Can you guess I’m excited about this latest project??? I almost never take photos of myself but last night, I couldn’t help it. I was compelled to be associated with this clutch both mentally and visually! I was inspired by this little sewing book I purchased from Stitch Social. It’s a really fun book filled [...]
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Got 30 minutes? Make a clutch! – yep, there’s a tutorial in here!
Posted in DIY, Scraps, TUTORIALS, tagged cheap, clutch, Decor Bond, easy, fast, gift, how to make, Pellon, ty pennington on January 20, 2012 | 4 Comments »
30 Minute / 4 Seam Caftan – tutorial for So Celebrate Sewing day 3!
Posted in DIY, dresses, TUTORIALS, tagged caftan, dress, easy, fast, free, how to, how to make, maxi, polyester, quick on September 3, 2011 | 44 Comments »
Well, here I am at 9:49pm on day 3 of my So Celebrate Sewing extravaganze …whew, getting this post in in the nick of time! Which is fitting because today I am celebrating that in sewing, all you need is a few minutes to create something super cool. As in this CAFTAN! Believe it or [...]
No machine = Learn to Crochet!
Posted in Crochet, DIY, tagged cowl neck, easy, scarf, yarn on August 26, 2011 | 6 Comments »
Well, I’ve been pretty quiet here on the blog front this week … but not because I’ve wanted to be…my sewing machine has been in the shop! UGH!!! This is a fate worse than root canals and spinal taps combined! It’s been a week and there’s no sign of it coming home any time soon. [...]
Fun & Easy One Shoulder Dress … did I mention cheap, too?
Posted in DIY, dresses, tagged 6118, dress, easy, mccall's, one shoulder on July 27, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Gosh, it seems like forever since I shared what I’ve been working on – I think I’m having withdrawals! For tonight, I just wanted to show you pictures of my new, totally favorite dress! This one isn’t for sale because I just absolutely LOVE it. I made it straight from a McCall’s Pattern, and I [...]
How to UPdate a Hand-me-DOWN!
Posted in DIY, Scraps, TUTORIALS, tagged amy butler fabric, baby, easy, fast, hand me down, overalls, repurpose, thrift, upcycle on June 17, 2011 | 3 Comments »
I am a firm believer and enjoyer of hand-me-down clothing, especially for babies! So, I was thrilled when my aunts delivered a HUGE bag of clothing from my cousin’s baby girl. It was a lot of fun going through it all, and I kept most of the pieces just as they were … except for [...]
A little something extra – How To Make a Scrap Fabric Flower Pin … under $5 and 15 minutes for sure!
Posted in DIY, felt, Scraps, TUTORIALS, tagged $5, cheap, DIY, easy, fabric, fast, flower, free, how, make, pin, to on June 8, 2011 | 17 Comments »
As you may know, 2 weeks ago I participated in Sew, Mama, Sew’s Giveaway Day. It was so much fun – I visited all kins of awesome blogs and won THREE things!!! Well, I gave away 2 dresses. One from my blog and one from my Etsy shop. The blog winner chose a navy blue [...]
My Mommy Skirt – a Reverse Applique Tutorial
Posted in DIY, Scraps, TUTORIALS, tagged applique, cotton, easy, how to, reverse, skirt on June 3, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Somewhere and somehow I got it in my head that for Mother’s Day it would be so fun to wear something with my children’s initials. Most people would choose a necklace or a bracelet, right? What did I choose? A SKIRT! I decided that a skirt bearing the initials O, E, and R was the [...]
Halter Dress for my Ellie and My American Dress
Posted in DIY, dresses, tagged american, blue, dress, easy, gingham, halter, memorial day, pink, strapless on May 30, 2011 | 5 Comments »
Gosh, this week has been busy! I’ve been quiet on the blog but I’ve been busy busy at home and on the machine. I thought I’d share my latest non-Etsy-shop item…. A halter dress I made for Ellie! Also … want to know a little secret for the absolute EASIEST HAIR ACCESSORY EVER >>>>>> [...]
Call your Mother! Pseudo Quilted Coasters – a Tutorial – under $5 / 15 minutes
Posted in DIY, Scraps, TUTORIALS, tagged cheap, coasters, easy, fabric, fast, how to, make, quilt, quilted, round on May 3, 2011 | 2 Comments »
I’m moving a bit slower these days, but I am still doing my best to follow through on my intentions to post regularly with tutorials for quick and inexpensive projects for yourself and gifts. For today’s installment – Round Quilted (not really) Coasters Let’s get started, shall we? You’ll need scrap fabric or 2 fat [...]
Tissue Pouch Tutorial – part of the Gifts under $5 / 15 minutes series!
Posted in DIY, Scraps, TUTORIALS, Uncategorized, tagged DIY, easy, fast, how to, kleenex, less than $5, pouch, tissue, under 15 minutes on April 26, 2011 | 20 Comments »
yay – I’m finally posting this!!! My dear Rosamund was born last Sunday morning without a hitch – thanks to a fabulous husband, excellent doctor, and….let’s face it – glorious epidural. Sorry naturalists…i tried my best, but the meds won out over this weakling! Just before I went into labor, I was working on this [...]
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Hi folks and felines...I'm Robie Kaye Dodson....I'm a wife, mother of three, obsessed sewer, mediocre cook, lover of coffee, marathon runner, and newly compelled DIY'er. Here, you'll find all the latest crafts I'm crafting and classes I'm teaching....please join in the fun with me!
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