Handprint shirt DIY Fringe Scarf | Lakeland Local Everyone needs a go-to fringe scarf in their fashion repertoire. Here’s an easy way to make your own. What You Will Need: -Old T-Shirt -Good Scissors Step 1: Go through your old T-shirts and find a daring print or color combo. For a cleaner look, choose a solid. Step 2: Cut horizontally across the shirt, just below the armholes, to create a rectangular tube. Step 3: Working your way around the tube, make a series of vertical cuts that extend from the raw edge upward. Step 4: Tug down on each strand to elongate it. photo credit: Cathy Hayes for Lakeland Local
how (and why) to block crochet and knit projects {tutorial} Until recently, I had never taken the time to block a crochet project. Why? Because I didn't have a fancy blocking board (and didn't want to spend the money on one). But then I finished a beautiful infinity scarf for a friend (found the free pattern here), and it just didn't look as good as the picture! It didn't lay flat and it was hard to see how pretty the pattern stitch was. Blocking a crochet or knit piece gives it shape and sets the stitches in that shape. Here's my latest crochet project before (remember this looks-like-knit crochet baby blanket pattern from the other day?). And the after. How to Block a Crochet or Knit Project Supplies: *Finished fiber project *Bare mattress *Spray bottle full of water *Pearl head pins *Plastic wrap or plastic garbage sack larger than your project 1. 2. 3. Use a ruler to help you keep it straight if you need to. 4. Repeat until the entire project is shaped and pinned down. 5. Once it's dry, it's blocked and you can remove the pins.
How to tie a Four-in-Hand | 37 Ways to Tie a Scarf | by Scarves STEP 1 Fold the scarf in half and place the scarf around the back of your neck with a loop on one side. STEP 2 Pull one of the ends through the loop. STEP 3 Twist the loop. STEP 4 Pull the other end of the scarf through the loop. STEP 5 Adjust the scarf for fit so it lies flat on your chest.
Button Statement Rings It’s September and that means it’s time to add another statement piece to your collection…. obviously! I heart almost every piece Nicole Richie designs for House Of Harlow 1960, especially her oversized rings. As amazing as these rings are they’re also an easy DIY. Buttons, buttons everywhere!! Materials: Buttons, Clippers, Glue, Rings With Flat Tops (available at the jewelry supply store) Use your clippers to remove the shank from the back of the button. Once you’ve made the back of the button flat, use an ample amount of glue to secure the ring to the back of the button. Here’s another hint: If you can’t find a flat ring base, Ring Pops are a fun alternative. Once the base has dried, glue on the button. I now thing I have enough new statement rings to get me through the month.
How to Finish Crochet Blankets It’s been a big week here with our Paper Plane Party and a school disco on top of the usual after school routines. But each evening I’ve looked forward to sitting and working a little more on my rainbow crochet blanket. I decided to go with very simple, but I’m already thinking about whether to add an edging once it is finished. So I’ve been looking at edging tutorials to finish my crochet blanket and just had to share them with you. All of these include tutorials to make them. {Double V Edging from Bunny Mummy} {Easy scalloped edging by Olav’s World} {This edging is on a pillowcase but it would also be lovely on a blanket from You Go Girl!} {A cute bobble edging from Heidi Bears} I think the hardest questions when the time comes for my edging won’t be the design, but what colour? 16K Flares16K10169162435--×16K Flares
DIY Skirt Getting our craft on again :) My sister Ann and I always like to do a crafty project when we get together, so this time is was a simple homemade skirt. We used this tutorial and it was really straightforward. One helpful hint: when it says to stretch the elastic while you are sewing the fabric on, do it! It will allow the skirt to fit better and more comfortably. You can also make one for a smaller cutie pie in your life or make some great baby shower gifts! 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. Supplies: 1″ wide stiff belting (available at JoAnns), 1/4 yard fabric at least 45″ wide, buckle for 1″ belt (see sources at the end), pattern paper, thread, scissors, ruler, pins. Begin by measuring your waist and adding 6″ to 8″ inches to the length (I tend to err on the side of more, especially for a belt using a pronged buckle). Cut the belting the length of your waist plus the extra. Using the paper pattern, cut one layer of your fabric. Fold the fabric around the belting, wrong sides out. Gently work the seam to the center of the belting width, and press seam open. Remove belting and turn the fabric right side out. Reinsert the belting into the fabric tube.
