VIDEO: Make a Tank Top + Pattern

May 10, 2024

Summer’s almost here and I’m excited to wear all the summer things!
You’ve seen this tank top before in my citrus fabric. AND my cat fabric.
And now I made it in STRAWBERRY FABRIC….
WITH A VIDEO TO GO ALONG. YAY!!

If you’ve never sewn with knit fabrics (or if you have) they are a fun adventure. They don’t need to be scary. In fact I’ve got a really helpful video with Tips + Tricks on my channel. The cool thing is, you don’t need a fancy sewing machine to sew knit fabrics. You can do it right on your standard machine!

And, if you’re not sure how to make a pattern piece for your tank, I walk through that in my video too!

I’ll also show you how to add some fun side slits on the hem of the tank.
Cheers.

Ready to sew??
Let’s do it!


 

VIDEO: APRON + FREE PATTERN

December 21, 2023

You know what goes great with your oven mitts??
You guessed it.
An APRON!….with a free pattern….and only 30 minutes to whip one up.
YESSSSSSS.

We’ve sewn a HALF APRON before HERE. But many of you asked for a full bib apron, so here you go! It’s one size fits most. And there’s a pocket!…for chilling, holding stuff, or looking like a baking pro.
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This project is great for beginners (and beyond) because we sew a bunch of straight lines. And you can mix and match fabrics for pockets and straps.
Okay, LET’s MAKE APRONS!


WANT OVEN MITTS TO MATCH?
You’ll find that free pattern and video here:

https://youtu.be/vpI6JzKpjBs?si=6noYDtQRworYSqT7

SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR 1 APRON:
• 1 1/2 yards of fabric (about 1.5 Meters)

FABRIC CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS (also included in the video and printed on the pattern pieces):
• Cut (1) Apron piece, on the Fold
• Cut (2) Pockets 15”x 9” (38 cm x 23 cm)
• Cut (1) Facing 11 1/2” x 3 1/2” (29 1/2 cm x 9 cm)
• Cut (3) strips 2 1/2 “ x WOF, appx 42” (6 1/2 cm x 1M)
Subcut (2) of the strips to 2 1/2” x 40” (6 1/2 cm x 1M)
Subcut (1) strip to 2 1/2” x 22” (6 1/2 cm x 56 cm)

Fabrics used in the project are from MORE PIE and PICKLE JUICE, collections designed by me for FIGO Fabrics.
You can find them in online shops, by searching under those names, or Dana Willard Fabric.

Sewing Machine Recommends:
My favorite sewing machines are the Baby Lock Genuine Series. These are entry level machines that have a broad price range, so if you’re not sure how deep you want to go on sewing haha, these are awesome. I have the Brilliant and Joy machines from this series. These are what I sew with in all of my videos.
You can purchase and read some reviews on this site:
http://shrsl.com/2djmj

Happy sewing!
Tag me online when you share your apons!
#madeeverydaypatterns
@made_everyday

MAKE A HALF APRON HERE:

Happy Sewing

VIDEO: OVEN MITT + FREE PATTERN

December 7, 2023

Let me give you a hand with the holiday shopping.
Skip the stores and just make a pair of Oven Mitts!
These are so easy, and fun, and I have a FREE PATTERN for you.
YAY!

If you’re curious how many oven mitts I made in this process…..well, a lot! Pattern-making is such an evolution, with tweaks, and adjusting, and trying this-and-that. And every time I make change to the pattern, the only way to test it, is to make another pair!

But I wanted to get the pattern just right—not too tight, not too lose, not too long, not too stiff, not too complicated! I should have called it the Goldilocks Mitt. I hope you love it! And make lots and lots for everyone you know.

Ready to sew?? Watch the video here!…..


Supplies needed to make 1 Oven Mitt:
• 1 Fat Quarter (or 1/4 yard) of fabric for the outer layer
• 1 FQ (or 1/4 yard) of fabric for the lining layer
• 1 FQ of Quilt Batting* (cotton or other used for making quilts)
• 1 FQ of “Quilted Ironing Board Cover” fabric (or other similar fabric)
• Small amount of double fold bias tape
*Note: Quilt batting is an additional layer to what is shown in the video. You may chose to add this or not. It will make the project slightly more bulky to sew. But the added layer is nice for ample heat protection on your oven mitt. I recommend.

Fabrics used in the project are from MORE PIE and PICKLE JUICE, collections designed by me for FIGO Fabrics.
You can find them in online shops, by searching under those names, or Dana Willard Fabric.

Sewing Machine Recommends:
My favorite sewing machines are the Baby Lock Genuine Series. These are entry level machines that have a broad price range, so if you’re not sure how deep you want to go on sewing haha, these are awesome. I have the Brilliant and Joy machines from this series. These are what I sew with in all of my videos.
You can purchase and read some reviews on this site:
http://shrsl.com/2djmj

Happy sewing!
Tag me online when you share your oven mitts!
#madeeverydaypatterns
@made_everyday