want to make a sweet valentine's day shirt for your little one? even if she doesn't smile in pictures? then, read on!Click below for more details!for this shirt, you'll need:one t-shirt fat quarter of material, or large scrapsewing machine disappearing ink pen first, cut two strips of fabric 22x2 inches fold them in half lengthwise, and sew 1/4 … [Read more...]
crib book/toy holder tutorial
January 11, 2010 By 33 Comments
here is a quick tutorial for a little hangy thingy for your child's crib...fill it with books, toys, or binkies to keep them happy after naps. (or before...)Click below for more details!You'll need: sturdy fabricinterfacingsnapsribbon (to decorate)thread, sewing machine, yada yada...the basics.first, measure your crib to make sure these … [Read more...]
fabric green beans tutorial
November 30, 2009 By 12 Comments
ready to make it fun to play with your veggies?! then make these super cute fabric green beans for your favorite little chef...don't forget the little pat of butter! Click below for more details!you'll need:several pieces of dark green flannel or felt, cut into 4x3 inch piecesmatching threadsewing machinehand sewing needlestuffinghere are your … [Read more...]
refashioned skirt tutorial
November 23, 2009 By 3 Comments
you'll need:a skirt the normal sewing stuff (thread, machine, pins, and elastic)a onesie or pattern for bloomersfirst measure how long you'd like your skirt to be, and around your child's waist. you'll want to add a few inches to the top depending on how wide your elastic is, for the casing, and for seam allowances on the sides. (about 1/2 on each … [Read more...]
recycled gift box tutorial
November 10, 2009 By 16 Comments
thought i'd share this little idea i had for recycling cereal boxes, probably not the most unique, but crafty and green nonetheless!you'll need: a cereal boxa glue gunyour handsthat's it!first gently break down the box along the side and the bottom.this is what it will look like. (yes, we shop at wal-mart, and that is my breakfast about 90% of the … [Read more...]
fabric covered bracelet tutorial
November 2, 2009 By 7 Comments
here's a quick and easy way to make a cute bracelet! you'll need: fabric, torn into a long strip about 1 inch wideglue gun or fabric glueplastic bangle (i found mine at the target dollar section)fray check (sorry it's not in the picture)first, rip your fabric into 1 inch wide strip, then dab a bit of glue on the bracelet to start you off. secure … [Read more...]
toddler sweatshirt tutorial
October 29, 2009 By 20 Comments
well, if last week was clothing for sadie week, this week is tutorial week. hehehave an old sweatshirt lying around? or maybe one that's way too big?! I did...and figured it would get more use if i refashioned it for the sadester. hence, this tutorial was born!A few times throughout i will refer you to my mandarin shirt tutorial, and at the end i … [Read more...]
silhouette tutorial
October 27, 2009 By 9 Comments
sadie's silhouette needed some updating (last time i made her one was when she was tiny! and bald.) you've seen these all over, right? well, here's the way i like to do them. simple and easy and quick.Click below for more details!you'll need: a piece of thin white paperpencil black paper framefirst, take a picture of the person's profile. (or your … [Read more...]
mandarin collared shirt tutorial
October 26, 2009 By 4 Comments
warning: lots of pictures ahead.may cause uncontrollable need to sew. alright! ready to make a shirt?! honestly, it's not that hard. you can do it! rah rah! Click below for more! you'll need:1/2 to 1 yard fabric. (i used about 3/4 of a yard for a 12 to 18 month size shirt) sewing machine pins thread ruler buttonsbuttonhole stitcheror snaps first … [Read more...]
poofy fabric flower tutorial
October 21, 2009 By 23 Comments
i thought of this last night before drifting off to bed, and just had to try one out this morning. i love the poofy petal shape on these flowers!2 ways! Click below for more details!ok, you'll need:5 circles of fabric (whatever size you like, mine were 3 1/2 inches in diameter)needle & threadsewing machineironcut out your 5 circles, then cut those … [Read more...]