Stencil with freezer paper (harry potter tee) Yes, I am a nerd.
Shirring: a Tutorial! *Since there were so many requests for this tutorial after the Ruffled Scarf post, I thought I would post one on the main page, so no one misses it!
But you can also find it in the "Sew Basic" section* There are many shirring tutorials out there. And a lot of them have different ideas on tension, thread length, how tightly to wind the bobbin, etc. So, in preparation for this tutorial, I tried it every way I could possibly think of! Most of the time, I saw little difference in the end results. How To: Make a T-Shirt Skirt – Crafting a Green World. Sewing Published on July 7th, 2011 | by Karen Lee You know we love de-contructing t-shirts around here at Crafting a Green World.
We’ve made items for babies, adorable skirt for girls and we recommended cool memorable ways to repurpose them. DIY Screen Printing How-to. Katie did - katie did journal - quilt how-to. Alright, so here is the tutorial for my go-to quilt. just after snapping the first photo, yesterday became, what seemed like, the darkest day of the year. . . so the lighting is bad, but i think you'll get the gist of what i'm saying all the same. . . materials: fabric. 100% cotton. two solids for front and back. third fabric for binding, can be patterned or solid, you choose. the beauty of this quilt really lies in its simplicity and flexibility. batting. i only use 100% cotton, mid or thinnest loft. thread. lots of thread in as many (or as few) colors as you choose. tools. rotary cutter, cutting mat, masking tape, quilting pins, binding clips.
Paint Chip Clock. This clock is one of my favorite projects.
It’s a paint chip craft taken to a different level. There are some really awesome paint chip projects out there, but I was determined to come up with something a little different. That’s when crackle medium entered the picture and this paint chip clock was born! Modern Silhouette Tutorial. Paint your own modern silhouette.It's easy!
A picture of you, or your family (see tips at the bottom of this page) Thin cardboard box (cereal box) Silkscreen ink or fabric paint (I like Permaset silkscreen ink, but even the cheap stuff will work for this) fabric (or a napkin if you're using a small canvas, like me) stretched canvas (this can be the cheap craft store kind) Creating Your Own Large Scale Art. Even though I don't really like the finished product of this one, I thought I would share how I created it so you can try your own version.
You don't have to be any kind of artist to make your own large scale picture. You just have to have a vision of what you want...and patience....that's where I went wrong with this...lack of patience. You also should know when to quit "fiddling" with it. I kept changing and picking at it, which resulted in a mess. First paint your canvas the colour you want your background to be. Then get a large piece of paper and cut it to the size of your canvas. If you are doing a triptych, make sure at this point you know the space you want between them and keep them that distance. Heather Bullard: {DIY} Mason Jar Soap Dispenser. Rolled paper flowers {tutorial} Welcome to flower week – five days of simple and delightful flower projects.
I could probably do three weeks of flowers because there are so many different ways to create them, but I’ve limited it to five of my current favorites. Before we get started, let me make a few disclaimers: 1. I find inspiration for projects all over the place {online, in shops, in magazines}, then figure out how to re-create them on my own. Each of these projects are my adaptation of something I’ve seen elsewhere.
Creative little daisy: Have you priced vintage blue canning jars lately? Wanna make your own really cheap? 101 Crafty Gifts. Saltwater Kids: thrifty gifts. I had one of those "where the heck have I been" moments last week, when my nephew brought his Build-A-Fort kit to Thanksgiving - complete with sheets, clips, rope, suction cups, and more.
The kit was a handmade birthday gift from his friend Joli. Make a Friendship Bracelet the Easy Way. Everything Sewing/ How To/ Baby Quilt. You’re almost ready to tie!
Your batting package will tell you how far apart to tie – generally 4-6” is the rule (samples are tied every 4.5”). If your top fabric has an even pattern to it, you can use it to space your ties. If not, you have some options. In the sample quilts, the bottom fabric had a grid pattern. I laid the basted quilt out bottom up, and used straight pins to mark the grid. Diy and Crafts. The Shirt Skirt. July 28, 2010 I’m so excited to post about this! When I met Dana, I fell in love with the skirt she was wearing. She made it herself (obviously) and she showed us how simply she’d shirred the waistband. The next day, during the mystery workshop at Whipstitch, we were encouraged to use thrifted tees. 10 Free Tote Bag Patterns and Tutorials.
Totes make great handmade gifts. Here is a Tuesday Ten that shows a round-up of lovely totes. If you love to sew you might also like these free sewing tutorials right here on Skip to my Lou! Every tote needs a matching pouch. Pleated Zippered Pouch Lined Zippered Pouch 1. 2. T-Shirt Bracelets. SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2011 | Comments: 45 Brightly colored t-shirts that are too small for my daughters now, have found new life as bracelets. For this project you will need some old t-shirts and a bunch of bangle bracelets. Try using old bangles that you already own, check thrift stores or pick up some up for a few dollars at Target, Walmart – or even the sale bins at Old Navy. 9 Cool Things to Do With Old Books » Written Word. Bibliophiles and bookworms, English majors and lovers of literature: is it possible to have too many books? They accumulate so quickly! 5-minute skirt*
Etched Glass Storage Jars - Martha Stewart Home & Garden. Tutorial ~ The Knot So Hard Flip Flop Diy. Freshly Picked: Elastic Waist Skirt Tutorial - Mama Edition. DIY Doily Lamp. Just say no to boring cardigans — insatiable need. The fabric fairy has recently blessed me with an unusual windfall: more ribbon, zippers, trim and other notions than I know what to do with. Included in the stash was bolts and bolts of vintage lace trim…everything from sweet little eyelet lace, to elastic lace for lingerie, to hand crocheted trim probably originally intended for someone’s wedding trousseau (the picture above is about one third of the collection).
The Convertible “Infinity” Dress: How it almost defeated me, and what you need to make one. I made this thing. It’s pretty cool. It’s a convertible dress that’s basically a circle and two straps, so it’s really easy, inexpensive, and crazy versatile. Charming Window Pillows. Circle Skirt From An Old Sheet. Hip To Piece Squares. New Green Mama: Reversible Messenger Bag Tutorial. Print Hula Hoop Rug Page. How to grow a Rainbow Rose, Naturally. In 2004, two dutch companies, River Flowers and F.J. Zandbergen, experimented and successfully grew a rose that had its petals rainbow colored. How to make fabric storage baskets. Here are 10 terrific ways to make fabric containers, baskets and buckets.
Make your own 6-pocket mini pocketbook and stay organized — insatiable need. Make: A Photo Clip Frame « DIY Maven. Botany Factory. Recycle Tutorial: Woven Rag Rug. 45 Awesome Free Bag Making Tutorials. T-shirt latch hook rug tutorial. Top 100 Tutorials of 2010.
How to Make Friendship Bracelets - in 7 Easy Steps. Family Chic. Braided Headband Tutorial.