Davis Farm starting to live off the grid: Grocery bag from feed bag tutorial
Cut feed bag open at bottom 1. Lay bag flat and cut off top where you opened the bag 2. Cut two - three inch strips from top (save these for making the handles) 3.
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.
20 Awesome Do It Yourself Projects
Thursday, June 14, 2012 4:30 am, Posted by Chris Groves | Internet 20 Awesome Do It Yourself Projects Topics: At Home Project Ideas , Creative DIY Home Projects , Do It Yourself Projects for 2012 , Fun How To Projects , What to Do with Extra Stuff Are you bored and have a bunch of extra little items hanging around here and there?
Tutorial lite: Getting another year of wear out of a top
Disclaimer: This really isn't a tutorial and can probably be filed under 'Well, duh' but I'm sharing it anyway because sometimes the 'Well, duh's pass us by. Or at least they pass me by. Due in part to me failing to make my own kids any clothes in forever, Maia has very few long sleeve tops that fit her now that the weather has grown cold. Like most kids, she has grown far more vertically than horizontally (she has actually lost most of her toddler shape) in the last year so tops fit her in the body but come up short. But with a bit of ribbing and less than an hour, half a dozen tops have been given an extra year of wear.
100 Ways to Repurpose Everything (Mega Roundup!)
Think this title is a tall order? Well, you’re in for a post of epic eco-tastic proportions. So epic that you may need to give your computer or mobile device an extra moment to load all of our pretty pictures.
Learn to Sew Series- Ruffled Grocery Bag
It’s time for the Learn to Sew Series! I have been following Amber’s series from Crazy Little Projects for the past month and we have created some amazing things. This week, we used her ruffle instructions to create a Ruffled Grocery Bag! But first, lets review what we have learned so far: In lesson #1, we learned how to sew a straight line and created some great Designer Dustcloths. In lesson #2 , we learned the use of the zig-zag stitch and made up a cute Dinosaur Hooded Towel.In lesson #3, we learned how to turn and topstitch.
Free Sewing Patterns by Category - Plus Free Crocheting Patterns and Free Sewing Patterns
Crochet Patterns Knitting Patterns Sewing Patterns Cross Stitch Patterns Quilt Patterns Yarn Stores Search for: in: Free Sewing Patterns by category (over 2,600 free patterns!):
The How-To Gal: Trash to Treasure- Turquoise TP Art
What you need:Toilet Paper Rolls- the number depends on how large your creation will beTacky GlueScissorsSpray Paint3M Wall Mount SquaresPatience :) Gather toilet paper rolls. I used about 28 rolls for this project. Paper towel rolls count for approx. three regular sized rolls.
Etsy Russian Team
You can make a beautiful and stylish pendant with your own hands. It's easy if you'll follow this tutorial from Katrinshine You will need: a.. A piece of genuine leather 1/32" to 1/16" thick b..A thick needle or an awl c.
Literature's Ten Most Disturbing Sociopaths
How many times have you imagined smashing someone's windshield with a tire iron after they cut you off in traffic? Or stabbing your boss with a sharp pencil when he denies you that raise yet again? Or conning your way into a carefree life of luxury?
TheElegantArtist: DIY: Boxy Grocery Tote
I had 2 problems that I have been meaning to solve for quite some time. First, I hoard fabric. Second, I needed some reusable grocery bags.
DIY Fashion: Screen Print Tee
The life of a college student involves attending many events, from parties, to football games, to concerts on campus. And what better way to celebrate these monumental events – and show off your school spirit – than with a custom screenprinted shirt? Using an old shirt and some fabric paint, you can create a custom screenprinted shirt proclaiming your love for your school, your football team, or whatever suits your fancy. What you’ll need: Shirt, hoodie, or whatever else you want to screen printFabric paintFreezer paperIronExacto knifeRulerCardboardSpongePencilMarkerPrinter paperPlastic plate
Tunnel Vision
I know you are invited to at least one wedding this summer. Bring your camera. This is a neat way to present a special wedding picture.
