This is the first installment of our new Teacher Spotlight series. Throughout the year we will be spotlighting one of the wonderfully talented teachers you’ll find at the helm of an upcoming workshop at Brooklyn Craft Company.
First up is Kristin Parker, a Brooklyn-based knitting instructor, fiber artist, climate change activist, and kitty-cat mom of three who finds the act of knitting rewarding and therapeutic.
“Knitting has huge benefits because you are using the right and left side of your body, and sometimes our brains can get frustrated, but once our body catches the rhythm then it all starts to make sense.”
For over a year, Parker has been leading knitting classes of all levels from the Brooklyn Craft Company studio in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Parker’s favorite class to teach at the moment is Sock Knitting. “It’s exciting to watch students reach the moment it all clicks—usually around the heel—when it turns and starts to look like a sock.”
A new sessions of the three-part workshop is starting on 3/26 and you can sign up for it here.
Parker first found herself at Brooklyn Craft Company as a student in the DIY Espadrilles Shoes workshop where she found the supportive environment conducive to learning. But her love for knitting started early in life when at the age of nine her grandmother began sharing her knowledge and love for the art form.
Whether teaching, shopping (check out her must-haves below!), or taking a class at Brooklyn Craft Company, Parker’s favorite spot to grab a coffee or a juice in the neighborhood is Pueblo Querido Coffee Roasters Café de Colombia (195 Greenpoint Ave), and she always seizes the opportunity to fill up on the groceries she needs at Maison Jar (566 Leonard Street) where patrons are encouraged to bring their reusable containers to purchase food, personal care, and home essentials.
Incorporating sustainable practices into everyday life is very important to Parker. In addition to mindful consumption and eco-friendly packaging, Parker is highly committed to mending garments and sourcing local materials for the projects she is working on.
“I’m knitting a sweater made from yarn that I spun after sourcing the fleece from a sheep in Upstate New York. I dyed the yarn with natural items to make it a shade of Robin’s Egg Blue."
Parker, currently residing in Ditmas Park, grew up in Massachusetts and is committed to amplifying sustainability and protecting the land of indigenous communities. She is passionately involved with the New York Textile Lab initiative, a local brand of the national non-profit Fibershed movement encouraging and connecting designers and makers with locally sourced materials from farms in their area. The Fibershed organization strives to combat the detrimental environmental effects of fast fashion and textile waste by establishing sustainable communities.
You can get updates from Parker by checking out her website and by following along on her adventures via Instagram @kpmadethings.
From Knitting 101—where participants acquire the foundational skills needed to unlock their knitting journey—to more intricate yet practical workshops, like Sock Knitting and Stranded Colorwork Knitting (taught via ear warmer project), you can join a knitting class led by Parker (or another excellent teacher!) at any level.
The supportive and highly approachable atmosphere in the studio space at Brooklyn Craft makes it easy to dive into learning a new skill. With a passionate expert leading each class, like Parker, you’ll soon feel comfortable to try, learn, mess up, and try again.
“It’s inevitable and part of the fun!”
Kristin’s favorite items in the shop:
Is there anything cuter than a glitter house? No. No, there isn't... except maybe a whole village of glitter houses surrounded by bottle brush trees and miniature deer! Eep!
We are crazy about glitter houses around here at Brooklyn Craft Company, and this holiday season we are so excited to stock all the supplies you need to make your own holiday glitter village! They're super easy to make and the perfect project for a holiday crafternoon or just a little festive DIY fun. Want to learn how to make one? Let's get glittery!
What You Need
*All supplies available in our Brooklyn store.
Step 1
Apply a base coat of paint to the house, using a different color for the house sides and roof.
Base coat, done! Allow to dry.
Step 2
Apply the second coat of paint to the house sides, and while the paint is still very wet, sprinkle with fine glitter. Work in small sections as you do this part so the paint doesn't begin to dry before you add the glitter.
Step 3
Apply the second coat of paint to the roof, and while still wet, add the flaky glitter. Work in small sections as you did before.
And that's it, you're done! Display your houses with a battery-operated candle inside, surrounded by bottle brush trees and other miniatures. Then just sit back in bask in those warm, glittery holiday feels.
If you make this project, we'd love to see how it turns out! Share your pics and tag us @brooklyncraftcompany and #brooklyncraftcompany so we can check out your projects!
]]>Heyyyyy stitchy people! We are SO excited today to announce the release of our latest original kit, the Brooklyn Craft Company Bargello Needlepoint Planter! Yaaaaayyyyy!
We've been teaching a bargello class in our shop for a few years now, and we're thoroughly obsessed with this vintage stitchery technique. Y'all have been loving our Instagram photos of bargello and telling us you want to learn how to do it -- and we're 100% here for you on that!
We are dying to teach YOU how to bargello!
Bargello is a 60's and 70's-era needlework technique that hasn't seen the light of day in recent decades. But we LOVE it for its geometric patterns, trippy repeats, and explosions of color -- not to mention it's super fast to do and easy to learn.
Bargello is a GREAT craft for anyone who loves embroidery, yarn crafts, 70's fiber arts, or color. Traditionally bargello was used most often to make decorative pillows and the like, but here at Brooklyn Craft Company we've been working on some updated bargello projects that put a more modern spin on this amazing craft.
And so in that spirit, we're excited to share our first bargello kit with you!
We know most people are not familiar with this technique, but don't worry -- we've got your back! We filmed a lil' online class to teach you how to make our Bargello Needlepoint Planter from start to finish.
This FREE 23-minute video class will teach you all the bargello basics, as well as take you through the steps of making this planter from start to finish. So just click above to check it out, and get ready to become bargello-obsessed!
Want to snag a bargello kit and try this fun project? Click below!
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Do you have a loom? Have you tried weaving? If you've been wanting to jump on this fiber trend but feel like buying a loom is a bit daunting, did you know it's super easy to make a DIY loom... and that DIY looms actually work great?!
Here's how to make a sweet little mini DIY loom (that actually works) in less than five minutes!
All you need is a scrap of cardboard (the flap of a box works great) and you're good to go.
First, cut your cardboard to size. We used a piece about 4" x 6". You can definitely use a much larger piece if you like, but if you're looking for a low-commitment project, start small! :)
After cutting the cardboard, mark the top and bottom every 1/4". Then, simply snip a notch about 1/4" deep at each mark, using scissors.
