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I am Victoria Martinez Azaro AKA La creative mama, fashion designer, educator, natural dyer, writer, illustrator and creative all around 🙂
I want to share with you how I was able use my fashion design background and turn it into the most amazing creative outlet that has allowed me to find joy and excitement in my every day life and enjoy lots of fun times with my kids.
Reversible Tote Bag pattern with embroidered patch
Hi Creative Mamas! I am so keen to share with you this super cool reversible tote bag pattern which I drafted last week. For this tote bag tutorial I wanted to use upcycled old fabric and I wanted to make an embroidered patch with special little trims that mean...
How to upcycle old jeans into a tote bag
Hi Creative Mamas! I am so happy to be sharing this very special way to upcycle old jeans into a tote bag. I recently taught an upcycling workshop and we all had such fun! Upcycling your old clothes into useful and valuable items is a game changer. It allows you to...
How to make socks – FREE sock pattern
Hi Creative Mamas! I want t o share with you a super easy and fun way that will show you how to make your own socks! If you want to have fun and original looking socks this tutorial is for you! Home made socks are the best gift to make for family members and friends....
How to make a baby pillow cover tutorial
Hi Creative Mamas! I am so happy to share with you this super cute baby pillow tutorial which is made out of fabric scraps. It's a great gift for a baby shower and a beautiful addition to any nursery. This nursery pillow is quite quick to make and a great was to make...
How to sew a quilted pillow cover for girls
Hi Creative Mamas! Have you ever sewn a quilted pillow your kids' rooms? I started making my own embroidered pillows, applique pillow, nursery baby pillows and then moved onto quilted pillows to decorate every room of our house. In this post I will show you how to...
Hand embroidered pillow that your kids will love
Hi Creative Mamas! I am super happy to share with you how to make a cute beautiful embroidered pillow that your kids will love. I have made all my kids pillows like the one in this tutorial and they have been used, loved and kept over the years. How to make an...
DIY applique pillow {Great Father’s Day present}
Hi Creative Mamas! I am very excited to share with you how easy and quick it is to make an applique pillow. This pillow is a great Father's Day present! There are many ways to make an applique pillow but hand embroidering appliques is one of my favorite techniques. I...
Top storage ideas to keep face masks organized
Hi Creative Mamas! So you have made these really cool face masks and now they are all over the house! How can you organize them neatly so that your whole family knows where to go and get their clean face mask for the day? In this post I will show you my best storage...
How to turn fabric collage into a fabric journal
Hi Creative Mamas! In this post I will share with you the wonderful work produced by a group of very talented students of mine. We worked together as a group exploring fabric collage techniques as a way to express our creativity, tell our life stories and celebrate...
How to make a face mask with applique {free templates}
Hi Creative Mamas! Making a face mask with applique is another super cool way of making face masks that your kids will love and that you can have fun with. By using fabric applique, you can add a unique touch to a face mask and also you can turn any face mask into a...
How to make an easy quilted pillow cover
Hi Creative Mamas! Welcome to my super easy and quick way to make a quilted pillow cover! In this tutorial I will show you a step by step method so that you can transform any fabric collage, mini quilt or applique work into a fabulous quilted pillow cover. This...
How to make a DIY Christmas pillow {super cute}
Hi Creative Mamas! I have been busy for the last few weeks designing and making little special fabric crafts to decorate our home for Christmas. I have had so much fun! One of my favorite things is this DIY Christmas pillow. I followed the same idea of using fabric...
How to make a DIY fabric advent calendar that your kids will love
How to make a DIY fabric advent calendar Hi Creative Mamas! I am so excited to share with you a wonderful way to turn fabric scraps into an amazing DIY fabric advent calendar for this Christmas! If you have fabric scraps piling up from previous projects this is...
Free Printable Embroidery Template for Face Masks
Hi Creative Mamas! I am in a mission to make face masks that are not only super practical to use but also beautiful and pretty to wear. I made this free printable embroidery template for face masks in order to make it super easy to print and embroider your face mask...
