I’m back with the next video in my Butterick 6214 sew along video! In this video tutorial I make the pattern the way I’ve seen my beginning sewing students try to make their clothes. There are many many no-nos in this video… trust me when I say I did them all on purpose! I want […]
The time has come! I started a new video sew along using Butterick 6214. I chose this pattern because it has a simple loose-fitting silhouette, no closures, very few pattern pieces and can be sewn up in both a woven and a stretch knit fabric. All that combined seemed to fit the bill of […]
I’m having so much fun making my clothes this year! I can’t wait to share with you all my different video tutorials, pattern reviews and even brand new Crafty Gemini Sewing Patterns (coming soon!) As we kick off a new video tutorial series on sewing your own clothes I decided to begin with a video […]
It’s been a while since I did a machine embroidery video tutorial. So, here is a quick and easy in-the-hoop bunny bookmark for those of you that have an embroidery machine! In the video tutorial I use my Brother PE770 embroidery machine. This is the machine I recommend for embroidery beginners. But any embroidery machine with […]
Day 12 of 12 is finally here! Here is my quick and easy version of making reusable bowl covers. In my video tutorial I walk you through the process of taking measurements of your bowl and how to cut perfect circles out of your fabric to make a custom fit cover. Play around with your […]
I have received hundreds of requests for a bowl cozy video tutorial this year. So, I thought it would only be fitting to include my bowl cozy video tutorial as a part of this 12 Days of Last Minute DIY Gifts video series! Ta-dah! Here it is. In this tutorial I teach you how to […]
Day 10 of 12 has to be the easiest and quickest project yet! But don’t be fooled these little rice packs will be loved by all who receive them! Kids love to use them as boo-boo bags. It’s a good idea to gift two of them so one can be kept in the freezer as […]
Here’s another super quick & easy tutorial on another fun little gift to make! These pot holders are seriously so easy any beginner can make one! Try it! They are a fun way to add a pop of color to your kitchen and can easily be used every day in the kitchen for moving pots […]
It’s starting to get chilly here in North Central Florida and we are actually expecting a hard freeze this weekend. This Day 8 project is perfect to whip up and wear on chilly days. A reversible fleece neck warmer is the perfect last minute DIY gift! It’s so quick and easy any beginner can make […]
Time for Day 7 of 12! This one is just for you if you’re struggling to make something for a techy loved one or a guy! You can customize this Rollup Cord Keeper with so many fun fabrics and different colored elastics. And wait ’til you see how easy it is! You can use quilting […]
