Circle Knit Shirt Tutorial. Post by Raechel of www.raechelmyers.com So.
I have a favorite shirt. I’ll be honest, it’s probably my favorite because it’s the most comfortable shirt I own, AND my husband bought it for me and he thinks I look cute in it. That’s really all I need. Oh, and it’s a great backdrop for a pretty necklace! Anyway, I wear it with a long tank top, leggings and either boots or black Toms, depending on the weather. So, I worked this week on developing a 2T-sized version of my shirt. What you’ll need: The fabric piece I used was knit (you want a drapey fabric), and was 20″ wide and 34″ long. Also, you’ll need a sewing machine. Get your fabric piece laid out on your cutting board, folded on the top so it looks 21″x17″. There. Family Ever After....: christmas pinecone wreath. Today I'm sharing how I made this super easy Christmas wreath, for just a few bucks.
It's probably pretty self-explanatory for all you amazing crafters out there, but here's a few tips. Homemade art for sister. Yesterday my parents, gramma and I went to visit Kayla at school.
Her birthday is on Tuesday, but we thought it would be better to go up the weekend before. (I will post all about this on Tuesday!!)
DIY Tips: How To Tie A Perfect Bow — My Own Ideas. We are always looking for creative and unique finishing touches to homemade projects that we can share with our customers and blog readers.
We are constantly posting packaging and styling tips so you, our reader, are always ready to dive into your own projects with confidence. But no matter how many different styling ideas and tools we have under our belts to share with you all, the ability to tie a basic flat bow is definitely a skill that everyone should have in their toolbox.
This tutorial will give you the steps to tying a perfect bow and how to incorporate that knowledge into styling your own packaging no matter what the occasion. Now that you know how to tie a perfect bow let’s incorporate it with a hang tag for favor packaging. There are two ways to include a hang tag with your bow. With these basic steps you’ll have the tools to put the finishing touches on any of your projects. DIY Hanging Planters Made from Recycled Bottles. Get inspired. Get motivated. Practice. Improve your drawing skills! Crocheted Grammy Star. Here’s sweet little star shaped motif that I’m going to call the “Grammy Star.”
You only need three different colors for each star. Of course, you can work with however many sets of colors you want so it’s a great way to use up your smaller pieces and skein ends. As I love to do, I’m using Peaches and Cream, 100% cotton yarn–because it comes in every color imaginable and because I love the natural soft feel of cotton. Crocheted Coffee Mug Cozy.
The base is made similar to crocheted amigurumi.
It's worked in the round until it's as big as the base of your cup. I had a standard coffee mug and this is how I got the base: Round 1: Start with 6 sc (single crochet) into a double-ringPlace a stitch marker into your first stitch and move it as you go along, into the new first stitch of each new round. Do not join your rounds! Round 2: make 2 sc into each stitch (12 sc total)Round 3: *make 1 sc into the first stitch, 2 sc into the next* around (18 scl)Round 4: *make 1 sc into each of the first 2 stitches, 2 sc into the next* around (24 sc)Round 5: *make 1 sc into each of the first 3 stitches, 2 sc into the next* around (30 sc)Round 6: *make 1 sc into each of the first 4 stitches, 2 sc into the next* around (36 sc)Round 7: *make 1 sc into each of the first 5 stitches, 2 sc into the next* around (42 sc)Round 8: 1 sc in each stitch.
Frankie exclusive diy: dip-dyed shoes. Winter isn't quite here, but already folks are starting to revert back to their dreary cold weather wardrobes.
Ugh. How boring! We're not ready to retire our brightly coloured hues just yet, how about you? Why not dip your toes into some playful colour and keep a little bit of summer in your step with a pair of dip-dyed shoes. All you need are some white sneakers, fabric dye (in your choice of colour), Vaseline, baking powder and an old toothbrush. Fun in the Sun Printing. Last year I bought some sunprint paper to print in the sun.
I thought it was neat, but the paper is really expensive! I also wanted more colors than blue. 31 Insanely Easy And Clever DIY Projects. Antique Lilac - Home. How To: Woven Cuff Bracelet. I’ve been looking into more and different kinds of knotting for bracelets lately, and I found this pattern that works nicely for a cool cuff bracelet.