Beginning at the bottom left, wrap your warp thread around the loom, going from top to bottom and all the way around the back of the loom. Leave a long tail at the beginning and end of the warp.
This is the view on the back! Tie the two warp tails together on the back.
And now you're ready to weave! You can use any standard weaving instructions for a "frame loom" to begin working on your DIY loom.
And that's it -- really simple, right? These baby looms are a great way to experiment with weaving or to do a weaving project with a group, like a crafty bachelorette party or even a kids' activity.
If you make this project, we'd love to see how it turns out! Share your pics and tag us @brooklyncraftcompany and #brooklyncraftcompany.
It's no secret that we love embroidery and needlepoint around here, so with Easter egg season upon us, we thought we'd try embroidering some eggs!
Sounds impossibly cuckoo, we know, but inspired by Ukranian artist Inna Forostyuk's stitched eggs, we just had to give this a try.
And you know what? It works!! We recently found ourselves stitching up some Easter eggs that we think are pretty darn neat. These are made with real chicken eggs and real embroidery worked right on to the shell.
Want to see the secret to making these impossible-seeming beauties?
The secret method we came up with to these embroidered Easter eggs is... cutting a hole in the back of the egg to work the stitches through! To do this, we used a Dremel tool (which, if you don't have one, is a very handy tool for crafters!) Using a small diamond cutting wheel attachment, just cut a "slice" off the side of the egg, which will create an oval shape. It may seem like the egg shell would just shatter into pieces, but it actually cuts really well with the sharp blade of this tool!
(However, the egg contents do tend to splatter during this process, so we suggest cutting over a sink!)
If you want, you can save the sliced-off shell piece and glue it back on later, covering the glued seam area with some thin trim or cord. We didn't bother with this step however; we just display the eggs nestled in a bowl full of easter grass, so you never see the back anyways!
Next, you'll drill holes into the eggshell, to create a "canvas" for working the embroidery. To do this, determine the pattern you'd like to create and mark the egg with pencil wherever you want to create a hole. Place a tiny drill bit on your Dremel tool, and gently drill away. Believe it or not, it's pretty easy to drill the holes and the shells really don't crack all that often!
That said, it's definitely a good idea to have extra eggs on hand, as some breaking and cracking is inevitable! :)
And finally, it's time to stitch! This is the easy part. To add the embroidery to your eggs, thread a length of embroidery floss onto a tapestry needle and knot one end of the floss. Begin by bringing the needle through the back of the egg, then simply stitch in and out of the pre-drilled holes to create your design.
When you're done stitching, lots of threads will be visible on the back/inside the egg -- and the front will be mind-bendingly magical!!!
If you make this project, we'd love to see how it turns out! Share your pics and tag us @brooklyncraftcompany and #brooklyncraftcompany so we can check 'em out!
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Guys! We reached a really big milestone the other day -- the five year anniversary of being in business! What!
WE'RE FIVE!!!!
This whole crazy, crafty ride started exactly 5 years ago. Brooklyn Craft Camp, our first-ever event -- the event that spawned Brooklyn Craft Company as we know it today -- took place on March 16, 2013. Created by Brett Bara (above!), Craft Camp was a one-day event that included a whole roster of craft classes, delicious food, great music, drinks, and the sparkling company of almost 150 rad NYC-area crafters.
It was so fun! We packed the house, a very vintage church basement in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Jay Carroll, winner of Project Runway Season 1, was the keynote speaker. So many of the event's instructors are still part of the Brooklyn Craft Company family. Many of the attendees are still our regular customers today (love you guys!). The guy that DJ'd the party is now Brett's husband and they have three-year-old twins!!!
So let's take a little stroll down memory lane, shall we? Here are some pics from the day. Just wow... we've come so far in the past five years, but there's so much about this first event that is still very much alive in the present-day Brooklyn Craft Company. We're still rocking the same spirit of approachable, laid-back craft classes in a fun social setting... and still lots of pink. So much pink!
It was a magical day, and the start of so much! Thank you to everyone who attended that day, everyone who taught and staffed, and to everyone who's helped us keep crafting for the past five years!
xoxo!
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We're so excited today to release our latest free knitting pattern: The Everyone Hat!
We designed this hat to be the perfect winter hat for everyone. The pattern is sized for all people from baby to adult, and the fun, classic style will look great on everyone too.
Best of all, it's a quick, fun, easy knit that's a perfect project for anyone from a beginner to a more experienced knitter who's looking for a speedy, chill project. You can make this hat in the time it takes to watch a couple movies, thanks to the chunky yarn and large needle size.
Best of all, this pattern is FREE -- just click here to download! Yay!
Need some supplies to get started? Here's the materials list:
If you make this hat, we'd love to know how it turns out! Share your pics and tag us @brooklyncraftcompany and #brooklyncraftcompany. Happy knitting!
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Heyyyy knitters! We've got a new free knitting pattern for you. Introducing the Epic Fringe Scarf!!
This is a super fast, super easy project that's PERFECT for beginner knitters or anyone who wants a quickie project. The only skills you need for this scarf are the knit stitch and purl stitch, so it's perfect for anyone who's just beginning.
It's knit in Wool and The Gang Big Sexy Wool, on big chunky size 19 needles.
Best of all, this scarf has a secret weapon: that epic fringe! It's so over-the-top that it makes even a very simple scarf look super fancy. (We made our fringe with leftover yarn from knitting the scarf plus some extra stash yarn for additional color and texture.)
Click here to get the free pattern for the Epic Fringe Scarf!
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If you make this project, we'd love to see how it turns out! Share your pics and tag us @brooklyncraftcompany and #brooklyncraftcompany so we can check 'em out!
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Hello there, new knitter friend! Want to learn how to knit from start to finish? We're here to help make it happen!
In this video series, our founder (and knitting pro) Brett Bara demonstrates the essential skills you need to start your first knitting project: casting on, knitting, purling, and casting off.
Once you learn these basic knitting skills, you'll be on your way to making tons of projects, like these Fingerless Mitts For Newbies (get the free pattern here!)
Ready to get knittin'? Grab some yarn and let's get started!
PS: Not sure what kind of yarn to start with if you're a beginner? We recommend a bulky yarn, which makes it easy for newbies to see their stitches as they learn. In these videos, Brett is working with Wool and The Gang Big Sexy Wool, and size US 15 Clover knitting needles.
The very first step in knitting any project is casting on -- it's how you attach your yarn to your needles so you can actually start knitting. Watch this video to see how it's done.
