Squeezebox Top Tutorial by Welcome to the Good Life WOO HOO! Call me a big nerd but my heart's pounding because i'm so excited and honored to be here!!! my name is Sarah and i keep a blog over at Welcome to the gOOd life. it's a diary written by me (and sometimes by my hilarious husband) of the good and the ugly as a wife, a stay at home mom, raising two kids under three-just a year apart, and also my weekly DIY sewing projects. so should we get on to my DIY project? inspiration: squeezebox top from anthropologie picture from an anthropologie review blog. i think i literally gasped when i saw this top online. i instantly fell in love and knew i had to have it! i bought 2 white shirts, one in xs which is my size and one in large. i got the large shirt in round neck for more fabric while i got the xs in a scoopneck. you'll need: 2 shirts scissors matching thread pins estimated time: 1-2 hrs. project cost: very reasonable(mine was $8 for both shirts) skill level: advanced beginner to intermediate 3. take one of the piece and begin making the pleates. 4.
Tutorials | Megan Nielsen Do you need some additional help putting together your Megan Nielsen sewing pattern? Here you'll find tips and tutorials related specifically to Megan Nielsen patterns, as well as additional tutorials for creating pattern variations so that you can get the most value out of your pattern! MN2303 // Briar sweater and top Step by step instructions for each stage of preparation and sewing: Additional tutorials for creating pattern variations (get the most out of your pattern!) Other tutorials you might find helpful when making your own Briar sweater & t-shirt: MN2203 // Tania culottes Other tutorials you might find helpful when making your own Tania culottes: MN2202 // Cascade skirt Other tutorials you might find helpful when making your own Cascade skirt: MN2201 // Kelly skirt Other tutorials you might find helpful when making your own Kelly skirt: MN2103 // Crescent blouse Other tutorials you might find helpful when making your own Crescent Blouse: Pattern Variation: Elastic waist dress!
Pleated tote (beach bag) tutorial Before we went away, I decided that a new bag for the beach was a must – something big and roomy to hold books, magazines, sunscreen, hats, and all that other good stuff. So I made this big pleated tote, and it worked perfectly. This is a picture of it in action: And here’s a little tutorial in case you want to make one for yourself – doesn’t have to be for the beach either, it could come in handy for schlepping all kinds of things around town. Here’s what you need: two pieces of your main fabric cut in shape A four pieces of the top shape (B) in a contrasting fabric two pieces of a lining fabric in shape C one piece of the long rectangle for the strap in the contrasting fabric two pieces of the top shapes (B) and one of the strap in a medium weight interfacing 1) Along the longest (22″) edge of the main fabric pieces, mark along the top at the following intervals: 3″ – 4″ – 6″ – 7″ – 9″ – 10″ – 12″ – 13″ – 15″ – 16″ – 18″ – 19″ 13) And voila, this is what it should look like.
Tutorial: Shirred Pocket Skirt Thanks so much for all the kind comments and compliments on my Anthropologie inspired shirred skirt with pockets. All your encouragement inspired me to go hog wild this week and make myself a bunch of skirts to last me through the summer. I got thinking of other options to switch it up. So I started out with the same solid basic skirt. Keeping the simple solid, but using contrasting thread. Using stripes and bias tape contrasting pocket edges. Big contrasting sections came next. This came as a mistake. At last I ventured into a printed fabric. The contrasting stripe is 1" bias tape. Dorky quick shots wearing the skirts. You can see these skirts (cut 25" long) hit me just below the knee. I used really affordable fabric, most came from the $1.50 table at Walmart actually. So get your cheap fabric and decide what variation you like and make a skirt with pockets! -Fabric: 1.5 yards -elastic thread - elastic 3/8" or 1/2" wide, enough to fit comfortable around your hips Cut: -4 pocket pieces 1. 2. 3.
Making Her Clothes Last (Part Two: the Bottoms!) Here is the other half I promised! I love this post, because everything in it was SO EASY to do!! I wish that I had more outgrown clothes of hers to play around with! Here is the first one; this little overall dress that Paige wore all of one time. And here's an obvious one: Cut-offs! Confession: I didn't actually do these. I don't have a "before" of this one, but it was a pair of lounge pants that were stained and worn at the knees. These little knit shorts were perfect to add fabric to, to make a skort! Sometimes all you need is a little lace to give you just a tad more length! Now if I could only remember to iron things before I photograph them :o) This one made my heart so happy! Here's a really easy one, for button-back dresses that are too short. This little floral one.... And this one, from a little shirred-waist sundress! I seriously almost died when I had to cut into these jeans. I have to say, I think the shorts are even. cuter. (p.s. it's a size 12m, too!) So there you go!
DIY PEPLUM SKIRT 7th February 2012 You probably already know that peplums are set to be a key trend this season. I was recently pondering how I could make my own version of the peplum – without having to faff around with bias cutting circular fabric etc. I then remembered a linen skirt that I thrifted a few weeks ago on a whim (one dollar yall!) and realised that its construction made it perfect for my next before & after project. The peplum skirt. Wearing: DIY Peplum skirt, Country Road Singlet, Karen Walker Sunglasses, DIY suede anklets (tutorial to come), heels courtesy of Tony Bianco. The original skirt had a flared/fishtail style hem that was cut on the bias, not unlike the way a peplum is cut. Here’s a little S/S12 peplum inspiration for you. You need: - A flared hem skirt (examples here and you’ll find them in thrift stores ) - A sewing machine - Thread matching your skirt - Pins How to: 1. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. How easy was that? Follow a pair & a spare via
Joyful Ruffle Neck Top – Tutorial Last week I showed you the top I made for my MIL’s B-day, remember? Well today is My Mom’s B-day! So Feliz Cumpleaños Mamá!! The process is not very complicated and if you are making one for yourself I will describe the measurements I took, so you can adapt them to fit you. For the top I used some left overs I had of red polka-dot Chiffon, and I wear the top with something under it because the fabric is see trough, but you can make it with your choice of fabric, so you can wear it alone. Top Front: The width for this piece is your bust, I added to my measurement 1 inch on each side for the folding, plus 1.5 inches on each side for comfort. [Click Images to Enlarge] NOTE: Since my fabric is see trough, I folded all the edges and sew them, so it would look better than just sewing and securing the edge with a zig-zag stitch, but this is just my choice, you can do it differently, according to your fabric. I love this top, is so comfortable and the ruffles make me feel very girly
Free Pattern Month Day 3 - One Pearl Button - Midi Skirt Pattern I found One Pearl Button when looking for Polaroid tips. Check out her guide to taking Polarioids here. But along with her love of Polaroids, Alli also loves to sew, craft and just plain create! Her favorite craft projects are simple, stylish, and make a big impact! On top of being a fabulous crafter and photographer, Alli is an archaeologist and attends graduate school. Says Alli, "Although I consider myself the luckiest person in the world to have my dream job, I firmly believe that everyone needs a hobby! I'm so pleased to have Alli here on Grosgrain today and showcase her amazingness! Hello Grosgrain readers! If you've been anywhere on the internet this spring, you've certainly noticed that longer length skirts are back in a big way. What you need: All you need is an old skirt or dress (I found mine on the $1 rack at my favorite thrift store), some wide elastic (I used 2.5"), basic sewing supplies, and two measurements: your natural waist, and the length you'd like your skirt to be.