Hey y’all – Melissa from Melly Sews here. I don’t know about the weather where you are, but here in Texas it’s still hot, hot, hot, and I don’t care if the stores all have fall clothing, I won’t be able to wear that for a couple months still. So I made this transitional tunic,…
Elastic Waist Shorts with Riley Blake Designs Waistband Elastic
Our 2″ Waistband Elastic has arrived! We are having so much fun playing with it and we know you will, too! Today, we whipped up several pairs of Elastic Waistband Boxer Shorts to show you. By using our 2″ wide Waistband Elastic, you save loads of time and frustration by skipping the traditional technique of…
RBD Home Dec LOVE Blog Tour: Home Dec for Apparel
Did you know Home Dec fabric isn’t just for your home decor? Riley Blake Home Dec fabric is made of a medium weight cotton duck. Cotton duck has a soft hand, giving it a nice drape and a lot of versatility. Today’s stop on the RBD Home Dec LOVE Blog Tour takes us to Modkid…
Stitched by Crystal: Saltwater Skirt Tutorial
We are in LOVE with this sweet little Saltwater Skirt featured on the Stitched by Crystal blog. And guess what? It comes with a tutorial! The colors are just so soft and beachy, and the little see creatures are absolutely perfect for a warm summer day. Hop on over to Stitched by Crystal for more…
Project Design Team Wednesday ~ Super Easy Tunic Top
Hi Everyone! I’m Mandy and I blog over at SugarBeeCrafts.com where I share lots of simple DIY craft and sewing projects. I love being part of the Riley Blake Design Team and sharing projects here. Today I’m showcasing a simple sewing project – the Pillowcase Tunic Top. This is a perfect project for a beginner sewer (yourself…
Halle Rose Dress with Machine Applique Tutorial
We just LOVE this darling dress and beautiful applique made from our Halle Rose fabric collection. Hop on over to A Bit of Stitch for pattern info. and some very helpful tips on sewing those curves just right!
Project Design Team Wednesday ~ Fat Quarter Baby Bonnet
One of my very first sewing projects after my little girl (almost 10 years ago…sniff…sniff) was born was making some little baby bonnets for her…they were always a simple sew and they were so cute for a special occasion. They are still a favorite sew of mine for baby gifts, since they are handmade and…
Flat Front Skirts
Hi Riley Blake readers! Melissa from Sew Like My Mom here with you again with another amazing tutorial! It’s finally Spring and my girls LOVE skirts! I fell in love with this mermaid fabric the second I saw it but wasn’t certain what I wanted to do with it. But it spoke to me, ever…
Tips for Sewing with Knits
Sewing with knits can be fun! Especially if you are using adorable RBD jersey knit prints, as featured in the recent “Knit Love” Blog Tour. Knits are easy to sew, easy-care, and are so comfortable to wear! When I was a young mom, I used to sew lots of my kids’ clothes. I made tons…
Yoga Waist Banded Button Play Shorts
Today’s stop on the RBD Knit LOVE Blog Tour takes us to Lilly Giggle, where Beth shows us how to add a yoga waistband to her Petunia Petal Pants pattern. Yoga waistbands are so comfortable and easy to incorporate into clothing, so we are excited that she is sharing such fantastic, detailed instruction with all…