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Fabric Tube Basket -Tutorial
Hi friends, my name is Faith Essenburg and I am back with another fun and easy project using Clover tools. I had so much fun playing with the Fabric Tube Maker last time, that I wanted to see what else I could make using this tool. These little baskets were just the thing! If you have been itching to make something that is a quick finish and also useful, grab your favorite fabrics or scraps, and let’s get started! What you’ll need: Clover Fabric Tube Maker Strips of fabric 2.5…
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Reversible Wrap Skirt- Sewing Tutorial
Hi friends, my name is Faith and I’m back with Clover for another quick make, this time a perfect for summer reversible wrap skirt using wide and soft lawn fabric from Anna Maria Horner’s new line Vivacious. This skirt is very versatile and the construction is simple and can be changed to adjust for size by adding or taking away pleats. Things you will need to make a medium/large wrap skirt: Two cuts lightweight fabric 38x 54 Three strips coordinating fabric cut 5 inches by width of fabric to make…
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Fabric Tube Maker Placement- Sewing Hack
Let me just start by saying that this was the most fun project I have worked on in a long time! I made four just for fun! The Fabric Tube Maker is a brand new tool from Clover that helps you make a rope of fabric using batting and 2.5 inch strips of fabric. I made scrappy placemats and plan to do a little basket for scraps next. The Fabric Tube Maker comes with four parts and has detailed instructions with step by step pictures and measurements to help get…
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Simple Mother’s Day Tote- Sewing Tutorial
Hi again! My name is Faith and I am so happy to be back this month with another simple make. I went over dozens of ideas for a Mother’s Day gift that would be pretty yet practical, I landed on the one that I actually need for myself. This one will go to my mom since these are 100% her colors and esthetic, but it was so quick I can make more for myself and personalize a couple for my boys karate gear. What you will need: Two pieces of…
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Spring Ruffle Cushion- Sewing Tutorial
I think ruffles are this years hot new look, I see them in all sorts of fashion as well as every home décor item under the sun, and that’s ok with me. I’ve been a lover of ruffles since I was little and so I decided to add some to my makes starting with a small pillow. What you will need for a 10×10 inch pillow cover: Two fat quarters of fabric, one for the ruffle and one for the pillow front and back. Fabric for lining if using a…
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DIY Fat Quarter Dog Bandana
Hi friends! Today we have a fun and easy make to use up the fat quarters we’ve all been hoarding, I mean saving for years and years. Dog bandanas are a fun way to show off your favorite pets personality as well as coordinate for pictures and events or holidays. Make just one or go all out and sew up several at a time to share with all your favorite dogs! What you will need: One fat quarter of fabric (or a square of 18×18 inch fabric) Cutting Mat – Art.…
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Pom-Pom Garland Tutorial
Hi there! Today I have an easy no sew project that is quick enough to do before the holidays are over and simple enough that the kids can help too! I say this every time, but I always forget how much fun it is to make Pom-Pom’s with these easy to use Pom-Pom makers from Clover. I decided to make a little garland to add some charm to my home for the holidays but I can also imagine using reds and greens or making a Valentine’s one or red white…
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Simple Autumn Court House Steps Cushion
The weather is turning colder and Fall is here in the Midwest and of course along with it comes all things Halloween and Autumn. My birthday is on Halloween so that’s an added bit of fun for our family. This year being in a new home I decided to add a cushion for the couch with a subtle Halloween feel to it, just enough orange and black to work but not so much that I’d want to put it away before Thanksgiving. I’ve always wanted to try a traditional Courthouse…
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Easy Dreamy Cuddle Blanket
Hi there! I’m back today with a super easy make that will be your new go to gift for baby showers, newlyweds and anyone else you want to wrap in a Cuddle hug. And the best part is that you can make these in under an hour! If you have never worked with Cuddle fabrics, this is the perfect way to try them out and get used to working with them on your sewing machine. Besides being luxuriously soft to cuddle under, these fabrics are also very forgiving if…
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Easy Liberty Scrunchies in Two Sizes – Sewing Project
Hi everyone! Faith Essenburg here and I am back with a quick and classic make; the Scrunchie. These little guys are just about the quickest thing to sew up and make fun little gifts and ways to show off a tiny bit of your favorite fabrics such as those special Liberty prints you’ve been saving.