I LOVE fabric panels! Not only are they time-savers, but they give fabric designers a chance to express themselves in unique ways that don’t always translate well in smaller scale prints. Christopher Thompson’s newest fabric collection, Hello Baby!, has a fabric panel that I was just dying to get my hands on! The 36” x…
Dreaming of Spring!
The Bloom Where You’re Planted Blog Tour continues today with a stop at Made for Mermaids, where Brittany is sharing this fresh and fun top and pantaloons! Designed by the talented Lori Whitlock, the Bloom Where You’re Planted fabric collection features bright and cheerful florals and prints, chock full of delicious springtime colors and cuteness!…
How to Sew a Blind Hem
With all of the gorgeous fabric options out there, sewing children’s clothing can be tons of fun. But for many of us, figuring out how to hem those cute dresses and skirts can be a challenge, to say the least. We are super excited to tell you that a brand new detailed tutorial is available…
Bibs & Bandanas: Easy How-To
Here at Riley Blake Designs we love easy sewing projects that hit two birds with one stone. Today we will show you how to make a baby bib that doubles as a cute bandana for your fur baby! This project is simple,…
All That Glitters is Rose Gold!
Here at Riley Blake Designs, we love sparkle! In fact, our collection of Sparkle Cotton Basics seems to be expanding everyday. One of our favorite new additions is Rose Gold. This gorgeous, shimmery collection of cotton loveliness features prints that really sparkle with a sweet pinkish gold tint to them. Even the little Swiss Dots…
Twinkle Twinkle Like a Star!
Now you really can twinkle twinkle like a star thanks to Riley Blake Designs Gold Sparkle fabrics! When I took a look at the gorgeous bundle of sparkly Gold Mini Hashtag fabric, I knew I had to make a dress that was equal to its brilliance. I picked the Latona Dress by Eli Monster for…
Riley Blake Designs Weekly Roundup!
We have a fun assortment of projects, ideas and inspiration from talented makers everywhere in this week’s Weekly Roundup! From paper piecing to quilts, to clothes and Christmas decor, your creativity knows no limits! Starting things off, you want to grab the FREE pattern for this Sleepover Quilt featuring Simple Simon & Co.’s latest fabric…
Jingle Jangle Flannel All the Way!
Who doesn’t love soft, cozy flannel in everything from blankets to pajamas? Did you know flannel is also great for clothing? I love using it for shirts, jacket linings, and even dresses! Christopher Thompson’s “Jingle Jangle” flannel fabric line, with it’s fantastically quirky cool Santas and reindeer, has been calling my name. I knew right…
Flora and Fawn Little Girl’s Playsuits
The Flora and Fawn Blog Tour is underway, and today’s stop takes us to Live.Love.Sew, where Keera Job shows off these adorable little girl’s romper or playsuits! What a perfect way to highlight the playful floral prints in Amanda Herring’s latest fabric collection, “Flora and Fawn”. Click HERE to visit Live.Love.Sew for more…
All Dressed Up and Ready for Fall!
Today’s stop on the “This & That” blog tour takes us to That’s Sew Kari, where we get a look at this fun floral dress, perfect for fall! Isn’t it gorgeous? The knotted pocket detail is a fun surprise, and the contrasting colors are bold and bright. Change up the shoes, and this…