Vídeo: paso a paso - Hacer un portamandos. Diy projects. Sewing 101: zippered case. It’s back-to-school time, and it’s hard not to have school supplies on the brain even if school days are nowhere in sight for some of us! Inspired by the good old-fashioned pencil case, I thought it would be fun to sew a lined, zippered pouch that you can use for pencils, makeup, electronics or anything else you need to organize and tuck away. The great thing about this bag is that once you understand the basic construction, you can easily make it any size you like. Try a short, long version with a wide base for knitting needles, or a flat bag for electronic cords. You can use oilcloth for the lining to create a waterproof makeup bag, or try stitching a label to the outside to indicate what’s hiding inside.
Let’s get started! — Brett Bara CLICK HERE for the full how-to after the jump! Materials Instructions 1. Decide how large you want your bag to be and cut two pieces of your exterior fabric and two pieces of lining fabric to this size, plus 1″ in length and width for seam allowance. 2. Sewing 101: electronics sleeve. It’s really starting to feel like fall, and whether or not that means back to school for you, fall always seems to mean new supplies. Don’t forget your electronics this season, so you can whip up a cozy little wool sleeve for your laptop or tablet! In this project, you’ll learn how to install a zipper around a curve, which really isn’t difficult to do, I promise. You can use these instructions to make a case for a laptop, tablet reader, or any flat electronic device.
Once you get the hang of the construction, these sleeves really only take a couple hours to make, so they’re great weekend projects (and good gift ideas, too). Let’s get started! Read the full how-to after the jump! Materials 1/2 yard of fabric for exterior — A thick fabric is recommended. Instructions 1. 2. Place the zipper right-side down on the right side of one of the exterior pieces, orienting the zipper so the overhang is equal on both sides. 3. 4. Whew! 5. 6. And you’re done! Sewing 101: piping. Okay, it may not be the sexiest topic in the sewing world, but piping is a darn handy tool to have in your stitchy arsenal. It adds a super-professional touch to pillows and cushions, as well as accessories like pot holders, placemats—just about anything that needs a little trimming action.
You can buy piping in a fabric store, but making your own allows you to customize the size as well as the fabric. I’m going to show you the fundamentals of making piping, and how to attach it to a simple pillow. Once you understand the basics, you can pipe anything you like. Let’s get started! -Brett Bara CLICK HERE for the full how-to after the jump! What You’ll Need cord, in any diameter you prefer – enough to cover the perimeter of your pillow, plus several inches (buy this in the notions section of a fabric store) approximately 1 yard fabric for the body of the pillow (calculate the exact amount you need depending on what size pillow you’re making) pillow form sharp scissors tape measure seam ripper iron. Knitting needle case. March is our favorite time of year for two things: 1. organizing and 2. knitting. In theory, we’d like to start knitting in the fall to prepare for holiday gifts and the winter months ahead, but it always seems to be the busiest time of year, and sometimes it just isn’t practical to start knitting a sweater on size-4 needles in the middle of November.
As we start to get a little stir crazy waiting for spring (for those of us in winter climates, it often doesn’t come for another month or even two, if we’re especially unlucky!) , we continue to cozy up at home and start our spring cleaning. In a moment of energized organizing, we made ourselves these knitting-needle cases to arrange and store knitting needles. No more rubber bands holding together unmarked double-pointed needles! No more mismatched pairs! CLICK HERE for the full how-to after the jump! Materials Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Sewing 101: luggage tags. It’s summertime, and the sewing is easy! Chances are, you’re not in the mood to lock yourself inside this month to work on a complicated sewing project, but if you’re looking for some instant crafty gratification to whip up on your way out the door to vacation, this luggage tag is just the thing.
You can sew one in an hour or so, and then head off to wherever you’re going knowing your suitcase will be joining you on the other side. (These are great hostess gifts, too, so make extras if you’re vacationing in someone’s home.) Let’s get started! — Brett Bara Read the full how-to after the jump! Materials two 5-inch squares of a medium-weight fabrictwo 5-inch squares of heavy-weight fusible interfacingone 3 1/2″ square of clear vinylribbon or cord, about 10″thread to match your fabricstraight pinsscissorstissue papersewing machineiron Instructions 1. With a hot iron, fuse each piece of interfacing to the wrong side of each fabric square. 2. 3. 4. This is how it will look when you’re done. Sewing 101: fabric boxes. It seems no matter what I do, I can never get a handle on all the tiny odds and ends that accumulate around my house. From craft materials to hair ties, the bits and bobs are constantly trying to take over, so in the never-ending quest to corral them, these little fabric bins were born.
You can make one of these soft boxes in almost no time, and in almost any size, so you can customize them to perfectly fit whatever you need to hold. Top each one off with a label holder (also customizable in any shade of the rainbow, thanks to nail polish), and you’ll have a leg up on clutter . . . for a little while, at least. — Brett Bara Read the full how-to after the jump . . .
Materials a sturdy fabric, such as canvasthread to matchsewing machine, iron and basic sewing supplieslabel holdersnail polish (optional) 1. I couldn’t find label holders in a color I liked, so I decided to customize my own by painting them with neon pink nail polish. 2. Begin with any size square or rectangle fabric you like.
Renske’s minimalist tote bag. A talented seamstress with a mission, Renske Solkesz decided to create her own wardrobe after finding herself frustrated with high fashion prices. When we saw her chic and modern wardrobe creations, we asked if she’d be willing to create and share a fun accessory tutorial with us. I’m super excited about what she’s come up with: an amazing self-closing utilitarian tote! I’m a huge fan of the graphic contrast and the leather and rivet details. Like her fashion designs, this tote is made from inexpensive materials, yet looks totally luxe.
I’m halfway out the door to the fabric store already! You can see the other pieces she’s created on her blog, The Dress is Made. CLICK HERE for the full how-to after the jump! When I designed this bag, I wanted to integrate the grip/straps in a more functional way with the rest of the bag. A friend of mine called it a “yin yang bag,” which is pretty accurate, I think. Materials Tools HammerSewing machineScissorsPinsChalkMeasuring tapeIronPattern template 2. Sewing 101: ombre embroidery sampler. There are so many great things happening in the embroidery world these days. Gone are the old-fashioned needlepoint projects of yesteryear, replaced with a new crop of fantastic modern stitchery that ranges from quick, trendy patterns available for purchase on sites like Etsy to some amazing fine art pieces by a new generation of textile artists. If you’ve been thinking of dipping your toes (or should I say fingers?)
In the world of embroidery, it’s a very easy craft to take on. The supplies are minimal and inexpensive, small projects can be surprisingly quick to complete and embroidery lends itself to experimenting and doodling, so don’t be afraid to give it a try. In this post I’ve put together a simple guide showing some of the most basic embroidery stitches you could use to get started, which I’ve worked up into an ombre sampler, but you can use these stitches for just about any kind of embroidery you dream up. — Brett Bara See the full how-to after the jump . . .
Materials Finishing.