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Summer Hair Bow- Sewing Pattern
Now that summer is just around the corner, here is a quick and easy project that will help keep your hair out of your face! Using a good ol’ hair bow! Depending on the fabric type and design you use for this, you can have an instant outfit boost of elegance or one of casual playfulness. This project would also be a great scrap buster if you’ve got some remnant pieces around. What you’ll need: ¼ yard of fabric Water Erasable Fabric Marker- Art No. 515 Ruler Needle Matching thread…
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Mini Yo-Yo Hanging- DIY
Hi friends! My name is Faith Essenburg and I am back with another make that I hope you will love. This month I wanted to make something completely unnecessary but totally enjoyable because sometimes we just need a little happy sewing therapy. There are so many wonderful sewing notions and tools from Clover that I love, and one that I go to over and over again for fun sewing are the Yo-Yo makers. For todays make you will need the following: 30mm Yo-Yo maker 9 cuts of 3×3 inch fabric…
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Two-Piece Tote Bag- Sewing Tutorial
Hello, my name is Duana Chandler from Duana Studio and I’m a pattern designer. I specialize in sewing clothing, but I LOVE any opportunity I get to make bags. I have made a few bags and I use them when I go out, but I wanted to make this cute bag for my 4-year-old daughter, who requested a bag to carry her dolls and books when we go out. Now that the weather is getting warmer, I wanted to give this bag a beautiful spring theme with this fabric she…
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Green Yo-Yo Pillow- Sewing Tutorial
Hi Friends! I’m back this month with a fun and easy make! I made this in two evenings of sewing and I am so happy with how it turned out. If you don’t already know me, my name is Faith Essenburg and I make pretty things and am a social media manager between sewing, my three boys and two huskies. This month Clover asked for a project with yo-yo’s and green for St. Patrick’s Day, this one is so pretty I’ll be leaving it out all year. I love the…
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Projector Cover- Sewing Pattern
To all my fellow sewists out there, have you ever felt the slow back pain creeping in when you’re cutting, taping, and cutting (again) paper patterns? (Maybe it’s because I often do this when I’m sitting on the floor since I don’t have a big enough table.) But anyway, if I’m being honest, putting paper patterns together is one of my least favorite parts of sewing. Not only that, but you also have to consider how to store these patterns after you’re done both physically and electronically (for printed PDF…
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Scrappy Pencil Case Bookmark- Sewing Tutorial
Hi friends! My name is Faith Essenburg, I am a maker of quilts and small things and contribute here at Clover monthly. This month I went practical and made something that has been missing from my life, and of course, I had to make it scrappy with my special horded Neon Liberty fabrics and big stitches. This Scrappy Pencil Case Bookmark can be whipped up in under an hour and you can customize the closure with what you have on hand, snaps, buttons, and even a length of ribbon to…
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Pearl Studded Headband- Sewing Tutorial
Hi all, happy new year! As we are almost a month into 2023, some of us may have decided to set new intentions going forward. One of mine is to take things a little slower and not be so overwhelmed by projects. With respect to sewing, one way for me to slow down is by sewing by hand instead of by machine as I typically do. This project in particular was an opportunity to really practice patience and appreciate the present. What you’ll need: Scrap fabric (long enough to…
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Vintage Patchwork Jeans- Sewing Tutorial
Hey everyone! This is Cheri from Tinkerellen. If you follow me on Instagram you know really well how much I enjoy thrifting AND customizing almost everything I own. It’s such a great and inexpensive way to create a completely custom wardrobe, as I’m about to show you, using some vintage linens, quilting cotton and a pair of second-hand jeans. Let’s get started with some Clover supplies and any vintage items you’d like to reuse. I’ve found myself some quilt scraps along with old handiwork linens to incorporate. Several items…
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The Woolly Petals Project Tote- Sewing Tutorial
Hi and welcome to the new year! My name is Faith Essenburg, quilter, maker and mom to three boys. I contribute to Clover monthly and this month was asked to show a patchwork tote, and lucky for us my friend Kristen of @wollypetals went and made this wonderfully large tote that is just perfect. This is a free pattern with loads of instructions that can be found HERE. And if you need more inspiration for fabrics and ideas check out the #woollypetalsprojecttote, I think it’s safe to say this…
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Joyeux Noel Applique Patchwork Pillow- Sewing Tutorial
We made it! It’s almost Christmas! Hi. I’m Faith, work from home mom of three boys and two huskies, sewing for fun, therapy and now income as well. I hope you are doing well and holding up under the stress and pressure this month can bring. I wanted to give you a really simple and fun project for you to finish on time to gift (even if it’s only to yourself!). I went with my applique letters on a patchwork pillow this time and found an even quicker way to…
