Celebrate Spring by sewing a “tulip wrap skirt.” This skirt is easy to make and can be customized with all different fabrics and prints. This can work as a beach cover-up or use it to dress up any occasion. I drafted the pattern so you'll learn a bit of pattern making skills as well. Get the tutorial below on how to sew a wrap skirt.  Supplies:  Brother SE1900 Sewing Machine(Opens in a new tab) 1-2 yards of fabric (most fabrics will work – I’m using a gauze fabric)  Curved ruler  Fabric marking tool  Read more ..read more

  We love going to the beach, and go often in the summer. The kids enjoy searching for seashells and cool rocks. I thought it would be fun to make a DIY beach bag for shell collecting with mesh fabric that could shake out the sand in the process. I also like to use this handy bag for sunscreen and other beach essentials. You can personalize these with embroidery for gifts as well. Get the tutorial below on how to sew your own Mesh Shell Collecting Beach Bag. Read more ..read more

  With warmer temperatures around the corner and hopefully some fun in the sun soon, I thought it would be fun to create a DIY Duster. This can be worn as a swimsuit cover up or even a part of your look. You can alter the length as you’d like and make in several fabrics. Get the details below and on how to sew a long duster or shrug. Read more ..read more

I wanted to try a unique style bag and have been seeing the Japanese Knot bags around. The Japanese Knot bag is simple to make and can be made in all kinds of fabrics. One handle is about 2” longer than the other so you slide the longer side through the shorter side to create the “knot” closure. I had some Shibori fabric pieces I patch worked together to make the bag with. You can watch the video of how to do these shibori hand dying techniques here. This bag can also be made reversible too! Get the details below on how to sew a Japanese Knot Bag. Read more ..read more

  One of my favorite things about machine embroidery is being able to customize gifts and projects. It's a fun way to add color and personal design to garments like a jean jacket. Denim is an ideal fabric to embroider on because of the medium to heavy weight woven material which does well with dense designs. With embroidered denim on trend, I wanted to share a tutorial on how to machine embroider on a jacket. Make these for an upcoming wedding for the bride (great for wedding photos) or gifts for the bridal party. So many ideas and ways to customize these. Get the details below to ..read more

  Looking for a garment to sew for the upcoming warmer months? Try an easy, breezy linen pant. A classic staple piece to have in your wardrobe and works for casual and dressy occasions. Sewing pants can seem tricky but they’re not as hard as one would think. Find a pattern or draft one that’s loose fitted and wide leg for a comfortable fit you can’t get wrong. I used a vintage one from my Grandma’s pattern stash and they worked out perfectly. I added some pockets and it’s a great linen pant for me. Get the details below on how to sew your own linen pants.  Read more ..read more

Let's get organized or just creative will do. I love sewing these fabric baskets. They can be made in all sizes and fabrics and are useful for anything from kids socks, fabric remnants, toys, a gift basket, and even as a bag. You can add handles or no handles. It's all up to you. Get the details below on how to make a fabric bin/basket.  Supplies: Brother SE1900 1 yd. cotton fabric exterior 1 yd. cotton fabric liner 1-2 yds. fusible fleece General sewing/cutting supplies Cutting:  Exterior: 2 pieces that measure 17 (wide) x 13” long  Liner:2 pieces that mea ..read more

  Fleece "Coatigan" Winter is here and what better time to sew with cozy warm fabrics. My personal favorites are cuddle, sherpa, and fleece. You can find an array of prints and fabrics. These make great materials for sewing winter garments like coats, sweatshirts, robes, and accessories. Below I listed my favorite projects you can stitch up this winter using these fabrics.  Quick Quarter Zip Fleece Top Sew Fleece Lined Ear Band (Warmers)  Sherpa Coat Sew a Cuddle Robe Sew a Cuddle Coat ..read more

    Lately I've been taking classes at a University. I was always dinging up my laptop in my bag or backpack and I thought I really need a pouch/case. So in "Trash to Couture" fashion I pulled out my sewing machine and made myself one. It's a pretty simple project and requires a couple supplies I had on hand. I will say this gets a lot of compliments so may be a good gift idea as well. The padding keeps it protected and I love a pretty print. Get the details below on how to sew your own laptop pouch/case.  Read more ..read more

  Bucket Hat Seashell Mesh Bag Round Beach Mat Reversible Knot Bag Knit Shorts DUSTER ..read more