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

by Evin // 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 →

Embracing the 80s with Upcycled Legwarmers

by Evin // 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

by Evin // 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

by Evin // 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

by Evin // 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 →

Altering a Dress to be a Tunic Top | EvinOK

Shortening a Dress to be a Tunic

by Evin // September 18, 2018 // No Comments

I was reluctant for a long time. Leggings are NOT pants. Nope. I wore them when they were popular the first time many moons ago, there’s no way I’m wearing them again. Nope. Not happening. Then it happened and now... Continue reading →

Taking in a Thrift Shop Boho Top

by Evin // September 6, 2018 // No Comments

I love checking out the local charity shops (thrift stores) in Cork city. I tend to find them rather hit or miss, but when I find something I love, it’s such a win. One such win is a new (New... Continue reading →

Patching Shredded Jeans for Winter Warmth

by Evin // August 28, 2018 // No Comments

I have a favorite pair of Gap jeans. They’re comfortable and the right weight for Cork weather, but they are not great for winter because there are some shredded sections by the cuffs. And I know I’m being a Debbie... Continue reading →

Sewing a Tooth Fairy Pillow with Pokémon Fabric

by Evin // 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 →

Quick 1/2 Meter Sewing Project – Summer Flamingo Skirt

by Evin // 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 →

Sugar Skull Baby Quilt

by Evin // 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 →

How I Created My Frida Kahlo Halloween Costume | EvinOK.com

How I Created My Frida Kahlo Costume for Halloween

by Evin // October 29, 2017 // No Comments

This year, I chose to be painter, inspiration, and Mexican cultural icon Frida Kahlo for Halloween. Because I had previously sewn or crafted my Halloween costumes, I decided to make it easy this year and combined store items. I had two... Continue reading →

How I Sewed My Homemade Elsa Halloween Costume

by Evin // October 28, 2017 // No Comments

In 2015, I made myself an Elsa costume for Halloween. It all started two or three years earlier when I made myself a mermaid costume, using a second-hand formal dress as the base. Mermaids are all sequins and shells and... Continue reading →

Fishy Fishy Appliqué Baby Bibs

by Evin // 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

by Evin // 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

by Evin // 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 →

Favorite Sewn Handbag Tutorials

by Evin // 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

by Evin // 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

by Evin // 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

by Evin // 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 →