How to add elbow patches to a sweater! Elbow patches are one of my favorite trends this season! Last month, I shared how to hand print hearts on your jeans and we recieved many requests for a patch tutorial! I asked Amanda to show you how she would do it in this next feature.... Enjoy! Supplies needed: cardigan, fabric (this is a great way to use scraps!) , fabric marker/crayon, 1 sheet of card stock, scissors, pins, embroidery thread and embroidery needle. 1. 3. 6. Thanks so much, Amanda! Happy Monday, everyone.... xo. ~Ruffles And Stuff~ How to Make a No Sew Pillow Cover {no sew. Tutorial ~ Hanging Fabric Baskets Or Pockets. I know I say this every time, but I am so excited about this project!
The possibilities are endless! And they are so easy – I am going to have baskets hanging all around my house in a weeks time. I am using these above my sewing desk to hold all my notions and patterns. First I will show you how to make them, then I will tell you all the ways I think you could use them…then you can tell me all the ways I never thought of! Here is the tutorial for making larger baskets with plexiglass in the bottom for great wall storage. See told you, any size! Supplies: Fabric – how much you need depends on how big and how many you make, we’ll go over thisHeavy weight interface lining – you want it stiff enough to hold its shapeAll your sewing stuffCurtain rod or wooden dowel with brackets to hang it on Cutting out fabric: To make one basket you need two pieces identical in size.
So you have two pieces of fabric the same size right? Now you should have two pieces the same size with interfacing ironed on. Fold-over bag tutorial. Thanks again Bloom for hosting my tutorial yesterday! I've really enjoyed so many of Bloom's topics since I first found their blog. I especially loved the post on handmade gifts for Christmas, it really helped reign me in and made me realize what was most important - spending time with my children. Now before I get too sappy, here it is: the fold-over bag - a casual and fun spring bag! Materials needed: 1/2 yard material for exterior (you'll need about 3/4 of a yard if you have a fabric with a directional print) 1/2 yard material for lining scraps for pocket double fold bias tape (I made my own, but it's really easy to pick some up at the store, too!)
Let's get going! For the inside pocket: You can adjust this pocket size as you see fit, I wanted it to hold my two most important things - my keys and my cell phone. Fold each side in 1/2 inch and press, then fold entire piece wrong sides together in half and press again. Attach bias tape to the top of the pocket. For the bag: You're done! Everywhere orange: zipper bag: tutorial. I love the zipper aisle in the craft store. I love all the subtle colors and that is what inspired this bag. I know what you're thinking, but it's not orange!! Don't worry, this one was for my sister-in-law who loves pink, you can see my orange one at the end of this post. The size of the bag you want will decide how many zippers you need. I used 7 zippers, 4 different colors. The zippers were 16" long. Line up the zippers with the zipper heads in alternating directions. Sew the zippers together with a 1/4 inch overlap.
Keep overlapping the zippers as you sew them. All the zippers sewn together. Unzip 3 of the zippers about 3 inches. Fold the zippers in half so the zipper heads are on the inside. I pin the zippers, it makes them much easier to sew. Sew around the 3 sides. Do a couple of backstitches over the zippers to make sure they are going to hold together. Trim the extras. The best part is you can unzip any zipper to get into the bag! The pink bag with my orange one. Crossed fly stitch filling » Sarah's Hand Embroidery Tutorials.
Bracelaces by Itunube — The Lost At E Minor store. Zip-Itself Coin Purse. This zip-itself coin purse is truly an amazing and creative handmade design… zip-up to a tetrahedron shaped coin purse, unzip to a long ribbon. This zip-itself coin purse is made from 2 simple materials that you can get from the shop easily – ribbon and zipper. Get the tutorial on how to sew zip-itself coin purse with lining after this jump. I accidentally saw this zip-itself coin purse when I did a search for the tetrahedron coin purse and I love the idea.
I knew I am going to scratch my head and drill into the detail of the design and make it one day…. On a relax weekend in June while shopping at a flea market in Straits Quay, I walked towards the only stall that sells handmade materials and finished handmade. July 30, 2011 August 27, 2011 September 24, 2011 October 29, 2011 Time: 10 am to 10 pm If you are not able to make it to meet them personally, then visit their online shop. {CLICK HERE to get pattern & tutorial of Zip-Itself Coin Purse.} Pages: 1 2 Get all updates via email: Adorable DIY Ear Warmers. Tiny happy: how to: a simple patchwork ball. Here is how I made some simple patchwork balls last week, for my children to play with inside. They would make great new baby gifts, too! My daughter (3 yrs) enjoyed helping- choosing the fabrics and stuffing the finished balls.
An older child might like to sew them up, too! Materials: small scraps of cotton fabric (I like to use quilter's-weight cotton best, because it's strong and less likely to fray at the seams.) needle and thread, scissors, pins paper and pencil sewing machine (but you could sew the whole thing by hand, if you don't have a machine.) stuffing- polyfill is best for small babies, but you could also use fabric scraps or cotton or wool stuffing. optional: a small bell for a baby's ball, rice to put with the stuffing for extra weight, or fill with just rice to make a hacky sack/juggling ball. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Free Pattern to Download: The Madeleine Mini Bloomers. Valentine’s day is coming this weekend, and whether you love it or hate it, you must admit having something adorable to lounge around in makes any day that much sweeter. So I present to you the madeleine mini bloomers, a free sewing pattern that you can download! It takes only a yard of fabric (along with some elastic and ribbon), and an hour or two of sewing to whip up these pretties. These are no prim and proper Victorian bloomers, as you can see. They sit low on the waist, and are scandalously brief. The back view is particularly flattering. The pattern is put together like any Burdastyle pattern. Download the Madeleine Mini Bloomers pattern!
Enjoyed this post? Get all of our tips, tutorials, and discussions delivered to your inbox – it’s free! Obscure Animals Alphabet fabric by maile for sale on Spoonflower. The dress I made. Origami Kusudama Flower Folding Instructions - How to make an Origami Kusudama Flower. Kusudama (translated as "medicine ball") were traditionally used as incense and poutpurri, from real flowers or herbs. Decorative kusudama are made by using folded paper origami units glued together. These instructions show how to make a simple kusudama flower. Twelve (12) of these flowers can be glued together to make a ball. Made this origami? Comment and Submit your photo using the comment box at the end of this page! You can watch our origami kusudama flower video instructions, or check out the step-by-step photos below.
Origami Kusudama Flower Step 1: Start with a 6 inch x 6 inch (15cm x 15cm) square origami paper, color side down. Fold paper in half on the horizontal diagonal axis. Origami Kusudama Flower Step 2: Now fold both the right and left corners to the top. Origami Kusudama Flower Step 3: Now fold the edge BD onto the edge DE. Repeat on the left side: Repeat the squash fold on the left side: Origami Kusudama Flower Step 5: Fold down both tips. Page 1. Print custom fabric on-demand. How to Make a Knotted Belt. The Shirt Skirt | Sew Like My Mom. July 28, 2010 I’m so excited to post about this! When I met Dana, I fell in love with the skirt she was wearing. She made it herself (obviously) and she showed us how simply she’d shirred the waistband. The next day, during the mystery workshop at Whipstitch, we were encouraged to use thrifted tees. I developed an idea in my head I thought just might be crazy enough to work.
The Hubs thought I was a little crazy when I explained my idea to him. It’s the easiest thing in the world to do! The shirt skirt perfect for summertime. I wore the green and white one to Sofie’s birthday party. I had 2 women in Walmart stop me to tell me how comfy my skirt looked and when I told them how I made it, they demanded I call Rachael Ray immediately! The process is so easy. I do my shopping at Goodwill for 1 reason. So, get your super cheap thrifted shirt. To determine what shirt size you should get, just make sure it will go around you.
I like to use thread the same color as my fabric. And that’s it! Design*Sponge » Blog Archive » diy project: matt’s woven leather stool. I’ve been doing a fair amount of home cleaning lately, and I think when it’s all over, I’d like to reward myself with one of these beautiful woven leather stools. Matt, the immensely talented craftsman behind Wood and Faulk, created this versatile little stool with simple tools and a few raw materials.
I love the luxurious, pale leather, and Matt recommends using Danish oil to help bring out the rich tones of the oak and leather, allowing the woven seat to change color over time. I can’t wait to see more incredible creations from Matt and am so excited to try this out for myself! — Kate CLICK HERE for the full how-to after the jump! A small space necessitates smaller furniture. Whether you’re creating a small grouping of tables or need a side table or bench, this little piece can be quite versatile. Materials #6 carpet or upholstery tacksstrap material, leather or upholstery webbing2 x 2 oak for legs1 x 2 oak for stringerspocket screwsDanish oil Tools Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
F is for Fennec Fox fabric by maile for sale on Spoonflower.