Because I only want to sew stuff if it's for me. DIY Shoes - Part 1 - Intro & Supply List. If you’ve ever researched making your own shoes you know how much specialized knowledge and difficult to source materials are involved.
Unfazed, I set to work developing a way to make shoes that is accessible in material and technique. (Don’t worry hardcore readers, more elaborate methods are on their way, master this first!) I’ve consolidated tons of research, hundreds of hours of work and a whole lot of unacceptable test shoes into a series of blog posts. This is a method for making basic women’s flats. They’re classic, they’re easy to wear, and, from a shoemaking perspective, they have some advantages: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. This series includes: Part 1 – Intro & SuppliesPart 2 – Making a PatternPart 3 – Making a Test ShoePart 4 – Making an InsolePart 5 – Gluing an Upper to an InsolePart 6 – Making a Shoe SolePart 7 – Making a Minimalist Style Upper Materials and Tools: This is a list of supplies you’ll use to make most basic shoes.
Iron: Press your fabric before you use it. Dragon dress: Garden Part 3 PLUS TUTE! Finally. My Dragon dress!!!!
I can't say how much I love this dress. I saw the fabric at the fabric store and knew I had to make a dress. I love the shape of the skirt I wore it to a friends memorial because it reminded me of him and it was a huge hit. It's one of those thing you have in your closet that just makes you feel good when you wear it. <3Edit: Anyone interested the fabric is "Shibuki Dragon" The Alexander Henry Fabrics Collection 2007This rocks! Tute:Fabric: I used three yards and had some left over...I'm 6'0 so most people will need a bit less.Zipper: Whatever length you feel comfortable with. *To start measure from your waist (bellybutton or smallest part of your torso) to about how long you want the skirt of your dress to be and add an inch.
Fold in half and snip the parts that are a little uneven so you have a nice looking slope. This is the basic shape you want to cut out for the dress top. Measure the widest part of your bust and cut your piece that long. Close up. Sew across. How to Make A Corset. Fancy Pants aka Stretch Lace Panties. If you've never attempted sewing your own panties, I urge you to give it a try.
You'll need approximately one yard of lace (more or less depending on your hip size) and a small piece of cotton knit. I prefer cotton jersey. The panties I'm going to show you today are called Stretch Lace Panties. Sometimes they are called Brazilian Huggers or Hipsters. They take only three seams to sew together. Here's what your two pieces of stretch lace will look like once you've cut them: You'll line them up, right sides together, and sew down one of the curved sides. Here's how the first seam will appear: Sew the other curved side the same way. Using a stretch stitch or narrow zig-zag, stitch the cotton lining in place. Turn your panties right side out, and your finished!
Isn't that simple?!? Print custom fabric on-demand.