Once you've cast on for your project, it's time to knit! The knit stitch is, of course, the most basic stitch in knitting... so pull up a chair and see how it's done!
Once you've mastered the knit stitch, it's time to learn purling. Once you learn how to purl, you can combine knit stitches and purl stitches in tons of variations to make an infinite number of patterns and effects! It's magic, you guys! Watch this video to learn how to purl.
When your project is all done, the last step is casting off. Casting off binds off your stitches so they'll never unravel, and it's how you make your knitting project be officially done. It's super easy, so watch this video to learn how.
Did you find these videos helpful? We'd love to hear about it! Share what you make and tag us @brooklyncraftcompany and #brooklyncraftcompany so we can check out your pics! Happy knitting!
]]>Calling all newbie knitters! Whether you're just beginning or only dreaming of learning to knit, this pattern is THE place to start! We made it just for you, so you can practice beginner essentials on a simple project that's easy to start and finish.
And if you're not a beginner? This pattern is still awesome! It's super quick and easy and soooo relaxing -- the perfect project for when you just want to get cozy and knit during your next binge-watching session.
While making these cutie mitts, you'll practice casting on, the knit stitch, and casting off. If these skills are totally new to you or you need a refresher, check out our free Learn To Knit videos to see exactly how to do each of these techniques.
Ready to get started? Download the free Total Newbie Fingerless Mitts knitting pattern here!
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If you make this project, we'd love to see how it turns out! Share your pics and tag us @brooklyncraftcompany and #brooklyncraftcompany so we can check out your projects!
]]>Here it is: the perfect crochet cowl! We're so excited to release our newest free crochet pattern, the Crazy-Easy Crochet Cowl!
It's easy enough for beginners to make, and super quick, too -- you can finish it in the time it takes to watch a couple movies, using just one skein of bulky yarn. Hello, quick gifts!
This quick and easy design is ideal for crochet newbies or anyone who wants an instant-gratification accessory.
It's thick and cozy, lush and squishy, and warm as can be! Click here for the free pattern.
If you make this project, we'd love to see how it turns out! Share your pics and tag us @brooklyncraftcompany and #brooklyncraftcompany so we can check out your projects!
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Have you ever tried sewing with leather? It may sound impossible, but we're here to tell you it's totally doable!
Leather sewing projects have always been our jam here at Brooklyn Craft Company. Our Sew A Leather Tote workshop is one of our longest-running and most popular classes, and we've taught hundreds of people how easy it can be to sew a chic bag on a standard home sewing machine. In fact, our leather tote sewing class has been so popular that we're thrilled to now offer it as a kit so that you can sew your own leather tote at home no matter where you live!
(Shop our Sew A Leather Tote KIT here!)
One of the most common questions we get asked is, "Can you really sew leather on a home sewing machine?" And the answer is YES!
Any good-quality home sewing machine should be able to handle leather; you just need to make a few simple modifications to get your machine leather-ready. Read on to learn how to sew leather on a home sewing machine!
1. CHANGE YOUR PRESSER FOOT: A regular presser foot will stick to leather, preventing the leather from feeding correctly through the machine. The good news is, there's a quick fix for this: simply change out your regular presser foot for a roller foot or a teflon foot, both of which glide easily over leather.
2. CHANGE YOUR NEEDLE: Replace your regular needle with a leather needle -- a heavy-duty needle with a special tip that’s made to easily pierce leather. (Just look for a pack of needles labeled “leather.”) And PS: don’t be surprised if you break a needle while sewing thick areas, so be sure to have extras on hand.
3. CHANGE YOUR STITCH LENGTH: Use a longer-than-normal stitch when sewing leather; we use about a 3.5. You can use any stitch length in the general range of longer than a normal stitch but shorter than a basting stitch.
4. USE THE RIGHT THREAD: Never use cotton thread when sewing leather, as the tanins in the leather will erode the thread over time. Instead, use polyester or nylon. You may want to use heavy-duty top-stitching thread; it’s not necessary, but leather does look nice when stitched with heavier thread.
5. TAPE, DON’T PIN: Pins should never be used in leather, as they’ll leave a permanent hole. Instead, hold pieces in place before sewing by taping them together with double-sided tape. (We prefer the double-sided tape that comes in a dispenser like the one above.) Simply apply a line of tape between the two pieces of leather you want to sew, placing the tape along the edge of your leather, within what will be the seam allowance. Then sew your seam, and the tape will remain inside the seam allowance (no need to try to remove it). Believe it or not, this is a standard leather construction method, and if you could peek inside the seams of commercially-made leather goods, you would likely find tape or glue in the seam allowances.
6. ALWAYS TEST FIRST: Sewing leather can be unforgiving; any stitches you sew will leave a permanent mark, so it's not always as easy to fix mistakes as sewing with fabric. For this reason, be sure to use scrap leather to test your thread, stitch length, tension, and general performance of your machine to make sure you’re on the right track before beginning your actual project.
7. PLAN WELL: Most home sewing machines can't handle sewing through a lot of layers of leather, so choose simple projects without a lot of detail or bulky areas. Our leather tote kit is designed with minimal seams so that it's doable on a home machine, but if you're planning your own leather sewing project, avoid any patterns or designs with very thick layering. We find that most home machines can sew through a maximum of about three layers of medium-weight leather. (Remember to account for any areas where you'll be sewing across seams, as those count in the total number of layers!)
If you use this tutorial, we'd love to see what you make! Share your pics and tag them @brooklyncraftcompany and #brooklyncraftcompany so we can check out your projects!
Who's ready for Halloween parties?! The weekend of the un-dead is here, and it's time to celebrate with creepy, disgusting food and drinks! Yay!
If you're hosting a ghoulish get-together or just looking for a festive bevvie to enjoy this weekend, we've got some quick and easy tips for making Halloween cocktails that are sure to be the hit of the party, without stressing you out. This is all about big impact with little effort, so you can focus on the important things in life... like frantically finishing your DIY costumes.
Happy Halloween!!
1. Use 100% pure unsweetened cranberry juice as your main mixer. We're talking about the kind from the health food store, not the more-common cranberry juice cocktail from a grocery store. The 100% pure stuff has a deep red color that will give your drinks a bloody hue, while cranberry juice cocktail will make your drinks pink. Also, 100% pure cranberry juice has an intense tart flavor that stands up well to the sweetness of many liquors, resulting in an overall more sophisticated flavor profile in your drink! (Scroll down for our favorite cocktail recipe featuring 100% pure cranberry juice, The Crafty Vampire!)
