Have you seen the Manchester Metallic by Robert Kaufman yet? They are DREAMY. While at Quilt Market, I took a peak at these beauties, and walked away with some sample. So, when Sew Mama Sew asked me to be apart of the Manchester Metallic Summer Bag Challenge, is was a perfect fit. I chose twoContinue reading “Manchester Metallics Tote with Sew Mama Sew”
Category Archives: Sewing Tutorials
Seamly Tee Dress Hack with BOLT by Girl Charlee
I got to spend a day at Quilt Market a few weeks ago, and while I was there I found this beautiful blue and white large gingham print knit fabric from BOLT by Girl Charlee’s new collection, Modern Reflection. BOLT by Girl Charlee fabrics are exclusively sold wholesale online, but can be found among the followingContinue reading “Seamly Tee Dress Hack with BOLT by Girl Charlee”
Anthro-Inspired Beach Caftan
Recently, I took a little trip down to Mexico with my family. I really needed some new cover-ups to wear while I was down there (And also for summer, I have a feeling I will be spending most of my days at the pool now that my kids are a little bit older this year).Continue reading “Anthro-Inspired Beach Caftan”
Inari Tee Hack with Bell Sleeve
When I started making my Roberts Collection by Marilla Walker jumpsuit, I really wanted to make a cute top to go with it. I’ve been inspired by bell sleeves lately, and I’ve seen a few shirts like this around in a few different places,so I’ve had it on my mind. (I’m learning I have a thing forContinue reading “Inari Tee Hack with Bell Sleeve”
Adding Sleeves to a RTW Dress
My sister is getting married next month in May, and she found THIS dress at forever21.com, but for her modest requirements asked if I could add sleeves to it for 10 of her bridesmaids, myself included. This is the dress as pictured on the website: I said yes! I really love the look of this dress,Continue reading “Adding Sleeves to a RTW Dress”
Pieced Envelope Pillow with Piping
Every year, spring comes and all I want to do is freshen up my living space. I love this tutorial because you can use pillow forms you already have, and simply recover them. I decided to go for a pieced geometrical look for my new pillow covers. I will show you how I pieced myContinue reading “Pieced Envelope Pillow with Piping”
Knit Bell Sleeve Top
While making my Birkin Flares one post back, I knew I just HAD to make a shirt to go with them. I was inspired by the flares on my jeans to create the sleeves of this simple knit shirt. I also read in a few magazines about flares and rufflesContinue reading “Knit Bell Sleeve Top”
Anthro-Inspired Top + Free Pattern
A few weeks ago I was getting together with family, and noticed my sister-in-law wearing this gorgeous Comino Top she had recently purchased at Anthropologie. I loved it so much that after a few days I still couldn’t shake it from my thoughts, and recreated it for myself! It has a really fun sleeve that intrigued me.Continue reading “Anthro-Inspired Top + Free Pattern”
Folkloric Dress + Sewing Tutorial
The other day I was walking through Hancock fabrics, looking for some denim. I found this great Denim Mexican Poncho Autumn Cotton Fabric, and knew right away that I had to make something out of it. I love the ethnic, folky print of this fabric, and the colors are so on point for fall. I decidedContinue reading “Folkloric Dress + Sewing Tutorial”
Anthro Inspired Buffalo Check Pleated Midi Skirt Sewing Tutorial + Easy No Mark Pleat Method
A few months ago I pinned this Anthropologie skirt, and I’ve been on the hunt for a great buffalo check fabric ever since in attempt to recreate it! Last week I came across a great brown + black buffalo check cotton fabric at Hancock fabrics that was just perfect for this project. I decided to makeContinue reading “Anthro Inspired Buffalo Check Pleated Midi Skirt Sewing Tutorial + Easy No Mark Pleat Method”
The Sara Project 