Waterproof Fabric Soling Material for Making Outdoor by shoeology. Square(ish) Bottomed Hobo Lunchbag Tutorial. Necessity being the mother of invention, I first made this bag because I wanted something that would have all the features of a plastic bag, except I wouldn’t want to throw it out.
The features I really wanted were: ability to hold a square container in an upright position, tie-able, light, washable and squishable. Also cute. And so the Square(ish) Bottomed Hobo Lunchbag was born. The cottage at frog creek. For gathering eggs, harvesting fruits and vegetables, and on occasion, collecting wildflowers: 1 yard fabric for apron skirt 1 yard muslin for apron skirt lining 1/2-1 yard contrast fabric for waist band, ties and pockets.
Make a rice pillow for your Valentine - wise craft. Updated 10/1/12- I have revised this pattern and reposted the how to here. As a family, we kind of obsessively like our rice pillows and firmly believe it's one of those small things that greatly improve our quality of life. The giving of something like this is a large gesture on our part, a bit of a warm hug really. Part of our nighttime ritual is to pop one in the microwave, heat it up, and wrap it around cold feet, lay on an upset tummy, or just snuggle with it when its cold and pouring rain outside. 1, 2, 3 Sew Free Pattern + Giveaway. We’re so pleased to be a part of the blog tour for Ellen Baker’s new book, 1,2,3 Sew: Build Your Skills with 33 Simple Projects.
We’re sure you know Ellen from The Long Thread, her ever-popular and informative blog. We love the 100 Top Tutorials list she does every year! Ellen’s book has a huge variety of new sewing projects, each presented in a group of three; Ellen supports as you learn a technique with an easier pattern and then develop your skills with the technique through two more increasingly advanced projects. Projects include everything from the Pintuck Clutch to the Change Your Mind Skirt! You’ll have fun building your sewing skills with Ellen’s guidance, and the book is lovely throughout with some fantastic fabrics and really beautiful images.
Lunch Sack project from 1,2,3 Sew. Ellen writes, “You could use oilcloth or coated cotton for this bag, but I think sometimes people forget that using natural cotton is easy and simple– Just wash it when it gets dirty! Cozy Huts Bright. How to Make a Petticoat. So a few days turned into over a week.
Sorry. Last week was my last chance to be lazy until Thanksgiving break in November, so I watched a couple movies, read Watchmen, and took a few naps. So for those of you who have a sewing machine, some time, and a little patience here is the tutorial, finally: Fabric Flowers Tutorial Classic Rose Pattern Two colors by Soles. Sewing pattern to make the Melford Messenger Bag by charliesaunt. Susan Khalje Couture.
Chains for Classic French Jackets Weighted hems are nothing new, but a weight – sometimes in the form of a metal chain – not only orients the jacket (or skirt, or coat) downwards, it keeps it close to the body.
It also serves as a counterweight to heavy buttons. It’s not easy to find just the right chain – I think it has to be pretty, the appropriate weight (neither too light nor too heavy), and smooth (so that the fabric it touches doesn’t get snagged).I've found suitable choices in both gold-tone and silver-tone. Price: $.70/inch. Susan Khalje Couture. A Versatile Blouse - Free pattern and tutorial (Part 1) So I stole some time one day to draft a simple pattern and cut into a lovely emerald green cotton sateen (did I mention it's my favourite fabric of the moment?).
It's now my new favourite blouse...but I've been wearing it so often that I'm back to 'nothing to wear'. I fully intend to make more blouses out of the same pattern with some simple add-ons and modifications to each rendition...which led me to thinking that I could do a series of tutorials with variations to the original pattern. So consider this the first tutorial in a series of tutorials (probably a total of three) which you can 'sew-along' to. But alas, I did not have the foresight to take pictures (since I had to 'steal' the time to make it) so this first one will be boringly wordy. Still game? 1. 2. 3. Materials: 1. . - Width of fabric must be at least 44". - Any light to medium-weight fabric will work. 2. 3. 4. Top 100 Tutorials of 2010. Make your own 6-pocket mini pocketbook and stay organized — insatiable need.
I’m sure that many of you, like me, are on an eternal quest for organization.
I know I’m not alone in finding the Container Store’s promise of a perfect, organized life utterly seductive. But here’s the thing…I don’t really like purging, I love my stuff. Therefore I also love pretty things in which to stash my stuff, so I get to enjoy my fantasy of being organized and contained. This tutorial is about helping you stay organized, in a quick, easy, and super-cute way. List - Lolita Clothing - ThreadBanger Forums. OK so as some of you know I am really into this fashion, but not having much money, I've opted to make myself an entire Loli wardrobe rather than buying ridiculously overpriced $300 brand dresses or $50 brand knock-offs.
I have only made one skirt so far, but I've spent several months combing the web for the best tutorials and I am about to embark on a petticoat, another skirt, and a dress (and I have the materials already!). I've seen a lot of people responding with enthusiasm to people posting tutorials for lolita, and also asking where to find things.
So I thought I'd let everyone in on the fruits of my labors: A master tutorial list of Lolita clothing! Please add any links you find that I don't have in the comments below, and I will update this post with them! BEFORE YOU BEGIN! Budget Lolita is making it all yourself! A huge list of tutorials. 26 Fabric Wallet Patterns & Tutorials {Free. 52 Weeks Project. Wallet Tutorial « that*darn*kat. Looking for other crafty inspirations? Made By Rae. Sew4Home - Transform your space. Home Decor.