I have always been intimidated to sew shirts, mainly because of the sleeves. For some reason, it just looks really hard to put together. Well, I decided it was time to conquer my fear! I found this really cute cherry fabric at my local fabric store and thought it would be perfect for a nice … Read More about Free Vintage Shirt Pattern and Tutorial
Fabric Spotlight
Everyone is always asking me where I get my fabrics so I decided to do a Fabric Spotlight Page. These are fabrics that I plan on creating future tutorials with or ones that I already used for projects or simply fabrics that I love. I hope you enjoy my choices and please feel free to … Read More about Fabric Spotlight
Simple 30 minute Tablet Case Tutorial
I love quick sewing projects! Here is a 30 minute tablet sleeve I made for my Ipad Mini. Its a simple cushioned case with a Velcro strap closure. I am not exaggerating when I say 30 minutes. Taking the pictures took way more time than the actual project. You really don’t need a … Read More about Simple 30 minute Tablet Case Tutorial
Evening Bow Clutch Tutorial
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