Let's sew some placemats! In this placemat sewing tutorial I will show you how to make placemats with leftover strips! With the holidays coming up, these are great for entertaining! But they are also really fun for everyday use! I love the simplicity of bold strips but there is also so much pattern play! I used my leftover quilt binding bin to make these! Since I typically use the same width of binding (2.5") they were already cut and ready to go for this project! You can also use strips from a jelly roll or just cut your own strips ...Continue Reading
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THE BEST DOLLAR TREE SEWING SUPPLIES | TOOLS, MATERIALS, ORGANIZATION AND MORE!
The dollar store has so many great sewing supplies! In this post I'm sharing the BEST Dollar Tree Sewing Supplies! These are things you might not think to have in your sewing room but you should! This post even includes a downloadable shopping list - just print it out and get on your way! Dollar Store Sewing Shopping List Click on the button below to download my shopping list! This will print out on 1 sheet and is super handy to take with you to the store! Just enter your email address and you'll be taken to the download ...Continue Reading
Dollar Store Sewing Hacks
In this post I'm sharing dollar store sewing hacks you have to try! These hacks are inexpensive and will make your sewing experience so much better! All of the supplies I got in this post are from the Dollar Tree store. I had fun browsing their aisles for crafting ideas and dollar store sewing tools! From sewing room organization to tricky sewing tools and more - there are some great dollar store finds just waiting for you! This post includes my favorite finds for your sewing space from my recent haul. You will want to head to ...Continue Reading
LOOK what I TURN these CHARM SQUARES into | 4 Amazing Must See Projects
Check out this list of charm square projects for your next easy sew! Charm packs are a fun way to buy fabric and they make sewing projects super quick! From quilts to zipper pouches and more, these precut 5" square projects will help you find something new to sew today! I love charm packs because you can usually get every print from a line of fabric! So grab your favorite charm pack and let's start sewing! Charm Square Projects - Puff Quilt Tutorial Try this bubble quilt tutorial! Each square turns into a puff block on your ...Continue Reading
Chenille Yarn Sweatshirt Tutorial – Easy Faux Embroidery
I love the look of game day embroidery on sweatshirts! It's so collegiate and so cute! In this tutorial I am going to show you how to mimic chenille embroidered sweatshirts with a simple sewing technique (or no sew!!)! This chenille yarn sweatshirt tutorial sweatshirt tutorial will take you through all the steps. DIY yarn sweatshirts are so easy to make and you can customize them for your team! Use team colors and your mascot name and get ready to cheer! These are also great for really any holiday! Sew on JOLLY for Christmas, BOO ...Continue Reading
DreamBox 2 Craft Storage – All the details!
I'm really excited to share about my DreamBox 2 Craft Storage! The DreamBox by Create Room is a one and done sewing and craft organization solution! I have loved my original DreamBox for years now and I love the new upgrades in the DreamBox 2! DreamBox Coupon Code - Best Create Room Discount Head to Create Room to build your DreamBox 2 and use code SEEKATESEW for the best discount! The DreamBox 2 craft storage unit has functional updates and more clever storage solutions. I setup a sewing nook with the side table and it's ...Continue Reading
Halloween Boo Pillow Appliqué Sewing Pattern
Let's get spooky! This adorable Halloween BOO pillow sewing pattern will make any room Halloween ready! This is a simple appliqué pillow that packs a pop of fun during the Halloween season. Make a new cover for your accent pillow to get you in the Halloween spirit this October! I'll show you the easiest way to make the appliqué letters - the instructions are so simple! The pillow has an envelope back closure, so no zippers! Download the appliqué template and let's get sewing! Halloween Boo Pillow Materials Halloween ...Continue Reading
Charm Square Zipper Pouch
Sew the cutest half square triangle zipper pouch made with a charm pack! Get the free download for this charm square zipper pouch below and let's get sewing! A charm pack is a stack of precut 5" squares. Usually they come in packs of about 42 and typically have at least one of each print in a line of fabric. I love this charm square pouch because it has so many prints in one little pouch and the rounded edges give it a super cute style. Use it for school supplies, cosmetics or little toys! You can even stash your favorite ...Continue Reading
24 sewing hacks to try today!
Sewing hacks will help you save time while sewing and also give you better sewing results! In this post I am sharing 24 simple sewing hacks that you HAVE TO TRY! These sewing hacks work for beginners to the more advanced seamstress - I hope you will learn something new to add to your sewing table and be sure to share your hacks in the comments or in the Facebook group! Keep bobbins organized with a rubber band If you make a bobbin for a spool of thread you definitely want to keep them together! Use a quick rubber band tie to ...Continue Reading
Back to School Sewing Projects
It's time for some back to school sewing ideas! These ideas include pencil pouches, quilts and more to make prepping for school more fun! New school supplies always make a new school year so exciting! These sewing tutorials will help you add a handmade touch to your list! These 16 projects will get your ready for the first day of school! Just add notebooks and a binder and let's get sewing! Back to School Glitter Pencil Pouch Tutorial Head back to school in style with a super sparkly glitter pencil pouch! The glitter is ...Continue Reading
DIY pencil pouch with a bow!
I love pencil pouches because you can use them for stationary or cosmetics! So they are fun for all ages. And with back-to-school looming, a DIY pencil pouch is a timely sewing project! You can make it character fabric for your school kid, or something prettier for you! (The cute pencils are from Amazon) This DIY pencil pouch has a bow that you can add on to it, to make it a little bit girly, or leave it off for a more basic pouch. The pencil pouch construction is pretty easy, even though it has a zipper, so get ...Continue Reading
