m4meprt6RU1qa2j8co1_1280.jpg 599×800 pixels. V-MODA Vibrato In-Ear Noise-Isolating Metal Headphone with 3-Button Apple® Control (Black/Chrome).: Cell Phones & Accessories. Stitch Your Own Suspenders! Love the look of suspenders on your guy?
This project is super easy and makes a great gift! Enjoy... Tips: To measure them on your mister, cut elastic into two separate strips. Have him hold them in front at his belt line where he would clip them, take the other two ends over his shoulder. Criss cross them and stretch it to his belt line on the back. 1. Mediatinker.com. Pants Patterns It’s nearly impossible to find free sewing patterns on the ‘Net, so here are the patterns and how-to instructions for two styles of unisex casual pants I made yesterday.
Now you can make your own. Thai Fisherman’s Pants These are one-size fits-all pants that wrap around and tie with a sash. Very comfy and stylish, too. You can use almost any weight fabric—from silk to lightweight denim. You’ll need 2 meters fabric matching thread About an hour. Cutting: top panel (2): 25 cm x 75 cm legs (2): 75 cm x 85 cm, with a curved 50 x 10 strip cut away on each side tie (1): 6 cm x 140 cm I measured and cut directly on the fabric without a paper pattern. If you’re using fabric with a directional pattern, cut the cloth in half widthwise and turn the fabric so that the pattern runs the same direction on both legs. Construction: Sew the short ends of the top panel to form a large hoop. Points: French seam the top panel sides so there are no raw edges. Skinny Ties. One of Ralph’s requests for his birthday was skinny ties.
They are surprisingly hard to find — either too long or too expensive for a 13-year-old’s wardrobe. So a few weeks ago, I had an idea: I would buy some old fat ties at a thrift shop and take them to a tailor to have them altered. Brilliant, right? But then, of course, I forgot about the idea till 3 days before his birthday. At which point, I tried to rush and make it happen. But since I had the ties in hand, and since they only cost $1 each, I figured I’d try it myself. Here is the before shot. Here is the after shot: DIRECTIONS: 1) Turn your too-wide thrift store tie upside down. Keep un-stitching till you get to the skinniest part of the tie: 2) Pull the tie form fabric out of the lining (there is probably a real name for this, but I don’t know what it is). 3) Trim one side of the tie-form fabric. Craft DIY Projects, Patterns, How-tos, Fashion, Recipes @ Craftzine.com - Felting, Sewing, Knitting, Crocheting, Home & More.
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Ribbed collar, cuffs and hem. Material: 100% Cotton Brand: Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair. Colorblock Slub T-Shirt by J.C. Rags brought to you by Gilt. Short sleeve cotton u-neck colorblock slub t-shirt.
Stitched collar, cuffs and hem.Front patch pocket with unfinished opening and exposed corner stitching.Graphic printed logo at chest and upper back with logo tag at hem.Model is wearing a size M. Model's measurements: Height: 6'1", Waist: 32", Shirt: 15.5, Suit: 40. Material: 100% Cotton Brand: J.C. Rags Origin: Imported Young, stylish guys the world over have coveted J.C. Humor Indo Shirt at ASOS. Andewhall — WAKEFIELD HOTEL. Sewing 101: making a duvet cover. I don’t know about you, but I never cease to be shocked at the price of bedding.
And nothing sets off my “I could make that myself so much cheaper and better” instincts like duvet covers. It’s just a big flat case of fabric, yet even the simplest options easily soar into the three digits—but all it takes to make your own is a bunch of fabric, a few straight seams, and a spare afternoon. Not only will going DIY with your duvet cover save you some cash, it’ll also allow you to custom-make exactly what you are looking for. What’s better than that? Let’s go! *if you missed any of brett’s sewing 101 columns this month, check out her archives: curtains, zippered throw pillows, ottoman slip cover CLICK HERE for the full how-to after the jump! What You’ll Need Approximately 10 yards fabric (see below to calculate exact amount; I suggest buying extra just in case) Yard stick, long quilter’s ruler or tape measure Sharp scissors Straight pins Sewing machine Iron and ironing board Fabric Tips Getting Closure.
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