A FASHION FRIDAY DIY
I’ve been wanting to share this easy DIY with you all for awhile! It’s such a simple idea and really easy to do. I have give credit to my friend Becca for this one – this was her idea so bunch of us got together and made some of these cute hair wraps. The great thing about these is that there’s WIRE in them so you can create whatever shapes you want and it stays put! Here’s how you do it: Step 1: Gather materials needed – Floral wire, Fabric, and basic sewing tools. Step 2: Cut a strip of fabric wide enough to fold in half (can be as thick as you want!) Step 3: Fold right sides together and iron flat. Step 4: Sew together the long way. psst.. you don’t need a sewing machine to do this – it just goes faster that way! Step 5: Attach a safety pin to one side but only through one side of the fabric. Step 6: Take your wire and bend one end into a loop. Step 7: Feed the wire through the fabric tube. Step 8: This part is a little tricky because you want the wire loop to stay put at the ends.
Little Betty Bag :: Free Pattern And Tutorial
I am so excited with how this little bag turned out! I have made five now, each time being able to prefect the pattern a little more, and it’s finally ready to release for your sewing pleasure. The style is a cross body, which is a personal favorite of mine. It allows for you to put it on and forget it. Especially handy at the grocery store, or any where else I need free hands to chase little ones. It’s fun to sew, and the possibilities for variation are endless. There are many variations that can be made to this bag, but I will let you use your imagination for those, and just go over the steps for the bag I made. Save on ink when printing! If you are new to sewing I have a Sewing Tips Directory that might come in handy. Fabric requirements: A half a yard total is more than enough to make the bag body. A heavier fabric works best, like a canvas, twill, or anything that has a sturdy weight. Supplies: Preparing the Pattern and Fabric Cuts: You will cut as follows: Bag Assembly:
Prairie Feather Necklace
I have a sweet spot for feather accessories this time of year they just feel like fall to me. I had fun putting together this easy pendant this week to celebrate the beginning of November and the holiday season. I think I will make another one with four feathers, one for each of my little baby birds - who are not all such babies anymore, sigh. It was super easy - here is what you need to make one: fabric scraps spray adhesive feather template (optional) wire chain scissors jump rings and clasp jewelry pliers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Simple as that and a fun way to use up the ever growing pile of fabric scraps too! Another fun feather accessory tutorial HERE!
How to make a kindle or ipad sleeve | michele ng | fashion . beauty . craft . lifestyle
Want a simple and inexpensive way to make a sleeve for your Kindle or iPad? Restyle a thin padded envelope from the post office! This works as a flat clutch for essentials too :) Here’s how: Get a thin padded envelope that’s large enough to fit your Kindle or Ipad from the post office or supply store. A non padded envelope works if you just want to prevent scratches. Stuff your gadget in and mark the edges on the indentations. Connect the marks with a ruler. Measure out and mark your top flap. Cut along the line for the top flap design and then cut the front off at the height of the sleeve. You can use glue but Mod Podge is way more awesome in my opinion! Stick the coated side onto the paper or fabric you want to use. (If you were wondering about the pool of glue in the corner – I tend to do my Mod Podge projects on freezer paper with a waxy side so I just dump glue in a corner and work with the project in the center.) Fold another piece of paper in half and stick down. You may also like:
DIY T-Shirt Quilt
Before I explain this project, I need to set two things straight. First off-- I'm a sentimental hoarder. If a fond memory is even remotely related to an inanimate object, I keep it. For example, I have almost every ticket from any movie I've ever seen, I have a serious problem with getting rid of stuffed animals, and I have a knickknack box full of dumb things like a dried clover flower that my friend threw at me while we were lying in a cornfield, bored, waiting for a cross country race to end. (I also have a craft supply hoarding problem, but that's a different story.) The second thing I need to get straight is that I've always been a joiner. My mom made me this blanket as a high school graduation present, and it is still one of the coolest things she's made me. Space camp, elementary school, 4-H club, AAU basketball, student council-- all of the shirts are there. What you need to make a t-shirt blanket: -T-shirts (I used probably 30-40.)
Make a felt clutch | michele ng | fashion . beauty . craft . lifestyle
Sewing a flat felt clutch is simple and makes for a great gift! Here’s how to sew a quick unlined one with hand stitches. If you want to use felt shapes of the same size, grab a magazine cover (so it’s thicker than regular paper) and draw it out! Cut the shape out. Place it on top of the felt you’d want to use and draw outlines using a ballpoint pen. Cut out as many pieces as you need. Grab a long piece of rectangular felt and fold the base upwards to form the body. Use regular clothes pegs or clips to hold down the sides. Once you’re happy with your design, you can use glue on the back of each piece to hold it down. To stitch the felt pieces by hand, grab a needle and thread. Keep your knots on the inside and stitch all around! After you’re done with sewing down the felt pieces, sew down the two sides of the clutch. And there you have it, your very own simple felt clutch! You may also like:
Bohemian Infinity Dress… « Needles, Thread and Love
I saw this dress as a project in vol. 4 of the Quick Stuff To Sew magazine. It was insanely easy to make and I love it so much! Its so flowy and bohemian… The dress is essentially a circle skirt with two really long straps sewn onto the front. You can wrap the straps around you in different ways to make a smorgasbord of dresses! The magazine shows you how to create a ton of different looks… it would be so perfect for traveling. Like this: Like Loading...
DIY: How to Make a T-Shirt Halter Top
When I first saw this tutorial on how to make a halter top out of a t-shirt over on Wobisobi, I was half flabbergasted and half reaching for the scissors and an old t-shirt. I've always been a fan of the t-shirt upcycles-- from t-shirt quilts, t-shirt flower dresses, and woven t-shirt shirts. (Say that five times fast.) ;) The t-shirt halter top is SUPER easy and it takes about 5 minutes! With a pair of scissors, cut off the arms of the t-shirt on both sides. Then cut a deep V into the front of your shirt. Then you need to cut along the back of the shirt along the lines of where the arms first met the shirt. Twist the long straps that you just cut, cross them over in the front, and tie it in the back! Meow. ;)
