I am a purse and bag addict in case you haven’t figured that out by now. I usually gravitate towards simple, plain colored accessories but once in a while it feels good to sparkle! Here is a simple but fancy evening clutch; a small one that only fits your essentials. It really glamorizes a cocktail dress for an … Read More about Evening Bow Clutch Tutorial
Gypsy Doll Face Pillow Tutorial and Free Pattern
I saw this gypsy doll face pillow idea in a magazine and fell in love with the concept. I know there are probably others similar to this but I thought this particular design was too pretty to pass up. It’s the perfect beginner project that will make a stunning gift for a little girl. It … Read More about Gypsy Doll Face Pillow Tutorial and Free Pattern
A Different Approach to the UpCycle T-Shirt Tank Top
Before I started to sew, I always saw others taking old t-shirts and doing amazing things with them; from making skirts, tanks, children dresses, tube tops etc. During my weekly fabric browsing trip ;-), I found a t-shirt in the sale bin at JoAnns and thought I would take a different approach to the UpCycle idea. … Read More about A Different Approach to the UpCycle T-Shirt Tank Top
How to make a simple embellished tank top
I love tank tops, even in the winter underneath a nice blazer. Knitted tanks are really simple to make. Any beginner can do this project. This ended up costing me about $6 for all my materials and took under an hour to make. Here is what you need 1 yard knit for size medium (any … Read More about How to make a simple embellished tank top
How to create your own pattern for baby shoes
My daughter has never really match standard sizes for shoes. When she was a baby I made her tons of cloth booties and mary janes. I learned how to draft my own pattern so that they fit her perfectly.For this tutorial we will do mary janes shoes since those are the simplest. After you learn … Read More about How to create your own pattern for baby shoes
Classic Skid-Free Baby Mary Jane Shoes Tutorial and Free Pattern
I adore little mary jane shoes for my daughter. When she was a baby, I made her ones in every color to match her cute little outfits. My friend’s twins just turned one and I was tasked to make them their birthday outfit. I made the dress already and now unto the shoes. I decided … Read More about Classic Skid-Free Baby Mary Jane Shoes Tutorial and Free Pattern
The Simple Clutch Tutorial with Free Pattern
What girl doesn’t need an embellished clutch? I found an owl button in the bargain stash at my local craft store and decided to make a little project out of it. I think I will use this as my makeup bag. It will go perfectly with my black pocketbook. Here is what you need 16″x22″ … Read More about The Simple Clutch Tutorial with Free Pattern