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NY Fashion Week is here, and I always look forward to seeing what other designers are creating, from the prints and colors to the details and silhouettes. It inspires me to create my own fashion-forward look that fits into my lifestyle. One of the advantages of being able to sew your own garments is you … Read More
With fall and cooler temperatures around the corner, I like to sew transitional pieces that can be worn year-round. A good example of a transitional garment would be a cardigan. I’ve always liked the look of the longer ones and wanted to make one with pockets, and a fun print. Because leopard/cheetah print is still … Read More
Now that we have mastered the dish covers, it’s time for some more patriotic fun! We do need something fun to carry these dishes in and why not keep the bandana theme going here. I always have a stack of them handy because they can be used for simple projects like this picnic bag. Get … Read More
The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays and Summer is my favorite season. We look forward to being outside more and enjoying the “dog days” of summer. We often get together with our neighborhood and do pool parties and barbecues. It’s standard to bring your own prepared dish to share. In the … Read More
Whether it’s the pool, beach, or lake, summer break for my family means spending a lot of time around water. Both my kids are on a swim team and I’m a timer for the meets, which means getting splashed a lot! So, I wanted to make a simple/small cross-over pouch with a clear panel to … Read More
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and for me, it’s one of those holidays that I get to make personalized gifts for the special people in my life. This year I wanted to do something with embroidery. Embroidery is a simple way to add a custom touch to any gift. It can be a … Read More
One of my favorite weekend activities to do when the weather warms up is to head to our local Farmers Market and shop for fresh produce and goodies. We love picking out fruit and vegetables for dinner that night. I, of course like to bring my handmade reusable bags like this denim one we did … Read More
If you haven’t already noticed scrunchies have made a comeback in the past couple months. Everyone from my 7-year-old niece to the top fashion bloggers are using them. I grew up in the 90’s so scrunchies are a nostalgic accessory to me. I remember wanting one in every color and print to match my looks. … Read More
One of my Sewing New Year Resolutions this year is to make more separates like coats and pants. I’ve sewn a couple coats before, but I really wanted a fun one to add to my wardrobe. My motto has always been “why sew boring clothes??” I had this idea I really wanted to recreate this … Read More
January is here so I am kicking off my winter sewing with some accessories to keep me warm during these chilly months. If I’m out and about, I’m usually wearing some sort of hat and scarf so I thought it would be fun to share a couple tutorials for these. I’m really loving the beret … Read More
Winter has arrived, and it means layering and cozy sewing projects. I love a Faux-Fur Stole to add to my looks this time of year. It can be used as elegant scarf or a glam cover up for a dress. It’s a nice accessory to add in the winter when you have special occasions that … Read More
This will be our first-time hosting Thanksgiving in our new home, so I thought it would be fun to create a table runner to make for the occasion. I wanted to make a conversational piece to get the kids thinking about what they’re thankful for. My boys and I wrote down what they’re grateful for … Read More
Halloween is one of my family’s favorite holidays for sewing projects. My kids and I enjoy making home projects to decorate the house with and, each year my boys like to design their costumes, and I sew them. It’s such a fun thing for us to do together. Last October, we moved into our first … Read More
After sewing my bomber jacket in Part 1, I wanted to add some of the built in designs the Brother SE1900 Sewing and Embroidery Machine offers on the back and front to jazz it up a bit. There are plenty of designs to choose from and for this one I went with the large dragon. … Read More
I recently got the new Brother SE1900 Sewing and Embroidery Machine and love the versatile built-in designs offered. From lovely florals to cool dragons and lizards, my boys and I were having fun thinking of everything we could embroider on. I’ve always wanted a dragon embellished bomber jacket and so I decided to start with … Read More
One of the things I love most about machine embroidery is the ability to create custom items and gifts. Embroidering designs, lettering, and monogram on basic items can instantly transform them into works of art. Lately, I’ve really been getting into embroidery on hats! They’re a great gift to kick start my kids summer break … Read More
For Part 2 of the DIY Spa Gift Collection, a monogrammed drawstring pouch and an embroidered towel are next. Click here to view Part 1! Drawstring Pouch Supplies: Brother SE625 Sewing & Embroidery Machine 4”x4” hoop Fabric for bag: I used a natural muslin 7”x 16” Pacesetter light water-soluble stabilizer Draw string cord: 24” Trim/ribbon … Read More
My favorite projects to sew are gifts for my loved ones. I feel the process of sewing is that much more enjoyable and thought out. I can tailor each gift to the person I’m making it for, like these little spa kits. They’re an all-around a great gift that you can give to your mom … Read More