Clothing Patterns. Jewelery. Stencil with freezer paper (harry potter tee)... - StumbleUpon. Yes, I am a nerd. I came up with a brilliant idea for a Harry Potter t-shirt and I couldn't resist. "Expecto Patronum! " However, you can make whatever kind of design you want with a freezer paper stencil. It doesn't have to be Harry Potter related. I learned about the joys of freezer paper back in my early college days. Basically, freezer paper is backed with a plastic coating that will stick to soft surfaces when ironed, but it peels off cleanly and easily.
To make a sweet t-shirt you will need: paper & pencil a t-shirt an iron a piece of cardboard or poster board fabric paint & brush Start by drawing your design on some regular old paper. My design kept getting bigger, so I taped two sheets together. Next, place your design underneath a sheet of freezer paper and trace it neatly with a sharpie. The marker gives your lines greater width making it easier to cut them out and paint them in later. Now place a piece of cardboard under your freezer paper to protect your table while you cut. How to design a Brooch Bouquet | Fancy Pants Weddings. I love brooch bridal bouquets! If I were getting married now I would so carry one of these beauties down the aisle. Brooch bouquets are amazing for so many reasons.
Let me count the ways: they are sparkly, they make meaningful keepsakes after the wedding, they are sparkly, you can use jewelry from family members and carry a bit of them with you down the aisle, you make your brooch bouquet well in advance of the wedding, you never have to worry about it not holding up throughout the day and they are sparkly. Making a brooch bouquet is quite the DIY project! It takes patience and creativity. But it is a worthy endeavor. Especially when you are ready to walk down the aisle carrying a beautiful brooch bouquet of your own making. How to make a Brooch Bridal Bouquet: Supplies: 50-85 brooches, large earrings or necklaces (I used 55 pieces. ½ were jewelry pieces from my grandmother and great-grandmother and the other ½ I purchased on clearance at Michael’s) Scissors Wire cutters Needle nose pliers 1.
Bohemian style belt. Have you noticed? This summer, it's all about belts. Belts are quick fixes to any outfit, be it chic or casual. This summer, they come in different styles, widths, textures, and colors... I particularly like tiny belts - they add elegance to any silhouette (read: suggest the presence of a waist, even if there ain't any...LOL). I don't quite remember what exactly triggered this project - was it my new leather punch? As always, this is a very easy project, which requires very basic sewing skills only. . - an old leather belt, or a cheap new one - fabric scraps, ribbon or bias tape, Preparing the fabric: From your fabric scraps, cut strips of different lengths. Preparing the belt: 1. 2. Assembling: 1. 2. Done!! Notes: Please note, this tutorial is intended for personal use only. If you made something using a tutorial found on this blog or if you got inspired by something you found here, make sure to post your pictures here.
Beltmaking 101. Finally–the long-awaited beltmaking tutorial! Way I make my fabric-covered belts has been learned from a mix of trial-and-error and vintage manuals. The supplies are simple, and making a simple pass-through belt is quite easy. I have, however, included instructions for how to add a pronged buckle to a belt and add eyelets. I hope you enjoy, and as usual feel free to ask any questions in the comments! Supplies: 1″ wide stiff belting (available at JoAnns), 1/4 yard fabric at least 45″ wide, buckle for 1″ belt (see sources at the end), pattern paper, thread, scissors, ruler, pins. Begin by measuring your waist and adding 6″ to 8″ inches to the length (I tend to err on the side of more, especially for a belt using a pronged buckle). Draft and cut a paper pattern 2 times the width of the belting plus 1″, by the length plus 1 1/2″.
Cut the belting the length of your waist plus the extra. Using the paper pattern, cut one layer of your fabric. Remove belting and turn the fabric right side out. Say YES! to hoboken: DIY: Refashioned Colorblock Dress. I spotted this $20 dress at H&M and scooped it up. It’s a thick jersey, super comfy and fits great. Although, it needed a couple adjustments.First off, it was too short for me.Secondly, there were no pockets! Duh. Every casual dress or skirt needs pockets.Thirdly, it needed a little color. I’d need to be serious about accessories (which I’m not) to make it work on its own So I fixed it up a bit. I’m really love this new dress. Doctor Who 'Blink' weeping angel costume. This past weekend I went to DragonCon. I wanted to make something nifty, challenging, and Doctor Who. I love the episode Blink, so despite being a little intimidated, I decided to give it a try.
(I don't know why to credit for this picture - my brother-in-law emailed it to me. If you recognize it, please let me know so I can credit!) The following is a far-too-detailed breakdown of how I made the costume.The DressMaterials: Polyester suiting fabric, acrylic/fabric-medium paint, hula hoop, velcroThe dress is constructed from two layers. The first layer is an underdress that provides structure and support to the overdres. It is basically fitted, with a zip up the back, then flares out towards the bottom in a cone shape. And that's pretty much it! Floral Love Tee. Alternate title: I'm Booking a Cruise With the Money I Saved on This One. I'm normally not a huge fan of clothes with words on them (unless they're huge and pink and splayed across my behind, of course), but this top is an exception. It just doesn't have that "look, my shirt is speaking for me" vibe that I usually get from graphic-type tees, and it won me over with the cute floral print: Isn't that cool?
I really like the mix of rough and sweet. The original shirt isn't even very expensive--$19.50--but my frugality knows no bounds. Like it? I think you should make one, don't you agree? What you'll need: - a tank or tee (I bought mine off the clearance rack at Walmart for $2, and if you shop at my Walmart, I apologize. . . . - some floral fabric (I used another Walmart clearance top that was on sale for $1) - Heat n Bond, or another fusible web My shirt had some pretty funky sleeves that needed fixing: Weird, right?
I used this $1 Walmart clearance top for my floral fabric letters: