Pearls & Scissors: Refashionista: Sweater into Skirt (tutorial) I'm a huge fan of upcycling and I love refashioning old garments. Sweaters are a fountain of ideas when it comes to refashioning - there are so many ways to repurpose and remake them. But this refashion is still my absolute favorite. The idea came to me about a year ago and I made several skirts for my shop back then. I shared this tutorial on Merrick's blog a couple of months ago, but I thought I'd share here as well, in case you missed it back then. The above two are versions I did for the shop. Get the tutorial after the jump! Here's how you can make one for yourself: You will need: 1) A sweater one/two sizes bigger than your usual size. Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Now do the same things with your skirt body. Attach the elastic to the skirt body matching the markings on both to each other. Step 4. All done! If you have any questions about the tutorial, let me know in the comments.
From T-shirt to scarf | a n n a • e v e r s - DIY Fashion blog In the winter I always try to add a touch of color to my looks, because usually I use very dark colors. And what’s better than to put color near the face to illuminate it? Create this fringe scarf from an old T-shirt. Recycle your summer T’s and give a boho-chic look to your outfit .You just need a pair of scissors! Materials: T-shirtFabric scissors Process: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. This is your new scarf!
How to Make a T-Shirt Infinity Scarf When it comes to t-shirts, I’m a bit of a sentimental hoarder. All of my t-shirts from clubs, teams, committees, sorority events — I keep them all. Now there is no way one person can wear that many t-shirts, so I’ve grown accustomed to re-purposing my shirts into other items. I’ve made a t-shirt quilt, a t-shirt halter top, and a t-shirt flower dress. First you need to cut your shirts into rectangles of equal width. After you’ve arranged your rectangles into two columns, you can sew them together with the insides facing each other. When you’ve finished sewing all the rectangles together, you should have two long columns of fabric. Now you should have one long tube of fabric. After you’ve flipped everything inside out, you can stitch up the remaining hole. And that’s it! Style your scarf with your favorite winter coat or use it to make a simple outfit a bit more rock-and-roll.
Panda-in-Love Sleeping Mask January flew by so fast - seems like it was only yesterday we were celebrating the new year. Tomorrow we'll be another day closer to Valentines day. I know I've been constantly making Valentines stuff even though I said I didn't really like the holiday, but I guess I just love designing with hearts (I know, I'm a girly-girl at heart, it saddens me). Anyhoo, I've been needing a sleeping mask since I love sleeping in (and I absolutely hate morning light) - so I've made this really cute panda sleeping mask to share with you folks. Black, white and red felt - get the good kind if you want your mask to last, otherwise the craft felt you can find at Michaels is fine. Quilt batting Sewing machine / Needle and Thread Freezer paper Elastic bandScissorsIron First, print your template on the matte side of the freezer paper. Mark a small x on the center of where the eye is gonna be on your mask base like so. Then take your batting, pin it and sew it down on the x's. It should look like this on the back.
Pearls & Scissors: Refashionista: Sleeves into blouse (tutorial) Today's refashionista post is a first for me. I have never taken sleeves from an unwanted blouse and turned them into a new blouse in their original shape. I have used to get some material before, but not like this. The shape of this sleeve was just perfect for a gathered neckline top. And it's super simple to make. Be sure to click more below to see the tutorial ! Sleeve top tutorial This tutorial is for those that already have some knowledge of sewing, or for those that are fast and intuitive learners :). First you have to harvest the sleeves. The next step is tracing a facing for the neckline to make into the tunnel for the ribbon. Try on your unfinished top, and when needed, cut it shorter, factoring in how you want to finish the hem. Almost done! Phew!
