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DIY Fleece dog jacket | EvinOK

Sewing a Fleece Jacket for a Puppy

September 19, 2019 // No Comments
When a friend was fostering a puppy, she turned to me for ideas on how to convert baby clothes to a puppy coat to help keep the little one warmer in Ireland’s brisk Autumn weather (who are we kidding, it’s... Continue reading →
Cotton project bag for knitting | EvinOK

Sewing a Project Bag from a Canvas Bread Basket

September 12, 2019 // No Comments
When I’m knitting at home, I don’t have a yarn bowl but wanted something that would hold my supplies and knitting without breaking when it’s inevitably knocked on the floor by my kids. That’s when I decided to adapt a... Continue reading →
Updating a Conference Backpack with a Monogram | EvinOK

Personalizing a Thrift Shop Conference Swag Bag

August 15, 2019 // No Comments
I have been looking for a basic backpack to use for when I need to carry a bit extra for myself and the kids, but don’t want my purse to feel like I borrowed it from Hermione Granger. I usually... Continue reading →
Sewing a Wristlet Project Bag | EvinOK

Sewing a Wristlet for Knitting On-the-go

August 1, 2019 // No Comments
I love the idea of knitting on the go with a purpose-built bag that is gentle on my wrist, so I started researching designs and features I prefer. I happened upon this helpful tutorial on Nadel & Gabel (I think... Continue reading →
Easy Laundry Bags | EvinOK

Personalized Laundry Bags from Pillowcases

July 18, 2019 // No Comments
For traveling with my kids this summer, I wanted to make sure they didn’t forget all the household responsibilities they are used to at home. For this reason, I created a personalised laundry bag for each boy to have on... Continue reading →
Mistake-filled by perfectly imperfect Dr. Seuss Quilt for Story Time and Snuggles | EvinOK

Mistake-filled Perfectly Imperfect Dr. Seuss Quilt for Reading Time Snuggles

February 26, 2019 // No Comments
I had a request to knit a blanket for story time. LB thought we needed a blanket for both boys to snuggle under when I read to them. Brilliant request, but I countered with an offer to sew something since... Continue reading →
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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 →
Retro Christmas Quilt | EvinOK

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 | EvinOK

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 by marseille | EvinOK.com

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 | EvinOK

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 | EvinOK.com

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 | EvinOK.com

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 | EvinOK.com

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 →

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