Comment faire de singe mignon de chaussette - Coudre Looking for some crafts for kids I was thinking about something soft this time as there are many cardboard projects around the net. As a child I remember I used to love monkeys and even had one, special monkey boy made by my granny. When I found this project on Crafts Passion I thought it is time to take my sewing machine out and start doing something with other techniques than crochet or knitting. This cute Sock Monkey made my heart go boom from the start and hope Anya would love it too.
Gold dots dress (and gathered dress tutorial) I love this dots fabric. I really do. It’s double gauze cotton in natural colour and those irregularly shaped dots are actually gold. Sadly these pictures can not capture the gold colour very well. The top bodice part is Indian cotton lined with the dots fabric, and the rest of the dots fabric goes to the bottom part of the dress. Making this dress was as easy as it looks, only the bodice needs some kind of pattern and the bottom parts are just a pair of rectangles. The tutorial My bodice pattern is developed from a basic pattern, but if you have a sleeveless top or pattern with the fit that you like, you can use them to make a new pattern. I’ve made some simple diagrams for developing the pattern. Disclaimer: You may use the finished products for both personal and commercial use (craft shops or markets only – no mass production). Materials: A sleeveless top or bodice pattern of your choice.Pattern paperFabric for bodice part. Bodice part: Sewing the dress Click here to download:
Faux Stained Glass I love to peruse my vintage craft books and bring back ideas that seem new to some. And I stumbled upon an idea to create faux stained glass using only acrylic paint and glue. What is great about this project is that you can make it as simple or as complicated as you like. The project is relatively child friendly and a page from a coloring book can be used for your pattern along with an 8×10 photo frame. Or, you can go all complicated like I tend to do and use a huge sheet of glass and draw out a ridiculously detailed pattern. Your choice. For this project I used: One 32 x 24 thrift store framed picture covered with glass One bottle of white glue One bottle of clear glue Acrylic paints Black Sharpie pen Craft Blade Super GluePeacock pattern (or page from a coloring book) Clear acrylic spray sealant I started by drawing out my pattern in the same size as my sheet of glass. I then took my thrift store find apart, and set aside the frame for later. Are you new to the Sitcom? Signing you up!
SEW Hip! Slouchy Slippers...completed! SEW Hip! Slouchy Slippers (issue 20) have been made... The SEW Hip! pattern is advertised as a beginner's pattern, and I wholeheartedly agree. The Slouchy Slippers are incredibly easy to make. If you are short on Christmas gift ideas and you fancy 'making' your loved ones a present, then this pattern is for you. Being Spring 'down under' I adapted the pattern a little... Instead of using fleece on the inside of my Slouchy's, I went for Osnaburgh Cotton; it's lightweight and works well with every colour imaginable. plus I have loads of it ... Of course, being Spring doesn't alter the fact that I need non-slip fabric for the underside of my slippers. Non-slip fabric is something I have never had to buy before... and judging by the look on the face of the assistant at my local 'you want it, we've got it' store, neither has anyone else in Sydney. It's interesting how much a blank look can convey. Not being one to give up at the first hurdle, I scuttled off to find something I could use instead. Hmmm...
