D.I.Y: Recycled T-Shirt Scarf // Gettin' Crafty! | Ninth and Bird D.I.Y: Recycled T-Shirt Scarf 1} Gather a few old t-shirts you don't wear anymore; thrift them or buy new -- but choose thin, soft (preferably worn out) t-shirts. Find two t-shirts of different colors that go well together. 2} Lay the shirt flat on the table or floor. 3} Cut 1 1/2 inch strips, remove the hemmed edges. 4} Cut off the sleeves of the shirt and save them for the end. 5} Organize the strips by length and gently pull on them. 6} NOW GET CREATIVE! 7} Tie together, trim ends, and wrap with the excess sleeve fabric you saved.
Panty Tutorial: How to Sew Underwear | This tutorial will take you, step by step, through the process of making underwear that fit you perfectly and look great too. You can click on any of the photos in each step to enlarge them (which will make reading the text on some of them much easier). Please use this pattern for personal use only, and feel free to link back to this post. As always, I encourage you to Contact Me if you have any questions throughout the process, I love to hear from you!! Supplies: 1/2 yard of jersey fabric (up to 1 yard for larger sizes) – It is really hard to find cute jersey, so feel free to repurpose old t-shirts, pajamas or whatever jersey you can find! Create the Pattern: Start with your favorite pair of underwear that have seen better days, these will be referred to as the “pattern underwear”: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. You have now created your pattern! Cut Pattern from Fabric: 8. 9. 10. Construct the Panties: 11. -Front Piece, right side up -Bottom Piece, right side down 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21.
DIY: Corseted White T-Shirt or What to Do with the BF’s old T-shirts #2 My hubby has a ton of white shirts that have seen better days…and sometimes I steal one or two of them to makeover for myself. But men’s shirts are so shapeless and boxy, and I want something that isn’t as boring as it looks straight out of the package! With a few strategically-placed hooks and some elastic cord, this is a quick DIY makeover that will turn any boxy and shapeless top into a form-fitting gathered tunic or dress. *white tunic-length t-shirt (mine is XXL) *8 hooks from sew-on hook-and-eye sets *white thread & hand-sewing needle *white elastic cord *marking chalk (not shown) *measuring tape or ruler How To: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Continue to lace the corset-front in this manner, and rearrange the extra fabric of the tee as you go to look neater and more tucked-in to the corset area. 6. Wear with something not overtly sexy – this shirt has all the sex appeal you need! This project was featured in a recent Crafty Superstar interview on the tutorial-sharing site Cut Out + Keep… Carly
diy {bird nest necklace} I have been seeing a lot of bird nest jewelry around lately. They are beautiful and I love the trend so I thought I would try making my own. These turned out to be really easy to make and require just a few simple supplies. This necklace would make a lovely Mother's day gift, which just happens to be coming up this weekend! What you'll need: - Jewelry wire (I prefer using a 24 gage because it is easier to manipulate but the 20 gage can work well too with the help of some round nose pliers) - pearls or glass beads - necklace chain - jump ring and a clasp Select the beads you want, string them onto your wire and arrange them as you'd like. then simply wrap the wire around the beads wrap some wire in the space between each bead (I like the look of three loops but you could just do one or two if you prefer) this is what the back looked like. now attach a jump ring and a clasp to the end of a necklace chain and this is what you end up with :) I love how each one is so different
T-Shirt Crafts Have you caught the cleaning bug? If getting organized in the new year is on your to-do list, chances are you have – or are planning to – tackled your closet and dresser drawers, pulling out clothes that you no longer wear. If your “to donate” and “trash” piles include some old t-shirts, you might want to move them over the keeps instead! Related Reading: 24 Ways to Reuse Old Sweaters Old t-shirts are great for crafting, even ones that are beyond wearability. Image Credit above: Remixed Creative Commons photo by Dano Sewing with T-Shirt Fabric T-shirts are made from jersey fabric – a stretchy, knit material. Jersey’s stretch and knit give it some unique properties. That curl can work to your advantage, too! You also use different tools to sew jersey. The stretchiness of jersey is great in a final product, but while you’re sewing it can be tricky. Don’t Panic! Don’t let all of this scare you off! Ready to do some t-shirt crafts? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. photo by Becky Striepe 9. 10. 11. 12.
And You Thought a Light Bulb was Just for Light ~ BulbAmerica Official Blog And You Thought a Light Bulb was Just for Light By: Gabby Hassan Sounds like a pretty simple question…Most people would answer: They’re for creating light. While that is true, they also have tons of other uses. You can be creative with bulbs and even find uses for them after they have burned out. Here are some fun ideas: 1) Did you run out of vases? 2) Want to liven up your backyard or garden? 3) Just because your light bulb burns out doesn’t mean it can’t be used to make light! 4) Did you spend all your Christmas money buying present for the family and forget to buy ornaments for your tree? 5) Want to add some fun to your dinner set? 6) Who doesn’t love to play the maraca? 7) I get complimented on my bulbs everywhere I go. These little ingenious ways of using light bulbs are not only practical and fun, but they’ll have everyone who sees them turning green with envy and admiration.
