8 Gorgeous Hair Accessories with Tutorials! There's something about hair accessories that just make me smile! I'm a total girly girl and love any excuse to get all dolled up. For me the hair accessories always seal the deal! Learn how to make these gorgeous felt flowers from Miles of Sunshine. Felt medallion headband from Sew Craft Create. Beautiful ruffled chiffon flowers from The Mother Huddler. Learn how to make these t-shirt flowers from A bit of Sunshine. Vintage felt bow tutorial from I Heart Nap Time. Ruffled knock-off flower from Kiki Creates. Learn to make these interchangeable ruffled headbands with Funky Polkadot Giraffe. Beautiful singed fabric flowers from Creative Little Daisy. Jamielyn Nye is the founder and managing editor of iheartnaptime.net.
Sewing Tip: Shirring/Smocking with Elastic Thread Shirring is an old technique, I know. (Shirring and smocking aren’t actually originally done with elastic…..but it sure makes things easier. And faster.) Sometimes I assume everyone knows how to do it. But then I get another email asking how to shir (or smock) fabric. So it reminds me I shouldn’t assume…………..because it is still one of the top questions I’m asked. And if you’ve never given this a try, serisously stop eveything right now and try it. I use this technique a lot. Ahhhhh, shirring……quick and easy. The elastic thread is sewn into the back of the seams, and lets the fabric stretch but then pulls back in. You may remember seeing me use it here: And here: And here: I know, I use it a lot for skirt waist bands. I even include the technique in 2 of my patterns: The Maddy Dress here and the Lily Skirt here. It’s stretchy, really comfy, seriously easy, and a great texture to add to clothing. You need to ad this to your sewing repertoire, if you haven’t already. Ready for some shirring?
Faux Metal Rope Bangle How to make a Faux Metal Rope Bangle I am always on the hunt to find ways to make new DIY accessories. Tired of the same ol same ol friendship bracelets of fashion seasons past, I wanted to spice things up a bit. While I am still perfecting this technique, I am happy with the results so far and thought I would share the tutorial with you, even if I am still tweaking it. Hope you enjoy this quick tutorial on how to create a faux metal bangle bracelet with some twine and glue! What you will need: Some twine or poly rope that you can find at the hardware store. *Start by measuring off three pieces of the rope for a simple braid. *Hold the three strands of rope together and add a glob of hot glue on the top and bottom of the strands. *Once the glue dries, start your braid. *Then trim the ends in the middle of the where you hot glued the braid. *Add a dollop of hot glue and smush the two ends together. * Next drench the rope bracelet in fabric stiffener or craft glue.
Pop Champagne: DIY: Fringe Net Tank I saw this tank at Planet Blue a while ago and loved the style, so I decided to convert this tank dress into something like it. And then I bought Guitar Hero with the money saved. And I'm picking up a second guitar tonight because it's depressing when you play that game alone (it's an open invite if you want to play with me, come over!). And yes, the game is old. But your grandma's old, and you still spend time with her. 1. 2. 3. And so here's another easy DIY without using the sewing machine. What's Your Emergency? | A Spoonful of Sugar There are lots of “Emergency” supplies needed when you travel – emergency money, emergency credit card, emergency chocolate, emergency make-up, and emergency first aid supplies. I made up a small emergency zippered pouch for Sarah to take on her travels. It is perfectly sized to fit in her handbag/day pack to hold some travel essentials. With it’s patchwork red cross, it is perfect for any emergency supply. I love how it turned out – I think I will make up one for myself. Details:Fabric: Washi by Rashida Coleman-Hale (from Pink Chalk Studios)Ribbon: Red and White Striped Grosgrain, (from Ribbons Galore).Size: 2 3/4 x 4 1/2 inches.
Designer's fashion blog: Tutorial: 12 awesome ways to knot a belt 12 awesome ways to knot your belt Yesterday I went to a friend's art exhibition and I was wearing a my "I understand your crazy art" navy blue dress with belt. The skinny belt was too long and I spent some time on the internet looking for cool ideas to knot my belt. Didn't really find something new. So tonight I played around with my belts and created some new ideas. Together with the classic looks I created this tutorial. Don't forget to check out the "14 artistic ways to knot your belt"
Minnie Mouse Bow With Doily I hesitated typing in Minnie Mouse up there…but my husband calls my little girl minnie when she wears it. It’s fitting right? Remember the pants I made that match? Sorry, it is early and I just cannot come up with a better name than that. Supplies: all your sewing stuff (you could just use all glue)scrap fabricfabric glue or hot gluesmall doily (mine measured about 3 inches across)headband or clip Measurements: Keep on mind that you can use any size of fabric you want. Start by folding the fabric in half with the 7 inch sides together and right side in, do not press. Place the piece flat on a workable surface with the seam running down the center on top. Turn over each end and press into the glue. Start by pinching the doily in the center and then make little gathers on each side until it looks like the picture above. Take a needle and thread through the center of the gathers on the side, and then wrap the thread around a few times. Dab a bit of glue on the back of the tie. You’re done!
DIY : Front knot tied crop top // Tee-shirt noué devant | A DIY lover can never DIY enough plain tee-shirts. EASIEST.THING.IN.THE.WORLD. Here is another idea inspired by my early years as a Spice Girl wannabe this year’s crop top trend. Une fan du custo n’a jamais assez de tee-shirts faits maison. The below pictures say it all : just cut off the back of your tee-shirt at the correct length and then make a V shape with the front by cutting off two triangular pieces on each side. Les images ci-dessous dévoilent tout : couper le derrière du tee-shirt à la bonne longueur et couper l’avant du tee-shirt en forme de V. Enjoy ! xx Author : Aimee WoodFreelance blogger, content creator and social media manager How-To Make Headbands {21 Free Patterns I just adore headbands! So today I'm featuring several tutorials on how to make headbands as well as headband hairstyles and darling girl hair do ideas. I hope they inspire you to make something pretty for yourself this weekend. How To Make Headbands 1. 2. 6. Headband Hairstyles 7. 11. 12. Braided Headbands 14. Cute Girl Hair Do and Accessories 17. 18. More Fabric Flowers and Hair Accessories: Thanks Ladies. Join in the Chat: How do you organize your jewlery and hair things? Creating Memories that Endure, Laurie
the DIY: JAPANESE STAB BINDING MINI NOTEBOOKS I saw this technique online a while ago and finally got around to making a few little notebooks. I'm not gonnnnna lie... explaining this technique is really tedious and confusing but once you understand it, it makes sense. It's really better if you go through this tutorial while actually making the notebook. You'll need some copy paper (I used 8-10 pieces in these little journals), a piece of scrapbook paper and a piece of cardstock. Cut all of the papers into the same size. Fold all the papers in half, keeping all the copy paper together. Glue the cardstock on the inside of the scrapbook paper to create the cover. Punch 5 holes down the folded side of the copy paper and poke holes in the cover in the same places. Take the needle and thread and thread it through the second hole from the left side. Loop the needle around and back through the same hole. It should look like this. Turn the book around put the needle through the hole third from the right. Then loop it through again. Finished!