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Craft Project: Heart Shaped Pom Pom. Embellish gifts, hats, scarves, or whatever else you can think of with these adorable heart shaped pom poms. Simple directions below. SuppliesScissorsYarn Wrap yarn around fingers (at least 50 times). The more yarn the better. Slip the yarn off your fingers. Cut all the loops of yarn with a pair of scissors. Trim the yarn down to a regular shaped pom pom. Fabric flower brooch. Back during the summer when I got interested in fabric and all those great flowers everyone was making, I tried my hand at a couple.

Fabric flower brooch

I finally got around to deciding how I might use these flowers and added the pin backs this weekend so it could be a brooch. I made this one from the following you tube video: DIY Christian Louboutin "Petal" Sandals. 3 Simple Ways to Share What You Make With Instructables you can share what you make with the world and tap into an ever-growing community of creative experts.

DIY Christian Louboutin "Petal" Sandals

Create on the go: Groups » Forums » Answers » Featured Groups Login. Anthropologie Pratia Tank Top Tutorial. February 6, 2010 1:59 pm Per popular demand, here is the Pratia tank tutorial! Start off with a t-shirt or tank top. What I did was get a larger t-shirt so I could gather it at bottom like the pratia tank. I cut off the sleeves so it would be a tank. Measure your neckline and get a piece of chiffon that length and fold it in half. Pin it to the inside of your neckline with it peeking out. Decorating your 'Quirky Kit' canvas bag. If you've already received the latest Quirky Kit: 'What's the Story?

Decorating your 'Quirky Kit' canvas bag

' Stencil with freezer paper (harry potter tee) Yes, I am a nerd.

stencil with freezer paper (harry potter tee)

I came up with a brilliant idea for a Harry Potter t-shirt and I couldn't resist. "Expecto Patronum! " Silk Lotus Flower. The silk lotus flower is easy to construct, but looks very luxurious.

Silk Lotus Flower

You can make it in any size, but pick fabrics that tend to be stiff, like silk taffeta or dupione. You can singe the edges of the petals with a flame, or just leave the cut edges raw. After you master the basic technique, you can experiment with different petal shapes. Become a Threads Insider today to get access to this and other exclusive Insider-only blog posts. Become an Insider and enjoy unlimited access to: All-time favorite articles from Threads Special Insider discounts and offers Digital access to our most recent issues And so much more! 10 Beautiful Fabric Flower Tutorials. It is spring!

10 Beautiful Fabric Flower Tutorials

If the flowers are not blooming yet here is a round-up of awesome tutorials to help you make your own flowers! Here you will find 10 beautiful fabric flowers, but don’t miss these five fabric flower tutorials! 1. How to make lovely fabric flowers. How To Create Today's Embellished Tops. I look at the embellished t-shirts and cardigans at Anthropologie, J.

How To Create Today's Embellished Tops

Crew, and even Old Navy -- since last year, these retailers have featured thin, flimsy items with embellishments for $40-$70. I wonder who would buy these items, since looking at them shows that the work involved is quite simple. I'm obviously not the only person thinking these embellishments are easy to do. My next day off, I will be using the Flowing Tiers from Anthropologie (shown above) as inspiration for a new spring/summer tank. I'll need several of these when I hit BlogHer '10 in NYC in August (oh, the potential heat and humidity!) Start with a basic tank top slightly larger than you normally wear. What I like about this design: The striped jersey is carried up to make one shoulder, and the pleats counterbalance those stripes on the other side.

101 Sewing Tutorials for Summer! DIY Upcycled Clothing. Felt Flower Scarf Tutorial. Thank you for all of the sweet love on my Felt Flower Scarf!

Felt Flower Scarf Tutorial

Really, my goodness, I didn't expect so many people to be interested in it. I'm happy to share this tutorial for you on how to make one of your own! Materials needed: 1/2 yard of 72" Felt or Felted Wool (this measurement is to be safe... but you'll end up with some extra here for sure.) Scissors Needle and Coordinating Thread *optional - Fast Grab Tacky Glue or Hot Glue *optional - Small hook and eye Let's get started shall we? 1. Start by cutting your long scarf piece. Now, cut a scallop around the edge of your long scarf piece. Next, circle cutting mania. Each flower will have 6 circles. DO NOT spend the time cutting out perfect circles. Now scallop all of the circles. 2. Stack your 5 largest circles. Take your knotted needle and thread and come up through the stack of circles just off-center.

Now go back down through the stack about 1/2 inch away, on the other side of center. Ideas for TeeShirt Embellishing. More Design Please - MoreDesignPlease. Lizzie Water Fall Front Polka Dot Vest Top at boohoo.