need to have that pattern to make these dresses and top. After making quite a few Penelope tops, I was craving a dress, so decided to make one with a gold striped knit I had and I LOVED it! It looks super cute ...Continue Reading
Penelope Peplum Sew-a-long Day 1: Great knit fabric sources
Good quality (and not hideous) knit fabrics have been hard to come by in recent years. My whole view changed this last year, however, when I discovered some great knit fabric sources. A good fabric can really change your whole perspective on the type of sewing you are doing. Not only are there knits available that aren't hideous, there are actually a TON of cute ones! Sometimes quality can be tricky to gauge online, but it is worth the risk when you get a great knit fabric in a cute print. To know what you are ordering, read the fabric type, ...Continue Reading
turn an old t-shirt into a no-sew turband
Written by Michael Ann of Michael Ann Made. Today I'm pleased to introduce you to a new DIY contributor...Michael Ann from Michael Ann Made! Michael Ann is actually one of my college classmates! She has a precise style and adorable glasses that I love. She is a whiz at all things sewing and writes about her creative life at on her blog. Also find her on twitter, instagram, facebook and pinterest! Hello Friends! I am beyond excited to be part of the See Kate Sew team! I am a sewer, blogger, and lover of all things crafty, and live ...Continue Reading
buy + diy: zipper book clutch tutorial!
This post was created in partnership with Bing. With a type or a swipe you can search the web, the cloud, apps, and your PC or tablet, all in one place using Smart Search on Windows 8.1. Bing recently encouraged me to try out their new Smart Search to inspire a DIY project! I've been wanting to make more book clutches for a while now, so I used the app to gather inspiration and source supplies. I made one a long time ago by upcycling a purse, but I wanted to try another way...using a zipper and fabric! I love Kate Spade's book ...Continue Reading
buy + DIY: free printable sewing themed gift wrap!
Sometimes the gift you want to give (or get) is something that isn't DIY-able. It's just a gift you purchase. Which can be just as thoughtful, nice and stressful as a handmade gift. So when that is the case, this sewing themed gift wrap will give it that extra special touch. And by do-it-yourself, all you really have to do is print it! This prints on 8.5" by 11" paper, so it's the perfect wrapping paper for something little: a small stack of fat quarters, a new package of pins or even a small item that you made! (Or anything in the ...Continue Reading
buy + diy: shimmer and shine diy nail polish kit tutorial
This post is sponsored by Tulip Holiday Sparkle and Shine products. My taste in fun little gifts hasn't really changed since middle school, I still love all the cute nail polish kits, makeup samplers, etc that pop up around the holidays. So, when a little package of glittery craft supplies came in the mail, I thought I could use them to make a cute stocking stuffer for girls. I started with a solid light pink material, taped if off and painted on the glittery Tulip fabric paint. Then I let it dry before sewing it up into a cute ...Continue Reading
Nexus 7 Tablet case tutorial
This post is sponsored by Staples, who sent me the Google Nexus 7 Tablet to try out. I love it. (Excuse the paint on my pants...that wall is now white!) Meet my new tablet- the Google Nexus 7! I have been using this for emails, calendar, alarm clock. It's just like a smartphone but with a big screen! I also love the little clicks it makes when I type. And the kids love it too! It's so nice to have everything in one place. The Nexus 7 is the master of email, I can check facebook and twitter in a swish of the finger PLUS entertain the ...Continue Reading
baby style: tutu leggings hack
I'm participating in the Go To Patterns Fall Tour today! I did a little pattern hack to the Go To Leggings, which I have also hacked into jeggings before. I love this pattern! This time I used a cute floral fabric and added a ruffle to the waist for a little tutu effect. I love this look for babies. Outfit details: leggings: Go To Leggings hacked with girl charlee fabric cardi: Target heart onesie: h&m socks: Old Navy instructions: Cut out pattern pieces normally, except cut off 1" from the top of the pants. You ...Continue Reading
