Mrs. K sharing her sewing and crafting project ideas, 18” doll crafts, Girl Scout ideas, DIY crafty projects and more!
Here at Cupcakes and Lace Sewing Studio in Loudoun County Virginia, we offer lots of private sewing lessons for kids and teens (and adults too!). We often get asked which machines may be great for beginners (kids, teens and adults!) and intermediate young sewers. Below is are list of recommendations on machines and also supplies […]
If you live near our area in Loudoun County come to our crafty sewing studio and take some private sewing lessons! We are currently open for one on one lessons or very small size sewing classes for kids and teens (and beginner adults too). We have many project options to pick from. You can also […]
If you love American Girl Dolls or any 18” doll DIY crafts then check out our original 18” doll crafting kits for kids! We have several crafty themes for our doll kits: breakfast in bed, tea party, birthday party and pizza party! Each kit comes with all necessary supplies, clear instructions with photos and some […]
We have newly added hand sewing (and crafting!) kits for kids available on our website at www.cupcakesandlace.com! Click onthe store page here! If your child is into all things crafty or has been wanting to learn how to sew these kits are for them. Each hand sewing kit comes with clear written instructions plus photos, […]
The Emoji craze seems to never go out of style these days! Here at Cupcakes and Lace in Northern Virginia, we recently crafted up fun Emoji pendant necklaces at a Jeweler Junior Girl Scout Badge Crafting Class. Check out the supplies and directions below to make your own. Supplies: Beads (we loved these fun polka […]
Here in Loudoun County Virginia at Cupcakes and Lace, we love teaching Girl Scouts how to earn their badges! We love the new spin we put on the Brownie Painter badge…cake themed! Below are some ideas you can use to help your troop earn the painter badge with a fun cake twist! Teach them about […]
We LOVE making Jeweler here at Cupcakes and Lace in Loudoun County Virginia, especially for the Jeweler Junior Girl Scout badge. Make this super adorable (and totally wearable for adults too!) necklace when working towards your Jeweler badge…or just for fun! Supplies: Bead Landing brand Value Pack Pastel beads (you can really use any […]
We often get asked what sewing machine we recommend for our kiddo students (and adult students!). In our classes here in Northern Virginia, we use the Singer Styist 7258 sewing machine. We would strongly recommend these little work horses for any beginner or even intermediate sewer wanted to purchase a new machine. There are many […]
Here at Cupcakes and Lace we love teaching crafts inspired by the past! Clothespin dolls are one of our ultimate favorite! You can use this craft at school when learning about the prairie days, Laura Ingalls Wilder, or when working towards a Girl Scout badge or Journey. Think Playing the Past Junior badge! Also to supplement […]
Have you seen the awesome new partnership and licensed fabric that Girl Scouts USA and JoAnn Fabrics has?! We love it so much! As a GSCNC Premier Program Partner with our local council here in Northern Virginia we offer sewing and crafting classes just for Girl Scouts. We have been teaching them for many years […]
We offer crafting and sewing classes in the Northern Virginia/DMV area. Come check out our super cute studio!