Make an easy scalloped hem. With our scallop inspiration post in mind, we created this tutorial on creating your own scallops.
For this project we took the Sorbetto sans pleat and added a fun scalloped hem. You can use this tutorial to add scallops to almost any hem if you like. Highly customizable, you can make the tiniest scallops, deep scallops, you name it, you got it! Tools Needed:PaperScissorsFrench curve or rounded object like a canStraight rulerPoint turnerSorbetto without pleat, or anything with a straight hemMarking tool such as tailor’s chalk, fabric marker or fabric pencil. Drafting Simple Circle Skirt Pattern. Diy wednesdays: fabric envelopes. We’re always making all sorts of stuff out of fabric, but can never bring ourselves to toss any scraps. this project is an easy and smart way to repurpose even the tiniest leftovers. by using one of our favorite sewing materials—fusible webbing—you can whip up a whole set of these no-sew envelopes in a flash. they’re great places to store favorite documents, photos, or business cards, and can even be used as a special gift wrap. have fun!
Derek & lauren ps: we’re about to embark on a bunch of exciting (and time consuming) projects, which unfortunately means we need to take a brief hiatus from our weekly diy posts here on design*sponge. we plan on contributing fun stuff every now and again, but until then you can keep track of us over at smartsandcrafts.com CLICK HERE for the full project after the jump! Kojotutorial- lined purse organizers. The idea of an organized purse delights my heart.
Just say it, “Purse Organizers.” Sounds good, right? I have to say, a special spot for Burke’s change of clothes and accoutraments, a spot for Piper Jane’s extra clothes and diapers/wipes/creams, and a special spot for snacks has been revolutionary for my purse and its organization potential. I am well on my way to being an Organized Purse Girl, courtesy of these little gems. Want to make some too? Cut two 11″ x 8″ rectangles of the main fabric and two of the lining fabric. Round the corners on one main and one lining fabric. Add velcro to the one flap piece and one exterior 11×8 piece. Sew the two flap pieces together. Sew the two exterior pocket pieces (the non-rounded 8″ x 5.5″ pieces) together, right sides facing in. Open, turn right side in and press in place. Sew the exterior pocket to the non-velcro’d exterior piece. Place the two exterior pieces together, right sides facing in. Do the same with the ‘big’ lining pieces. Make your own sewing blocks by art with ashley.
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… Tutowlrial: Cut. Moonstitches.typepad.com > Tutowlrial « Previous Next » « Back to Tutowlrial Cut.
How to take your own measurements by Simple Simon & Company. We absolutely adore the Simple Simon & Company girls, liZ and Elizabeth.
Anthropologie inspired knotted bedding part 2 (putting it all together) Before we get started piecing a PILE of knotted squares together, do you want the backstory on this little Anthro-inspired gem?
First, you should know that I’m a bedding junkie. I LOVE wandering through Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, Crate and Barrel, Anthropologie (at Park Meadows in Denver, those stores are all conveniently located near each other as well) to see their bedroom displays. My ever-changing bedding crushes are a constant around here. So a few years ago, I found this Thai Silk Bedding at Restoration Hardware and fell in love.
I have a bad habit of loving expensive things, and this was no exception. Fast forward to this fall when my oh-so-beautiful Thai Silk Bedding RIPPED. But then, of course, I went and fell in love with the rosette bedding at Anthropologie. And thus the Anthro-Inspired Knotted Bedding was born. Ok, now onto the tutorial. Anthropologie inspired knotted bedding part 1 (making the knotted squares) Y’all have been too funny about this bedding- thanks for all of your emails and comments and kind words.
It sounds like you’re all ready to make your own as well- want to get started on that? I should issue a warning up front that this endeavor is definitely time consuming… not difficult, per se, but time consuming for sure. That being said, today’s tutorial is for the how to make the pile of knotted squares that will make up your ‘quilt.’ Tutorial: how to peg pants. It seems like everywhere I go, I hear people asking how to make skinny fit pants.
I don’t know what the big fuss is about them… I’m old enough to remember what it was like before you could find bootcut jeans, and I don’t look back kindly on that period of time. *shudder* Anyway, it’s insanely easy to do, so let’s do this. Difficulty: Easy roll hem. Next up in the Tips + Tricks series is the easy roll hem.
I usually get at least one request for a tutorial every time I post a photo of a rolled hem so I thought I should get on this one. I learned this technique from one of our seamstresses at work, Jurata, when she couldn’t believe that I didn’t learn how to do the regular roll hem technique in school. This is the slightly cheater method that she taught me in order to get me used to making them for the non-cheater technique she later showed me. I’ll do another Tips + Tricks for the regular roll hem later, don’t worry.
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