I whipped out these cute lil bows the other day and took a few pics to show ya...They're pretty self explanatory, but I'll add words anyways. Minimally.Click below for more! you'll need:glue. felt. clip. trim edges with pinking shears if wanted. (If you MUST know, my felt was 4"x2.5" for the big piece, small piece 1"x2.5") smoosh. … [Read more...]
ironing board cover tutorial
November 15, 2010 By 59 Comments
I made this tutorial FOREVER ago...and am just now getting around to posting it. eh.I needed a new ironing board cover-my old one was getting grungy! These are so easy-but I thought I'd make a tutorial of how I did it anyways. here goes...Click below for more! You'll need: fabric (depends on the size of your ironing board of course. I used … [Read more...]
Snow White sleeves tutorial
November 11, 2010 By 46 Comments
OK, so I said I'd put together a quick tutorial on the Snow White sleeves-so I'm writing it up and posting it so I won't forget! (Like I've ever done that before. heh heh) Alos, sorry about the bad quality of these pics-this was done at night time, obviously! Click below for more! Here's the basic sleeve shape. To give you an idea … [Read more...]
guest post-kojo designs
November 8, 2010 By 5 Comments
Check out my freezer paper project today over on Kojo Designs' Gifts for Guys series! There's sure to be tons of fun projects for the guys in your life. Can't wait for some inspiration! Happy (manly) crafting! I love to sew! Lots and lots of cute girly things for my two daughters. I just don't make much for the guys. It's kind of tricky … [Read more...]
Far, Far Away week-felt crown tutorial
November 3, 2010 By 13 Comments
Sadie loves dress up lately. Like, won't wear anything else-loves. So I thought I'd add a(nother) crown to her dress up stash. Also, this so handily fits in with the Far, Far Away theme of this week on Punkin Patterns that I was asked to guest post for! ;) It's simple and oh so easy to embellish! Join in the crown-making fun, won't … [Read more...]
guest post-framed fabric silhouette
November 2, 2010 By 13 Comments
Check out my quick and easy gift idea over on Creation Corner's Handmade Christmas series today! I'm sure there are going to be some AWEsome ideas for handmade gifts. I can't wait to get some ideas! :D Re-posted below: You'll need: heat n bond fabric scraps scissors pencil for tracing picture to trace fabric or hot glue frame (not … [Read more...]
paper pumpkin tutorial
October 25, 2010 By 32 Comments
I'm sure you've seen these around, right? An easy, cheap way to make some cute fall decor. gotta love that! PLus, Sadie helped me with these. Well, she handed me strips of paper until she got bored and wanted to use the hole punch by herself. "SADIE DO IT!". We here that a lot around here these days. That, and "me? mine?" Mostly when we go to … [Read more...]
sew-along part 5: hem, collar, buttons
October 22, 2010 By 19 Comments
Last day of the sew-along! I hope you guys have been having fun making this shirt!Or at least, watching me make it. ;) Also, sorry that a few of you had troubles with the sleeves! Those little buggers can be nasty. Click below for more! So, for today....first off, let's hem that bad boy! Serge or zig zag the raw edge, and fold … [Read more...]
sew-along part 4: sleeves
October 21, 2010 By 8 Comments
Let's tackle those sleeves! If you're like me and have ever broken out in a cold sweat when you think about sleeves: fear not, they are not as bad as they seem. Click below for more!So first, unfold your sleeve pieces... and hem the edges. (you could do them later when they're sewn into the shirt, but I despise sewing tiny … [Read more...]
sew along part 3: button closure
October 20, 2010 By 11 Comments
Sew, let's get going on the button closure for your shirt! Dontcha love sewing humor? har har. Click below for more! Grab your small piece of main fabric, the one that was about 3"x6". Serge or zig zag stitch the edges. In the center of your back piece, place it right side down like so, and pin...then using a ruler and tailor's chalk … [Read more...]