An Elephant from “Stuffed Animals”

Elephant from "Stuffed Animals" by Abby Glassenberg, sewn by SewFearless.com

It feels like a lifetime ago that Abby Glassenberg put out a request for pattern testers for her book “Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction*.” Soon after, I was stitching up this cutie-patoot elephant. I was thrilled to death with how he turned out, but I had to keep him a secret until the book release (which was this week)! Two-ish years of keeping quiet about a project? Do you realize how hard it was? It nearly killed me! [Read more...]

Attack of the Pajama Eaters 2012!

Funky Monster - SewFearless.com

I want to thank you all for your sweet comments and encouragement on my last, rather depressing, post. I like to keep it real as much as I am able on this blog and sharing my “failures”, while a little scary, was incredibly cathartic. Now that I’ve processed through the disappointments, I am able to get back to the heart of this holy time.

That being said…
I did manage to finish up a few more gifts – including these four Pajama Eaters.

Four Pajama Eaters - SewFearless.com [Read more...]

Giving the Gift of Sewing to a Child

Not content with brainwashing my own children into loving sewing, this Christmas I’ve decided reach out to my nieces, aged 7 and 9, as well. For their gift, I’ve put together a complete sewing kit. In my mind, this will make me the coolest auntie ever. I hope the girls (and their mom) agree. We shall see. [Read more...]

Millie the Mermaiden, Made by Gianna

It took 2 years of it lying around the house before Gianna picked up Wee Wonderfuls: 24 Dolls to Sew and Love * and asked me to sew with her. It is totally surprising that it took so long, because if you have seen the book yourself, you know it is chock-full of totally adorable projects.   * and asked me to sew with her. It is totally surprising that it took so long, because if you have seen the book yourself, you know it is chock-full of totally adorable projects.  

The project she fell in love with was “the Mermaiden”. (You can download this project for free on MarthaStewart.com.) [Read more...]

Sewn Scrapbooking Paper Advent Calendar

i.e. How To Get Rid Of Lots Of The Halloween Candy Without Being A Big Meanie’


Yes, it still feels a tad bit early for Christmas crafts AND I am not even that big on “Christmas Crafts” or even “Crafts” in general, but, holy cannoli, the Halloween candy situation has gotten desperate around here. I need to get this candy away from me the kids. In a stroke of parental genius, Andy and I made Advent calendars with the kids.

4 kids x 24 days of advent this year = 96 pieces of candy

This is the “Mommy-Made” version for Gladys’ calendar. [Read more...]