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My name is Kara, and I’m so excited that you’re here! Please take a moment to look around and check out some of my latest sewing and refashion projects.
Recent Blog Posts
5 Creative Sheet Costumes–without damaging the sheets!
I had so much fun creating these no-sew sheet costumes! The best part is that there is no damage to your sheets, so they can be used as bed sheets again as soon as Halloween is over! I recommend wearing a something underneath all of these costumes since they are...
DIY Faux Fur Stole
This post is a collaboration between JOANN and me. All opinions are my own. JOANN recently sent me some of their new faux fur fabric to try out. I had never worked with faux fur before, but it was so soft and beautiful I figured it would be fun to give it a try. I...
How to insert an eyelet (Part of McCall’s 7537)
This post is made in partnership with JOANN, all opinions are my own. Have you ever been super intimidated to try something, but once you did it, you just felt plain silly because it was so easy? That's exactly how I feel about inserting eyelets. I used to think it...
McCall’s M7177 Pattern Review
I picked up this mustard floral fabric last year at the Golden West Swap Meet in Huntington Beach. It's one of my favorite places to get fabric for exceptionally low prices. I think this ran me about $2 a yard. Everytime we vacation in Huntington Beach, which is...
McCall’s M7577 Summer Romper with JOANN
This post was created in partnership with JOANN. All opinions, dance moves, and ideas are my own. I've had McCall's m7577 in my pattern stash for MONTHS! I was so excited when I came across this pretty floral knit fabric from JOANN because I knew it would pair well...
The Ultimate 1920s Dress for the Best Price
Today is an exciting day because I'm officially announcing that WhileCamdenSleeps.com has become KaraMetta.com. I began this blog over 6 years ago when my first son, Camden, would take his many newborn naps. Now, as a mother of three, including Camden that NEVER...
4th of July Pom Pom shorts with JOANN and Kwik Sew K4181
This post is a paid partnership with JOANN. All opinions are my own. I've keep finding myself admiring the projects my friends have done using pom pom trims. I decided it was finally time for me to jump onboard with the trend! With the 4th of July in mind, I made...
DIY Embellished Jean Vest
I recently came across this jean jacket at Deseret Industries. I thought it looked super cute...until I tried it on. The sleeves, you guys, the sleeves. They looked 100% outrageous on me because they puffed up too high on the shoulders. While I think princess...
Swimming with the little man and SwimWays
This post was sponsored by SwimWays as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I've been sewing tons of swimsuits lately, so I've had some fun trying them out*. But I've quickly learned that taking 3...
Refashion Series
In these episodes, I take old, outdated clothing and transform them into something new and beautiful.
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