2. Serve your drinks in beakers and flasks for that mad scientist look. You can get this glassware at Michael's right now! And you know it's 50% off -- because Michael's.
3. Garnish with fleshy fruits that evoke blood and gore. Red grapefruit slices, blood orange slices, beady blackberries, pomegranates -- anything with a reddish, fleshy texture will make your drinks look extra creepy!
4. Put a spider ring on it. Look, *we* know those plastic spider rings came from the dollar store, but trust us, your guests will think you're a very impressive host if you serve them a little spider that they can later wear as a ring. It's a cheap trick but it works. (Also: paper straws. They're not a novelty anymore, but they add a ton of cuteness!)
5. DON'T add a black sugar rim to your drinking glasses. It sounds like it would be real cute, and maybe you've seen it done on Pinterest -- but we tried it and we're gonna call this one a fail. The black sugar starts to run as soon as it makes contact with the moisture of the drink, sending dark brown rivulets streaming down the sides of the glass and leaving stains on your hands and clothes. It's a total party fail. Just. Don't.
Recipe: The Crafty Vampire Cocktail
Combine two parts vodka, one part Domaine de Canton, and three parts cranberry juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously then pour into a glass with rocks. Garnish with the fleshy fruits of your choice!
Note: if making a single cocktail, each "part" mentioned above should be one ounce. If making a large batch for a party, a "part" can be a cup or any large portion. If making a large batch, skip the shaking and stir vigorously in a pitcher instead.
Happy spooky sipping!
If you make this drink, we'd love to know how it turns out! Share your pics and tag us @brooklyncraftcompany and #brooklyncraftcompany so we can see!
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Important question: is your house ready for Halloween?
Step up your spooky game with these super-quick embroidered Halloween hoops! These cuties pack a lot of punch for very little effort -- you can make each hoop in about a half an hour (seriously!) even if you're an embroidery beginner.
These graphic webs are made with extra-long stitches which makes them fast, fast, fast to finish! Even better, there's no pattern to follow -- they're entirely freeform. Our video below will show you everything you need to know to make your own.
And because every web needs a spider, we also made these cute pom-pom spiders! These little creepers take just minutes to stitch -- you can make a whole nest of them in the time it takes to watch a movie. (Eeeeeek! Nest of spiders!)
Watch our video for the super-easy instructions to make these hoops:
So easy, right?!
Happy spooky stitching!
If you make this project, we'd love to see! Share your pics and tag us @brooklyncraftcompany and #brooklyncraftcompany. We can't wait to check out your creepy hoops!
PS: For instructions to make our spooky black macrame wall hanging, click here!
]]>Guys, this is not a drill. HALLOWEEN CRAFTING SEASON IS HERE AND IT'S TIME TO GET SERIOUS.
But that doesn't mean you need to spend the rest of the month working on elaborate DIY projects! We think quick holiday crafts are the best holiday crafts, because holidays should be all about no-stress cuteness and fun.
So to that end, we came up with an adorably spooky Halloween macrame wall hanging that's super quick and easy. We think it's the perfect way to add a little goth flair to your house for the fall season, and the best part is you can make it in about an hour!
We love this dark beauty to hang on a door, or even to swap out with one of your regular pieces of wall decor. It makes for a subtle, spooky touch wherever you hang it -- and if you want to take it up a notch on the creepy scale, throw on a giant paper spider. Eeeeeeek!!!
PS: We shared step-by-step instructions for all the macrame techniques referenced here in a previous macrame post -- click here to check it out. If you're new to macrame, we strongly suggest using that post in conjunction with this one to learn all the knots!
What You'll Need
Instructions
To begin, cut ten 9' lengths of cord, and attach them to the dowel with the larkshead knot. (Remember to read our previous macrame post for an explanation of this and other techniques used in this project.)
Next, tie groups of four cords with a square knot. (Remember to read our previous macrame post for an explanation of this and other techniques in this project.)
Gratuitous nail polish shot!!!
For the second row of knots, leave the two outer cords unworked, and tie square knots on groups of four cords across. This will create a lattice effect, with the square knots of this row offset from the square knots of the row above.
Now for the third row, use all the cords across (including the ones that were not used on the previous row) and continue making square knots with each group of four cords. The lattice effect will continue!
Just keep on working in the lattice pattern to make as many rows as you like! We did six.
At this point, you can easily customize the pattern of your piece to create any shaping you'd like. If you're into the simple lattice look, you can stop now, or add more rows of the same. If you'd like to make a V shape like we did, simply make one less knot on each end of each row until you reach the center. You could also make a diagonal shape by decreasing along one side only.
Whatever you choose, that's all there is to it! Display your piece on a door or wall, and add a paper or plastic spider to really vamp up the spooky web effect.
Happy halloween!
If you make this project, we want to see! Share your pics and tag them @brooklyncraftcompany and #brooklyncraftcompany so we can creep on your crafts!
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Recently we were invited to film an episode of the new web series The Knit Show with Vickie Howell -- it's a brand-new online show all about knitting, crochet, and fiber love!
Since the television networks are less than supportive of craft programming (uh, have you noticed there are *no* crafting shows on tv anymore? Grrr!), this new online show is an excellent and exciting new format for craft shows. Independently produced by Vickie Howell and ProductionFor, and funded by fiber lovers on Kickstarter, this online show can be viewed by anyone, anytime, on YouTube!
Yay! Smash the media patriarchy!
But seriously, huge congrats to Vickie for getting this big project off the ground! The compete first season of The Knit Show has just been released and is available NOW for binge-watching on YouTube, so head on over there to check it out!
We were asked to appear on the "MultiCraftual" episode with a multicraftual project, so we designed the Leather, Wool & Wood Foldover Clutch -- it's part yarn, part leather, and part wooden macrame supplies -- made by knitting, machine sewing, and knotting!
There's a lot going on, yes, but it's fun to make and actually very quick. We LOVE this piece for fall and think it's the perfect boho accessory for the season.
To get the FREE pattern to make this bag and watch our founder Brett Bara show how to make it on The Knit Show, click here!
And if you want to snag a kit with everything you need to make the Leather, Wool & Wood Clutch, click here!
