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Sewing With Neckties. I've had quite a few people ask me for information on projects and instructions for making quilts and other items from recycled neckties.So I'll share what I know.I will probably post more on this soon, as there is much to say.

Sewing With Neckties

Why sew with neckties? Well, first off it's a great form of recycling, and it's a fun way to use whimsical fabrics that often make bizarre neckties, but great quilting fabric.Too, it's often a cathartic project in that people often use ties to memorialize a loved one (a mourning quilt, for example). Are there any books available with ideas and instructions? Most of the books with instructions are currently out of print, but you can sometimes find them on ebay or places like bookfinder (or their affiliates, like Alibris).Unfortunately, they've gotten quite expensive--far more so than what they originally cost new.These include:Quilts from Neckties, by Sharon Newman (1995)Tied Up!

And the only one in print:Daddy's Ties: a Project and Keepsake Book, by Shirley Botsford. Sewing With Neckties. Pins from diyfamily.wordpress.com on Pinterest. DIY and CRAFTS. Misc. Sewing Projects. Crafting/DIY. Sort crafts. Lia Griffith. Studio Quality Product Photos With A $12 Set Up. Handmadeology’s resident product photography pro Mariano, has put together a $12 product photography set up that will help you achieve studio quality product photography .

Studio Quality Product Photos With A $12 Set Up

Anderson Soap Company is one of the most successful Etsy sellers with LOADS of sales! This photography demo uses his liquid soap as the photography example. Look at his Etsy shop to observe the consistency in picture styles that creates a cohesive photo theme of all his products. Learn from the best – browse his shop – and you might even find some soap you’ve gotta have! I took this picture in my kitchen. Here’s what you’ll need for this product photography set up. 1. 2. 3. 4. This is one of those times when bigger is indeed better. Cut a flat panel from the box that is much bigger than the thing you want to photograph. 1. 2. 3. 4.

Now you will need to redecorate your home a bit, move a table as close to a window as you can. Is your furniture high enough? Don’t let the neighbors watch. Beltmaking 101. Finally–the long-awaited beltmaking tutorial!

Beltmaking 101

Way I make my fabric-covered belts has been learned from a mix of trial-and-error and vintage manuals. The supplies are simple, and making a simple pass-through belt is quite easy. I have, however, included instructions for how to add a pronged buckle to a belt and add eyelets. I hope you enjoy, and as usual feel free to ask any questions in the comments! Supplies: 1″ wide stiff belting (available at JoAnns), 1/4 yard fabric at least 45″ wide, buckle for 1″ belt (see sources at the end), pattern paper, thread, scissors, ruler, pins. Miniature Goblet & Wine Glass Tutorial. Butterflies.... Vintage crafts supplies. Shery K Designs: Free Silhouette studio Files. Free 4 SVG Favors Bags and Boxes Cutting Files: This free cutting files set includes 2 bags and 2 boxes.

Shery K Designs: Free Silhouette studio Files

These bags and boxes are great wedding, parties, bridal , baby shower, birthdays and so much more. The first bag is a V shape bag with ovel handle, and the second bad is in regular shape wich is rectangle, and the handles are with round corners. The third box is popular and easy to assemble, also the fourth box is in cube shape with a beautiful butterfly on top. Zip folder includes 5 files for each bag and box. The cutting files are in DXF, SVG, Studio, MTC, and GSD Formats. Pattern papers are not included, these designs are from my digital paper packs, you can check them HERE. © Shery K Designs, 2014 You can Download the file. 10,000s Cool FREE Seamless Patterns for Blogger and Twitter Backgrounds, Blog and Website Wallpapers.