Empire Waist Dress Tutorial with Guest Lindsay of The Cottage Home our next guest for comfy sews VS cozy knits is one of my fave bloggy pals - lindsay of the blog " the cottage home " and the fab shop " the cottage mama ". this ladies got some skills folks. i love that she pairs vintage styling with modern fabrics! so fun and fresh! her tutorials are always lovely and she has some great ones on adding that extra special touch to your own sewn garments. nobody does piping, buttons and trim like lindsay! i can vouch for that as i have two of her handmade dresses for my girls and we get asked repeatedly whenever they wear them who made them and where we got them. look at these......don't you just love all the little details?!! lindsay is a busy momma to 2 lovely girls and a new baby on the way! get ready to get sewing! Hello, Mommyhood readers - I'm so thrilled to be here! For this challenge I decided to create an easy Empire Waist Dress. This dress could certainly be made the exact same way for a non-pregnant person and would be just as cute! Supplies:
30 Days For 30 Dollars - Day 30 - A Tiny Little Library to Wear Wondering what 30 Days for 30 Dollars is?? Read all about it here. Day 30!! 30 days of craft projects all for a total budget of 30 dollars - and I actually came in just under budget at $29.25So, for the finale, I have . . . Miniature Book Pendants I kind of love how these turned out, but, being a book lover, of course, I would. They're just so tiny! If you'd like to give it a try, here's how: I purchased these miniature books from the dollhouse section at Hobby Lobby (I had a 40% off coupon so I paid approx. $1.80 for a package of 10). Then I did a Google search to find book covers that I wanted to use (Gone With the Wind and To Kill a Mockingbird). I cut out the images that I wanted to use and glued them to the front of the books with a glue stick. Next, I took some gold acrylic paint and lightly painted the exposed white page edges of the books to give them a more antique look. I had these little bars left over from the Puzzle Piece Pendants that I made. Day 4: $1.00 An Artsy Bangle
Fit to a T baby romper tutorial part 2: Making the Pattern and Cutting | The Seamery This post is intense, since you are making lots of decisions at this stage. Really it’s much simpler than it looks (isn’t that what they all say?), but I will ask you to please make a test piece to make sure you are perfectly happy with your fit and technique before you cut up your vintage concert T’s! 1) Trace a foundation garment to make a block pattern. Find a garment that fits your intended recipient. Turn the onesie inside out and trace all of the pieces. When tracing a onesie, I trace the longer of the panels that goes between the legs, but more importantly I also snap the onesie closed and mark this depth too. I used to try to make fancy-shaped sleeves such as you’d find in a pattern, but I’ve since found that I am just as happy if I just fold the sleeve in half (oxter to shoulder) and cut on the fold. onesie traced, with depth between the legs marked But…I have been known to trace and cut on the fold like I did in these shots, if I’m feeling lucky. Cut it out already, would you?
LBP: Little Black Pinafore? with tutorial I've been dying to make myself a little black dress. I started constructing this without knowing how I wanted to fix the bodice, then decided I was too lazy to make one & was about to call it a night. However, I looked in the mirror with what was already done & realized, "Hey, Jessica, maybe you can just add straps & make it an extremely low pinafore!" Of course, I have to wear something underneath to keep things appropriate. I'm not exactly sure if this would really count as a pinafore, I'm not super familiar with fashion lingo. Here is a link to my very simple, quickie tutorial. Thanks for looking!
DIY Brushstroke Glazed Mini Bowls | Creature ComfortsCreature Comforts Hi everyone! Today I thought I’d share a tutorial with you all for these easy DIY Brushstroke Glazed Mini Bowls that are ideal for last minute Mother’s Day gift giving (they are also dishwasher safe when complete). These painterly little vessels look pretty packaged up as a set of two with a nice canister of yummy Fleur de Sel (perfect for the Mom who loves to cook and entertain)…or wrapped up as a sweet little catch all to hold her favorite rings and jewelry (maybe you can even package it with a pretty little bauble or two that will make her feel especially spoiled). Keep reading below for the simple tutorial. This DIY post was sponsored and made possible by Method…”Clean Happy.” Facebook Photo Contest – Chore No More: What to be the one lucky person who will win a year’s supply of Method detergent, or one of 25 people who will win laundry starter kits (two 8-load bottles)? Supplies: Steps One and Two: 1. 2. Steps Three and Four: 3. 4.
Dress Form Tutorial: Want to make an exact replica of your body for custom work? Yesterday we set out determined to make our own dress forms for the Etsy Labs and thought we'd share the love with you guys if you want to make one of your own or just laugh at our own trails with the duct tape!Materials: A large T-shirt that fits below the bum that will be cut up and destroyed in the processAnother small piece of discard able cloth (a paper towel will do)At least two 45 gram rolls of duct tapeA pair of sharp scissorsCardboard, and cardboard tubingSomething to stuff the form with (peanuts, foam, polyfil, old clothes, be creative)A helperHere's what ya gotta do:Step 1Put on large T-shirt and have your helper begin to wrap the roll of duct tape around your body. Make sure the tape is somewhat smooth and that there are no gaps in between wraps. Stop wrapping once the bust is reached. Step 2Cut several strips of tape from the roll and apply them it a vertical pattern along the curves of the bust for most natural looking shape fit.