Duct Tape Double: DIY Dressmaker's Form Rustybobn Makes a DTD (Duct Tape Double) I read about it, and wanted one for a long time. The whole process just seemed *icky* and I didn't think I'd be able to breath with all that tape on me. In fact, just thinking about it would almost bring on a panic attack. It ain't that bad... Mandatory reading: In fact, it was Neefer's web page that finally gave me the courage to try this thing. My supply list--most of this you will already have or can get cheap/free: A couple of rolls of duct tape (I only needed one, but YMMV). Procedure: Tear many, many strips of duct tape and stick them around the room so that you can grab them as needed. Don your disposable t-shirt or shopping bags Define the bust by wrapping a strip underneath and then crisscross. Wrap shoulders, then remaining areas horizontally Wrap a second layer vertically Mark your body landmarks--waist, hip, bust points with the Sharpie pen Use the scissors to cut the form at the center back. (Do I need to warn you to unplug it first???)
The BOOKKEEPER This is my FIRST project for Moda Bake Shop and I'm really excited to share it with you. One of my favorite things to do besides QUILTING and CRAFTING is READING! So, for Mother's Day this year my DH bought me an Amazon Kindle. I was sooo excited to get it early and I've already read three books and I'm in the middle of two more books. I just love this new technological wonder. It's amazing. The BOOKKEEPER can also hold any paperback book that measures less than 9 " x 6" and isn't too thick. The BOOKKEEPER could also be used as a handy little purse or sewing pouch. I hope you enjoy this project. 1 Moda Honey Bun (I used Mary Englebreits Baskets of Flowers for tutorial. Optional: Perfect Circles by Karen Buckley You may garnish the center of your flower with a button, if desired. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Note: If your machine doesn't have decorative stitches you may stitch in the ditch. Here's a close-up of the decorative stitches I used. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21.
Measurement Converter: Conversion of Weights and Measures Fabric Baskets To Make - Sewing I am always on the lookout for ways to better organize my life, especially my sewing and craft area. I keep hoping that this will allow me to more easily find the things that I need when I need them and keep the area looking nice in the meantime. I like the idea of fabric storage bins or baskets, but many of the ones sold in stores are very plain looking or made with that papery fabric that isn't durable (and most of them are boring). Thinking that making my own would kill two birds with one stone by creating storage while using up fabric from my stash, I started looking around for patterns and found a number of patterns available on the internet. Hanging Fabric Storage Baskets I love this idea of making fabric baskets with a sleeve on the back for hanging on a curtain rod! Tutorial: Fabric Basket This tutorial shows you how to make a soft-sided patchwork fabric basket with handles. Storage Basket This tutorial shows you how to make fabric storage bins with handles using two fabrics.
Shirt Darts « SewingArtistry.com This Burda pattern is really good – if your BWOF goes back to 2008 – Good For You! It’s a great GREAT pattern. What’s hidden in here that you can’t see is a dart on the outside seam of the bib feature. And then the curved under bust seam is just an additional place to do some smart darting. This shows where the darting is done so you can really tweak this little jewel and make a very nice fit. This is the first iteration of this pattern and turned out beautifully – just straight out of the magazine. The difference between the first and second version may seem minor, but see how clean that side line is and how beautifully this fits on the side and just under the bust? This pattern is really a great refinement of the FBA (front bust alteration/dart) and it shows it. Here’s another version just to show you how versatile these patterns can be – this one is washed dupioni and made into a tunic – peplum type look. Starting from the upper left – this is Simplicity 2339. Tacky aren’t I!
Fabric Scraps: Projects & Storage Methods Fabric scraps... they collect in my house like dust bunnies when sewing season hits (yes.. I do have sewing seasons, LOL.) And when I sew.. Fast forward... frustration sets in b/c of a huge bin of scraps in ziplock bags is taking up space in my fabric closet. I just did that a month ago. So on the hunt I went... Let's start off by seeing different ideas of fabric scrap storage.... heads up: some blogs are not in English, but are still absolutely beautiful to look at! SweetJessie shares her space saving idea! Film in the Fridge not only shares with us her bowl storage technique (I simply LOVE the vintage casserole dish), she also shares some beautiful projects she has made with scraps. Jaime from Prudent Baby shares her beautiful scrap storage idea! CopyEPaste shares a pic of fabric storage in jars as well. Jodi over at Pleasant Home shows pics of how she utilizes her cutting table shelves for fabric storage. My friend Megan shared her fabric storage idea with above said group. scraps in..
No Sew, No Knots Fleece Edge What a week I have had – some good and some not so good. How about I start with the good. I think I mentioned the Joann’s fabric store in Grand Island, NE. is having a liquidation sale as they are opening a new store in another location in town and I guess they are not moving any of the merchandise from the old store to the new one so they have had very good sales going on. I found directions on the internet for making the throws without the knots you usually see. Here are the step by step photos and directions I used to make them. Step 2 - Cut 1” slits around the entire edge and a 2” square out of each corner. was cutting and either added a little to each 1” fringe or subtracted a little so I wouldn’t have a really skinny or really fat strip at the corners. After this step is done the rest could be finished sitting in my favorite chair and watching TV, listening to music or an audio book. Step 3 Cut a small slit about 1/2” to 3/4” from the end of each strip with a scissors.
Stuffed Kangaroo Tutorial Kangaroos this week... I made this big grey one who looks so huge next to the original (now safely on her way to the US). I promised you all the pattern for this project ~ you can find it here, sorry it is a bit scribbly and there is no scale on it but i don't think it matters too much ~ remember tho the smaller you make it the more fiddly it is. ~Now how to put it together~ The Joey and the mother are made in basically the same way, start with the Joey because you will need to put it in the pouch and sew it in (to make sure it fits) before you finish the adult. Start with your two front sections and sew (I blanket stitched) the centre seam from neck to tail - top to bottom. (this is me sewing in the car while i wait for the big girl to finish her piano lesson) Join in the first main body section starting at the base of the tail. From the base of the tail, sew along the length and keep going up and round its back ~ remember to leave a decent opening for stuffing.
Felt Owl Ornaments I haven’t made that much this Christmas. I might make a few last minute gifts, but I feel I have to get most of the shopping out of the way first... especially the online stuff that needs to be shipped. And no outfits for the kids like last year. I’m giving myself a break. Aren’t I nice? But I did do a little felt hand sewing. Anyway, these are the little owl ornaments I made. Download Owl ornament and all you do is cut it out from felt and sew however you’d like. I love ‘em. Enjoy! *****NOTE: I forgot to mention on the pattern about ric rac.
Penguin Pattern Stuffed penguin which is made of felt. Its eyes are wood beads.8 centimetre tall. Cut cloth without seam allowance. Sew the darts of the head.Only darts are sewed from inside. About sewing, refer to mini Santa.You may use blanket stitch too.If you mind the seam, use a transparent thread. Feet and bill. Sew the bill to the head. Stuff polyester fiberfill. Pattern.