Best Practices For Writing For Online Readers. I have less than 30 seconds to capture your attention with this post, so here goes: if you read some, most or all of the next 750 words or so, you will know how to write Web copy that is more useful to readers of your blog or Web site.
As we reported yesterday visual content is continuing its steady rise in dominance over written content. But that doesn't mean we should give up on good writing: if anything, it means we need to think harder about how we write for online readers. Online Readers Are Different Seems pretty obvious, right? But the fact is, many of us still write the same way online as we do for books, magazine articles and other long-form and traditional print mediums. With offline readers, we can take our time and develop points with long blocks of text and narrative, and with fewer visual elements. In Plain English, Please Your writing - offline or online - is effective when readers take away your message. Best Practices Write compelling but clear headlines: Don't get cute. Sleeves, Necklines, Collars, and Dress Types.
I’ve recently ventured into drafting patterns starting from my basic bodice and skirt sloper.
The fit issues are minimal, since the sloper is made skin tight. Design ease is added as you go along. I found these reference pictures useful for ideas on basic sleeves, necklines, collars, and dress types. These are from Vogue Sewing, circa 1982. Linus’ Sweater (Easy Dog Sweater Knitting Pattern) Cables and Bits dog sweater - Winter 2007.
Knit to Fit: You will need approx. 1 ball of yarn per 10 pounds of dog.
If your dog is between sizes, purchase an extra ball of yarn. 1. Measure your dog from elbow to elbow, across his or her back. Round this measurement to the nearest inch. 2. 3. 4. Talking Tails - Easy Dog Sweaters - How to Knit a Dog Sweater. Knitty.com. Loosely cast on 25 stitches.
Work 5 rows in garter stitch (knit each row). Begin working lace pattern following either chart (and Pattern Notes) or written instructions below.
How to Teach Metaphors, Similes & Personification. Transferring Dart Markings from Pattern to Fabric – Tutorial. I mentioned last time that I was working on Colette’s Crepe pattern, and so far it’s coming along all thanks to Gertie’s Sew-Along posts!
I’ll have more construction details later but I thought I’d share a tip about how I transfer my pattern dart markings to paper because I’m really not a fan of thread tracing (but I will do it if I have to) and I don’t always feel like using tailor’s tacks and I haven’t used a tracing wheel/carbon paper yet so this has been working for me so far! Before I begin, let me just highlight that I always work from a tracing of the original patterns, and you may wish to as well if you’re using this method and don’t want to damage the original pattern.
Let’s begin: Here is my traced copy of the bodice pattern and you can see it has bust and under bust darts. Fabric Folding. The Art of Choosing is a series discussing fabric, color, and the fabric selection process!
Here's what's been posted so far: 1. Recognizing a Fabric's Overall Color This Week: Fabric Folding I switched up the schedule a little bit so that the series makes more sense! Originally we were going to be discussing how to build a well-rounded stash, but we're better off organizing our stashes before we do any shopping!
Mop Top Mascots. © June Gilbank 2009 Mop Top Mascots are a fun way to use up scraps of yarn.
They stand about 4″ tall, and the real joy of them is that they are so easy to make, and easy to customize with funky colours or embellishments. Who wouldn’t appreciate a little mascot like these?! Video: Salted Caramel Sauce. DIY Beauty: Homemade Teeth Whitening for less than $1.00 per Application! « Pixi Wishes & Forehead Kisses. My tried and true method for elastic casings. Elastic threaded through a casing is a quick, easy way to cinch in fabric.
It creates pretty gathers that are also stretchy. It’s most often used on a waistline, but you can also use it to gather in the hems of sleeves or even around a neckline on a peasant blouse. As simple as the process is, there are some pitfalls. DIY: Owl Brooch. Thanks Arrielle for sending me the link to the owl brooch tutorial by Tammy.
The instructions are simple and easy, I guess anyone can do it (including me). With different colors of fabric you can create handmade holiday stocking stuffer, Christmas ornaments or a fun project to work on with kids. Go to Tammy's blog for template or bookmark this one for later! DIY freezer paper stenciled scarf. Inspired by the frozen boulders the city snowplow piled up along our street, I made a scarf.
To make this, you'll need: fabric, freezer paper, scissors, iron, pencil, craft knife, cutting mat, fabric paint, and a foam brush. I used a length of jersey from the fabric store—you know, T-shirt material. Soft and comfy, and doesn't fray around the edges. I sketched an abstract design onto the uncoated side of the freezer paper. These were just messy hexagons and pentagons that got gradually smaller. With an X-acto knife, I cut out the shapes. I ironed the stencil shiny-side down onto the fabric. Happy Frogs - Amigurumi Patterns.net. I am a HUGE fan of free pattern. thee hee hee. I really appreciate people who shares their patterns. Some are worth buying! How to Teach Metaphors, Similes & Personification.