DIY Leather Knot Bracelet | Whimseybox When I saw this knotted leather Celine bracelet (#3 on ‘The List’) in a recent Harpers Bazaar I instantly thought DIY! I had a bunch of leather scraps leftover from some past DIYs so I decided to use some of the gold. I started by measuring out a piece 5” wide by 15” long. (If you have large wrists you may want a slightly longer piece. Remember that you can always cut off the excess.) Cut out the rectangular shape. Fold in the sides length-wise so that they meet in the center. Tie the piece into a basic overhand knot. Adjust the leather until you have a nice looking knot on top and the (unsecured) ‘seam’ is on the back. Flip the bracelet over and apply some leather or fabric glue to the inside/wrong-side of the leather. Before you fold the leather down into place, add a small neodymium magnet about a 1/2” from the end. Then press the leather together and wipe away any excess glue that seeps out the end.
Squirrelly Minds » DIY Sequined Message Shirt I love the way a crisp white shirt looks. Simple and classic. But sometimes you need a little bit of personality. With my shirt on sale for $4 and the sequin thread (or trim) in the $1 bin at Michael’s, this project cost only cost me $5. 1 Using pencil (or pen) write your word or message on your shirt.2 Pull off some sequins to get long frayed ends. Psst don’t let the sewing scare you off! 6 Double thread your needle. I had a lot of extra trim when I finished sewing on ‘love’ that I just had to use. Jump with joy in your new shirt and treat it with love! What word or phrase would you sequin onto a shirt? Downton Abbey style hat in 20 minutes! I was invited to a Downton Abbey party last night and of course, I waited until the last minute to fancy up my hat! I wanted to add a flower but didn't have one. Easy Peasy! About 20 minutes later my hat was all dressed up and ready for the party! We watched one of the episodes on my friends huge theater screen - seriously, it was like being at the movies! I know there are a bazillion tutorials out there on how to make flowers but I'd like to show you how I made this one and also the hat band. Supplies:Hat - Mine is black felt with a small bow on the side.Synthetic sheer fabric - Mine is a thrifted sheer curtain with embroidered designs on it.Eyelash yarnScissorsCandle and a match to light itCorsage pinsStapler - Yes, I cheated...no sewing here....I was in a hurry after all! Step 2 - Heat the edges of the strip and the circles over the lit candle. Once done melting the edges, each layer of the flower should look like this. Once done they should look something like this.
DIY deathly hallows shirt Hello Hello! Well, today I want to share with you a really simple but cute tutorial. I am a Harry Potter lover, so the deathly hallows are one of the coolest things on earth (for me). I've always wanted a shirt like that, but I didn't find any, so I decided to do one by myself! You just need a white shirt, a fabric marker, a pair of rulers and a CD. 1. psst.. Printing on Book Paper (For Pendant) | CrapAtCrafts.com | I’ve seen lots of lovely pictures printed on book paper, but they’ve all been in the form of framed pictures. I wanted to see if I could make a smaller version, for jewelry. The process itself is not very complicated. I found some images that I liked: Then I taped a book page to the front & ran it through the printer again. . . (This allows you to play around with where the image comes on the paper, and with what words appear around it.) I used a book about the history of Alcoholics Anonymous — something personally important to me — and the image of the butterfly or bird, which for me has meaning in terms of lightness of spirit and/or freedom. Then I cut out the right shape for my pendant: . . . Being able to use a book and image that has personal meaning to me has made this piece very special (to me). . . . Love, Em
DIY Nautical Knot Headband A few weeks back, I was in Anthropologie and they had all of their gift wrapping supplies from Christmas on super clearance. Pretty papers, cards, and some incredible cording-- some awesome stuff. I couldn't let the cording pass by, so I bought it and let it sit around until I came up with a good enough idea to use some of it. It seems like every year around February there is all this nautical inspiration floating about as soon as the first spring break bathing suits make their way into stores. Since I'm not going anywhere warm this spring, I decided to make a little nautical headband instead. :) Whale. One for me, some for friends. To make the nautical knot necklace, you need two pieces of cording that are equal length. Some tips-- make sure to stitch your knot in place after your're done tying it up. And that's it!