Sewing Project ~ Little Chickies {Whimsical Whimsies}

Posted on Monday, March 25, 2013 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 19 Comments |

Sewing Project (Little Chickies) ~ Christy from Whimsical Whimsies is sharing a fun Easter sewing project that we can all do with our kids (yes, even I can do this! YAY!!). I’m looking forward to making some on Friday with my girls, should be so much fun! ***** Sewing Project ~ Little Chickies Easter is coming! This is another one of those holidays where my three children seem to be bombarded by candy. Everywhere we turn. My hubby and I like to keep that to a minimum so I try to make something special for the girls that doesn’t involve [...]

Sewing Machine Covers {Inspiration, Tutorials, Patterns, Shops}

Posted on Thursday, February 7, 2013 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 36 Comments |

Sewing machine covers are a great way to protect your machine from dust when you are not using it. My sewing machine came with a plastic cover which I put on it as soon as I took it out of the box. However it’s ugly and it doesn’t seem to keep the dust away. I’ve been roaming the web looking for cute sewing machine cozies. Let me tell you, there’s so many gorgeous options out there. You can make your own or you can even buy one already made. Here is what I found: Sewing Machine Covers Protective Cover [...]

Fabricworm {Giveaway} Safari Soiree by Dan Stiles

Posted on Thursday, January 10, 2013 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 83 Comments |

Fabricworm is here today with a Safari Soiree by Dan Stile for Birch Fabrics GIVEAWAY!! Have you seen the adorable fabric? It’s really awesome and it happens to be a newly released fabric at Fabricworm. I adore the elephant fabrics, the colors are fabulous and I love that they are holding each others tails (so cute). The fabric is really cute right? Which is your favorite in this collection? What would you create with it? A quilt, burp cloths, blankets, pants, throw pillows, car seat cover, bunting banner, bag, wallet, …. possibilities are endless with this fabric collection. What I LOVE about [...]

Sewing 101 – Guide for beginners, like me…

Posted on Friday, January 4, 2013 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 33 Comments |

Since I’m new to the whole sewing world, I put together a Sewing 101 – Guide for beginners, like me. I included everything I believe is essential to start sewing from a sewing dictionary, threading a machine, tools, fabric and easy sewing patterns. Sit back and enjoy all these great sewing tips and tutorials. Before we can actually start sewing, I believe it’s important to know all the necessary sewing terms. Amber from Crazy Little Projects created an AMAZING Sewing Dictionary with Pictures which is part of the Learn to Sew series. If you are interested in the Learn to [...]

All I got for Christmas…

Posted on Friday, December 28, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 4 Comments |

All I got for Christmas are some AWESOME gifts!! And I mean AWESOME. But before I brag about what I got…. how was YOUR Christmas? Did you spend lots of time with your family, did you travel a lot from one place to another or did you stay in? Our Christmas always involves three jammed packed busy days of travelling from one place to another. We started off with Christmas at my in-laws, then Christmas at home, Christmas at my Grand-parents, Christmas at my Aunt and Uncle’s and then Christmas at my parents. We got to relax at home yesterday which turned [...]

How to Fix a Loose Thread!!!

Posted on Friday, November 2, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 11 Comments |

I bought Emanuelle a new outfit two weeks ago for her daycare photos. The outfit is ADORABLE!! The day before the photos I took the outfit out and layed it on her bed and noticed a loose thread!! UGH!!! That just irritates me, it’s a brand outfit, never been worn and there’s a thread that’s unravelling which will cause the hem to come apart. Obviously, at this point I have no time to go back and exchange it and second of all.. I would look kind weird returning an outfit just because of a hem that’s letting go. So I took out [...]

Pincushion Jar!!!

Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 61 Comments |

Fun retro-style Pincushion Jar perfect to give as a gift or to keep for yourself. Last week we finished a jar of jam, I couldn’t bring myself to throw it out because I loved the shape of it… and most importantly of all I LOVED the little writing on it. Can you read what is written on the lid and embossed on the glass? It’s written Bonne Maman (Good Mom). Of course I’m certain you wouldn’t be able to throw it out either, right? So what’s one to do with a cute jar… transform it into a pincushion jar so [...]

Sewing Supplies… Essentials???

Posted on Thursday, March 15, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 13 Comments |

Lets say one was to try and start sewing….. what are the essentials supplies that person should have?!? Ok, ok.. I’m talking about myself. hehe I have a sewing machine.. and old clunker.. I assume that’s the first thing I should have… but what else?! Sewing Machine Needles Thread Scissors Fabric Measuring Tape UPDATE #1 – From Kristin@MyTwoBabesDesigns Seam Ripper Charcoal Thread UPDATE #2 – From Natalie@CraftyCousins Pins Pin Cushion (Magnetic) Hem Gauge Quilting Ruler (24×6) Rotary Cutter Self Healing Cutting Mat Gingher Scissors UPDATE #3 – From Sherry@DecoratingWithCents Tracing Paper Tracer UPDATE #4 – From Camille@GrowingUpGabel Iron UPDATE #4 [...]