Summer quilts and summer sewing projects are a great way to celebrate the season.
Summer is coming, and I’m loving the idea of transitioning from winter scarves to lightweight, summery cotton scarves. It’s easy to either make your own or transform a thrift shop purchase to sew your own accessories. These scarves are inspired by the Japanese shibori style. Shibori stems from Japan. It’s a technique which involves folding, […]
If you’re a gal with a little more up top, you’ll know that a lot of the time those flimsy store-bought swimsuits just don’t offer enough support for us to wear. But of course those are the suits that tend to be cutest and least expensive—if you splash out (get it?) for a swimsuit that […]
The thing that I love about summer the most are the cute, light dresses that come out in stores. Unfortunately, I’m the type of shopper who shops at a handful of stores, and none of them are cheap. It’s not that I choose to have expensive taste—it’s just in my nature. On the flip side, […]
Hi! Stephanie from Swoodson Says—I’m sharing a free sewing tutorial for a seashell bag. This is inspired by one of my most popular patterns, the Little Collector Backpack, but is a much quicker sew. This would be a perfect party favor for a beach bash! The bias tape and seams make it so the top […]
During the heat of summer, you’ll think of one sweet treat to eat that will cool you down: ice cream! As a kid, I always kept my ears open for the music that the ice cream truck played and would run out to the front of the house as soon as I heard it. Now, […]
After moving to Chicago this summer, I’ve been looking forward to attending all of the upcoming events and creating some quick crafts. However, lately, I’ve been experiencing the problem of having a lot of stuff. Since I’ve been exploring the museums like the Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum, I usually have my hands full of maps […]
Hi there! I’m Katie from Punk Projects! I’m here today sharing with you guys a fun tutorial for making these fruity bags! It is full-on summer here in the northern hemisphere, and I’ve been loving it! One of my most favorite things to do in summer is to spend the day outdoors at the lake […]
Warm weather is finally here and we are loving every minute of it! Here are some of our most beautiful summer patterns that are absolutely perfect for the beach! Feel like a goddess in gorgeous coverups or swimsuits! Enjoy a day comfortably on the beach with simple beach blankets. Or find an awesome beach tote […]
The sun is shining, and the weather is perfect. Embrace it while it lasts, ladies. Picnics are a great way to get outside and enjoy your local park or garden. You might be surprised that the Vitamin D from the sunshine actually has positive effects on your health and well-being. The most important ingredient of […]
When it comes to summer, there are two essentials that every woman wants from her wardrobe: we want to be comfortable without being hot, and we want effortless clothing that looks elegant. Unlike all the layering that comes with winter, summer clothes need to be functional and lightweight. If you want to look fashionable while […]
