Kristen Bunch Skill Level: Confident Beginner Want to learn more Violet Snow’s new In House Bases? Get to know Single Sided Minky by trying your hand at a quilted minky blanket! This project is incredibly soft and makes a wonderful gift or the perfect blanket to cuddle up with on the couch.  PREPARATION Gather Supplies: Pattern The pattern pictured is sized to be an oversized toddler blanket where final dimensions should be approximately 44” x 65” This particular blanket was self-drafted using 4 different fabrics. To create this look, I used the following diagram to create the topper (Note: these...

Kristen Bunch  Skill Level: Confident Beginner Violet Snow has just introduced a new fabric base – Hi Loft T-Shirt Jersey! This base is a medium weight fabric, similar to a high-end t-shirt. Very soft and sturdy. There is about 30% stretch in the horizontal direction and very little in the vertical direction.  Great for shirts and loungewear.  This tutorial walks you through creating a Kit Dolman Shirt using this fabulous fabric base! PREPARATION Gather Supplies: Pattern The pattern used for this shirt was the Kit Dolman – a new release from Petite Stitchery and Co. It features lots of options...

Kristen Bunch Skill Level: Confident Beginner (because – zippers) It’s a VSCF Baby Shower! Anyone else have a plethora of baby showers to attend this year? Recently I attended my first of many and came prepared with (what else?) handmade baby clothing! This baby footies pattern is one of my favorite for baby showers so I wanted to share it with all of you lovely people! It features an inseam zipper for easy diaper changes and a lap neckline so that the garment can be removed from the neck in case of any accidents.  PREPARATION Gather Supplies: Pattern Lullaby Line...

Kristen Bunch January 17, 2022 Skill Level: Beginner to Confident Beginner If you’ve never done a pattern hack before, this dress requires a simple adjustment to swap a neckband for a cozy hood. Plus, pockets! PREPARATION Gather Supplies: Pattern This Hoodie Dress is a combination of two patterns, both from Ellie and Mac – Child’s Be Independent Dress and Child’s Be Creative Hoodie Fabric - This pattern is designed for knit fabrics Cotton Spandex or Athletic Knit are great for a little more structure. Bamboo Spandex or Ribbed Knit work well for a more draped, flowy look.  For the featured...

Kristen Bunch December 30, 2021 Skill Level: Beginner to Confident Beginner I don’t know about you, but my word for 2022 is comfort, and what better way to start it off than with a loose-fit lounge sweater featuring dreamy VSCF ribbed knit! The best part about this sweater is that it is a quick, simple sew, and the end result gave me a comfortable and one-of-a-kind look! PREPARATION Gather Supplies: Pattern The pattern used for this lounge sweater was the Adult Oversized Tee from Ellie and Mac. I love this pattern because it is so versatile with an infinite number...