Super simple changing pad cover tutorial
Who doesn’t love a cute nursery! Changing pads are one of those things that pretty much all mothers use, so if you don’t have babies yourself, you can make one for a pregnant friend. They’re such a...
View ArticleSewing Easy Felt Garlands
Felt garlands are some of my favorite things to make! They’re perfect for pretty much any occasion, and you can reuse them over and over! Sewing felt garlands are much easier than you would think!...
View ArticleBlue and Gold Woodland Baby Boy Quilt
You know those projects where the more you work on it and the more you look at it, you end up having second thoughts about how good it looks? Well, this was NOT one of those projects! The more I...
View ArticleChambray Bloomers
I combined two of my favorites today while sewing: chambray and bloomers! Bloomers have become one of the best things for me to sew for babies and toddlers, because they take about an hour to make cut...
View ArticleEasy Crop Poncho Tutorial
Is anyone else out there so ready for summer to go on its hot, muggy way and for it to cool down, so we can wear all these cozy sweaters that keep popping up on my Pinterest wall? I thought maybe if I...
View ArticleNew Telafante Shop is Now Open!
I’m excited to announce that the new Telafante shop is now open! My etsy shop will be on pause for now, so check out the new and improved Telafante shop. There are a few new swaddle blankets, cuddly...
View ArticleEasy Tote Bag Strap Tutorial
Making straps for a tote bag can be so frustrating! Usually I’m all finished with my bag, and then I remember, I have to make my straps. After finishing the body of the bag, the last thing you want...
View ArticleWoodland Baby Shirt and Bloomers
These cute woodland themed fabrics keep popping up everywhere, and I have a really hard time resisting them. Over the holidays, I had some extra time to sew and made Kate two woodland shirts and a...
View ArticleDIY Tassel
Who knew that tassels would be so fun to make! They’re easy to customize to fit any project, and I’ve seen tassels on earrings, necklaces, scarves, key chains and clutches. I decided to make a few...
View ArticleDIY Scarf with Tassels
Need a super quick, super simple project? Then, this DIY scarf with tassels is what you’re looking for! There’s just a little sewing involved, and there’s so many great fabric choices out there to...
View ArticleTelafante on YouTube!
Telafante has a YouTube channel! I’ve been working like mad to get a few videos recorded and posted for you all, and I’ve finally finished a few. The first two videos on the TELAFANTE channel guide...
View ArticleFREE Reversible Diaper Cover Pattern
Back when Kate was only a few months old (she turned ONE on Sunday, eek!), I made all these reversible diaper covers. Looking back at that cuddly little summer babe made me want to make a few more...
View ArticleEasy Hair Bow Tutorial
I never thought I’d be making hair bows, but somehow they’ve become one of my favorite sewing projects. Hair bows are so fun to sew because you don’t have to have a lot of fabric and they take less...
View ArticleTelafante on YouTube!
Telafante has a YouTube channel! I’ve been working like mad to get a few videos recorded and posted for you all, and I’ve finally finished a few. The first two videos on the TELAFANTE channel guide...
View ArticleFREE Reversible Diaper Cover Pattern
Back when Kate was only a few months old (she turned ONE on Sunday, eek!), I made all these reversible diaper covers. Looking back at that cuddly little summer babe made me want to make a few more...
View ArticleEasy Hair Bow Tutorial
I never thought I’d be making hair bows, but somehow they’ve become one of my favorite sewing projects. Hair bows are so fun to sew because you don’t have to have a lot of fabric and they take less...
View ArticleMama-Made Dresses
How many dresses does one baby girl need? Not sure, but I’m still sewing! Seeing baby Kate wear all these Mama-made dresses is just the best. Remember these two itty bitty ones? Hard to believe she...
View ArticleHow to Sew a Bodice: Why You Should Understitch
The best way to make your bodice look well made is to understitch. I know, it sounds like an extra step that you’re thinking you should just skip, but don’t. It seriously makes all the difference...
View ArticleButterfly Wings Pattern
Is it just me or are butterflies everywhere right now? I’ve seen them on vintage inspired tea towels, embroidered on kids clothes, on fabrics and so many other places. I never used to notice them too...
View ArticleEmbroidered Floral Sweatpants
Somehow we went straight from summer to winter here in the south. I have no idea where this cold day came from, but I thought it was supposed to be fall! I had to dig for some warm clothes for the...
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