And for a little extra somethin' today, we made a video demonstrating in detail how to make the beaded yarn tassel embellishment we used on the foldover clutch. It makes for a great piece of flair in lots of ways besides on our clutch -- you can wear it as a necklace like in the photo above.
Or just clip it onto a bag or tote!
These tassels are SUPER easy and quick to make, but there's one little trick to getting all that yarn through a single bead. Check out our video to see how it's done:
What's not to love about a project that takes two minutes to make and looks like a million bucks? We are so all about the tassel trend right now!
If you make this project, we want to see! Share your pics and tag us @brooklyncraftcompany and #brooklyncraftcompany.
To buy a kit to make the Leather, Wool & Wood Foldover Clutch, click below:
Calling all crafty catladies! Are you always on the lookout for a good kitty-themed DIY? Do you need more catlady-themed flair in your life? Do you need an extremely cute little bag to hold all your cute little things?
Of course you do!
And that's why we're a-meow-zingly excited today to reveal a brand-new Brooklyn Craft Company DIY kit: The Catlady Clutch!
We think this is pretty much the cutest lil' bag ever and we are so excited to bring this project to you as a DIY! You can make your own bespoke Catlady Clutch with a ton of options for customization -- your choice of fabrics, colors, and even more embellishments if you like. The sky's the limit and we can't wait to see what you crazy feline fanatics come up with when you make your own #catladyclutch !
We're offering The Catlady Clutch kit in LIMITED QUANTITIES (seriously, for real) in a selection of four limited colorways. Once these color options are gone they'll be gone forever, so if you have your eye on one of these babies, don't wait to sink your claws into it!
Okay so here's the scoop. This lil' accessory is a hard-shell clutch, also known as a clamshell minaudiere bag. It features a hard plastic shell and a silver-tone metal frame which closes with a clasp. You can choose to add on a chain -- either a shorter "handbag" length or a longer "crossbody" length (our fave), or just skip the chain altogether and use this cutie as a clutch, a little project bag, makeup bag, or trinket bag.
The best part? This bag is SO easy to make! There's no sewing involved, just cutting and glueing! It only takes an hour or so to craft (not including drying time for the glue). We made a video to demonstrate the whole process from start to finish -- check it out here:
So as you can see, the most difficult thing about this project is... which colorway to choose!!
Click here to browse the Catlady Clutch collection, or click below to shop!
And if you make this project, we want to see! Share your pics and tag them #catladyclutch #brooklyncraftcompany and @brooklyncraftcompany. We can't wait to peep on your projects!
Okay crafters, on your marks! Are you ready?! Because it's time to start decorating all the pumpkins and we are PUMPED!
We're especially excited about our first DIY of the Halloween season: nail polish marbled pumpkins!! That's right -- these bright, colorful, modern pumpkins are made using just one very simple key supply: regular old basic nail polish.
You may recall that a few months back, we shared a DIY for nail polish marbled planters. We loved that project so much (and we love nail polish so much), that we just had to give the technique a try on pumpkins.
And guess what? It totally works! Wanna see how it's done? Let's get started!
What You'll Need:
First up, spray paint your pumpkins white, including the stems. (You could also use a white pumpkin to begin with, but we like the surreal look of the totally white glossy pumpkins after being spray painted.)
Next, fill your disposable container with water and pour in some nail polish, which will float on the surface of the water. Work quickly at this stage, as the nail polish will begin to form a skin right away.
(PS: Take a minute to read our previous post on nail polish marbled planters for more tips on successful nail polish marbling!)
If desired, add a second color of nail polish on top of the first.
Now it's time to dunk! Simply roll the pumpkin in the water...
...quickly rolling in one pass so that the surface of the pumpkin gets just one swipe through the surface of the paint. Avoid doubling back to re-coat the pumpkin, as this can cause a clumpy look on the paint.
And that's it -- your marbled pumpkin is done, baby!
Every time you marble an item, you'll get a new look that's a total surprise. So get yourself lots of pumpkins and gourds, several different colors of nail polish, and have fun exploring the range of looks you can create. (And remember to check out our previous post on nail polish marbling for some more in-depth advice and tips on this technique!)
Happy marbling! If you make this project, we want to see! Share and tag your pics @brooklyncraftcompany and #brooklyncraftcompany so we can check out what you make!
Calling all plant ladies! Here's a quick and easy DIY for making jungalow-style palm cards that are guaranteed to result in pure snail-mail delight!
These cards are easy as can be and only take about a half hour or less to make. So break out your favorite tropical bevvie, cue up the Golden Girls, and let's get started!
What You'll Need:
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1. Fold a piece of pink cardstock in half and cut to fit your envelopes. Cut a piece of green cardstock just slightly smaller than the front of the pink card.
2. Cut an oblong leaf shape from the green cardstock. It doesn't have to be perfect, really! Just freeform it.
3. Cut the leaf in half through the center, cutting in a slightly curved line.
4. Here's how it will look once cut in half!
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5. Cut a very thin strip from the center edge of one of the leaf halves. This will be the center stem of the palm.
6. Place the stem on the front of your card, placing it so that the stem comes out from one of the corners.
7. Now we'll start cutting the palm fronds that grow out of the center stem. Working from the bottom of one of the leaf halves, start cutting thin, pointed strips crosswise through each half.
8. One little frond complete!
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9. As you cut each frond, lay it in place along the center stem.
10. And keep cutting! You can vary the direction of the strips so that they slant downwards near the bottom of the palm, then start slanting more upright towards the top of the palm.
11. Just keep placing the fronds as you cut, placing them in the same order as you cut them (to maintain the original leaf shape you started with).
12. Glue each strip in place with a glue stick. And that's it!
Who doesn't love a palm?!
If you make this project, we'd love to check it out! Share your pics and tag us @brooklyncraftcompany and #brooklyncraftcompany so we can see your pics!
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Just NO!
It's not even Labor Day yet, friends! Let's hold on to summer for as long as we can, right?!
So to that end, we're celebrating the last of the summer feels with a boardwalk-inspired cupcake DIY. It's all about cotton candy colors, ice-creamy sprinkles, and of course, HOT DOGS -- it's like a trip to Coney Island, without leaving your house.
Learn how to make these super-easy, no-bake hot dog cupcake toppers in today's new video! They are SO easy and they only require a few simple supplies.
So get out there and plan a BBQ for this weekend, invite your friends, grill some burgers, and enjoy these hot-dog themed cupcakes as you savor the sweet days of summer.
