The Kommatia Patterns sleeveless bodysuit sewn in a crushed velvet. Several months ago I scored this beautiful crushed velvet from Mood Fabrics with the intention of making something for my daughter. I remembered her remarking to me while shopping together that she liked the look…
This post originally appeared on Bombshell Bling. Springtime is a busy season at our house. Scouts, soccer, holidays, travel – it all seems to happen in the spring! I don’t get much sewing time, so I like quick projects for spring. This cork monogram key fob…
See how you can make this embroidery hoop pocket wreath for a pretty spring front door! I might be good at sewing, but I suck at making wreaths. I can’t tie a pretty bow to save my life, and my groupings of flowers and foliage…
This felt board folio is a great quiet time toy for young children. Read on for how to make one! The other day my mother mentioned that the felt board my daughter played with at her house was SO much nicer than the one I…
See how to use your upholstery samples to make a pretty linen and lace cuff bag! This post originally appeared on Bombshell Bling. If you sew, sooner or later someone’s gonna offer you some upholstery samples. I know I should say no, but I just…
This fabric holly wreath is a beautiful Christmas decoration for your front door. See how you can make one! I just finished a Christmas project that I really love, and I wanted to share it with you. I know it’s just a week till Christmas,…
Welcome to the 2017 Ornament Exchange & Blog Hop! This year, there are 47 amazing bloggers participating in the exchange. The rules of the challenge were simple: be partnered with a fellow blogger, create a handmade ornament for $15 or under, create a tutorial, and…
Can I tell you a secret? I’m a lazy sewist. Like, when I made my Campus Messenger Bag and the last step is to use a ladder stitch to close up the hole in the bottom of the bag? Yeah, still haven’t done it. That…
Last weekend I took a few of my Girl Scouts on a campout. There were going to be a number of other troops also camping, and the last time we did a campout like this our nearest troop neighbors didn’t quite understand what “lights out”…
When my daughter was young, I’d always make a special back-to-school something for her. It might be a special dress or t-shirt, other times a pencil pouch or lunch bag. But now that she’s in middle school, there’s not much I can make her that…
