HUNGRYHIPPIE: Sewing Clothing: Top in Ten Tutorial I'm lovin' this top. I'm gonna make about five more tops TONITE! No kidding around- from sketch to sewing, this took me about 10 minutes. (maybe because I'm not too picky or perfection-isty?) You can do it too-go for it! tutorial below Yeah-I'm hiding my pooch with those stars! The Tute: Choose a soft drapey jersey knit fabric. Fold it right sides together and lay it on the table to sketch and cut. Now sketch the top like so: Small neck circle, 2 box rectangle sleeves, and 2 sides. Don't overthink this. If you are unsure as to size, go wider than you think. Cut it out. Even it up. (If you're sloppy like I am---just fold in half lengthwise and trim up the sleeves to match.) You only sew this portion (on both sides-yes, all the way down to the bottom). You're done! (I hemmed my neckline with a zigzag stitch just cuz.... Flip it right side out, trim threads, and put it on girl! Some big jewels really make it sing! I'm ordering more jersey N O W. Hope you like it :o) peace out
Stuffed Fabric Turtles (with pattern pieces) We were shopping around, down in Florida, after we went to the zoo several weeks ago (yes, in Jacksonville…..some of you asked)……..and we stopped by a Pottery Barn Kids store. I’m a window shopper. Well, and an inspiration-seeker shopper. I love walking around and daring myself to find something I want to make. Ha. Want to go shopping with me? I might drive you crazy. Then you and my husband will have something in common. While we were there…..we saw some cute little stuffed turtles. So I snapped a picture with my phone, and I decided to try and figure it out at home. So, here’s my version…..a bit different, but just as sweet. They are soft and plump and are perfect for little hands. …..and the tail may be my favorite part. After making one, you better let your turtle explore outside. Would you like to make your own? Turtle pattern pieces found here. Cut out all of your turtle pieces, in whatever fabric and color choices you want. Then sew each piece closed, about a 1/4 inch from the end. Enjoy.
Quelques exemples d’activités autour de la lecture A réaliser avec un club, sur les heures de permanence, ou à adapter pour des séquences pédagogiques. Inciter les élèves à découvrir de nouveaux livres en imaginant des expositions thématiques. Par exemple "L'expo des livres rigolos". Inciter les élèves à avoir une activité au CDI On peut constituer un classeur de fiches et jeux à photocopier … les Incollables ... Mettre en valeur l’expression des élèves Les réalisations des élèves peuvent être affichées (varier la présentation au CDI, sur un panneau, des cordes à linge, sur les tables … ou dans les couloirs) … distribuées sous forme de tracts, ou intégrées dans une rubrique du site de l’établissement ou un blog du CDI … Garder une trace … Les élèves du club constituent un carnet de bord, où ils conservent les fiches d’activités et où ils peuvent aussi noter leurs citations préférées, coller des images, recueillir des dédicaces … Donner son avis - Fiches de critique littéraire : le livre est emprunté avec une fiche pour donner son avis. Montrer
TUTORIAL :: SOCKS OWL | WHIMSY LOFT This is a very simple Tutorial to make a Sock Owl. I’m using the leggings sock… the one that goes from your ankle up to your knees. See photos below from left to right. Measure 5″ from the rubber and cut. We only need this part, the rest can be kept for other toys ;-). Turn the sock around and sew a straight line on the rubber part. Ones done, go to the other side (where we cut just now), and fold the opening into 3 section like the photos. The section that I am holding in the photo is about 1 cm and it’s the tail of the owl. Then continue to sew the other section (the legs sections should be longer that the tail). Turn the socks around. Here is that body of the owl. Now, use some felt to cut the eyes and nose. Sew the felt on the owl as shown in photos below. Then (refer bottom panel of photos), cut 2 pieces of felt and 2 pieces of socks in another colour (you can also use fabric). Use simple stitches to sew the pink socks on the felt, then sew them on the sides of the owl.
the Katie poncho My friend Katie was over recently wearing this fab little jersey knit poncho. I complimented her on it several times, then bravely asked if if could take a closer look. She finally ended up taking it off so that I could REALLY get a good look. She looked so cute in it. One trip to Jo Ann’s to get some jersey knit fabric and less than 2 hours later, I had exactly that. You’ll need: 1 yard of knit fabric of your choice. 1. 2. 3. 4.Open garment and lie flat so the seam is pressed flat. 5.This is what it will look like. Let me know if you have any questions. Be Sociable, Share!
Summertime DIY! Make a Film Candle Holder in 3 Steps Poor, neglected photo negatives. Ever since digital photography has come into play, these photographic beings have lost their heyday and are quite the endangered species in the photography world. Well, neglect them no further—time to use those negatives for something positively enlightening! Brighten up their lives—and yours—by using them to make a lightbox-esque candle holders! It’s a super simple and fun way to dress up your candle lights for these lovely summer nights! How to Make a Film Negative Candle Holder! p.s. Why So Negative? Since they’re transparent, photo negatives are best viewed with some sort of light behind ‘em, and candlelight works perfectly to illuminate the different photos found on a negative roll. So why leave your photo negatives to the dust bunnies when they could be showcased using just a few additional materials? It’s a quick and easy way to personalize the rather plain glass candle holders—and makes a neat conversation piece, too! And hey—no negatives?