I used paracord (utility cord originally used for parachutes, now widely used for other applications) and a brass button for closure. The paracord is relatively thick, which makes this bracelet more of a cuff. I found a video tutorial for this pattern on YouTube from a guy who calls himself “Tying It All Together.” Those of us who watch him know him as TIAT, too. Mini Screens and Clothing Labels (A Tutorial. I’m so excited to launch a small trunk show line this coming spring for my tiny clothing line….but phew, SO much work.
My biggest concern with branching out from my online store was that I had to come up with a way to better label my clothing so it meets FTC requirements. I don’t like putting any type of tag in Lil Blue Boo clothing for comfort reasons (Boo is pretty sensitive to anything with tags)…..so I came up with an easy way to silk screen all the information using little handmade “mini” screens: I found these little $1.00 wood photo frames at my local craft store and knew right away that they would make the perfect little screens. DIY Fashion: Screen Print Tee. The life of a college student involves attending many events, from parties, to football games, to concerts on campus.
And what better way to celebrate these monumental events – and show off your school spirit – than with a custom screenprinted shirt? Using an old shirt and some fabric paint, you can create a custom screenprinted shirt proclaiming your love for your school, your football team, or whatever suits your fancy. What you’ll need: Shirt, hoodie, or whatever else you want to screen printFabric paintFreezer paperIronExacto knifeRulerCardboardSpongePencilMarkerPrinter paperPlastic plate. Paper-Tape Dress Form. David Coffin Photo: David Coffin by David Coffin Barbara Deckert, a dressmaker from Elkridge, Maryland, and author of Sewing for Plus Sizes, uses a form-making method that I've seen in sewing texts from the 1930s: Brown-paper tape from an office-supply store forms a body mold as well as duct tape does, then hardens into "papier-mâché" to become a pinnable form, which you don't even have to stuff. from Threads #75, p.41.
Glossary. RIT Dye Tutorial. It happens to me every year. The second spring hits, I’m standing in front of my closet going, I am so sick of all my clothes, if I see that shirt again I’ll throw up, but I don’t have any money for new stuff, I’M SO TIRED OF EVERYTHING I OWN. You know that feeling? DIY Picture Tiles - You Will Never Buy a Photo Frame Again. Lately I’ve been having this huge urge to decorate the house. This is big news.
I do not decorate. DIY Photo Canvas Art. We’re so excited to share this DIY tutorial from Blue Label member Rachael Grace Photography. These mini photo canvases are easy to execute, and could be produced in bulk at a DIY crafting party with your bridesmaids + friends as sweet wedding favors! Read on for Rachael’s tips on how to make these little beauties: Do you know the feeling when your creative bug comes to visit? You just want to get your hands dirty and create something from scratch. But we all have those half finished creative projects laying around, that we didn’t quite have time to finish.
OH SO PRETTY the DIARIES. How to Make a Sunburst Mirror. 39 Easy DIY Ways To Create Art For Your Walls. DIY Cereal Gift Box For the Holidays. This is a perfect way to recycle your cereal box into a gift box for the upcoming holiday season. All you need to make this is scissors, glue, and some holiday cheer! {every}nothing wonderful: Tutorial: Repurposed Envelopes (From Magazines to Mailing) Turn Paint Chips into a Dry Erase Calendar. How to make a mini bow and arrows set. UpCycled Window Shutters - DIY Inspiration. Posted by ScrapHacker.com on fredag, mars 16, 2012 · 6 Comments.
How to Make Cherry Blossom Lights. Homemade Crap! So wedding gifts are hard, especially DIY’s. I came across this, and its fun and different: A custom family name frame. Faux Painted Oxfords DIY. Tie Dye Butterfly on a Stick. Temps are warming up and hopefully soon spring will engulf our back yard. Gift Ideas for Poor Creative Souls (13) Pretty Bird Wall Art. Lucky Wishing Stars Tutorial. You’ve probably seen these little puffy origami stars before. How-To: "Stained Glass" Votive Holders. {Valentines day} pixelated popup card.
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