The Daily Seam

For Sewing Enthusiasts

About Stacey

Stacey blogs at Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy Crafts. She's a former elementary school teacher, Foreign Service wife, and mom to three very active boys. She has a passion for all things crafty. On her blog you'll find free patterns, sewing tutorials, pattern reviews for boys and women,as well as crafts and activities to keep kids busy.

Creative Sewing Pattern Weights

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Raise your hand if you are using canned goods or children’s toys in order to weigh down your sewing pattern?  It’s much easier it is to grab something near by, but wouldn’t it be great to have a set of creative sewing pattern weights that will make you smile each time you use them? There’s nothing more inspiring than to work with beautiful sewing notions.  If you’re ready to take the plunge, and sew a set of pattern weights, we’ve got a slew of inspiration for you.  Everything from barnyard animals to Japanese Origami bean bags!

sewing pattern weights

Click over to Beatnik Kids to see this fabulous round-up of DIY Creative Sewing Pattern Weights!

DIY Star Wars Sewing Projects

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May the Fourth is the unofficial holiday for Star Wars fans.  Do you celebrate?  Do your kids clammer for DIY Star Wars clothing?  Beatnik Kids has gathered up their favorite DIY Star Wars sewing projects.  There’s sure to be something here for the Star Wars fanatic in your house.

DIY Star Wars projectsClick through for 10+ Amazing DIY Star Wars Projects!

Unicorn Sewing Projects

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Have you noticed?  Unicorns are taking the crafting and sewing world by storm.  Last year’s trend was mermaids and this year, the crafty world is overflowing with unicorn projects.  So why not DIY unicorn sewing projects?

Follow the link below to see 12 amazing DIY Unicorn Sewing Projects!

DIY Unicorn Sewing Projects

DIY Apron Tutorials

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The holiday season is soon upon us.  Between the Thanksgiving meal and dozens of Christmas cookies to bake, your sure to need a cute apron to save your clothes from spatters and spills.  Take a look at this list of DIY apron tutorials!

DIY Apron

Or, maybe you’re looking for a handmade gift that will sew up quickly.  Anyone one is sure to be thrilled to open a beautiful handmade apron.  Whether you’re sewing for yourself or a friend, I’m sure you’ll be able to find a DIY apron that suits your style.

 

20+ Fabulous DIY Aprons

Things To Sew For Sports Moms

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The Fall sports season is off and running!  Are you a sports mom?  Do you spend hours each week sitting at sport practices and games?  Regardless of which sport your child plays, there are certain items that make being a sports mom much more enjoyable.  We’ll call them sport mom necessities.  Why spend hundreds of dollars trying to keep yourself warm, rain protected, seat cushioned or entertained when you can sew for yourself.  Take your personal comfort into your own hands with these DIY things to sew for sports moms.

Things To Sew For Sports Moms

Check out this list from Beatnik Kids: 15+ Sports Mom Necessities To Sew

10+ Sewing Room Decorations

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Whether you have a spacious or small sewing space, or dream of having one some day, there’s nothing more exciting than making that space your own. Even a shared sewing space can be filled with DIY items that will provide an invitation to creativity.  And it doesn’t take a huge budget to create a space that call to you and makes you want to spend all of your extra time in that space.  These 10+ DIY Sewing Room Decorations will have you planning our a sewing room that’s stylish, colorful, and a join to work in.

DIY sewing room decorations

10+ DIY Sewing Room Decorations

Pillowcase Inspiration

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Chance are sewing a pillowcase was one of your very first sewing projects.  The nature and ease of sewing pillowcases lends itself to those learning to sew but it’s a project that also brings character to any room.  And they are SO addicting once you get started.  Kids and adults alike would be thrilled to look upon their favorite fabrics as they drift off into dream land. But, did you know there were so many different ways to sew pillowcases?  Twenty, to be exact!

ways to sew pillowcases

Check out all 20 of these different ways to sew pillowcases.  You’ll be amazed at how beautiful and varied these are.  I just can’t choose which one is my favorite.  Can you?

20 Ways To Sew Pillowcases

Thread Spool Holder Ideas

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Whether  you are a creative whirlwind or a structured plan type sewist, an organized sewing room goes a long way to helping increase productivity.  If you can easily find the things you need, you’ll get more done in the limited sewing time you have.  Any sewing notion organization that shows off all of those beautiful colors is always a hit for me.  Have you ever given thought to how your thread spools are organized?  Do you use a thread spool holder?

Thread Spool Holders

Grab your coffee and get ready for some truly inspiring ways to organize your thread spools.  Click over to Beatnik Kids to see 15+ Thread Spool Holders that will have you all geared up to organize your sewing supplies.

Fabric Wreath Tutorials

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Anyone who sews, and keeps their fabric scraps, knows how quickly those fabric scrap bins start to pile up.  Mine are absolutely overflowing right now which means I’m on the search for fun, fabric scrap projects.  Have you ever given any thought to using your fabric scraps for door decorations?  There are so many beautiful and unique ways to use up those scraps to create fabric wreaths.  With that in mind, we’ve gathered together more than ten of our favorite fabric wreath tutorials to inspire your stash busting!

Fabric Wreath Tutorials

10+ Fabric Scrap Wreath Tutorials

DIY Leather Accessory Projects

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Have you ever tried sewing with leather?  DIY leather accessory projects can be extremely rewarding and sewing leather is a lot easier than you might think. Whether you use leather as your project base or just as an accent, adding this stunning material can have a dramatic effect on your project outcome.  Leather accessory projects from clutches and bags to pillows are a fun alternative to every day cotton and will leave you wanting to sew with it more often.

DIY Leather Accessory Projects

Check out these 15+ DIY Leather Sewing Projects over at Beatnik Kids!