Ruffle Skirt Tutorial

I had some really cute cotton fabric remnants from Riley Blake, so I decided to make my daughter a ruffle skirt. I searched online and found this tutorial by Dana Made It.

Layered Skirt by Dana Made It

Basically, for each ruffle layer, you have a ruffle and a connecting piece. I like this tutorial, but because my daughter wanted a longer skirt, I knew I needed to make some alterations. I ended up following the instructions by Dana Made it, but I added two layers. This skirt is very easy to make!

I also found this other tutorial which has you sew the underskirt first and then attach the ruffles. I have some denim knit that I think I'll use with this other tutorial. Any tips for sewing with knit?

Cotton Ribbon

What to do with Cotton Ribbon?

Have you seen cotton ribbon (also called cotton tape) floating around Etsy and Pinterest and found yourself scratching your head, wondering what it could possibly be used for?

Riley Blake Designs recently added a selection of cotton ribbon to the Sew Together product line and I just had to get some for my shop.  Aren't the cars just way too cute?  And I'm LOVING these little hexis and  measuring tape ribbon!

 

Unlike traditional polyester ribbon, cotton ribbon is not stiff, but extremely soft, flexible and easy to work with.

Recently I sewed up these little shirts for RBD using fabric from their upcoming Hipster collection.  I used the gray car ribbon as a decorative facing on the shirt collar.  I always like seeing a little hidden decorative element on the inside of a garment.  It just gives the feeling that a little extra care was put into it.  I also cut out one of the cars and used it as a little label on the front pocket.  Super cute!

Here are some cotton ribbon sightings that might get your creative wheels turning:

Pacifier Clip

Gift Wrap

Home Decor and Craft

Jewelry

Paper Craft

Pillow Embellishment 1

Pillow Embellishment 2

Bag Embellishment

More ideas to embellish:

child's backpack

apparel

hats

shoes

blankie

scrapbooking 

 

 

  

 

Valentines Day Decoration, Craft, Sewing Project Ideas

Looking for Valentines Day decoration/craft ideas? Here are a few!

LOVE Yarn Letters Tutorial by My Sister's Suitcase

LOVE Burlap Door Hanging Tutorial by Choose to Thrive

Gathered Heart Pillow Tutorial by V and Co.

Crayon Hearts Craft by Martha Stewart

Sarah Jane Studios has these adorable Valentines printables for sale for a limited time.

Felt Heart Wreath Tutorial by The Idea Room

Pottery Barn Inspired Love Wall DIY by Remodelando la Casa

Valentine Ruffle Apron from One More Moore

Ruffled Heart Dress Tutorial by Make it and Love it

 Need more ideas? Check out my Valentines Day Board on Pinterest. I've pinned quilts, food, crafts, decor, more!

Flannel Chevron

Riley Blake Flannel Chevron is here!

 

It has been a long wait, but you can finally stock up on all of your favorite chevrons - now in super soft & cozy flannel.  Think of all the jammies and blankets you'll be making!

If you're drawing a mental blank on flannel project ideas, here are a few tutorials to get your wheels spinning...

Flannel Nightgown Tutorial

Crib Sheet Tutorial

Cozy Flannel Blanket Tutorial

Ruffle Blanket Tutorial

15 Minute P.J. Pants

So there you have it.  We'll keep the project ideas coming, but this should be enough to keep you busy for awhile.  I mean, is that ruffle blanket to die for or what?  Hop on over to Sara's shop and check out her new selection of Riley Blake dot basics as well.

  

Head on over to the Riley Blake Cutting Corners website to see my tutorial for the Flannel Self-Binding Blanket. I love giving these blankets as gifts. They are practical, but also very cute!!!

Happy New Year!