Slice Crafts

Make-it Monday :: Cozy Cottage Apron

Aw snap! It's Monday and maybe you saw that Freebie Friday and you thought you'd love to win the Cozy Cottage card. In case you're one of the 61 who didn't win it, there's still hope for you! It's now available on our shop! Hurray! Click here for more details: Cozy Cottage. While you're at it, click here: Belle Fleur and here: Circus and here: Advent and here: Monster Ball, too!

In the meantime, here's a tutorial on how to make the adorable apron you see above.

Tutorial instructions after the jump.

Make-It Monday :: Easy Summer Skirt

It's closing in on summer on the top half of the world and if you're like me, you want to wear something that's comfortable, stylish and cool. For some reason, and I SWEAR it's not all the hot fudge sundaes I've been eating, I haven't been able to fit in all my shorts. One of my favorite things to wear is an easy elastic skirt, kind of like the pillowcase skirts I used to make as a teen. Only this one is custom fitted to my body. I made this appliqué shape using the brand new Belle Fleur card which is scheduled to release at the end of July. If you're aching to put a flower on your skirt, the beautiful designs found on the Vintage Seasons or Secret Garden cards would work equally well.

Read the instructions after the jump.

Make-It Mine :: Father's Day Tie

We thought that a great project for the Slice would be to embellish a tie for Father's Day. I didn't know how to make a tie, so I went and researched a bit, of course using Pinterest. I found this wonderful tutorial on The Purl Bee by Molly that pretty much lays everything out for you beautifully. The only thing we did different was add a little Slice love to the mix. Click here for the full tutorial: Molly's Sketchbook: Father's Day Tie.

To see how to add your own appliqué personal touch, read the instructions after the jump.

MAKE-IT MONDAY :: Quiet Book

Do you ever need anything in a pinch to keep your young one quiet, like at a church service or when you have to go to the DMV or something? Well, our Quiet Book is just the thing! Made from our Appliqué Basics card (that comes with the Fabrique or newer machines), this little book helps develop hand eye coordination and simple day to day skills like telling time or buttoning a button. Find out how to make it after the jump!

Make-It Monday :: Monogrammed Valentine's Bags

Valentine's is coming up and maybe you want to personalize something for your co-workers, friends or loved ones. Or maybe you're a super mom and want to make a bag for each child in your child's kindergarten class. Whatever the case may be, these bags are simple to make and even simpler to personalize with your Slice.

Learn how to create them after the jump.

Make-It Mine :: Apron

We are featured on My Craft Channel again today and Alison is showing us what the difference is between a pieced and a layered card and featuring an image from the Vintage Seasons design card. To get the low down on how to create the entire apron, click on the link below.

Coin Purse Instructions

Maybe you need a nice personalized gift for a friend or want to make a little something special for yourself. Here's instructions on how to make the cutest coin purse around!

Read more after the jump.

Make-It Wednesday: New Quick Kicks

Mix-Up Monday leads us right into Make-It Wednesday.. it does not have as great a ring does it? Even though we all have hectic weeks from time tot time, we can still make time for a quick two step fab craft!

Make-it Monday: Applique Cardigan

This spring the Slice team will be hitting the road doing several quilting and sewing shows across the US, maybe we will be visiting your town! When we go on the road I love to Slice up all of my clothes to show off our fabulous little machine. This spring is no exception, I love cardigans and London so this Make-it Monday was a no brainer! Yay! I love upcycling and thanks to Sew Can She, messy appliquéing. 

I feel head over heels in love with this super cute London themed fabric; I loved it so much it really took all of me to come to terms with cutting it. 

Using my tried and true favorite card, appliqué basics, I cut out several circles. Using the shadow function I cut out a back layer with a matching red and white striped fabric. 

In just a matter of minutes I figured out a configuration for my circles, removed the paper on the back and ironed in place. The fun thing about free motion stitching (messy appliquéing) is that there are no rules! I usually go around about 2-3 times, once to actually secure the fabric down and the second and third for decoration. 

 

I continued my pattern on the front breast as well as swap out the buttons for some super cute Union Jack ones my hubby put in my stocking this Christmas. I love sewing, I love London and I love my Slice!

Happy Sewing all!

 xoxo

Jenn

Saturday Fun!- Messy Appliqueing with Sew Can She!

Oh how I love our blog buddies! This Saturday we have a real treat! Our friend Caroline with Sew Can has put together such a cute post for the new year, it will really put a smile on your face!

Be sure to follow Sew Can She as Slice will be giving away a starter pack next month on their blog!

Check out Caroline's post here!

 

XOXO
Jenn