Since it is Friday, I thought I'd share a bunch of free patterns. More than 25 FREE sewing patterns from my archives, in case you missed one! I hope you can find some great gift ideas in here, or just a fun weekend project! Each tutorial has a free pattern download so there is no guesswork! 1. Nail Polish Kit 2. Envelope Clutch 3. Zippered Bow Pouch 4. Smashed Ruffle Pouch 5. Leather and Suede Cosmetic Case 6. No Sew Leather Envelope Clutch 7. Round Zipper Case 8. Ruffle Bib 9. Ruffle Diaper Cover 10. Baby Bloomers 11. Biased ...Continue Reading
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Sewing Room Source List
I've had lots of questions about my sewing room tour, so I thought I'd make a list of everything in my room so you know where to get each item! I'm glad so many of you found the tour helpful as you think about your own sewing space. My sewing room is my no means high-end, you'll find that most things in it are from IKEA and other inexpensive places. And I didn't collect everything all at once either. I have had some of my tables for 3+ years and other stuff is brand new. So here it is! White Tables: Linmon (2 sizes) with Adils ...Continue Reading
ONE HOUR triangle quilt!
Yes, you read that right! ONE HOUR triangle quilt! I made this triangle quilt in a little over an hour. HOW IS THAT EVEN POSSIBLE??, you ask. Read on. I really really love my original pink ombre triangle quilt. And it is also one of those tutorials that lots of you have loved also and made quilts from. That warms my heart, by the way. I really love seeing them! We use ours daily, it was my daughter's special baby quilt that I made for her before she was born. It's been puked on, pooped on, spit on, snuggled with, washed, ...Continue Reading
Triangle Quilt Pattern Update: How to get Sharp Triangles
I think I've been promising this post for about 2 years...oops! This is a follow-up to the original Modern Ombre Triangle Quilt Pattern with more details about how to get sharp triangles! The original pattern has lots of info in it, but this post will fill in all the gaps to make it super easy to achieve a triangle quilt that you will be proud of! I also updated the pattern piece so there is less guess work! Not all of my points are sharp in my original quilt. By the time I finished the original triangle quilt I had figured it out. So ...Continue Reading
sewing 101: how to quilt fabric + quilted hello kitty vest
Hello Kitty on one side.... Cotton + Steel on the other! I'm sharing another Aztec Hooded Vest today, this one is reversible! The Aztec Hooded Vest pattern is actually made to be fully reversible, all you have to do is make sure you have a reversible zipper and you're golden! I found this Hello Kitty fabric at Joann. I usually don't love character prints, but nostalgia got to me. I used to spend all my allowance at Sanrio. The colors worked really well with this blue/pink/white Cotton + Steel print that I had laying around, so ...Continue Reading
Don’t Fear the Fabric // Oilcloth + Leather Round-up
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
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