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How to Make a Mini Skirt (Twisted) Pattern Making, how to make sewing patterns, making a skirt pattern, learn to sew. Folded Miniskirt Tutorial. Difficulty: Intermediate.

Folded Miniskirt Tutorial

It's based on the Drapedrape dress no 7, and it has the same 'what am I looking at here' feel to it. At one point you'll think, 'what a mess' and then it just clicks and you have a beautiful skirt. This click does not seem to happen with everyone, showing from the comments. If you're not sure about it: wait for the pattern! Fabric: One meter/yard is more than enough. Tools: Nothing fancy, just pins, maybe chalk, ruler, scissors. Step 1: Pattern pieces & measurements The pattern pieces for this skirt are so easy, you can draw your own right on the fabric. Do It Yourself Birdcage Veil. Do It Yourself, or DIY, wedding projects allow you to create your own personalized favors and touches that can be applied in any way you can imagine on your special day, for a shower, a party or whenever.

All you need are some basic items and a little creativity. Take Back Halloween! Ah, Artemis!

Take Back Halloween!

Goddess of the wilderness, mistress of the moon, patron of untrammeled womanhood. She races through the hills with her beloved animals, fleet-footed and shining. Artemis is one of the most venerated deities in all of Greek mythology, not to mention one of the most complex. She may be descended from a Neolithic Great Goddess, which would explain why she’s somehow in charge of virginity and childbirth and animals and hunting and the moon. How To Style A Twisted Side Ponytail.

Here's how to style a twisted ponytail... 1.

How To Style A Twisted Side Ponytail

Begin by pinning a small section of hair at the back of the neck. 2-4. Continue pulling small sections of hair across and pinning along the base of the neck. 5. Continue until you can gather the hair into a side ponytail, leaving out a section in the front. 6. Classic Side Ponytail. In case you’re just now joining us, welcome to the second installment of Pretty Simple.

Classic Side Ponytail

Since Martha Lynn kicked off the column last week, we’ve been thrilled to see that so many of you are just as excited as we are to be getting insider access to the latest on-trend beauty techniques. Now that we’ve got teasing covered (have you all been practicing?) , we thought a classic side ponytail would be the perfect lesson to follow with… it’s super simple, and perfect for day or night. Follow the jump for photos by Cory Ryan that demonstrate exactly how to put the look together yourself, and be sure to let us know in the comments what hair or makeup tricks you’d love to see taught in the future! Facebook. A Thousand Angsty Whales, all pumping iron - DO IT NOW: Guide to Proper Bra Fit and Measuring because Victoria Secret and La Senza and whatever are full of shit and you are definitely wearing the wrong size ok? ok. DIY Rodarte Star Hair Pins Tutorial. I knew I wanted to DIY it, but I wasn't sure how.

DIY Rodarte Star Hair Pins Tutorial

That is, until I saw fortheloveof.net's tutorial. Acrylic star rhinestones were a genius idea! I mentally bookmarked her ideas: the rhinestones, the wire, the glue. I figured I would tackle it a different day. Then I read the update from truebluemeandyou tumblr saying the tutorial had been taken down. Eep. This is my contribution to the Rodarte star hair pin craze, I loved making them and hope it inspires people like others posts have inspired me. I went to two craft stores, Michaels and AC Moore. MICHAELS: jewels, wire and gold spray paint AC MOORE: buttons and barrettes Purchase thick wire, I'm using 20 guage.

DIY Cage Bra. 31 Insanely Easy And Clever DIY Projects. Free Henna Patterns. 1) This is the "Kiss" 2) Make a row of "Kisses". 3) Make parallel rows of "Kisses". 4) Rotate four "Kisses" around a single point. 5) Rotate five "Kisses" around a single point. 6) Rotate six "Kisses" around a single point.

Free Henna Patterns

Tribe Nawaar Skirt Tucking Ideas. The Simple Gibson Tuck @ @ Sara Lynn Paige PhotographySara Lynn Paige Photography. I’ve received a lot of compliments on this easy rendition of the once popular Edwardian hairstyle, and I keep thinking to myself that Victorian is in right now and I should share this simple style. But it wasn’t until a make up artist stopped me in a coffee shop in Traverse City asking me how that I finally put my foot down.

As soon as I get back from Ireland, I thought. Well today it’s snowing up a storm outside and I don’t have everything I need to bake the muffins I wanted, so here we are! These photos aren’t the greatest display of the Simple Gibson because I didn’t have a mirror and I’m SO picky that I wanted the photos of the hair to match the video, so I took them right after the video.