Hi there Tatertots & Jello Readers! It's Melissa from the Polka Dot Chair and I'm so excited to be back with you today sharing a tutorial for a simple Halloween Craft. I have a really BIG collection of Halloween fabrics and I'm always looking for more ways to use up my stash. I was ...
Summertime Pocket Placemats
Hi there Tatertots and Jello readers! It's me, Melissa of the Polka Dot Chair Blog back again to share another fun sewing project with you! Summertime is in full swing here in Kentucky, man it was HOT this week! During the summer we love eating outside more than anything. Fire up a grill ...
Happy Holidays: Earbuds Case Sewing Pattern
Hi there Tatertots & Jello readers, its me, Melissa from the Polka Dot Chair blog here with you today to share a simple sewing tutorial. How are you doing with all of your Holiday shopping and gift making?? If you have just a few more gifts to make then you may like todays tutorial for this ...
Happy Holidays: DIY Embroidered Zipper Pouch
Hello Tatertots and Jello readers! I am so excited to be here today! My name is Bev and I blog over at Flamingo Toes. I love sharing all sorts of projects - but mostly sewing, embroidery, jewelry and things I've made from my home. Today I have a little mix of all of that for you! (Except ...
How to Sew a Kimono Top
Hey there Tatertots and Jello readers! It's me, Melissa of the Polka Dot Chair blog. I'm here to share with you a simple sewing project perfect for summer! I was trying to decide what I wanted to make for my latest submission for Jen and was feeling a bit stumped, then I saw her new Fruit ...
How to Sew Outdoor Pillows
Hi there!!! It's me, Melissa from the Polka Dot Chair here to share with you a fun sewing project for summer. Have you ever noticed that anything you leave outside just wears out over time? Even the stuff that is supposed to be outside? We live in Kentucky which is very humid and all of ...
Lilly Pulitzer Inspired Pom Pom Clutch
Hi All! It's me, Melissa of the Polka Dot Chair back with you again to share a simple but fun sewing tutorial. A few weeks ago there occurred an event that I call "Lilly-Gate"... people were lined up to buy fun summer designer items and the company that carried them didn't deliver. Y'all know ...
DIY Infinity Travel Scarf
Hello Tatertots and Jello readers! It's me, Melissa from the Polka Dot Chair. Today I'm going to share with you a tutorial on how to make one of my "go-to" travel items, a snap-up infinity scarf. I purchased a similar scarf at a very popular athletics store a few years ago and drug it around ...
HAPPY Holidays: Last Minute Gift Idea — 15 Minute Glam Plaid Shawl
Hello, friends! I'm Michele from The Scrap Shoppe. I'm SO excited to share this project with you today. It's crunch time, right? 3 days until Christmas!! So I have an awesome last minute gift idea that you can create in a mere 15 minutes! Yay!! This Glam Plaid Shawl would be perfect for any ...
How To Sew Kangaroo Pockets
Hi, everyone! It's Amy from Positively Splendid here again to share a sweet little sewing project. Sometimes it's the little touches that can elevate a sewing project to the next level, and one of my favorite ways to punch up dresses or tops is to add a kangaroo pocket. These pockets are not only ...
Stenciled Faux Roman Shades {tutorial} — Kitchen Sneak Peek
I'm still working on my kitchen redo. I decided I wanted to change things up and make a Roman Curtain for the window above my kitchen sink. And in the spirit of keeping it real, I just want to let you know that the first version was a total sewing fail. I tried to make it no-sew AND Faux and let's ...
Guest Project — make a Mod Peacock Pillow with PDF{tutorial}
Today's tutorial is from one of my favorite bloggers. Amy from Positively Splendid. Amy is adorable and she has SPLENDID ideas. I had the treat of meeting her at Blissdom this year and then again at Creative Estates a few weeks ago. She is as adorable in real life as she is on her blog. {here ...
Great Ideas — Sewing Projects {1}
{I may be a little obsessed with making these Fabric Rosettes @ Kiki Creates } {Get the 411 on how to make this Ruffled Easter Tee @ Positively Splendid} {Find out how to make this adorable Ice Cream Shirt @ Serenity Now} {These Easter Sock Vases make me smile @ JC's Loft} ...
Guest Tutorial — Make a "Helping Hand" {all-in-one apron/dishtowel/double-handed hot pad apparatus}
UPDATE: I'm unable to reach the original guest poster, so the downloads are no longer available. Sorry! Hey, fellow Tatertots and Jello fans! I’m Tyra, and I blog over at Ucreate Foods. I want to thank Jen so much for inviting me be here today to share this fun, easy, and practical ...
Guest Project — Turn a Purse into a Stylish Camera Bag!!!
Hello, fellow readers of Tater Tots and Jello! This is Valerie, from The Crafter's File Box. I am super excited to hijack Jen's blog today and share with you my tutorial for making a regular purse go to fab camera bag! I am sure you have all see the amazing camera bags that have ...
Guest Project — Dragon Tails {sewing tutorial}
My name is Jessica from Running With Scissors and I'm so thrilled to be guesting here today! My blog is just a collection of projects I've been working on as I run around sewing, crafting, refinishing furniture, painting, building furniture, and trying to decorate, all for the least amount of ...
Guest Project — Stylish Purse Tutorial & giveaway!!
Update -- giveaway closed Hi! I'm Priti from Arm Candy For You! I am an Engineer, MBA, wife, mom, greatcook, craft fiend, a proud Indian, friend, blogger &much much more! And today I would love to share a purse tutorial with you. The Mini ...
Great Ideas — Ruffles!!
Check out this gorgeous Ruffled Burlap Chair Transformation @ Northwest Hospitality Ruffle Necklace @ A Law Student's Journey Turn a Thrift Store Lamp into a Burlap Masterpiece @ A Little Piece of Heaven ...
{{{Valentine Pillows}}}
I never really decorated for Valentine's Day, until last year. And then it was like a big light bulb went off in my head! Now I think Valentine's Day is in my top 3 favorite holidays to make projects for. Here's a little project I made last week, using cute fabric, heat transfer material ...
Make Valentine’s Day Ruffle Balls — PLUS a giveaway every crafty person needs!!
I found some Decorative Ball Forms on clearance after Christmas, so I thought it might be fun to make some ruffled fabric balls. **This is a fast and easy project** ...
