I love a clever project. I recently sewed up the Paint Stick Clutch pattern from the Just For You e-book (affiliate link). After sewing the Pretty Pockets Apron, it was the next item on my long list of things to sew from this wonderful book of projects. It was sewn to accompany the Leather Closure Tablet Cover I sent to a lovely sewing friend … [Read more...]
DIY Leather Sewing Projects
Leather has a way of taking an ordinary sewing project and making it extraordinary. What is it about DIY Leather Sewing projects? Maybe it's the buttery texture of the leather or the way it coordinates with so many different fabrics, but whatever the reason, people just swoon when they see a sewing project that involves leather. Whether leather … [Read more...]
Leather Closure Tablet Cover
Sewing for crafty friends is one of my great joys in life. I recently sent a few handmade items to a friend which quite honestly, I wanted to keep for myself. This Leather Closure Tablet Cover was amongst the package. This mini-tutorial can easily be modified to create a similar product for larger or smaller devices. Just change the measurements … [Read more...]
Faux Leather Cuff Bracelet Tutorial
Have you heard of the She's Worth It Campaign. If you're interested in using your crafting talents for good, you'll want to know about this one. The She's Worth It Campaign seeks to bring a something good to women who've been rescued from human sex trafficking. As a women, I think this crime really hits home. One of the ways you … [Read more...]
Guest Slippers
We've lived in cold countries for the last few years and something I've noticed and thought is such a great idea, is the idea of slippers for your guests. A few years ago I'd read an article about taking your shoes off at the door, which basically just grossed me out, and now we're an "Inside Shoe" kinda family. When guests are over though, I … [Read more...]
The Save Your Voice Necklace
Are you as tired as I am of saying the same things over and over again? Had a late night, up with your baby or toddler, and feeling your voice is scratchy? Then you've got to make yourself one of these: The "Save Your Voice" necklace. This lovely accessory is worn around the neck so it is easily accessible. It … [Read more...]