Embracing the 80s with Upcycled Legwarmers

January 15, 2019 // No Comments

For Halloween 2018, I made a kind of fun 80s Rainbow Brite inspired costume. I didn’t stay completely true to her original style and worked with what I already owned. Yep, I own these things. The leggings are LulaRoe. The... Continue reading →

Creating a Christmas Quilt with Vintage Vibes

December 25, 2018 // No Comments

This is a brief post because the holiday season is go-go-go, but I wanted to share this stunning Christmas quilt that Marseille made last year. I’m loving the retro colors and cheerful vibe. Here are some photos of baby A... Continue reading →

Handmade Felt Christmas Tree Ornament | EvinOK

Sewing a Felt Bear Ornament for a Toddler-proof Christmas Tree

December 6, 2018 // No Comments

I wanted to make some felt ornaments this year to fill our Christmas tree nicely. With a two-year-old on the prowl, I’m sticking with unbreakable ornaments for a little while, so wood, metal, and felt. Materials I saw a... Continue reading →

Harry Potter Marauder Map Comforter for Movie Nights | EvinOK

Sewing a Marauder’s Map Comforter for Movie Nights

November 29, 2018 // No Comments

In Spring 2017, I saw the cutest single duvet cover at Penneys/Primark and got it into my head to use it to sew a light comforter for movie nights on the sofa at home. And a mere 18 months later, I... Continue reading →

Sewing a Tooth Fairy Pillow with Pokémon Fabric

July 26, 2018 // No Comments

We are on tooth watch here at home as LB is about to lose his first tooth. It’s all very exciting and to channel his enthusiasm, we decided to design and sew a custom tooth fairy pillow. LB chose Pokémon... Continue reading →

Half Meter Pencil Skirt with crocheted hem | EvinOK

Quick 1/2 Meter Sewing Project – Summer Flamingo Skirt

July 12, 2018 // No Comments

I was visiting Vibes & Scribes with LB to look for a fabric to alter a gingham ruffled-sleeved blouse. I settled on a beautiful flamingo fabric and bought half of one meter. When I arrived home with the fabric, I... Continue reading →

Handmade Felt Heart Christmas Tree Ornament | EvinOK

Handmade Felt Heart with Blanket Stitching

February 13, 2018 // No Comments

I love a bit of sparkle for any holiday, especially at Christmas and Valentine’s Day, but I have two small children and that’s much like having curious cats because knocking things on the floor to see how they bounce is... Continue reading →

Sugar Skull Baby Quilt

October 31, 2017 // 1 Comment

Nothing screams baby quilt like sugar skulls, right? Well, ok, it isn’t everyone’s style, but I personally love to get away from pastels and teddy bears for something one-of-a-kind and full of personality. Marseille made this sugar skull baby quilt... Continue reading →

Fishy Fishy Appliqué Baby Bibs

September 19, 2017 // 1 Comment

Lately, I’ve been accepting the fact that having a knitting project not work out is a lot more frustrating than having a small sewing project go south. Maybe it is the time commitment or maybe it is that I accept... Continue reading →

Very Shannon’s Reversible Sock Knitting Project Bag

September 7, 2017 // No Comments

I am always looking for little pouches and project-minded bags to meet my crafting needs. More often than not, I make something on the fly, but when I run across a great tutorial I must try it. This is what... Continue reading →

Fish-themed Rustic Appliqué Baby Set

August 1, 2017 // No Comments

When good friends have a baby it is a blessing and worthy of something special. To celebrate my friends’ son’s arrival in the world, I made Toby a fish-themed rustic appliqué baby set, including a Glub Glub Grub Bib, an Appliqued... Continue reading →

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Favorite Sewn Handbag Tutorials

July 18, 2017 // No Comments

There are two things crafty women seem to collect – fibre and handbags. But let’s accept that there are never too many handbags in my closet. Except when I try to close the doors. Well, here are some of my favorite sewn... Continue reading →

Lengthening a Denim Dress

July 6, 2017 // 2 Comments

When the spring 2017 line came out at Gap several months ago, I was delighted to find a simple denim popover dress. It was a great everyday dress since it was casual, comfortable, machine washable, and as denim it goes with... Continue reading →

Usborne Farm Baby Crib Bumper refashioned into a quiet book | EvinOK.com

Baby Crib Bumper Sewn Into a Quiet Book

June 20, 2017 // No Comments

For my first born, I was given a beautiful Usborne cot book with a farm theme. It was fun to tie to the crib/cot rail for entertainment, but my second born is more grabby than my first and it was coming... Continue reading →

Ruffled Shirt Refashion: Now with 100% More Ruffles | EvinOK.com

Ruffled Top Refashion: Now with 100% More Ruffles

June 15, 2017 // No Comments

I am loving the gingham, stripes, eyelets, and ruffles in fashion right now. They are easily found in cotton and can be applied to many different styled garments for all shapes and sizes. Though, sometimes what the shops offer with... Continue reading →

Joan Suchting, Janette Wilson and Elspeth Wilson on the beach at Burleigh Heads, 1938 | State Library of Queensland | EvinOK.com

Kick Start Summer Crafts

May 16, 2017 // No Comments

I have been really into sewing lately, in addition to my usual knitting. So, in the spirit of finer arts far and wide, here is a collection of creative textile projects to Kick Start Summer Crafts: Fashion Design & Sewing... Continue reading →

Preppy Southern Monogrammed Handmade Blouse

August 26, 2015 // 2 Comments

My friend Laura has an embroidery machine and some phenomenal sewing skills so when she noticed I was pinning monogrammed blouses on Pinterest, she sent me a photo of one she made from scratch and asked if I’d like one... Continue reading →

Low-rise jeans fix to keep the waist from sliding down

No More Plumber’s Smile with this Low Rise Jeans Fix

August 12, 2015 // 11 Comments

I love jeans or pants that fit me nicely…but then when I bend over or crouch down they shift and they appear ill-fitting and unkempt. I bought two pairs of soft stretch corduroy jeans at Gap last year and was in... Continue reading →

Sew Very Summery

July 18, 2015 // No Comments

Some of the most delicious blooming flower hues are stitched together this season, so today I am admiring summer sewing patterns that are sew very summery! After all, doesn’t it feel more like summer when you’re wearing those cheery colors? Square Deal™... Continue reading →

Fat-free Cupcakes? Knitted, Crocheted, or Embroidered, That Is.

July 6, 2015 // No Comments

If you have a sweet tooth, you can enjoy all the cupcakes you want without the calories with these knitted, crocheted, or embroidered treats. My very own One Size Fits Most Cupcake Tea Cosy Lion Brand Yarns has a deliciously darling free... Continue reading →