DIY: Make a Sewing Kit in a Mason Jar


Updated 06/18/11 2:05 PM · Posted by Casa Community · 1 comment

How to DIY a Sewing Kit in a Jar

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member Funkytime from the Su Casa group: So today we have a sewing kit in a jar! You will need: - Jars - Fabric - Batting - Spray Paint - Hot Glue   For more pictures and instructions, go here! A good day everyone! xoxo, Sibylle Do you have a smart DIY up your sleeve? Share it with the Su Casa group! Read more

DIY: Christmas Tree Pillow


Updated 12/13/10 8:00 AM · Posted by Casa Community · 0 comments

DIY Christmas Tree Pillow

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member dsmendes from the Crave Worthy Creations group: While searching for inspiration for a pillow, I stumbled upon an adorable tree pillow. The Woodland Forest in Moss Green and Olive pillow is from Etsy designer allisajacobs and her other designs are just as unique! Since I purchased fabric to make my own pillows, I used this design as my inspiration. I Read more

Artist of the Day: Miyuki Sakai


Updated 07/07/10 9:30 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Miyuki Sakai's Sewing Illustrations in Martha Stewart Living

I spotted this spread in the June issue of Martha Stewart Living and fell absolutely in love. San Francisco-based, Osaka-bred artist Miyuki Sakai creates these gorgeous sewing illustrations with nothing but a sewing machine, a straight stitch, and 200 different colors of thread. For the issue, Sakai created beautiful floral plate illustrations, which I think would make a wonderful trompe l'oeil Read more

OnSugar Blog: Homemade Designer Burp Cloths


Updated 06/03/10 9:48 AM · Posted by OnSugar Blog · 2 comments

How to Make a Burp Cloth

Lots of moms think out loud, and SugarKat does too. Baby Burp Cloths comes from the Crafty McCrafterson blog at OnSugar. I have a bunch of fabric that I bought thinking I was going to make blankets and stuff, but really, I'm not there yet.  So, I bought some diaper burp cloths and decided to dress them up with some snugly flannel fabric. What you'll need: Iron Fabric Sewing Machine with Read more

DIY: Make a Valance Out of a Dust Ruffle


Updated 06/02/10 9:32 AM · Posted by OnSugar Blog · 0 comments

How to Make a Valance Out of Dust Ruffle

Here's a post from OnSugar blog Crafty McCrafterson: Since Izzy's new room has a dresser under her bed, we decided to use the dust ruffle to make the valance. What you need: Iron Sewing Machine Curtain Rod Drill Screws and the like Continue reading to learn the steps. Read more

Cool Idea: Reinventing the Sewing Wheel


Updated 05/28/10 5:21 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 4 comments

Cool Way to Use an Old Sewing Table

I'm a sucker for most things antique, especially if they have a seamstress slant. While my settee may be my fave flea market find, my retired Singer table is right behind it. What has been keeping it in second place is the impracticality of it. I adore the original black sewing machine with golden accents, but unfortunately it doesn't make for an easy place to store much. Alas, I was introduced Read more

DIY: Appliqué Throw Pillow


Updated 09/08/11 3:16 PM · Posted by Casa Community · 1 comment

How to Sew Appliqués Onto a Pillow

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member nancita from the Art(ist)s & Craft(er)s group: I am not an expert crafter, but I have a friend who is, and she has started hosting a Craft Happy Hour, where she teaches her noncrafty friends to sew, using a different project each month. Food and drinks are served, hence the "happy hour." My first time using a sewing machine ever (!), we made Read more

How-To: Curtain a Room For Under $20


Updated 02/08/10 9:25 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 6 comments

How-To: Curtain a Room For Under $20

The other day, I tweeted about the awesome sale Ikea was having on some of its fabric. We're talking 99 cents a yard here, people! That is really, really cheap. And while I love my Amy Butler fabric, it often runs around $14 a yard. Since I've been looking for fabric for curtains for my soon-to-arrive baby's room, and since those five windows in the room require about 17 yards of fabric, it was Read more

Have You Ever Sewn a Slipcover?


Updated 11/23/09 8:32 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 1 comment

Have You Ever Sewn a Slipcover?

Slipcovers are certainly a more affordable alternative to having your furniture reupholstered. But ready-made slipcovers rarely fit well, and store-bought slipcovers (say from Pottery Barn) can cost a small fortune, too. So if you've got sewing skills, sewing your own slipcover is a smart alternative. Unfortunately, the tedious task is not for the easily irritated. Have you ever sewn Read more

Desire/Acquire: Madeline Weinrib Zig Zag Rug


Updated 06/26/09 3:05 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Desire/Acquire: Madeline Weinrib Zig Zag Rug

The cotton flatweave Madeline Weinrib Zig Zag Rug is one of my all-time favorite designs (see it in a room here), but unfortunately it's also quite pricey — if you must "inquire for price," don't bother. Luckily, there are two much more affordable alternatives. To see them, read more Read more