Maki - California Roll Voila pour la tournee de makis de cette fois! On termine la semaine avec la recette des california rolls. Un classique des makis partout... sauf au Japon! Ouais, c’est, j’imagiiiiiine, une invention californienne (o^p^o) prprprrrr! C’est tout simple! Voila, quoi! Ingrédients pour 1 maki (rouleau) ★ 1/2 feuille de nori★ du riz pour sushi★ quelques batonnets de surimi★ quelques tranches d’avocat★ un peu de concombre★ un peu de graines de sesame grillees (blondes ou noires) ★ un peu de sauce soja au moment de manger (de la toute neuve! Voila pour la tournee de makis de cette fois! Ouais, c’est, j’imagiiiiiine, une invention californienne (o^p^o) prprprrrr! C’est tout simple! Voila, quoi! Ingrédients pour 1 maki (rouleau) ★ 1/2 feuille de nori★ du riz pour sushi★ quelques batonnets de surimi★ quelques tranches d’avocat★ un peu de concombre★ un peu de graines de sesame grillees (blondes ou noires) ★ un peu de sauce soja au moment de manger (de la toute neuve!
Felt Bookmarks {Tutorial} – Back-to-School It seems like I make everything I can out of felt and this is my latest little project…felt bookmarks! They’re cute, fun and super easy to make. Package them up with a few new notebooks, pencils and a book gift card for a great back-to-school gift. They make sweet teacher gifts and since I’m a homeschool mom I made some just for me. Here’s a quick little tutorial for these bookmark beauties… Start with a package of colorful 2 inch paper clips, wool felt, embroidery floss,a needle and a sharp pair of scissors for detailed cuts. Cut a two inch strip of felt and wrap it around the end of the paper clip. It’s a fun afternoon project that will make someone feel extra special while reading. :) There’re so many paper clips in the box you could make enough for an entire classroom of kids…ha! Of course all the beautiful wool felt came from my felt shop, KimberlyLayton.com! Have you started thinking about back-to-school and other Fall projects yet? ~Kim
The Origami Lotus Bag Tutorial | Exchanging Fire My favorite project bag is this lotus-shaped drawstring bag I own. It’s square with some design features that reminds me of Japanese origami, the beautiful art of paper folding. I love the way it folds in on itself like those old fortune teller paper games we used to play in school when we were children. Origami Lotus Project Bag with yarn being knit into a shawl inside of it You’ll need two matching squares of fabric that are roughly 18 inches square and some matching ribbon. First, take the two pieces of complementary fabrics and place the designs facing each other so you see the wrong side. Second, iron your fabric so that it’s easier to work with. Now we’re getting to the folding. Origami Lotus Bag, fig. 1 Your folded flaps should now show only the interior fabric. Origami Lotus Bag, fig. 2 The reason we only sewed up the sides of the bag halfway is because to create that lotus-like appearance, the unsewn flaps need to be folded over the outside of the bag. Origami Lotus Bag, fig. 3
Taste-Test Recipe Binder I’ve mentioned that I love to cook. And eat of course – but that usually takes cooking first. And while I have a great selection of cookbooks – I also have a ton of recipes that I’ve printed out from the web or copied from magazines. I’ve filled up a binder that my Mom made me – and more. You’ll never guess where I went “shopping” for ideas. I loved the design of theirs – and that little spoon – but I wanted a Binder version. I even did the little fork on the back of the book. I’m really pleased with how it came out. Here’s the original: Here’s the supply list if you’d like to make your own. Fabric for covering the binder – a little more than twice the size of the binderA Binder or notebook - mine is a 1″ BinderEmbroidery Floss and Coordinating ThreadA spoon :)Hot Glue Gun and GluePosterboard or light cardboard We’ll start with flattening the spoon. Lay your spoon on an old towel outside. Cover the spoon with the towel and, using a hammer, beat the spoon until it’s flat. On to the binder!
Sacs furoshiki Me revoilà enfin avec la suite des furoshikis. Pour rappel ce sont ces foulards savamment noués selon des techniques japonaises ancestrales pour tout porter et/ou empaqueter. Les furoshiki étaient un peu tombés en desuétude, mais devant l'ampleur des déchets de sacs plastiques, les associations écologiques japonaises et le ministère de l'environnement tentent de les remettre au goût du jour. Vous en avez eu quelques exemples dans mon articles sur les éco-emballages. Cette fois il s'agit de sacs : comment faire un sac en quelques secondes avec un bête foulard ? Pour la solidité, le tissu est bien sûr important, mais les noeuds bien plus. Le sac d'écolier/sac à dos Grands sacs/cabas en bandoulière Sacs à mains et sacs de courses Il existe plusieurs modèles de sacs à provision selon la forme de ce qu'il y a à transporter. New 05/2007. Une société japonaises a, par ailleurs, lancé un sac multiusage type furoshiki à emmener partout. Vos réalisations Sources et autres modèles