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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: A few notes to begin: 1. 2. 3. 6. 7. STEP 1: Things you need 1. 4 yds of tulle or crinoline* 2. 3. 1/4" twill tape (equal to your waist measurement) 4. 1 hook and 3 eyes, or your preference of closing devices 5.

*Tulle gets really itchy to sit on, crinoline does not, so I prefer crinoline. **If you use crinoline you will need to get Fray Check; if you use tulle, none is needed. STEP 2: Math How long should your petticoat be? -It should be 1" shorter than the shortest skirt you plan on wearing it with. How long (vertically) should each tier be? -So this gets a little tricky. Ok, so I want my petticoat to be 22", but I have to take the seam allowances into account. So back to my 8" tiers. 1. 2. 3. 4. Re-purposing: Tshirts into 5-strand-braided-headbands. I was walking through Target a few weeks ago and noticed this little knit fabric headband that was not just braided together…….but woven. I decided they were charging way too much for something that could be made with t-shirt scraps. And that means free. So there you have it. A nice and easy project to give my bad-hair-day head some love.

(Or you may need one for working out. Or washing your face. Or while putting on your make-up.) I kinda love it on my little girl . She always has little hair fly-aways that get into her face…….and this helps with that problem. It even works great with her hair down…..and keeps that hair tucked behind her ears. And yep, good for me too. Thanks little t-shirt scraps. Want to make your own? First, find some old t-shirts. Then, cut your fabric into long strips. Next, stack your 5 strips on top of each other and sew together at one end. Now, pull on each strip of fabric so that they kind of curl on the edges. But let me explain a little better. And that’s it. 1-Hour Dress. May 31st, 2013 Email 287 users recommend This dress is so quick to sew, you’ll find yourself making more than one.

It would also look great in a metallic knit for a special occasion. Jack Deustch Inspiration by Oscar de la Renta Style.com Sloan Howard Photo: Jack Deustch What says summer more than a chic, lightweight dress? What You'll Need: French curveHand-sewing needleInterlock knit, 2 yardsMeasuring tapePattern paperRulerSewing machineThread Make the Pattern 1. 2. View 5 member project galleries. The Boxy Cosmetic Bag Tutorial. Jaime from Prudent Baby has the perfect gift for a man —the boxy man bag! It would make a perfect dopp kit! Shhhh….but I am going to make these for my boys! There are tons more projects over at Prudent Baby, so many ideas that would make wonderful handmade gifts. Jaime writes… How To Make a Boxy Cosmetic Bag Tutorial Look! OK, so this one is for my friend Felice.

I used Echino by Etsuko Furuya, Quiet Ground, Oil Cloth in Natural and the matching canvas, both available at Fabricworm. 1. 2. Sew in place with your zipper foot: Now fold your pieces wrong sides facing. Lay your other piece of oil cloth (lining) right side down on top with the edges aligned. Sew in place with your zipper foot. 3. 4. Flatten it out and sew up each side, across the zipper. 4. Sew that line with a straight stitch: Cut off the triangle: Repeat pn al four corners. Turn it right side out. Pretty quick and simple right? Stuff with sunscreen and the like. Inspiration Anthro : Catch and Release Scarf. So here is my tutorial for the Catch and Release Scarf from Anthro. Better late than never right? Materials: - 1 piece of fabric about 90 inches long- elastic thread- matching thread (all purpose)- rit dye (optional)- tailors chalk- sewing needle * Your fabric needs to be light weight, breezy, and somewhat see thru.

I think a cotton voile, cotton lawn, or cotton gauze would work really well. 1 - Cut your fabric so that you have one long piece that is about 90" x 17" 2 - To finish the two long edges fold in 1/4", press, fold another 1/4", and press again. 3 - Leave the top thread of your machine with your normal all purpose thread. 4 - Using your tailors chalk, mark 3 vertical lines down the middle of your fabric - each 4 inches apart. 5 - With all purpose thread as your top thread, and elastic thread as your bottom thread, stitch all three vertical lines from top to bottom allowing it to gather as it goes. 9 - If you want a different color as I did, use RIT dye to dye your scarf.

No big dill. Tutorial Tuesday - How to make personlised Buttons from shrinkback plastic. I came across this great little tutorial on Oh!! I Like that... for making your own personalised buttons using little more than pre-cut shrink buttons, a permanent ink pen and a oven or heat gun for shrinking them. I think this could be a great way to capture your childrens drawings or expressions or could even be a great childrens rainy day craft. Free Pattern Month Day 10 - Adventures in Dressmaking: Paperbag Skirt Pattern. I've been following Adventures in Dressmaking so long I can't remember exactly when or how I stumbled across her blog.

But what I do remember is that I was instantly caught by her cute Anthropologie replicated designs. The nice part about Suzannah's blog is that she shows you exactly what patterns she used to make the dress and other examples of similar dresses that inspired it so that you can create the exact same look! Like the one we're seeing today! It's no wonder that Suzannah became such a fabulous sewing blogger. Her mother is in the business of making historic clothing for historic sites, museums, and reenactors. For a while now she's been planning her wedding, INCLUDING sewing her own wedding dress. And see some of her dress progress below. I mentioned once that I might post instructions on how to make a paper bag waist skirt. Here are some images of the basic idea: From Urban Outfitters: By Tulle: From ModCloth: Here's a $225 cotton brocade one by Kara Janx: 1. 4. 9. 10. 12. 13. Yay! Say YES! to hoboken: DIY: Ruffle Headband.

Another pretty ruffle headband tutorial seen on Heart of Light. Are you bored sick of these yet? I’m not {seen on for you for me} copyright 2014 liz stanley // all rights reserved. Bow Belt. We're always looking for fun ways to add embellishments and touches of color to our outfits especially in the winter when we tend to get bored with everything and anything. With bows being fiercely back in style, what better way than with a bright bow belt! You can pick any color for this but we'd recommend something solid and cotton. You'll need a simple snap as well to hand stitch on. The measurements for the three pieces you'll need to make are in the directions below. Measure your waist (over a thin shirt) and add 2 inches to that length.

The width for everyone is 5''. Making the belt: Fold in half the long way and sew along the long side. Fold over one open end and hand stitch one side of the snap into the inside. Flip right side out now. Once it's right side out, measure it around your waist. Now sew the second snap on through both pieces. Making the bow: For the bow cut a piece of fabric 6'' x 10''. Turn it inside out and move the seam to the middle. Sew the ends together as shown. Free Pattern Month Day 18 - Vivat Veritas: Scallop Waist Skirt. (Today's featured pattern after intro.) I found Chie's blog through her posting her lovely pieces on Grosgrain's flickr boards or through her features on Burdastyle. I'm not quite sure which one it was. But either way, I was hooked. I love how her clothes look amazing from the front AND back.

She always on the front pages of Burdastyle and for very good reason! Chie is a japanese seamstress based in Tokyo. Fashion, sewing and blogging began as little side hobbies when a friend lent her a basic sewing machine to make a few household odds and ends. As she sewed more she began documenting her progress and blogging about various aspects of her sewing life. Lotus Flower romper left. Thank you Chie for joining me for Free Pattern Month. Hello Grosgrain readers! Cutting Instruction:❤ Waist band – Cut 2 with center folded❤ Skirt piece – Cut 1 with center folded Sewing Instructions: Cut 1 fusible interface, center folded for waist band.

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