DIY Wildfox Couture Inspired Sweatshirt « Tulle and Trinkets
If you saw my Santa wish list the other day, you know that I have my eyes on the Wildfox Couture heart jumper. After hours of ogling their website, I had an epiphany: I can make my own! [SIDENOTE: Since making my wish list just last week, the heart jumper is no longer available on their website...I think this DIY project is FATE :)] A white crew neck sweatshirt. Update: I spilled coffee on my heart sweatshirt (clumsy!).
sewing 101: zippered throw pillows
Next up in our learn-to-sew series: throw pillows! Throw pillows are another fantastic way to incorporate cute textiles and DIY flair into your home without a great investment of time or money. If you’ve ever gone into a fabric store and wanted to buy everything because it’s just all so gorgeous, then pillows are a great way to put those fabrics to work in your decor. Bold or loud prints that would be too much used in large scale (like in curtains) can be just right for a little pillow pop on a sofa or bed. I’m going to show you how to make a zippered pillow cover, which is easier than it sounds, I promise. The best part? CLICK HERE for the full zippered throw pillow how-to after the jump! A Word on Zippers Ok, I know you’re not going to believe me when I say this, but installing a zipper is REALLY EASY. What You’ll Need ½ yard fabric (if your pillow is larger than 16”, you’ll need more fabric) 1 pillow form (buy this at a craft store or upholstery shop) Thread to match your fabric Seam ripper
haylie’s spool hooks
For years I have collected wooden thread spools, picking them up here and there, mostly at yard sales.You can’t usually use the actual thread, if there is any left, because it has become brittle with age. So, aside from displaying them in glass jars I wanted to put them to good use. I have chosen to use a handful of spools from my collection as hooks. It is a really simple project with a fun and colorful outcome. CLICK HERE for the full how-to after the jump! Materials & Tools: -wooden thread spools (with or without thread) -drywall screws to size- be sure to take your smallest and largest spool to hardware store to size for appropriate screws. Step 1:For spools with thread, you want to tack down the loose end of the thread, so you don’t end up with a tangled mess. Step 2: Choose a piece of paper that best fits the space on the wall you want to fill with your spool hooks. Step 7: Now, you have a place to hang your necklaces, ribbons, or neckties.
BACK TO THE FUTURE 2 (2011) : Irina Werning - Photographer
Now its time for KOREA, TAIWAN AND TOKYO. If you live here and want to participate in my project, email me amazing old pictures to : backtothefuturepics@gmail.com Riff Raff 1976 & 2011 London Andy 1967 & 2011 Los Angeles Johanes 1994 & 2011 Hamburg Maarje 1990 & 2011 Amsterdam Lea B 1980 & 2011 Paris Carli 1990 & 2011 Buenos Aires Alexandra 1970 & 2011 Paris Carol 1960 & 2011 New York Christoph 1990 & 2011 Berlin Wall Daphne 1986 & 2011 Paris Devoto 1990 & 2011 Buenos Aires Diego 1970 & 2011 Buenos Aires Evan 1957 & 2011 New York Giorgio 1982 & 2011 Paris Jackie 1994 & 2011 Buenos Aires Juan Carlos 1982 & 2011 Bs Aires Lea T 1995 & 2011 Paris Majo 1983 & 2011 Buenos Aires Marcela 1973 & 2011 Buenos Aires May 1985 & 2011 Buenos Aires Patrick 1968 & 2011 Paris Patrick B 1982 & 2011 Berlin Fer F 1981 & 2011 Buenos Aires Puna 2003 & 2011 Buenos Aires Sander 1983 & 2011 Rotterdam Sarah and Jim 1988 & 2011 Boston Seba 1986 & 2011 Patagonia Sole 1988 & 2011 Buenos Aires Sonia y Lauri 1988 & 2011 Bs Aires
Tips for Buying & Using Your First Sewing Machine | Apartment Therapy DC
If you've never owned one, sewing machines can seem daunting. Here are a few suggestions for finding one suitable to a beginner skill level and for getting comfortable with how it works.Don't let uncertainty keep you from getting started on all those sewing projects you've thought about. These days, you can easily find a user-friendly machine in a reasonable price range. Using it is a matter of pacing yourself, reading directions, and knowing when to get help. Consult a reputable source — be it your sewing-savvy mom or a community-driven site such as BurdaStyle — to learn terminology, have support, and get reviews. Amazon can give you good prices and a lot of user feedback on new machines — Brother brand is popular, and sew/vac shops can give you expertise and a deal on a refurbished machine. Keep it simple. Use your machine as soon as you get it. Go slowly. A few online resources:Burda StyleThreads magazineSew, Mama, Sew! Image: Kristin Lubbe for Apartment Therapy
sewing 101: curtains
[today i’m thrilled to welcome brett bara of manhattan craft room to d*s with a special guest column. you’ve been asking for more sewing how-tos, so brett will be joining us for a sewing 101 primer, covering all the basics for getting started with home sewing. welcome, brett!] Hello there! I’m very happy to be here at design*sponge to spread a little sewing love. I hear a lot these days from folks who want to learn to sew, but don’t know where to start. I’m here to tell you how EASY sewing can be—especially home décor sewing. I thought the perfect place to start would be with the one home accent that is by far the easiest to sew and the most impactful on a room: curtains! If you love textiles and want to incorporate a little DIY action into your life, there’s no better place to begin. CLICK HERE for the full curtain how-to (and Brett’s tips on sewing machines and how to choose a fabric) after the jump! First, a word on sewing machines Please: don’t be afraid! What You’ll Need Sharp scissors
James Charles – Pop Cultured Currency
Repurposing existing objects for other uses is always cool. Repurposing them for pop culture references though is even better. James Charles has been doing just that with United States currency for the last year or so.
Fashion Meets Decor: Outfits to Rooms | Apartment Therapy DC
Previous image Next image It's all about fashion today, which makes it the perfect time to revisit one of my favorite columns, from one of my most beloved reads, of the past. Yes, the magazine I'm speaking of would be Domino and the regular column was, “Turn This Outfit into a Room”. This outfit from Anthropologie inspired Momtastic blogger, Liz Stanley to create the room below. A bedroom combining stripes, metallics, florals and neutrals that's neither overly feminine or trendy. This gorgeous and bold outfit from fashion blog, Atlantic-Pacific, was the inspiration for the living room below. Elements of Style blogger, Erin Gates, is continually inspired by the fashion from Atlantic-Pacific. If, like me, you miss your monthly fix of this column, Caroline at Looks Good To Me, has a similar feature called Object/Outfit. Images: 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, Looks Good To Me; 2, 3, The City Sage; 4, 5, Design*Sponge; 10, Sketch 42; 11, 12, Momtastic; 13, 14, Elements of Style
