sewing

How to Sew a Color Block Skirt TUTORIAL

May 7, 2012 4 Comments

Happy Monday, Crafters! Hope you had a nice weekend. Every spring I get the itch to sew a skirt. And this year is no exception. Over the weekend, I sewed this fabulous color blocked skirt….and it totally rocks! {and of course, I’ll show you how you can DIY your own color block skirt in just a second} Color Blocking Trend This skirt was super easy to sew. It really didn’t take long at all. And I designed it so that it is lined, so that it lays nicely and isn’t see through at all. Plus, sewing it with a lining

Bow Cuff Bracelet from a Purse

April 30, 2012 24 Comments

Happy Monday! I tell ya, these Mondays sure come quick, don’t they?Well, I don’t know about you, but I have waaay too many old handbags just laying around. I love cute bags! They *magically* find rides home with me from the store. haha. So I was going through my collection of purses and bags to see which ones I could donate or revamp…..and instead, made this bow cuff…. Upcycled Cuff Bracelet one of my bags {i’ll show you in a second} had a large “knot” on it that had gotten bent and the knot always seemed like it was too

Cards, Camera Strap, and Paper!

April 16, 2012 9 Comments

Happy Monday! Did you have a nice weekend? I was crafting up a storm over here! I’ll be showing you the fun goodies I played with tomorrow. Today, I have a couple of small projects to show off and a really great sale to tell you about. Ruffled Camera Strap I made this ruffly camera strap slip cover for my Nikon D60.I’ve been obsessed with turquoise and green lately. This color combo is in my front room {hoping to reveal the transformation soon!!}, my kitchen, and my iphone cover. I don’t know what it is, but I’m totally digging teal

Nike+ chip holder TUTORIAL

April 13, 2012 7 Comments

Happy happy Friday!! Hope you have lots of crafty plans this weekend! I’m hoping to get some spray painting and decorating done. Anyways, so Davis and I enjoy running. {if you knew that, you probably read my bio…} Granted we used to run a whole lot more before the kids came, but we do still get out and put some miles in.So for Christmas, I gave Davis a Nike + chip to use when he runs. {it connects with his iphone to track how far, how fast, and calories burned when he runs.} BUT he doesn’t have the official Nike+

Ruffled Begonia Giveaway and Discount

April 12, 2012 134 Comments

Happy Thursday and giveaway day! Today’s giveaway is from my pattern shop, Ruffled Begonia. Here are just a few of the custom nursing covers I have made…. I love playing with pretty fabric. {you can see my fabric collection here} This is my most popular pattern, the ruffled Layla Bag. These pleated flowers pair nicely with this cute purse. Love polka dots! The Sydnee is a flirty ruffle apron with hidden pockets. Discount get 10% off at Ruffled Begonia using promo code: CRAFT Giveaway 5 readers will win the pattern of their choice from Ruffled Begonia! How to Enter: Simply

How to Sew Easy Burp Cloths TUTORIAL

March 30, 2012 10 Comments

Happy Friday, Friends! So its spring and you know what that means……lots and lots of Baby Showers! If you’re looking for an easy, handmade gift idea, here is a super easy burp cloth pattern for you! I posted a version of my chenille burpies about 2 summers ago and since then, I’ve made them even easier. Check out the cute set I made for my friend’s twin boys. Love the navy and red stripes! I still use the ridged or stripe chenille, which I totally love for burp cloths. It is by far my favorite when wiping up chubby chins

How to Make a Fabric Banner TUTORIAL

March 20, 2012 15 Comments

Happy Tuesday! I’m excited to show you how I sewed my fabric bunting for my Easter Mantel. These are super easy to make and great for all skill levels. Plus they’re stinkin’ adorable! How to Sew a Bunting Supplies: coordinating pattern fabric {Great use for your fabric scraps!} 1/2″ white bias tape 108″ long {i made my own} scissors/rotary cutter iron sewing machine I used 7 different fabrics. I think an odd number of fabrics makes a banner more interesting and pleasing to the eye. Its a good idea to press your fabric flat before you work with it. Cut

Striped T-shirt Skirt TUTORIAL {guest: Whipperberry}

March 8, 2012 16 Comments

my good friend, Heather is filling in for me today while I’m away. she’s sharing the how-to’s for an adorable striped skirt made from t-shirts and revealing her fab green sewing machine. enjoy! -linda Hello Craftaholics! I’m thrilled to come and hang out with you guys today while Linda {one of my all time favorite people} enjoys a little time with her family. My name is Heather from WhipperBerry and today my daughter and I would love to share our Shirt to Skirt refashion with you guys… Hales and I have had quite the challenge trying to find skirts that,