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Creative Sewing Pattern Weights

June 1, 2017 | Leave a Comment

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!

Filed Under: Accessories, Free Patterns, Round Ups, Tutorials Tagged With: diy, pattern weights, sewing notions, sewing pattern weights, sewing room inspiration

DIY Star Wars Sewing Projects

May 1, 2017 | Leave a Comment

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!

Filed Under: Accessories, For Boys, For Girls, Round Ups Tagged With: diy, DIY Star Wars, May the Fourth Be With You, sewing projects, Star Wars

Unicorn Sewing Projects

March 1, 2017 | Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Accessories, For Girls, Round Ups Tagged With: sewing projects for kids, unicorn sewing projects, unicorns, whimsical sewing

DIY Apron Tutorials

October 1, 2016 | Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Accessories, For Women, Free Patterns, Round Ups Tagged With: apron round up, aprons, sewing for home, sewing for women, sewing gifts

Things To Sew For Sports Moms

September 15, 2016 | Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Accessories, For Women, Free Patterns, Round Ups Tagged With: diy, diy sports equiptment, sewing, sewing round up, things to sew

DIY Projects for Back to School

August 18, 2016 | Leave a Comment

 

SSend the kids off to school in style with these easy to make DIY back to school projects. They include everything from backpacks to nap mats

Wow, I can hardly believe that summer is flying by so fast! Soon it will time to trade our towels for backpacks and sunscreen for notebooks. To make sure the kids are all smiles, The Sewing Loft has put together a mega list of DIY projects. They range from from simple bookmarks to cute backpacks.

Here are a few of my favorite projects-

  • 15 min Bookmark
  • A+ Tee Shirt
  • Book Sling
  • Covered Notebook
  • Lap Desk
  • Locker Tote
  • Pencil & Gadget Case
  • Owl Backpack
  • Smart Like a Fox Book Bag
  • Snack Bag

Click Here for the full DIY Back to School Project list.

 

Filed Under: Accessories, Free Patterns, Round Ups Tagged With: accessories, Back-to-School, backpack, free patterns

Sew Rope for a Tote Bag

August 16, 2016 | Leave a Comment

So cute and so much easier than it looks - I could do this! Sew a Tote with Rope Handles - DIY Tote Tutorial - Melly Sews

Sewing rope or clothesline can be meditative as well as help create amazing projects like this one! Check out how to sew rope in this tutorial.

Filed Under: Accessories, Techniques, Tutorials

5 Adorable St. Patrick’s Day Projects

March 3, 2016 | Leave a Comment

St. Patrick’s Day is coming up! We’ve gathered up a few QUICK and ADORABLE St. Patrick’s Day projects you’ll be able to sew up in no time! First, use a little felt to make adorable Four Leaf Clovers!

How to Make a 4 Leaf Clover - quick and easy felt project for St. Patrick's Day

Then use a few green scraps to make this cute shamrock pillow cover.
Lucky St. Patrick's Day Pillow Cover - make with a few scraps

Try a satin stitch and embroidery floss to make this four leaf clover.Four Leaf Clover Satin stitch tutorial

Add a little vinyl to fabric to make this fun St. Patrick’s Day banner.St. Patrick's Day banner

Or use another bit of vinyl to make this beautiful tote bag!St. Patrick's Day tote bag

Pin this post to save these for later!

5 Adorable (and QUICK!) St. Patrick's Day Projects

 

Filed Under: Accessories, For Home, Round Ups Tagged With: banner, clover, cover, cushion, embroidery, felt, four leaf, pillow, satin stitch, scraps, St. Patrick's, tote bag

DIY Leather Accessory Projects

March 1, 2016 | Leave a Comment

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!

Filed Under: Accessories, For Women, Round Ups, Tutorials Tagged With: diy, leather, leather projects, round up, sewing

Toddler Leg Warmer Tutorial

February 19, 2016 | Leave a Comment

leg warmers tutorial

Have a little one that insists on wearing a skirt even when it’s chilly outside? Warm up those legs with these easy to make toddler leg warmers!

Get the full tutorial here!

Filed Under: Accessories, For Girls

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