Arts & Crafts Blog
Recently, I was going through my wardrobe and getting rid of the stuff I haven’t worn in a while, but I kept an eye out for things that I could mend or refashion. I thought these khakis would be a perfect candidate for a refashioning that would combine a couple of details from these shorts I found on Pinterest. [Read more...]
In my Journal Cover video tutorial, I mentioned that you can embellish the exterior piece however you like. Really the possibilities are endless. Here’s one I made for my friend, Mandy. [Read more...]
What is it about journaling that’s so addictive? Is it sorting through your innermost thoughts? Connecting with parts of yourself that no one else sees? Expressing yourself through words and doodles? That’s all well and good, but let’s get real. It’s the journals themselves, right? I have a soft spot for journal covers. I love getting new journals because the covers can be so beautiful, but then I fill up the journal and get sad because it’s full and then get excited because I get to find a new cover and then I have to journal some more about the sadness and the happiness, and so on and so forth. It really is a vicious cycle. [Read more...]
Kate at See Kate Sew is hosting a clutch-along. I’m participating because it seems like a lot of fun and then I have an awesome envelope clutch at the end. I’ve always wanted to participate in an online sew-along like this, but I never hear about them in time or I’m too late and miss them altogether.
Today’s adventure is brought to you by Amy over at Positively Splendid. She designed a gorgeous ruffled crib skirt and made a great tutorial for it. My friend Lacey is having a baby girl and we decided to give this crib skirt a try because it just screams baby girl chic and we both instantly fell in love.
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My friend, Gwen, has invented these amazing reference cards that help you figure out how much fabric to buy when you’re at the store but don’t have your sewing patterns with you. They are also helpful if you are good at making your own clothing patterns – you’ll know how much fabric to buy if you want to design a dress or a skirt. In this video, Gwen explains how to read and use the reference cards.
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Just a couple of weeks ago, I finally finished my first e-book: Darling Beginnings. It’s a great addition to my First Steps series of video tutorials. Between the two, anyone who wants to learn to sew, should get all the knowledge they need to begin living the life of a sewing enthusiast.
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Last week, I launched the first three videos (here, here, and here) in my First Steps series for beginning sewists. This week, I wanted to take a break from the basics and get into a sewing project that is fun and easy for any sewing skill level. In this video, I show you how to make a simple drawstring bag out of one piece of fabric and a few pieces of ribbon.
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The third video in my First Steps series covers everything a beginner needs to know about buying and cutting (or ripping) fabric. Next time you venture into a fabric shop, you’ll be able to step right up to the counter and say, “I’ll take 5/8 yards of this fabric, a fat quarter of that fabric, and a few of these fat eights, thanks,” and you’ll know what you’re talking about. Then, when you get back to your sewing room, you can cut everything up for your next project. Enjoy!
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Here’s the second video in my First Steps series. This one shows you how to thread your machine and wind your bobbin. Follow along and practice until the process comes naturally. Enjoy!
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From quilting to dressmaking and everything in between, Darling Adventures is dedicated to all things sewing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced sewist, you'll find fun and easy-to-follow projects and tutorials to keep your sewing heart happy. [Read More …]