If you make this project, we want to see! Share your pics and tag us @brooklyncraftcompany and #brooklyncraftcompany so we can creep on your crafts!
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If there's one trend we're LOVING right now, it's the distressed jeans hem look. Because let's face it, hemming your jeans or pants the traditional way can be... kind of a drag. (Raise your hand if you've ever bought new pants then waited months to actually hem and wear them! Ugh.)
So, a fashion trend that allows you to "hem" your jeans in mere moments using nothing but scissors and very little precision... and no sewing? Sounds like a dream!
That's why we love the new step-hem look that's everywhere in stores right now -- it's insanely fast and easy to do yourself, and it's an absolutely perfect way to upcycle old clothes. If you've got tired old denim -- perhaps with a leg cut that's a little dated -- this is THE project to invigorate those old jeans and make them your new favorite pants for fall.
This hem treatment looks best in a cropped length, so even if you're starting with jeans that are already your normal length, you can go ahead and lop off a couple of inches and still be in good shape.
You guys, DO NOT PAY GOOD MONEY for step-hem jeans in the store! Do not! Dig out some jeans from your drawers and create your own distressed hem because it's just too easy not to. Check out our video below to see exactly how. Enjoy!
If you make this project, we want to see! Share your pics and tag us @brooklyncraftcompany and #brooklyncraftcompany so we can creep on your crafts! Thanks!
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Whether you're a seasoned quilter or a newbie, one thing is always true: sewing the binding on a quilt is... kind of the worst.
The fun & creative patchwork part is done, the quilt sandwich is done, the actual quilting is done, and you're ready to reveal your glorious new quilt -- except for one thing. You still have to do the binding. And no matter how you spin it, binding is kind of a drag.
Traditionally, the binding on a quilt would be sewn by hand, or at least finished by hand on the back side of the quilt. That's how many of us learned (even modern quilters), and how many of us still do it. But that takes a lot of time, and can lead to a lot of procrastination and/or dread.
So! We made a video to share our favorite method of attaching a quilt binding entirely by machine. The whole quilt is bound in one fell swoop, with mitered corners to boot!
Click above to check it out! And click below if you'd like to try it out with our Super Easy Black & White Quilt Kit, which uses this method in the pattern and comes with double-fold bias tape in the kit.
If you use the tutorial, we'd love to see! Share your pics and tag us @brooklyncraftcompany and #brooklyncraftcompany so we can check out your projects!
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Have you noticed that cute embroidered shirts and jackets are everywhere in stores right now? We honed in on this trend with a big old "WE COULD TOTALLY MAKE THAT" moment and decided to whip up a lil' video to show you just how easy it is to add adorable embroidered flair to your own clothes -- just click above to check it out!
In this video we're focusing on embroidering a T-shirt because there's one sneaky thing you need to know about embroidering on stretchy knit fabrics like T-shirts, baby onesies, sweatshirts, etc. When embroidering on stretch fabrics, the stretchiness of the fabric will not cooperate with your stitches, and your finished embroidered piece will look super distorted...
Luckily there's an easy fix: simply add a special stabilizer to your stretchy fabric, and you can stitch away with great results. We love this stabilizer from Sublime Stitching -- watch the video above to see how easy it is to use.
OH and speaking of embroidery, we are SO EXCITED about our brand-new, exclusive embroidery patterns -- just released! "Crafts N Thingz" is a collection of cuuuuuute crafty-girly images created specially for Brooklyn Craft Company by Brooklyn-based illustrator Bethany Robertson. They're available as a digital download that you can print at home on standard printer paper, then transfer to any fabric, clothing, tote bag, etc -- and stitch up some seriously cute flair!
If you make this project, we want to see! Tag your pics @brooklyncraftcompany and #brooklyncraftcompany so we can creep on your crafts!
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Have you ever tried fusible quilt batting when making a quilt? It's one of our FAVORITE quilting shortcuts!!
Fusible batting allows you to fully "baste" a quilt simply by ironing all the layers of the quilt together -- no hand-stitching, pinning, spray adhesive, or anything like that is needed. The fusible batting has a light adhesive on both sides that is activated by the iron, basting all the layers together instantly and effortlessly. It's SUCH a time saver!
In our Super Easy Black & White Quilt free pattern, we recommend using fusible quilt batting (and it comes with the kit, too). But just in case you've never used fusible batting, we put together this little video to show how it's done. It's SO easy.
Give it a try!
If you use this technique and like it, we want to know! Share your pics and tag us @brooklyncraftcompany and #brooklyncraftcompany so we can creep on your crafts!! :)
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You know that feeling when you get your hands on some fabric that's SO CUTE, you just have to have it, and you don't even know what you'll use it for, you just need that fabric in your life?
That's how this quilt design was born!
We were just totally smitten by so many of the Cotton & Steel black, white, grey and hot pink fabrics we have in stock, that we just needed to sew them all together in once place so we could look at them forever.
We didn't want a complicated quilt design, we didn't want anything flashy, we just wanted something easy and classic to showcase some favorite fabrics... because cats, bears, and roller skates you guys! And hot pink!
And so voila, the Super Easy Black and White Quilt! This pattern is just as simple as can be -- cute lil' squares all sewn together in a grid -- classic, summery, and easy-breezy. It's the perfect thing for picnics in the park or for chilling on the couch in the a/c. (It would make an insanely cute baby play mat, too...)
The only trick to this design is that is uses a lot of different fabrics -- twelve, in fact -- which would be daunting to purchase individually. So, we're thrilled to offer this quilt as a kit (yay!), with exactly enough pre-cut squares to make this cute creation. And you don't even have to do any cutting -- how great is that?!
This is an advanced beginner sewing project, so if you have basic sewing skills, you can make it! It's a great first quilt project if you've been wanting to tackle your first quilt. Because it's a throw size, it's way easier to manage than a big bed-sized quilt.
Wanna get started? You can snag the free pattern for the Super Easy Black & White Quilt by clicking here.
Click here to purchase the kit!
If you make this project, we want to see! Tag your photos @brooklyncraftcompany and #brooklyncraftcompany so we can creep on your crafts!!
But don't you just hate it when that oh-so-cute succulent you just have to have, turns from perfectly fresh, to ugly and old, once you have it for a while? You know, like this:
Um, yuck! We hate it when our succulents get all gangly and leggy, leaving us to wonder what we ever saw in them in the first place.
