Re-purposing: Tshirts into 5-strand-braided-headbands. Free Sewing Patterns. Children's/Girls' Classic Character Costumes. Simply Color by Vanessa Christenson for Moda: Coin Purse. If we must say so ourselves (and sometimes we must), these little coin purses are about as adorable as they come! Not only do they get five stars on the cuteness chart, they are super easy to make. Make one for yourself (because you deserve it!) , then make a bundle for your friends. They are the perfect fast and fun gift. Fill them with coins and gift cards, tasty treats or other little goodies. Transform Your Space. Recycled Grocery Totes. Ready to go green?
Then say goodbye to your old grocery bags by melting them into something cute. Afterall, plastic is the new plastic, right? 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. Free Sewing Patterns by Category - Plus Free Crocheting Patterns and Free Sewing Patterns. Crochet Patterns Knitting Patterns Sewing Patterns Cross Stitch Patterns Quilt Patterns Yarn Stores Search for: in: Free Sewing Patterns by category (over 2,600 free patterns!)
Sewing Patterns. Sewing Techniques, Tutorials, Lessons, Videos, Photos. DIY Fashion: Screen Print Tee. The life of a college student involves attending many events, from parties, to football games, to concerts on campus.
And what better way to celebrate these monumental events – and show off your school spirit – than with a custom screenprinted shirt? Using an old shirt and some fabric paint, you can create a custom screenprinted shirt proclaiming your love for your school, your football team, or whatever suits your fancy. What you’ll need: Shirt, hoodie, or whatever else you want to screen printFabric paintFreezer paperIronExacto knifeRulerCardboardSpongePencilMarkerPrinter paperPlastic plate How to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 15 things home sewers can learn from industrial sewing. Today, we have a very special guest post from local sewing legend, Sharon Blair.
Sharon runs Portland Sewing, where she and her faculty teach a wide range of classes including industrial techniques. Sandpaper Printed T-shirt Kids Craft. This is a super simple sandpaper printing technique that will keep your kids busy and make one cute shirt!
The best part about this fun little craft is that the supplies were bought at the Dollar Store, even the T-shirt! Ladies Who Lunch. All my closest friends know that I (Chanel) am forever on the search for the perfect, chic lunch box.
And believe it or not, a lot of the prettiest and well-designed carriers out there are super expensive. So with this personal challenge in mind and with Picnic Week in the air, I was inspired to create my very own reusable lunch bag. Taking my pattern directly from the handy-dandy, classic paper lunch sacks that I predict will be around forever and ever, I put together this canvas version that’s reusable, washable and most of all, super pretty.
There was a lot of hand-stitiching involved, but it wasn’t difficult at all and I’m head-over-heels in love with the final product. How to make your own dress form. When starting on the wonderful and exciting journey of making your own clothes or altering old ones there is one thing you will definitely need to make your job easier...that is a dress form.
There are many tutorials on the web but the best one I found is the one I am going to share with you. The source is but the tutorial is in German so I am going to make a short presentation in English, although the pictures speak pretty much for themselves. Natty's Birds of a Feather Costume Tutorial. 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. Pajama Eaters – Downloadable Pattern. There are few new additions to our household.
Each of these helpful and huggable creatures lives on a small bed, Painted Upholstery – The Process Revealed (Tutorial) *NOTE – There are other examples of painted upholstery (mostly from readers) on the Chairs page at the top of the blog.
In addition, there are other upholstery painting methods on that page, if you are interested. Anthro-Inspired Mirror. You all know we love a good Anthropologie knockoff around here – so a couple of days ago when I was browsing online I came across this mirror. Oh I definitely need that. Hold the presses – did that say $498??? Huh. We can do better than that. :) So after scouring the thrift shops, cutting myself on mirror glass, and overcoming an unreasonable fear of Mod Podge, here is my version! Free cartoons-games amigurumi patterns - Page 3. DIY Sharpie Tie Die. I love this Sharpie tie die DIY from The Art Girl Jackie blog! She did it with her adorable daughter and I think it’s a fun inspiration for this Spring and upcoming music festival season.
DIY Hand Stitching, part 1. Hedgehog Plushie - Silver Seams. The Hedgehog Pattern is free. Hedgie kits are intermittently sold in Silver Seams' Etsy shop. The 30 Minute $6 Dress Tutorial. Guest post by Rachael at Talk 2 the Trees. Doily canvas bag. Thankfully everyone seems to be making a switch from plastic to lasting when it comes to shopping bags, so here’s another fun little tutorial on customizing one to make it oh so cute. You might notice a lot of doilies in my recent diy projects. Sew a bag with the free bag pattern. Grand Revival Designs: Pleated Wrap Skirt Tutorial. Seventeen Ways to Tie Your Shoelaces. My Paper Crane. Sharon b's in a minute ago.
SewCity.com Free sewing patterns, how to sew, new sewing quilting techniques, sewing machines and sergers. Tutorials. Sheet Set - All Art. 7133 items below Add to cart ↓ More. Circle skirt calculator – for the drafting of full, half and 3/4 skirts. With bonus grading worksheet!
Special Sunday greetings you naked molerats! Judah Method - Bleaching Experemnet on the Behance Network. Magic Wand Tutorial. When you are done sew the two main pieces together; first check where you want your stick to sit and starting just to the side of where it will come out, stitch up and around leaving about an inch or so open at the bottom/side for stuffing. Using a chopstick, a pencil, knitting needle or just your fingers stuff gently – aim for it to be firm but not fat – you can add a little right at the end before you close it if you need to. Things to Make and Do / five pillow cases sewn together, insert pillows. #diy #crafts.
The Ruffle Headband. Free Patterns and Projects to Sew for Kids. Tutorials for Recycling T-Shirts. Mod Retro Vintage Clothing & Indie Clothes. Pioneer Woman Home & Garden. Make This Look. Print Hula Hoop Rug Page. Alexander Henry - Home. Watermark Tee by Sweet Verbana. Cardboard Weaving Loom. DiY crafts, free sewing patterns & sewing tutorials – WhatTheCraft.com. Wee Wonderfuls.