Fabric Wrap Belt. Summer is great for cool cotton dresses and flowy shirts, but sometimes they need a little extra color or a more defined waistline. Enter the wrap belt, inspired by an Anthropologie design! This fabric band wraps around your waist to give you definition and a pop of color. You can vary the fabrics in color or pattern, or even try a patchwork version. This is a fairly easy project, especially if you use a decorative ribbon for the narrow center strap. For the way I made it with the fabric strap, here’s a list of the materials you’ll need: The wide strap is going to be 9.5″ wide and the length is the measurement of your waist plus 6″. Making the Belt: First, if you had to cut several pieces of fabric for the narrow strap, stitch them all together.
Stitch around all four sides of the strap (including the side that’s just a fold) to give it a more finished look. The narrow center strap is now complete! Snip the corners and turn right side out through the opening you left. Enjoy! Grosgrain Belt Tutorial. Everywhere I look I see cute little sashes and skinny belts tied around cardigans, tunics and sundresses. And I can't tell you how many times I've pulled on an outfit and thought "All this needs a little (insert outfit-specific color here) belt! " Well, I got an email from a reader, Penny (LOVE that name!) , asking for some belt-making tips, and it encouraged me to finally hop off my crafting tush, and make a few!
It only takes a few minutes, and the possibilities are endless! You'll need: Ribbon"D" Rings1-2 flowers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. All done! (step 6: fight the urge to make 10,000 more) It's also quite fetching with a hand-made rosette or three! And if you have enough ribbon, try stitching two pieces together with contrasting thread to make your belt a little more sturdy feeling, like I did with the orange one! The camera did not love me today, but here are a few shots of the belt in action: :o) (as if your belt is on, and you're looking down at it, with the rings in your left hand.) Simple Fleece Scarf. Want to make a new scarf with minimal sewing?
How? All you need is a 1/3 of a yard of fabric and a sewing machine. Cut your two strips, 6 x 60 inches. Then lay your two strips right on top of each other and sew right down the center. And then sew on either side of the center, about a half inch from that original seam. Now, cut 1/2 inch – 1 inch strips (depending on your taste), up and down both sides. And you’re done. How simple……..yet a new fun pop of texture. Ruffled Scarf for SEWING REPUBLIC. Adjusting to our third child has been a lot different than I thought it would be.
I guess people are right when they say the 3rd one’s a charm. This new little baby in our home has been so sweet and mellow…….which is so different from the first two. [So don't worry, I paid my sleepless-nights-because-they're-eating-every-2-hours and fussy-evening-hour dues with them.] But this dear baby girl just rolls with it all and even quietly endures all of the extra noise and curious toddler fingers all over her. Things may change (and I’m sure they will), but for now, she is her momma’s daily dose of loveliness! So if you have emailed me and I haven’t responded, or left a comment and are still waiting for a response……………you can most certainly assume that it’s because I’m on the couch cuddling our new little one. But if you’re interested in checking in to see new projects, I saved up a few projects from before she was born.
~Ashley (Click here and here to jog that memory…) Enjoy! Related posts: Pleated Knit Scarf. . Happy New Year! I can’t believe we are in 2011. Hope your weekend was lovely and cozy…….with yummy things to eat and no stress. My husband and I made fresh salsa and fruity milkshakes………….and decided to watch more of the television series, Heroes, on Netflix (Watch Instantly……love that feature!). All in all, a nice evening. How about you? Did you enjoy the rest of the holiday weekend? I sure hope so. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Are you freezing? Like, bundle yourself up with 12 layers and curse some choice words as your nose freezes right off your face, type of freezing?
Or, has the weather turned a little chilly, so you better pull that jacket out of the closet (“ooooh, I hope I can find it”) type of freezing? I’m experiencing the sort-of-chilly type of winter weather right now in Georgia. But either way, freezing or just sort-of chilly……..we can all use a new scarf. I saw a similar one in Sears as we were walking through the mall one day…….but in a very fine wool. Knit Scarf. Sometimes I like to skip steps. Who doesn’t, right? Well, knits allow you to leave their edges raw, without fraying…..and add a whole shabby look in the meantime.
But it sure saves some time. Love that. Here’s another scarf. I told you my little brain has been on scarf overdrive. With lots of little fabric strips for detail. How to? Cut two pieces of knit, 80 x 6.5 inches. Then cut 28 mini strips of knit, 6.5 x 3/4 inches. Then, starting an inch and a half from the end of your front piece (my end rolled a bit, so it’s hard to tell), pin 7 of your strips to the scarf.A hint here: your strips will probably roll and curl. Then sew them in place.
Then repeat with the other end. Now, sew the front scarf piece and the back scarf piece together, with wrong sides together. Trim any unevenness and you’re set. Gathered Flannel Scarf. Winter is pretty chilly. And a bit gloomy. So I’ve been thinking of new scarf ideas. Just because I think this trend is adorable……and fun to come up with new styles and ideas. And it will happy you right up on a gloomy day. First, pull out some flannel from your stash, pick some up from the store, or cut up an unused blanket.
Next, the length is totally up to you but I cut out two main pieces that were 60 x 8 inches, making a front and back piece to the scarf. Next, I cut two strips that were 20 x 3 inches. Then gather your fabric strips until they’re as wide as your scarf front piece. Pin the gathered edge along the bottom of your scarf, with right sides together. Then sew into place using a 1/2 inch seam allowance. Then sew that into place as well. Then sew your front and back pieces together. Turn right side out, poke out your corners with a pointy object, and press flat. Now you’re ready to brave that fierce winter out there. Related posts:
Fiskers Unzipped - Extra Special Obi Belt-singed handmade flower detail. Ruffled Infinity Scarf Tutorial. We are baking, sewing & crafting up a storm, preparing handmade gifts for this holiday season. I am sharing 30 wonderful sewn gifts from 30 amazing bloggers! Head on over to According to Kelly for 30 fabulous crafty gifts. A Southern Fairytale is spotlighting 30 edible yummies & holiday-inspired recipes.You definitely don’t want to miss a day! Check out ALL of our creative projects HERE. I am so excited to be a part of theHoliday Craft Along! Today I’m going to show you how to make this Ruffled Infinity scarf. All you need is some knit fabric and coordinating thread. Usually knit fabric is about 60 inches wide. Cut two strips of fabric across the whole width of your fabric. Lay one on top of the other, WRONG sides together. Now we’re going to ruffle the edges. Also, make sure to stretch your fabric as you sew. Turn the raw edges to the inside.
Now match both ends up. Use a blind stitch to sew both ends together. Then do the same thing on the other side of the scarf. Make a t-shirt headband. Of all the headbands I've made, I think this is my new favorite. It's like wearing sweats on your head, without the dumpy look. It's so cushy and comfortable! And yes, I am wearing the shirt with the bottom cut off in the picture. Hey, I needed something to match okay? This could match, too. Scrounge around for an old t-shirt. Fold in half lengthwise and pin in place. Fold the headband right side out. Make a flower or two and hand stitch it over the seam. The Real Deal: It cost me pretty much nothing. Adorable DIY Ear Warmers.