skinny tie pattern To celebrate the first day of Spring (tomorrow!), how about a free pattern? Okay! Most of the time when we’re tie shopping, I say NO NO NO to just about every tie. Their patterns are so boring (more diagonal stripes? I made a pattern so I can make more whenever I want to. The pattern is 6 pages long, ties use more fabric than I thought! So do you want some skinny ties, too? -1/2 yard fabric of choice -1/2 yard fusible lightweight interfacing -1/2 yard lining fabric of choice Print out all your pattern pieces and cut them out. Tape pieces 1, 2 and 3 together. And tape 4, 5, and 6 together. With each pattern piece, cut out 3 layers. Iron the fusible interfacing to the back of the outside fabric. Repeat with lining fabric. Now pin the two pieces together, right sides together. On both ends, stretch the lining fabric just a little bit and pin it spilling over the edge. Sew all the way around the tie at about 3/8″. Pink all the way around the tie to reduce bulk. Turn right sides out and press. Yep!
Woof woof baby suit | TheMakingSpot For fantastic cross stitch ideas, visit the CrossStitcher website for all the latest news plus bonus free charts. If you're a knitting fan, drop into Simply Knitting and The Knitter for great free patterns and wonderfully woolly news and events. And for gorgeous crochet and handy tutorials, click over to the Simply Crochet website now. Thank you for supporting The Making Spot - wishing you lots of happy crafting. No Sew Fleece Blanket in Chic and Crafty, Crafts, Thrifty Gifts I’m sure you’ve all seen those cozy no-sew fleece blankets… and if you’ve been wanting to make one, they’re a cinch to make! When I was at my friend Joli’s house, she taught me the easy-peasy steps to make one! So just in case you didn’t already know… here’s how you can make one, too: What You’ll Need: 1 1/3 yard of Patterned Fleece 1 1/3 yard of Solid Fleece {wait for the fleece to go on sale, or use a craft store coupon when you purchase it!} Sharp Fabric Scissors and Ruler {or Rotary Cutter and Cutting Mat} What You’ll Do: Line up both pieces of fleece. Cut a 4″ x 4″ square from each of the four corners. Don’t toss the squares ~ I used my leftover fleece as backing on my Photo Coasters! It’s time to start snipping! Now back to the blanket ~ we’re getting sidetracked here! Once you’ve completed the cutting, it’s time to start tying those knots! And there ya have it… an easy handmade gift! See Also:
Tutorial: Vintage-looking painted sign from salvaged wood Today I have a little tutorial for you. I'm going to show you how to (easily!) make these sweet wooden signs. You will need: piece of salvaged wood upholstery tacks or short nails (optional) hammer acrylic paint (background color) black acrylic paint (or other color to fill in letters) large paint brush small paint brushink jet printer twine Sharpie Marker or other dull, rounded tool This project started with a pile of cedar fence pieces that we've had sitting in our backyard for ages. I loved how grey and weathered they had become from sitting outside. Next, distress the wood to your liking. Next, choose your paint. (I wasn't really sure if I was going to be doing a tutorial for this or not until I was finished, so I'm afraid I'm missing a few photos for some of the steps. After you've properly dented and nicked your piece of wood to perfection and added your tacks or nails, take your large , dry paint brush and get a little paint on it. P.S.
Recycled Pallet Project Ideas » Radcrafter I have had pallets on the brain lately. My mom works for a construction company and has access to a ridiculous number of pallets. All free for the taking, as long as she can find the manpower to load them into her truck. One of my first stops for ideas was Etsy. And, my second stop was Pinterest. I love this table. Small simple table; perfect for the many stacks of smaller pieces I have on hand. The always useful crate. I think these are super cool too, but not sure I’d be able to get any full pallets in time. Decisions, decisions… [suffusion-widgets id=1] Did you like this?
