With spring fast approaching (only about three weeks to go!) it’s time to start thinking about baby blankets! Springtime sees a lot of baby birthdays and baby showers, and the best gift for a newborn and their family is one that’s both thoughtful AND functional. A baby blanket is perfect for wrapping up your little […]
Spring is in the air, and that means one thing to sewists: the perfect opportunity for making some fabulous spring dresses, skirts, and more! One of the best reasons for making your own spring wardrobe is to avoid ill-fitting clothes found in stores; since every body is unique and beautiful, and since store-bought clothing isn’t […]
Today we have a guest post from Katie of Running With a Glue Gun! Now that the weather’s getting warmer, all we can think about is summer. Katie will show you how to upgrade your denim shorts and give them a stylish makeover! Read on for the full tutorial, and don’t forget to check out Katie’s blog […]
Now that it’s spring, the weather has been getting slightly warmer and the days slightly longer. The combination of those things always makes me want to get outside! I have this vision of having a picnic lunch outside in an English garden, surrounded by flowers and fresh green grass. I’ve never actually done any gardening […]
It’s Day 4 of #SpringIntoSewing week! We know you’re itching to start some springtime sewing projects, like our dress patterns for spring that we blogged about yesterday. But before you start sewing, it’s important to decide what kind of look you want to go for! There are so many colors and trends on the runways […]
It’s Day 3 of #SpringIntoSewing week! Yesterday the temperatures were hovering near 60 here in Chicagoland and let me tell you, that felt good after a week of it being in the 30s and 40s. Lately every time we get a warm-weather day, it gets me daydreaming about my spring wardrobe (and how I haven’t […]
For Day 2 of #SpringIntoSewing week, we’re bringing you some sewing projects that will transform your home from cluttered cave to clean castle! Getting organized is one of the best ways to usher in ANY new season – clearing out things you don’t need on a regular basis helps keep the feng shui flowing in […]
Yesterday was the first day of spring! Here at Seams and Scissors, we’re all really excited about the lighter days and the warmer weather. I know I’ve been getting into the swing of things by cleaning my apartment, one little task at a time. To celebrate the end of a winter that felt like it […]
Hippity, hoppity, Easter’s on its way! This Egg-finding Tote Bag from Sew Can She is an easy DIY tote bag that you can start now and finish long before Easter rolls around. Make one for each of your kids or grandkids before you set them loose hunting eggs on Easter Sunday – they’ll love scrambling […]
It’s almost spring! You know what a new season calls for – a new wardrobe. I love using the opportunity of changing temperatures to change up my everyday wear, as well – especially when it comes to wearing brighter, less bulky clothes after a long winter of heavy sweaters. But if you can’t just ditch […]
