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TUTORIAL: Creating a Costume Bra. Nadya's sewing Instructions: Foto story: how to cover a bra. Covering a bra with cloth is not too difficult.

Nadya's sewing Instructions: Foto story: how to cover a bra

Here I am demonstrating it step by step. Unfortunately, due to the velvet and the photos taken directly from above, some details are not so clearly visible. Take a normal stiff bra and a piece of cloth. I prefer a somewhat elastic material, in this case a piece of elastic velvet. I place the cloth loosely around the top edge of the bra and pin it tight so that no waves appear on the upper part of the cups.

Inside, it looks this. Now you cut away the superfluous cloth, leaving a bit for the seam, fold the cloth over and pin it tight. Here it is clearer: the cup is almost covered, we just have to make a nice dart on the lower part to get rid of superflous cloth. The dart is "closed". Now you do the same on the other side: place cloth on bra, pin tight, cut away what is too much. Fold everything over, pin it tight, and here you can see the superfluous cloth along the lower edge of the cup.

Almost done! DIY Mother's Day Corsage: Felt Dahlia Flower Brooch - Holidays News - Holidash. Rainbow Patchwork Skirt. Hello!

Rainbow Patchwork Skirt

I hope you enjoy photos of my floor-length patchwork skirt. This took me at least 5 months to make. There are 10 tiers of 4x4 inch square patches. Each successive tier is 1.5 times as long as the next one. Patchwork circle skirt. The tutorial that follows below is the instructions to make any sized tired patchwork skirt you desire. For those who choose to skip the math and would like a complete dress pattern, you can find a pattern for this dress at my Etsy. The hardest part about this dress is not going bonkers while gathering the last layer. Make sure you have enough scrapes on hand, or head off to the thrift store for some pillow cases and free box goodies.

Its best to have cotton-blends. Fabrics that have too much polyester will not iron well and do not make good patchwork. Patchwork Circle Skirt (buncha pics!) I can't believe I did this.

Patchwork Circle Skirt (buncha pics!)

This is my first wearable adult clothing item. Until now, I've only made home-dec type stuff and girls' clothes. So I'm pretty proud. And...I finally got a serger! So this is my first project using the serger and it was amazing! Of course, I used vegbee's patchwork circle skirt tutorial, found here: I think now I know why she meant this to be a child's skirt/dress. Apologies if the pics are not great. I do realize that my tank top doesn't match. A Dash of Panache: Poinsettia Pillows. When I first got married ten years ago, I started collecting Christmas decorations.

A Dash of Panache: Poinsettia Pillows

Christmas is my favorite time of year, and I’d always dreamed of having my own home filled with the sights, sounds, and scents of the season. Every year, I like to add something new to my growing collection. This year I was inspired to create some decorative pillows with felt. The nice thing about felt is that it is inexpensive, it doesn’t fray, and it adds just the right amount of coziness for those upcoming winter months. I wanted to create something bold, something stylish, but nothing too busy. Here’s what I came up with: Red version, up close: If you want to create your own version of these simple sew poinsettia pillows, here’s the step-by-step. Simple Sew Poinsettia Pillows Supplies for a 14 to 18” pillow: pillow insert, 2/3 yard of felt for the pillow form; 1/2 yard of felt for the petals and button; button cover kit or color coordinated button, zipper and thread to match.

That’s it, easy peasy ! Ask the Belly Dance Costume Goddess: How to Make Harem Pants. Ask the Costume Goddess: by Dina Lydia The Question Dear Costume Goddess: I hope I didn't miss it, but I've been poring over this fantastic site...

Ask the Belly Dance Costume Goddess: How to Make Harem Pants

Is there a relatively easy way to make the pantaloons? --Marmara The Costume Goddess Responds Dear Marmara, Harem pants are worn under a skirt, or worn alone. Cheap and Easy Tip: Try using a pair of pull-on pants several sizes too large for you, if you can find some in a suitable fabric (see below — not doubleknit!) For those with more time, the classic harem pants are easy to sew because once your pattern is perfected, only two seams and two casings are required. Often the front and back of the pants are exactly the same. Variations: The side may be slit to leave an opening, which may then be outlined with decorative trim, and the two halves connected with beaded strands, metallic ribbons or other decoration. The pants may be cut slimmer and tapered with darts as illustrated for an "Indian" look. Fabric Suggestions Amount of Fabric Needed Materials.