Made my own Mod Cloth dress
I saw this dress on Mod Cloth months ago, way before it was warm enough to wear, and thought, "Wow, that's a unique design. What a weird combination, actually. But it's cute! I could make that!" So I bought some grey cotton for like $3/yard at JoAnn, used some ivory lace I already had, and added four (weird, in my opinion) two-hole buttons with the metal hole grommets. I did not have the right pattern at all, so I had to modify one (Butterick B4915, now out of print). I've had this problem twice before and both times ended up just sort of modifying this pattern, I think, when cutting. That piece would be the top, gathered into the bottom and neckline, and I also cut a smaller piece for the lining. I added some vertical tucks to my bodice as well as the gathers over the cups. What's funny is, I thought this was a weird color combination, but shortly after I had cut this dress out I saw another, very similar one from Lulu's: How megasimilar is that? Update: seen here in our engagement pics!
The TeePee!
Last year I promised Elsie a teepee for Christmas but with more on my plate than I anticipated (duh! this happens EVERY year) she and Jeremy had to settle for an embroidered teepee! This year I was scheming to get it done before Christmas so she could enjoy the twinkly lights and coziness a little early. The evening before I knew I'd have it finished for sure, I had Brett call Jeremy to make sure it didn't look suspicious in case Elsie were around. I've had more than a few people ask for a tutorial on this teepee but I didn't take step by step pictures so the best I can share is the process I went through to get what I got. I also used a drill to make the holes at the tops of each pole, thrifted yarn to help keep my poles spaced evenly while I measured them, a yardstick, a long cut of canvas to tie the poles together (although I would recommend leather cord or a leather shoelace). I decided on the 8' poles because I knew I wanted a large teepee but you can always cut them down.
Learn to Knit - Knitting for Beginners - Learn How to Knit
Learning to knit is a lot of fun, and it's not actually as difficult as you might think. This guide to the basics and beyond has everything you need to get started whether you've never picked up needles before or just need a refresher. Knitting Skills: There are several basic skills involved in knitting, such as: making a slip knot and casting on forming the knit stitch forming the purl stitch binding off, sometimes also referred to as casting off You'll also need a few basic knitting tools to get started. Picking a Pattern: Once you've got the basics down, it's time to pick your first project. Many patterns, even those for beginners, seem to be written in code. Finishing Projects: Once you've reached the end of your knitting, all is not quite finished. Learning New Skills: Once you're comfortable with the basics and have successfully finished a project or two, there are many more skills to try. Troubleshooting:
& Sleeves, Necklines, Collars, and Dress Types She's in Fashion
I’ve recently ventured into drafting patterns starting from my basic bodice and skirt sloper. The fit issues are minimal, since the sloper is made skin tight. Design ease is added as you go along.
“Tear Off” Wallpaper by ZNAK
Applying wallpaper to walls has never been so fun. With this perforated “tear off” wallpaper from ZNAK, you can customize the appearance of your space by tearing off the pieces as you please. The wallpaper is created out of non-woven material and the shapes are inspired by the the transformation process of snakes.
new and noteworthy
Posted by victoria //// 6 Comments this week on new and noteworthy let’s stick to the naturals, shall we? linens, and woods, and simple items that make your home subtly shine, without pronouncing themselves too strongly. just lovely, tasteful items if you will — ones that make home life better in simple ways. 1. pure love’s light trail strand lights; 2. their beautiful house doctor area rug; 3. wild olive wood chopsticks from swahili african modern; 4. fort standard glass vessel with cork from steven alan. 5. free people’s DIY hanging crochet plant holder; 6. wood & faulk leather coasters; 7. auntie oti napkin colored napkin set from steven alan; 8. hand drawn feather plate from Gx2 homegrown. 9. downloadable print by artist mathilde aubier via art hound; 10. design by conran white beep table lamp from jcpenney; 11. industrial swivel stool from three potato four.
Save a Pretty Penny by Preserving Womens Intimates
Experts show you how to save money by prolonging the life of your intimates. These days, women's intimates can cost a pretty penny, but beyond getting in on a great sale, the key to savings is making them last longer. Here are some great tips on how to preserve your undergarments. The first rule of thumb: Don't wash your intimates in the washing machine. If you must wash your intimates in the washing machine, choose the delicate cycle and cold water options. Finally, never machine dry your bras, as the heat will shrink and/or distort their shape. If you follow these simple steps, your bras and underwear will last much longer. in the end, you'll save yourself trips to the lingerie store, and have more money in the bank because of it.
Workout: 300 (Stay At Home) - Explore Fitness -
I've been asked recently about posting a workout that can be done at home, with no equipment and one that can cater for beginner and for progression to intermediate and more advanced levels. So here you go! Warmup: 5 minute shadow boxing/skipping (or virtual skipping if you have no rope). Workout: Stay At Home Advanced: (300 reps) 50 Push-Ups/Press-Ups 50 Air Squats 50 Sit-Ups 50 Lunges 50 Chair Dips (dip using a chair/sofa) 50 Back Extensions Intermediate: (200 reps) 40 Push-Ups/Press-Ups (2 sets of 15, 1 set of 10) 40 Air Squats (2 sets of 20) 40 Chair Dips (4 sets of 10) 40 Sit-Ups (2 sets of 20) 40 Back Extensions (2 sets of 15, 1 set of 10) Beginner: (100 reps) 20 Push-Ups/Press-Ups (4 sets of 5) 20 Air Squats (2 sets of 10) 20 Chair Dips (4 sets of 5) 20 Sit-Ups (2 sets of 10) 20 Back Extensions (2 sets of 10) Notes: The key here is to perform the circuit with as little rest as possible and to master each exercise with good and safe technique i.e. don't cheat the move. Let me know how you get on!
from Sheet to Maxi Skirt | A Small Snippet
as you read this, i am probably sewing away with the precious women of 3Cords, while sporting these new maxi skirts that i sewed before i left. so i thought i’d schedule this post for you while i’m away, because i think some of you may want to add this to your summer wardrobe too! i found this tutorial here, (see my update at the end of this post regarding the tutorial) and pinned it a few months ago, labeling it “my next project.” i was instantly in love! so when i found a grey jersey sheet at Good Will a few weeks ago for $2.99, i knew it was time to whip out the ol’ Brother sewing machine! i pretty much followed her directions, except i made my ruffles a little wider than her’s, and they weren’t quite double the length, so they don’t ruffle quite as much. i also made the waistband smaller, because i wanted to make sure it was snug so that it wouldn’t slip down. so i figured…one wasn’t enough… so i made another when i found this pink jersey knit on sale at Hobby Lobby.