DIY: How to Make a Glam Glitter Clutch I decided to try and make my own DIY glitter clutch for the holiday season and I am super pleased with how it turned out. This project is really easy — even non-crafters can glitterize with great results. For this DIY you need: Purse (I bought mine at a thrift store) Glitter Mod Podge Brush of some kind Spray paint (optional) Step 1: First you need to make sure that your clutch is gold, or whatever color your glitter is. Step 2: Next you need to mix the glitter in a little container with your Mod Podge. Step 3: After you have mixed the glitter, all you need to do is start painting your mixture onto your clutch. Step 4: Let everything dry overnight. And that's it! So channel your inner magpie and create something shiny! Want More? 15 Chic and Creative Ways to Tie a Scarf DIY Vintage Scarf Scrunchies 15 DIY Hacks for Scarves 15 Chic and Creative Hair Accessories to Make 6 Ways to DIY a Scarf Into a Shirt — No Sewing Required DIY: How to Make a No-Sew Peplum Top Using a Thrifted Dress
Project Re-Style#36 No Sew Vest I was searching for a way to use this scrap piece of T-Shirt I had left over from another project and I came up with this cute no sew vest. Welcome Everyone, to My Project Re-Style day. Can you believe, that after today, I will only have 15 more Re-Style projects left to do, for my year of Re-Styling..? It went by so very quick and... Do any of you have shirts or pieces of shirts you just can't throw away. I did a quick search on the internet and found this cute no sew vest on Cut out and Keep. I did do mine slightly different. I think, with all the layering that is in style right now, this would make a great piece, and it cost me nothing.. I just love quick, no sew projects, that anyone can do.. Tutorial Things you need 1. 2.Scissors The grey part ( in the picture above) is the scrap of T- shirt I had. I cut the shirt where it meets at the bottom, this will makes a rectangle( like the picture above) and the rectangle will have a hole in the middle. Then you put your arms through the hole. Anne
Vintage Wanna Bee: ANASTASIA: 'Disney' Princess Inspired Collection So, Anastasia isn't a Disney movie... Oh well... :) "Heart don't fail me now, Courage don't desert me" "Just wishing I could do the job for you, sir. I'd give her a HA! Let's get started! 1. 2.Cut strip of lace to desired width. 3.Embellish flower if desired. 4. YAY! Wanna know something totally awesome???? ...about my Daddy... My Daddy is a stud. Here are the flowers he got my Mom this week, just because. Also, he's the hardest worker I know. Poor guy, has all girls, but because of him: I know how to take care of myself. I can somewhat fix cars. I can stand on my own and be self sufficient. I can last longer in any other labor intense task than most girls. I love people and help those in need. I think the most important thing my Daddy has taught me (Yes, I call him Daddy) is how I'm suppose to be treated. I know how MEN are suppose to treat women. Thanks Daddy. Thanks for stopping by my blog! Mucho love! -Nichelle Click here to see where I link up and party!
20 Creative DIY Project Ideas We all have many old and unused items lying around in our homes or garages waiting to be thrown away. I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but there’s a great feeling of liberation that comes after shedding old stuff. However, before you start cleaning your home, we want to show you 20 incredibly creative Do It Yourself projects that may change your mind. You’ll learn that a lot of useless items can be transformed into wonderful creations. You can turn an old glove into a cute chipmunk toy, toilet paper rolls into a beautiful floral wall art, plastic bottle into a broom and many more. [Read more...] We’ve been working on this list for a long time, but I’m sure there are many more awesome DIY ideas that we’ve missed. 1. More info: here | Buy: here 2. More info: here 3. More info: here 4. More info: here 5. More info: here 6. More info: here 7. More info: here 8. More info: here 9. More info: here 10. More info: here 11. More info: here 12. More info: Alpha Mom 13. More info: here 14. More info: here 15. 16.
10 Awesome Jewelry Tutorials | The New Home Ec By ashleyhackshaw | Need some new accessories or want to get started on your holiday gift list early? A handmade gift is so special….and I know I’d love to receive any one of these! There are so many ways to make fabulous jewelry that won’t break the bank. For most of these all you need is a little braiding skill and some patience. View them after the jump! nggallery id=’125713′ Rhinestone Chain Bracelet Make a cool rhinestone/chain bracelet! Beaded Wrap Bracelet Make an easy wrap bracelet for under $5! About ashleyhackshaw ashleyhackshaw Ashley Hackshaw is the editor, designer, and DIYer behind the wildly popular Lil Blue Boo. DIY gift ideas ...love Maegan: D&G Jewel Embellished Shoes DIY Fashion+Home+Lifestyle * Katie Holmes + In Style Magazine Editorial + August 2011 wearing Dolce and Gabbana Fall 2011 jeweled silk embroidery pumps price upon request. * Suede pumps …fabric will do as well. These fabrics will hold glue the best. I was looking for black but all I could find in such short notice was purple …found them at Aldo for $70. * Lace* Sequins by the yard in multiple widths* Loose Sequins, various beads, leaf sequins {I used all gold}* Rhinestones …I also used a few vintage buttons {and I wish I’d had more honestly}* Gem-Tac glue and paintbrush* Needle/Thread/ScissorsYou may choose to just glue your materials directly onto your shoe. You know how I feel about glue though A. * Lay lace over the top of your shoe. * Cut out a pattern in a Uish V shape with extra room to spare. * It should look similar to this. * Lay the lace over the toe of your shoes making sure there is lace overflow on all sides. * Your first row should look something like this. * Add enough to create a base of sequins.
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