Lip Balm Holder Lip Balm Holders are such a fun project to share with your friends. I first came across this idea when my friend pointed out Renee Ondrajka's cute Lip Balm Holders at Splitcoaststampers. You can view Renee's original Lip Balm Holder pattern here . I made some changes to her original design and created a tutorial. I have also included some time-saving steps for those of you who want to make more than one of these. 1. 2. Cut a 1-½” slot 1-¼” in from both sides of the card stock. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Timesaver Tip A : If you will be making more than one lip balm holder, you can save time by making yourself a template. Timesaver Tip B : Now with your actual inside piece follow step one and then trace the lines from the template onto your card stock with pencil. Timesaver Tip C : If you fold your card stock along the score line that intersects the middle of your pencil lines. Here are some lip balm holders that my stamp club hostess made for the guests at this month's club meeting.
leather journal book tutorial-recover a journal This is an easy way to recover a journal and make it look pretty unique! I made this one for my brother-in-law, Nick. I hope he likes it! I cut extra straps of leather and wrapped them around the book. I'm glad I could make him something that he will record his experiences in and have as a family history for the rest of his life. Hanty Panty / underwear making Snow Day Hat DIY hello there. i have a cute DIY project to share with you today! i've had some snowy days here in Missouri lately and i decided to make a cute hat for the cold weather. this pattern can be modified to fit anyone in your family and even your pup! here are the hats i made... supplies needed: yarn (i like the ultra thick Lion Brand yarn for my adult sized hats and regular yarn for the puppy/doll versions), white yarn for the pom-pom, white embroidery thread, a crochet hook (i like to use larger hooks to speed of up the process!) step 1: measure around your head (or the head of the person you are making it for) from jawbone to jawbone. step 3: stitch up one side of your rectangle (to create the 'bonnet' shape) and turn it inside out. step 5: stitch your pom-pom to the top point of your hat. use 3-5 stitches to make it extra secure. there are lots of ways to customize your hat and give it personal touches! Hope you enjoyed this tutorial!
Tips for Sewing Leather Hi there! Today I'm here to share some tips for sewing leather and a DIY of this cute little fringe purse... -As a beginner, it's best to start with the thinnest material that you can. Choose a leather, vinyl or suede that isn't too thick. Remember that most commercial leather products are sewn with an industrial machine. -Buy a leather needle for your sewing machine. -Consider buying a walking foot for your sewing machine (both this and the leather needle can be found at a sewing shop!) -Change your stitch length to 3-3.5. -Be minimal with pins. -Test stitch scraps before starting on your project. -If your leather gets stuck in the machine, lift the foot and allow the leather to relax for a moment before continuing. -Leather, suede and most vinyl fabrics are dry clean and hand wash only, so don't put them in your home washing machine! This small leather fringe purse is the perfect first project when sewing. Step 1: Cut a rectangle of leather. This is the perfect beginner project!
Tips for Sewing Stretch Fabric + D.I.Y. Hi friends! Today we're going to share some tips for sewing stretch fabric and teach you a fun D.I.Y. project to practice with! These velvet turbans were one of our favorite products to make and sell at Red Velvet last year. We've since sent them off to retirement, so I'm here to teach you how to make your very own today! Here are some simple tips for sewing stretch fabrics- -Use a ball point needle. -Check your sewing machine manual for a "stretch stitch". -Use a Serger machine for seams. -Make sure your fabric is free of wrinkles when cutting out pattern pieces. -Cut directly on top of fabric, without lifting the fabric as you go. -Start with skirts and scarves, work your way up to patterns with sleeves. 1. Ta-Da! PS.
Learn To Sew A Simple Cotton Top Cotton is a great fabric to start sewing with! It's one of the easiest fabrics to sew and care for. It's also easy to find in beautiful colors and patterns! I picked up this plaid fabric last summer at a garage sale. You'll need a yard to 1.5 yards of fabric to start with. How to measure and cut: Width- Take half of your hip measurement (measure around the fullest part of your hips and then divide by two) then add 5-8 inches. Straps- Cut 2 rectangles 45x2.5in. To make: 1. 2. 3. Feed your straps through the neckline casing and tie on sides! This is a great practice piece! -Choose a light weight to medium weight cotton, don't start too heavy because heavy fabric is harder for the machine to handle. -Start with solid colors, patterns can be tricky to match and seam together. -Learn to straighten the grain of your fabric. -Always pre-wash cotton because it will shrink. -Start with patterns like tent dresses, tote bags and skirts! -Work up to patterns with sleeves and collars.
Tips for Sewing Sweater Knit It's the perfect time of year for warm, fuzzy accessories! I love scarves, mittens and snow hats, but did you know you can make them yourself from an old sweater? Today I'll show you how to recycle a sweater into something brand new! Step 1: Use the hemline on your sweater as the hemline for your new piece. For example, since we are making a hat today I am using the bottom of this sweater, which already has a pretty finished hem! Step 2: Mark off the area that you want to sew with chalk or a marker. Step 3: Stitch your shape on your sewing machine. Turn it inside out and it's done! -Always use the existing hem, if you can! -Give yourself extra seam allowance, it's easier to size down than to size up. -Always sew before you cut the knit fabric! -Start with basic shapes like a hat or scarf before you try something more complicated! -Thinner knits are easier to sew with a machine. -If you need to cut your sweater before sewing, baste the edges of the garment before you cut.