But! There's good news. Did you know it's really easy to get an old succulent back on track and make it cute again?
If you have a succulent that gets leggy and ugly like the one above, here's what you do:
Just cut it off its stem!! Using sharp scissors, simply snip the head of the succulent close to its base.
And, like, that's it. (You can toss the remaining stem and roots.)
Any leaves that remain on the stem, or that fall off the base of the succulent, you can save and give them new life too!
The cut succulent can be enjoyed as-is, in its just-snipped state, for up to a couple of months. During this time, you can display it around your home without putting it in a pot--just perch it anywhere it looks good! (You can mist it or give it a quick dunk in water every once in a while to keep it hydrated.)
During this time, the stem of the cut succulent will sort of scab over, and eventually tiny roots will start to sprout like the ones in this photo, which is actually of different plants, but you get the picture!
When the roots sprout, simply place the succulent on top of a fresh pot of soil. The roots will take hold in the soil, and the plant will continue to grow. How amazing is that?!
As for the leaves you saved -- you won't believe what those guys will do!! Just leave them sitting out for a few weeks, and the base of each leaf will not only sprout roots, but it will also sprout a tiny new baby succulent! Just... what is this beautiful green magic?!
Place these new babies in soil and they will continue to grow into fully formed lil' succulents.
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So there you have it! A crazy-easy way to turn an ugly old succulent into a fresh new plant baby (or many plant babies). Now get out there and keep buying all the succulents because let's be honest, you need them.
If you do this DIY, we want to see! Share your pics and tag them @brooklyncraftcompany and #brooklyncraftcompany.
Happy planting!
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It's summer, and the absolute most important number one thing to do during summer is to enjoy refreshing drinks outside with friends!
Make your next outdoor party a million times more fun with extra-special super-fancy tiki drinks that are served inside an actual melon!! Then fire up your Insta because trust us, you're gonna want to share these babies with the world.
And if you really want to blow your guests' minds? Set up a DIY station and let everyone carve and decorate their own melon drinks. Best party ever, guaranteed.
Let's get started!
Make The Melon Cup
The thing that puts this drink 100% over the top is that it's served inside an actual melon! It's too fun! You can make a drinking vessel out of lots of fruits -- we used a really cute yellow melon we found at a market, but mini watermelons and pineapples work great too. Just look for a medium-sized fruit with a firm enough exterior that it will retain its shape and hold liquid after being hollowed out.
To make the cup, use a small knife to cut a circle shape from the top of the melon, and remove the top. Scoop out the seeds, then use a spoon to remove part of the flesh. The goal is to remove enough to clear out some space, but leave enough so that the walls of the melon are still thick enough to remain strong and hold your drink. Finally, if needed, slice off a bit from the bottom of the melon so that it will be flat and not tip over once full.
Cut The Lime Flowers
Sure, you could just slice a lime wedge -- but you can also take your tiki up a notch with a lime flower!! Simply slice grooves lengthwise into a lime, then cut the lime into crosswise slices. Voila -- lime flowers!
Cut the Fruit Garnish
Colorful fruits really make this kind of drink look amazing, so choose the most brightly colored fruits you can find. We went with dragon fruit and pineapple. Yum.
Mix The Drink & Pour
Now it's time to fill your gorgeous melon cup! Honestly you can use any cocktail you want, but we went with Melon Mojitos. Here's our recipe:
Brooklyn Craft Company Melon Mojito Recipe
Place the melon, mint, lime and sugar into a glass and muddle until the sugar is dissolved and the melon is smooshed. Add the rum and grenadine and stir to combine. Top off with club soda.
To serve, fill the scooped-out melon with ice, then pour mixed drink over the ice.
Presentation
Once your melon is filled, all that's left to do is garnish! Layer your sliced fruit and arrange it on the edge of the melon, securing it with toothpicks. You can also add some greenery here, like mint leaves or even leaves plucked from the top of a pineapple (which look super tropical and cute).
Add a drink umbrella (obviously), and a tropical silk flower. (Word to the wise, many live flowers are not suitable for food contact, so we like fake blooms for this project!) Add a straw, and get to drinkin'!
Cheers! If you make this project, we wanna see pics! Tag us @brooklyncraftcompany and #brooklyncraftcompany.
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Calling all crafty catladies! Let your fellow feline-loving peeps know they're more than welcome at your house with this DIY doormat that screams cats, crafts, and... come on in!
This is a super-fun, quick and easy project that you can whip up in an afternoon with some pretty basic supplies. We love it as a housewarming gift for a catlady friend, or just to add some flair to your own abode.
Want to see how to make this a-meow-zing little number? Let's get started!
MATERIALS
Here's what you'll need to make this project:
PRINT AND TRACE THE TEMPLATES
Right-click the image above and "save as" to your desktop to print!
Print the template above onto regular printer paper, then cut out the cat and scissor shapes and trace them onto cardstock, and cut out again.
Cut several pieces of contact paper that are a few inches larger than the cat and scissors shapes. (The extra border of contact paper will come in handy later!) Trace five cat and four scissors shapes onto the pieces of contact paper.
Cut out the cat/scissors shapes, cutting the entire piece in one pass so that the inside and outside of the shape are fully intact -- you'll be using both pieces, but the outside piece is the most important part, as it will serve as your stencil.
PLAN THE DESIGN
Now, using the positive (inside) of each image, place the shapes on the doormat to determine your layout.
Once you settle on a layout you love, replace each positive shape with its corresponding negative shape, removing the contact paper backing and pressing the stencils into place.
Next, stick on additional bits of contact paper to fill in all remaining areas where the doormat is exposed. The goal is to have the entire mat covered except for the cat and scissor shapes.
Because we're using two colors of paint, we also covered all the cat the shapes with cardboard so that we can first paint the scissors pink.
TIME TO PAINT!
Spray paint the scissors pink. To prevent overspray under the edges of the stencil, it's best to spray from directly overhead, not at an angle.
Allow the paint to soak in for just a few minutes, then add a second coat. The fibers of the mat will soak up the paint, so be sure to do two thorough coats.
Next, remove the cardboard pieces to expose the cat shapes, and paint those black. (You can lightly place the cardboard pieces over the scissors to prevent overspray on those areas.)
Now all that's left to do is remove all the contact paper and allow to dry. You're done and ready to welcome your crafty catlady friends. Have fun, kittens!
