Five Minute Brimmed Beanie I have a fun quick tutorial for you today. It started out as an experiment. I saw $1 cuffed beanies at Walmart and wondered if I could add a brim to them to make them look a little bit like these Colombia brand ones. It wasn’t perfect but turned out pretty cute. It really does take just a few minutes. Take your $1 beanie. Cut out a brim from a plastic yogurt container. Cuff the hat how you want it and pin around one side to keep it in place. Leave the other side open and slip the bill in. Now pin this side closed as well. Pushing the bill so it protrudes straight out and using this stitch… Stitch across the top of the bill or right above it. This first time was okay but I wanted to fix the sides. And that’s it! See how the cuff goes all the way around just like the original? My oldest wanted to try it on too. Walmart also sells adult beanies just like these for $2! Otherwise these beanies are great for around town and running errands with mom. :)
How to Hem Pants - Hemming Pants Tutorial Note: There are also video instructions for this tutorial. When it comes to pants, it’s all about the fit. You may have a pair of pants that look great on the booty, but are too long or short for your legs. Hemming pants is so easy that leg length should never stand between you and a hot pair of pants. If you can hem pants, then you’ve got the advantage every time you hit the dressing room. What you'll Need: Gather the above supplies and get ready to prepare your pants. The Convertible "Infinity" Dress: How it almost defeated me, and what you need to make one I made this thing. It’s pretty cool. It’s a convertible dress that’s basically a circle and two straps, so it’s really easy, inexpensive, and crazy versatile. It’s been around forever and everyone seems to love it (in fact, part of the reason I’m posting this is to answer some questions for people I’ve run into), and I can hardly believe how close I came to not making it at all. I first found the instructions at a blog called rostitchery, and then I came across a second set at Cut Out + Keep. It sounded so easy. So I bought some material, spread it out in the living room, cut out my pieces, and… …stopped. I didn’t understand the next step. Turn the skirt inside out? And what’s this about making them overlap each other? There’s, like, a band of fabric involved? What? I figured I was just being thick. So I folded up my circle and my straps and I put it all back in the bag it came in. And I went upstairs to watch TV. I was wearing my new dress after about half an hour. Even me. Good luck!
DIY: Leg Warmers [from Promise] Don't freeze trying to pull off those spring looks too early. Make some easy DIY leg warmers from your old sweater pile, and throw them on with a cute sundress. Years ago in High School I would lock myself in my room on snow days tearing up my clothes and sewing them back together again in new ways. It was soo much fun to go back to school with new creations. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Thanks so much and have a wonderful day! dress How to Revamp Old Clothes | DIY Projects | Makeover | Creative | Sewing | Sweaters | Pants | Jeans | T-Shirts | Skirts The changing of the seasons doesn't mean you need to buy a whole new wardrobe. If you're too strapped for cash to invest in a new wardrobe, give your old clothes a whole new look by revamping them! Check out these creative ideas on how to look fashionably cool without draining your wallet. Revamping Old Clothes - Sweaters Does your dad have a big sweater hanging in his closet? No Sewing Required! If your old boots have a tacky logo on the side, or you just want to warm up for winter, here’s an easy way to revamp your rain boots. Revamping Old Clothes - Pants & Shorts Turn a pair of pants into shorts by simply chopping them off at the knee to make Bermuda shorts, or higher up to make short shorts. Revamping Old Clothes - Jeans If you're like most peeps, you own a gazillion pairs of jeans but only wear a few of them. Revamping Old Clothes - T-Shirts Create Your Own Shredded Hipster Shirt Related Stories:
How to make bias tape {photo of liberty bias trim by poshyarns} ETA: Also check out the continuous loop bias tape method for a faster method (it’s just slightly trickier the first time). As I mentioned recently, I think bias tape is wonderful stuff. If you’re not really familiar with bias tape, it’s basically a long strip of fabric that’s been cut on the bias of fabric. So here’s one method. You’ll need: a piece of fabric to use for your bias tapea Clover Bias Tape Maker. Step 1: Cut yourself a rectangle of fabric. Step 2: Now you need to find the bias. Step 3: Mark off strips along the bias by measuring equal distances from the line you marked. Step 4: Now cut out your strips. Step 5: Trim the ends of the strips so they’re flat. Step 6: Place two strips at 90 degree angles with the right sides together, lining up the edges. Step 7: Trim the pointy little seam allowances on each seam. Step 8: Press the seams open. Step 9: Now to use the fun doohickey! And you have bias tape!
Making reversible bag | :: verypurpleperson :: from top of straps to bottom of bag: 50 cm / 20 inchesheight: 28 cm / 11 incheswidth: 40 cm / 16 inches I don’t know because I used leftover fabric for my bag. You can print the pattern and place it on your fabric to make an approximation. Fort similar bag, you can check Charlie bag by Burdastyle ($1.99). Please go to the bottom of this post to download the PDF pattern and tutorial. Disclaimer: You may use the finished products for both personal and commercial use (craft shops or markets only – no mass production). 1. 2. If you use my pattern, sew the darts before sewing the bottom and sides of bag. 3. 4. 5. Pull out each of the remaining straps. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. A reversible bag! Thank you for reading and I hope this post is useful for you! Click to download:
Tricks + Treats: Slasher Scarf by Jill of Lune Vintage Hi! It's Jill from Lune Vintage. I'm here to share a simple 1970s inspired scarf with you today! Materials & ToolsLength of Jersey Material (with a bit of stretch). A recycled t-shirt will work well if the content is 5% to 10% lycra or spandex. Sharp Fabric Scissors Step 1: Cut your jersey into a long rectangular strip. Step 2: Fold your fabric accordion style, beginning at one end, zig zagging back and forth until you can align the edge of the other end with the stack. Step 3: Firmly hold the folds in place so they don't slip, and cut even slits along one on the long sides of the stack with nice sharp fabric scissors (paper ones won't be sharp enough for this clean cut). Step 4: Here's the fun and important finishing move! Enjoy your Slasher scarf! Thanks so much, Jill!
dress1 Custom T-Shirts - Design Your T-Shirts Online - Free Shipping! Making a Crochet Hook Case: A Tutorial I made myself a crochet hook case last month, and my daughter Autumn has become obsessed with it. Finally I asked her, "Would you like for me to make you a case of your own?" Without blinking she nearly shouted, "Yes!" I asked her what she wanted it to look like, and she said, "I want it to be groovy." Okey, dokey then! And so, to make your very own crochet hook case that will be coveted by people everywhere,you will need: ♥ Two fabrics: one main fabric, and a complimentary fabric for the pockets♥ quilt batting or fusible fleece♥ complimentary ribbon♥ two buttons Let's get started! Cut a rectangle from your main fabric 20 x 34 inches. Cut a rectangle from your quilt batting or fusible fleece 20 x 32 inches. If you are using fusible fleece, fuse the fleece to the wrong side of the main fabric according to the manufacturer's directions. If you are using batting, baste it to the sides of the main fabric. Cut two rectangles from your complimentary fabric. Press the rectangles closed once more.