DIY fitted face mask for glasses – FREE PATTERN
Hi Creative Mamas! I am excited to share with you this new pattern and tutorial on how to make a great fitted face mask so that your glasses won't fog when wearing a mask. This is a true no fog face mask and a real solution for people who need to wear a mask and are...
How to make a fabric book cover
How do you make a fabric book cover? Hi Creative Mamas! I want to share with you a great handmade gift idea that you can easily make through upcycling fabric scraps, re purposing old clothes and using your naturally dyed fabrics. In this post I will show you how to...
How to make a quiet book (Free Patterns)
Hi Creative Mamas! I am super thrilled to share with you how to make a quiet book! This quiet book is very close to my heart because its a recreation of the book I used to play with when I was little. When I was a child, I used to draw my own dolls. I used to give...
How to make a fabric book using upcycled fabric
Hi Creative Mamas! I am so keen to share with you how to make a fabric book! Up cycling fabric and old clothes into beautiful handmade gifts is my absolute favorite! There is something very special about creating possibilities of new lives and new uses for worn out...
How to make a hair clip holder with fabric applique
Hi Creative Mamas! I am super excited to share with you how to make a hair clip holder with fabric applique. Sorting out through my daughter's hair clips, bows and hair bands it's something that is getting quite tricky at the moment. As she grows up her room is filled...
How to sew a quilt as you go block with wonky sashing
Hi Creative Mamas! I am so excited to share with you how to sew a quilt as you go block with wonky sashing. Quilt as you go is my preferred method for quilting. It's quick, it's easy and by the time I am done with all my blocks I don't need to face the whole batting...
How to make an envelope pillow cover Tutorial
Hi Creative Mamas! There are so many tutorials in this blog about creative sewing projects such as mini quilts, applique, embroidery and little fabric projects. There are also many amazing tutorials to dye your own fabrics and create beautiful colors and texture...
How to make a quilt as you go log cabin quilt
Hi Creative Mamas! I am super excited to share with you a great quilting technique called quilt as you go which I love and the one that I use the most within my quilting practice. I love how easy it is, I love that I don't need to worry about the batting at the end of...
Easy & Quick DIY Face Masks Tutorials
Hi Creative Mamas! Over the last few months I have been answering lots and lots of questions in regards to face masks. Friends, family and colleagues want easy and quick DIY face mask tutorials, they also want to know which is the best pattern to use when making a DIY...
How To Make The Best Fabric Face Mask For Your Kids
A great system to make the best fabric face masks for your kids! A while ago I published another tutorial on how to make a fabric face mask with free patterns in all sizes to fit every member in the family. What I have realized since then is that how to wear a mask...
How to make a fabric face mask in ten minutes
Hi Creative Mamas, Grandmas, Aunties, Teachers! I am super excited to show you a new way to make a fabric face mask in ten minutes! A few weeks ago I posted a DIY tutorial on how to make a fabric face mask using materials you have at home. The motivation for...
How to make an embroidered tea cozy
Hi Creative Mamas! I can’t wait to share with you how to make a beautiful embroidered tea cozy that will become the center of attention in all your future tea parties! Call me old fashion, but there is nothing that I love more than to host an afternoon tea with lots...
How to make a simple quilt in one day
A simple quilt in one day… really? Hi Creative Mamas! I am so excited to show you how I make a little simple quilt in one day! YES, one day! Super easy and super simple! Quilting is a great way to use all those fabric scraps that you may have from older projects. In...
How to make a fast and easy fabric flower brooch
DIY Fabric Flower Brooch Hi Creative Mamas! I am so excited to share with you how to make a fabric flower brooch using scraps of fabric that you may have from other projects. This is the perfect fast and easy DIY project to do with your kids during a rainy afternoon. ...
How to make a fabric face mask
DIY fabric face mask using materials you have at home Hi Creative Mamas, teachers, aunties, grandmas. I am doing my bit as a creative soul to try and help in these tricky times that we are in. My children are becoming increasingly anxious and worried about the Covid...
How to make a plushie {great baby gift}
How to make a plushie (without a sewing machine) Hi Creative Mamas! Have you ever wanted to make your own toys for your kids or as a gift to a special little one? Toys that are made with love, toys that are made with eco friendly and sustainable materials, toys that...