If you make this project, we want to see how it turns out! Tag us @brooklyncraftcompany and #brooklyncraftcompany in your pics.
]]>Recently, while gazing at our collection of rad macrame supplies in our Brooklyn store, we got the idea to turn some of those supplies into something more than a wall hanging or plant hanger... something to hang on ourselves, perhaps...?
All those brass rings, wooden beads, and natural cotton cord just seemed to be begging to become something wearable!
So we whipped up this super-easy boho fringe necklace using our tiniest brass macrame ring, one simple bead, and some cotton fringe. We could totally imagine this piece hanging on a wall in a larger scale, but we're also crazy about it hanging around our necks!
Best of all, this DIY necklace takes less than a half hour to make. Want to learn how? Turn up the Fleetwood Mac, and let's do this!
MATERIALS
Here's what you'll need to make this necklace:
MAKE THE FRINGE
First up, let's cut some fringe and get this necklace party started! You'll need a bunch of lengths of string approximately 8" long for the fringe. An easy shortcut for doing this is to wrap the string around a book (or piece of cardboard) that's about 8" tall. Just wrap the string a bunch of times...
...Then cut the string at the top and bottom edge of the book, and voila -- you'll have a nice little stack of string pieces, ready to become fringe.
TIE THE FRINGE
Next, fold two pieces of cord in half and place the fold under the 2.5" brass macrame ring. Then, bring both ends of the cord over the ring and through the folded end, and pull to tighten. This is called a larks head knot.
Hello, little larks head knot!
Repeat to tie more knots until the fringe is as full as you'd like.
TRIM THE FRINGE
Next, trim the ends of the fringe into an inverted triangle (or any shape you like!). We like to use a rotary cutter and straight edge to trim fringe, but if you don't have these tools you can also use masking tape to mark off the line you'd like to cut, then trim along the tape with scissors.
ADD THE LARGE BEAD & CORD
Cut a length of leather cord that's your preferred length for your necklace plus several extra inches. Fold the leather cord in half and feed the folded end through the large bead, then tie the cord to the brass ring with a larks head knot.
Tighten the larks head knot below the bead, and you're done! Simply tie the leather cord to secure its ends, then trim.
And that's it! Easiest necklace ever, right?!
If you make this project, we want to see how it turns out! Tag us @brooklyncraftcompany and #brooklyncraftcompany in your pics.
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When it comes to craft supplies, few things are cuter than pom pom trim (also know as ball fringe).
And when it comes to colors, nothing is better than neons.
So when we recently got our crafty little hands on neon pom pom trim -- well, we basically flipped over it and couldn't wait to start making all the neon pom pom things!
And so today we are sharing a tutorial for making your own pom pom trim pillows. They're super easy to make, require only basic sewing skills, and can be completed in an afternoon. Which means your sofa will be thanking you as soon as tonight.
Wanna learn how to make them? Let's go!
Materials
For this project you'll need:
- Neon pom pom trim >> BUY IT HERE!
- 1 yard fabric per pillow. We used:
- 16" pillow forms; one per pillow
- Thread to match your fabrics and trims
Tools required: Measuring tape, scissors, ruler or straight edge, basic sewing supplies, sewing machine, iron.
Skills required: Beginner-level sewing knowledge is all you need!
PILLOW 1: POM POM BORDER
This version has pom pom trim sewn into the side seams, like piping. It's super easy to do and results in a really cute pillow with a fun edging that is perfect layered with other pillows in a group. Because the trim is only on the outer edges, a busy fabric print is a great choice for this style.
Cutting
Cut the following to make Pillow 1:
After cutting the fabric pieces, use a cup or glass to trace a curve on each corner, and cut the curve to make rounded corners. Not only are rounded corners a cute look on pillows, but it is also much easier to sew the pom pom border on rounded corners. Win win!
Note: you may be wondering why we're not adding a seam allowance, and the reason is that skipping a seam allowance will result in a finished pillow cover that's slightly smaller than the pillow form, which will make the finished pillow look nice and plump. If the pillow cover is larger than the form, even by a little bit, it can look baggy and sad. Plump pillows are happy pillows!
Assemble the Pillow Front
Next, pin the 66" piece of pom pom trim all around the perimeter of the pillow front, with the poms facing inwards and the right side of the fabric facing up. We set our trim in about 1/4" from the raw edge of the fabric to allow room for a seam allowance on the fabric, since the tape on this trim is a bit narrow.
At the point where the ends of the trim meet, overlap the two ends and pin them with the tails facing away from the pillow (this will ensure that they're hidden in the seam and don't show in the finished pillow).
Now it's time to sew! Using a regular stitch, simply sew around the perimeter of the pillow top, stitching the trim to the fabric. The seam allowance isn't super important here; about 1/2" is fine.
Assemble the Pillow Back
Cut the two back pieces per the measurements above, and round the corners as above. Fold each piece in half with the right sides out, and press the fold.
Now place one back piece over the pillow top as shown. The folded side of the back piece should be in the center of the pillow. Pin in place, and sew around all three outer sides, leaving the folded edge open.
Next, add the second back piece the same way as the first. The folded edges of the two back pieces will overlap each other in the center of the pillow, creating an envelope closure.
Now, just turn the pillow right-side out, insert your pillow form, and this pillow is DONE! So cute and easy, right?!
PS: here's how the envelope closure will look on the back of the pillow. If you find that the opening tends to gape open with use, you can add a button or velcro to secure it, or even baste it closed with a few hand stitches.
PILLOW 2: POM POM FRINGE PARTY
This version features rows of pom poms across the front, resulting in a party pillow that just wants to have fun! This cutie looks great front and center in a pillow group, or solo as a statement pillow on an accent chair or bed. Because the trim is so busy, solid fabrics are a good choice for this design.
Cut the following to make Pillow 2"
Note: for this style, we did not curve the corners because it's a more linear design and we thought sharp corners would look better!
Assembling the Front
Using a ruler and pen or pencil, mark a line every 1 1/4" on the right side of the pillow front.
Sew one length of pom trim on each line, placing the trim directly over the line to cover it. For this step, use a zig-zag stitch and thread to match your trim.
Keep going till all the trim is attached!
And here's how the pillow front will look when all the trim is added.
Now all that's left to do is attach the two back pieces, which is done exactly the same way as Pillow 1 (see above).
And that's it, you're done!
If you make this project, we want to see your photos! Tag us @brooklyncraftcompany and #brooklyncraftcompany.