ish and chi Recycle Tutorial: Woven Rag Rug Thank you for all the great feedback for liking my Braided Rag Rug. I understand that not everyone has a sewing machine or/and able to sew, so I created this no-sew version for the non-sewer who like to recycle their bed sheets or de-stash their fabrics to make this feet cozy Woven Rag Rug. This tutorial doesn’t require any loom for weaving; just use a sturdy corrugated carton box from your recycle pile. I hope everyone can do their part on greening the Earth again and reduce the rubbish that loaded the landfill. By the way, I gave the braided rag rug to my mum and she loves it so much, she is going to dig more old bed sheets out from her storage, which means I will have another bunch of supply to recycle. {Get full details on next page.} Pages: 1 2 Get all updates via email: Highlights from Our Partners
Sweater Tank Top and High Waisted Shorts Recently, I turned an old sweater and thrifted pants into this tank top and high waisted shorts. Hopefully it will give you a little inspiration for your next thrifting trip (or maybe even a run down of your own closet). This is also technically a 2-in-1 project, so you guys are in luck! Keep reading to see how I made it. The sweater I had was from Wet Seal - I bought it for a holiday party years ago, during my Sophomore year of college. I actually haven't worn it since, so I decided to give it a new life after all this time. I started off by cutting right across the sweater, above the chest area. I folded over the edge and pinned it down. I sewed a straight stitch along the edge. I folded it over again - about an inch this time - and pinned it down. Taking the same thread I used earlier, I hand sewed small stitches in equal intervals along the edge of the fold. I also hand sewed the front of the sweater, right at the top. This was the last step to finish up the top. The finished outfit!
How to Make Paper Mache Tear lots of strips of newspaper. These are the "clay" of your sculpture, to be applied to the form you choose for your project. Tear rather than cut your paper. This helps you to feather the edges of the paper, giving you a smoother finished project. Design a form. Use balloons, cardboard, chicken wire, a group of boxes, toilet paper or paper towel tubes--or anything else you like. Make your paper-mache paste using a mixture of flour and water. Dip one strip of newspaper at a time into your paste. Place the newspaper strip onto your form and press it to lie smoothly. Continue placing your strips of newspaper onto your form, overlapping each as you go, until you have completely covered it. Repeat steps 4-6 to create more layers on your form. Paint your masterpiece and decorate it with ribbons, beads or any other decorative touch you can dream up.
A Subtle Revelry brenna’s paper capiz shell chandelier i love wax paper for packing lunches; i wrap sandwiches in a piece of wax paper and tie it like a present with a little cotton string. it’s so much better looking than a plastic bag. wax paper comes in handy for more things than i realized, like rolling it up to use for a funnel, or how about rubbing a piece of wax paper on the top of your shower curtain rod to cut down on that terrible screeching in the morning…problem solved. but who knew that if you iron layers of wax paper together it looks remarkably similar to a capiz shell? this discovery brought me to today’s project: the faux capiz chandelier. hung over your dining table, or outside at an outdoor dinner party, it is an easy solution to a dramatic light fixture and will look phenomenal in either setting. i hope you enjoy making your own as much i did! -brenna CLICK HERE for the full how-to after the jump! Materials: Instructions: 1. spray paint your planter basket. let dry. 8. once you cover the hanging basket you are done!
Fur & Ribbon Scarf Fact #1: I'm all about detail. Fact #2: I wish I thought of this project back in December! ...But even with winter transitioning into spring, there are still those chilly days that sneak up on us every now and again. I love this project because I was able to use up a decent amount of faux fur that I've had for (literally) years, AND because my original idea sparked the ribbon detailing idea. Which I'm in love with. The ribbon was weaved around a section of fabric to give a fishtail braid effect. Supplies: - Faux fur (Mine was 50 inches long & 5.5 inches wide) - Ribbon, about 100 inches. This scarf can certainly be made without a sewing machine, but if you have basic sewing skills and access to a sewing mahcine - I strongly suggest that you use it. 1) Fold your strip of fur lengthwise, so that the back side is facing out. 2) Sew along the edge - ONLY lengthwise. Side note: I adore my pincushion - it's about 12 inches high and is in the shape of a dress form. Keep sewing! xo, kirsten
The Boxy Cosmetic Bag Tutorial Jaime from Prudent Baby has the perfect gift for a man —the boxy man bag! It would make a perfect dopp kit! Shhhh….but I am going to make these for my boys! There are tons more projects over at Prudent Baby, so many ideas that would make wonderful handmade gifts. Jaime writes… How To Make a Boxy Cosmetic Bag Tutorial Look! OK, so this one is for my friend Felice. I used Echino by Etsuko Furuya, Quiet Ground, Oil Cloth in Natural and the matching canvas, both available at Fabricworm. 1. 2. Sew in place with your zipper foot: Now fold your pieces wrong sides facing. Lay your other piece of oil cloth (lining) right side down on top with the edges aligned. Sew in place with your zipper foot. 3. 4. Flatten it out and sew up each side, across the zipper. 4. Sew that line with a straight stitch: Cut off the triangle: Repeat pn al four corners. Turn it right side out. Pretty quick and simple right? Stuff with sunscreen and the like.