Rainbow Stripe Crochet Blanket My very talented friend Miss P was making this gorgeous rainbow blanket when I was at Creative Craft Retreat last year. She is the fastest crocheter I have ever met and doesn’t even need to look at she crochets. We have shared many a craft morning where I am amazed at how much she gets done without even looking. She can make anything out of crochet! Miss P is a fabulous teacher and a mum to two lovely girls. How to Crochet a Rainbow Stripe Blanket Start with a chain of the width you want your blanket with an even number of stitches. In each colour crochet: 1 row double crochet1 row half treble1 row treble1 row: 2 treble, 2 chain (start these rows with 2 chain, 1 treble, 2 chain; finish these rows with 2 treble)1 row treble1 row half treble1 row double The ends of rows and turning: If you are about to go into a double chain row, add one chain stitch as you turn your work.If you are about to go into a treble or half treble row, add 2 chain stitches as you turn. More of my crochet projects:
How To…Make a Versatile Skirt photo credit Skirts and dresses are still hot for fall, and what could be better than a cute new skirt that you crafted yourself? This project is perfect for first-timers, it’s straight forward and pretty forgiving for those who aren’t sewing aces just yet. Materials: FabricSafety pinsSewing machine Directions: 1. If you want the skirt to be high-waisted and knee-length, measure from the top of your waist where the skirt will sit to the bottom of where you want the skirt to hit, and then add 3 or 4 inches. 2. If you want a high-waisted skirt, use a measuring tape to find out how many inches around your waist is. 3. For this skirt, it’s best to choose something swingy and light as opposed to something stiff and heavy. 4. 5. The length should remain the same! 6. 7. If you put it on now, the length will be correct, but it will be entirely too big for you. 8. Put one side of the dress on as though it fits. 9. Make sure you’ve pulled the side tight enough that it’s not going to come loose. 10.
DIY Transparent Clutch Phil Oh spotted this elegant Charlotte Olympia Pandora clutch during Paris Fashion Week and we spotted a DIY. Prada, Chanel & Fendi seem to be seeing clearly too because let’s face it, nothing says “I ain’t got shit to hide” like a transparent clutch. You’ll start by drilling a hole at the top of the plastic box. Use a drill bit that is one size larger than the diameter of the bolt on the knob, otherwise the plastic might crack. Open the lid and slowly drill a hole in the center of the box with very light pressure. Please wear protective eyewear and use caution! Push the knob through the hole of the box and replace the washer and nut. Voila! (top image by Phil Oh for Vogue.com, rest of images by Honestly…WTF)
Knit One Awe Some: My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic - school-age ponies Crochet Pattern for School-age Ponies: For the Standard Pony pattern, please go here. ***The school-age pony pattern has been translated into Dutch by ami fan - it can be found here.*** Pictures: They are designed to be to scale with the standard ponies - here's some photos showing both. (Ponies available on Etsy by the way, and custom pony orders welcome)If you would like to make these ponies to sell, I'm happy for you to do so! If anyone wants to translate this pattern, please do! 2013/11/6: Corrected rows 32-36 of Apple Bloom's hair bow pattern. Head: Stuff as you go. Neck: Leave long tail for sewing Round 1) Ch 17, sl st through first ch to form a ring Round 2) 1 sc in each sc around (17) Row 3) sc in next 12 sc, sl st in next sc, turn. Body: Stuff as you go. Foreleg (make 2): Stuff as you go. Hindleg (make 2): Stuff as you go. Optional extras: Closed Wing (make 2): Very lightly stuff as you go. Open Wings: Do not stuff either the wings or the outer wings. Assembly: