B*spoke | crafy girl {DIY dog collar} The first project for “cabin fever week” is for all of my readers who have a four-footed member of the family, a sewing machine, and about 15 minutes. Making your own dog collar is really, really cheap, easy and super quick too! It’s so fun, you might just end up making a whole wardrobe of collars for your pooch.
Read on for the easy step-by-step instructions for making a DIY dog collar! :: step 1 :: gather supplies :: You will need only a few things for this project, all of which can be found at your local fabric or craft store. 1″ nylon webbing* 1″ ribbon in a fun pattern 1″ plastic clip 1″ plastic slider 1″ D-ring thread *You can use 1/2″ nylon and ribbon if you have a smaller pup or kitty. :: step 2 :: sew ribbon on nylon :: For this step you will want to use a fairly small stitch (I used 2.0 on my machine, but I’m not sure what that translates to on other machines), and make sure that your sewing machine is set to a bit heavier fabric setting with a decent weight needle. DIY dog collar and leash. A trip to Petco left me astonished at the price of leashes and collars!
$30...seriously? The additional fact that we have a tiny little puppy led me to make one for Wyatt. Here's the supplies you need: 1 D ring, 1 swivel clip, one side buckle, one slider, 3 yds nylon webbing, and decorative ribbon. {you could also embellish with desired fabric with a little extra effort}. I purchased all of this at Hobby Lobby for $9 and will have some extra parts. I picked out mostly plastic hardware, but you could use metal if you prefer. First, you will want to sew the ribbon to the nylon webbing. Next, cut a portion of the webbing for the collar. Sew on either side of the d-ring, and in an 'x' pattern to the left of the buckle.
Next, you thread through the slider and male part of the buckle as shown below, twice. Here's what it will look like: Use the remaining portion of the webbing for a leash. Then thread through the swivel clip and sew an 'x' pattern again. Voila : a leash and collar on the cheap. Thrifty and Chic - DIY Projects and Home Decor. Ever had one of those weeks where it feels like Friday and it's only Tuesday? Or worse, Monday? Haha. This is one of those weeks for me.
Oh well, now it's like I've been gifted three extra days. Today I'm going to share how I got all my bedding in my office for 12 bucks. So lets start with the comforter, well, actually, duvet cover. What you need: Old Comforter Two flat sheets in same size as comforter Sewing Machine/Needle and thread (if you dare) The size of my current comforter was a full. Lay the two sheets flat on the ground, right sides facing each other.
To get that puckered look, lay the sheets down again, inside out. and mark where you want the 'puckers'. Now at every mark, kind of roll it in between your fingers, having the mark be the tip, and send it back and forth through the sewing machine -sans fingers. Turn inside out, put your comforter in, and there you have it! I used this same puckering technique on these pillows to bring a little unison in the room. Tutorial for Fully Lined Tab-Top Drapes. Introducing my how-to for making your own, customized drapes! These instructions are for a fully lined, tab-top style, although you could certainly make them without the lining (only recommended if you want a sheer look, or if the fabric you're using is extremely dense and won't let light show through). Sewing your own drapes takes a surprising amount of time (not something to be whipped up in an hour), but it can be significantly cheaper than ordering them, or even less expensive than buying ready-made drapes if the fabric you use is not too expensive.
These drapes were made from the fabric of a duvet cover from IKEA (recognize the material?) Because I had a very limited budget and couldn't afford to go out and drop $15 to $200+/yard for home dec fabric (I made 6 drapes = 18 yards). To begin, think about what style and "feel" you want for your room. Now all I need to do is paint those paintings I've been itching to do for months so that my walls are no longer forlorn and blank!
Fabric Rehab- King Sized Duvet Cover | I Love Rehabs. This weekend I finally finished a project that I have been working on for about a month. It was one of those projects that wouldn’t take long if you just had a Saturday free but I just never did. So, as I was in between projects I began and finished this one. Sometimes that’s how I get rehabs done. I just work on something for an hour and then come back to it a few days later. Anyway, I made a king sized duvet cover. Sewing a duvet cover is like sewing a big pillow. . • 14 yards of fabric, FM Fabrics, $97.86 • White thread (Had it…I buy it in bulk) • Stuffing for the Sham’s, Wal-Mart, $8.00 • Snaps, Wal-Mart, $1.97 • Fabric to make pillow inserts (I used some leftover fabric from my curtain project) Total Cost: $107.83. Here is how you make a duvet with upholstery sized fabric: 1.) 4.) 15.)
Sewing 101: making a duvet cover. I don’t know about you, but I never cease to be shocked at the price of bedding. And nothing sets off my “I could make that myself so much cheaper and better” instincts like duvet covers. It’s just a big flat case of fabric, yet even the simplest options easily soar into the three digits—but all it takes to make your own is a bunch of fabric, a few straight seams, and a spare afternoon. Not only will going DIY with your duvet cover save you some cash, it’ll also allow you to custom-make exactly what you are looking for. What’s better than that? *if you missed any of brett’s sewing 101 columns this month, check out her archives: curtains, zippered throw pillows, ottoman slip cover CLICK HERE for the full how-to after the jump!
What You’ll Need Approximately 10 yards fabric (see below to calculate exact amount; I suggest buying extra just in case) Yard stick, long quilter’s ruler or tape measure Sharp scissors Straight pins Sewing machine Iron and ironing board Selecting and Preparing Fabric. DIY 'Light Bright' Installation from Blueprint Magazine. After a series of failed baking adventures I realized it was time for me to transfer my love for YumSugar and food magazines to CasaSugar and design magazines.
In the spirit of the holidays I picked a Light Bright project from this month's Blueprint magazine. I must admit, I'm a much better painter and craftswoman than I am a baker so the project was definately a confidence booster. The Blueprint picture is on the left, my replica is on the right. The Blueprint directions suggest: Start by painting a stretched canvas from an art-supply store (Blueprint used a pale-pink latex paint, I picked a light gold color because the walls of my house are all beige).
Then plot out your design by penciling dots on the back, keeping them a half-inch apart. Items you'll need: Canvas (I used a 36X24 canvas I bought at an art supply store). I'm completely satisfied with the end result.