First Timer’s Guide To Skinny Ties | For The First Timer Getting A Tattoo For The First Time ??? It can be a very exciting experience to get inked for the first time. It is an event for you to remember your first tattoo for your entire life, the person who did it for you, and the feeling it gave ... 4 Autumn Footwear Models for this Fall Since we practically said goodbye to summer and stored our beautiful sandals and shoes in our closets, it’s time to check out the magazines and the shops for trendy and sexy footwear in order to be pr... Chinos Fashion tips for Women Chinos have always been a classic wear for Ladies.
DIY - Jersey Spaghetti Necklace Scarf - Retro Chick — Retro Chick Last week I wrote about the fabulous Kapow Wow Objects, and in particular my favourite piece the black spaghetti necklace. Sadly the chances of me having £120 to spend on a scarf are pretty small right now, so I decided to have a go at making one myself. At a Boot Fair this morning I spent the grand total of £2 on 4 black T Shirts (in the end I only used 3, so I could have saved myself 50p) I trawled trough the junk drawers in my house (and there are many) and found a selection of old key-rings to use as fastenings and I put down a sheet so I didn’t cover the floor in black fluff. Laying each T Shirt flat I cut along the bottom of each making jersey loops, which I then snipped into long strips. I cut in varying widths to give a more textured feel to the final scarf. Once I’d finished cutting across the body of all 3 T shirts I was left with a bundle of jersey strips and a white sheet covered in black fluff (if you want to try this I REALLY recommend covering the floor) Et voila. Like this:
10 Better Sewing Habits Your sewing habits can often make or break a project. Good habits enhance your results, while bad habits-which may at first seem rewarding-stymie success. In this article from Threads #164 (December '12/January '13), we asked our authors to share what they considered to be good habits for a better sewing experience. It's easy to believe that developing good habits requires herculean efforts. But to replace one behavior with another, you simply need to be aware of how you sew, rather than sewing on auto-pilot. Sewers sometimes drag a garment through the needle and feed dogs in an attempt to get a smooth, pucker-free seam or to move delicate fabric through the machine without snagging. To eliminate puckers the correct way, adjust your machine's tension setting, and use the correct needle and the correct size thread. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10next> View all
I Want My Two Dollars! From: kkoller@nyx10.cs.du.edu (Captain Sarcastic) Date: December 17, 1993 On my way home from the second job I've taken for the extra holiday ca$h I need, I stopped at Taco Bell for a quick bite to eat. In my billfold is a $50 bill and a $2 bill. That is all of the cash I have on my person. I figure that with a $2 bill, I can get something to eat and not have to worry about people getting upset at me. ME: ``Hi, I'd like one seven layer burrito please, to go.'' At his point I open my billfold and hand him the $2 bill. IT: ``Uh, hang on a sec, I'll be right back.'' He goes to talk to his manager, who is still within earshot. IT: ``Hey, you ever see a $2 bill?'' He comes back to me and says IT: ``We don't take these. He goes back to his manager who is watching me like I'm going to shoplift, and IT: ``He says I have to take it.'' The manager approaches me and says MG: ``Sorry, we don't take big bills this time of night.'' SG: ``Yeah, Mike, what's up?'' Security guard walks over to me and says
Legend of Zelda Treasure chest with sound! 1/4" Pine plywood. You can use whatever type of wood you want, but pine looks nice and is relatively cheap. You'll need enough wood to cut out the following pieces: Two 5.5" x 10.5" pieces One 8" x 10.5" base piece Two 8.5 x 5.5" pieces Five 2 7/16" x 11" slats Also you will need two 6 sided half a decagon pieces. You'll also need: Wood glue Black poster board A cheap mp3 playerTreasure chest opening mp3 Soldering iron Solder and flux Some small gauge wire (20 or 22 gauge will work)SPDT lever switch from radio shack Small audio amp.
Projects Got ink? This fabulous ink belongs to our digitizer, Danielle. I’m a little jealous, I admit. I’ve always thought tattoos were pretty awesome, but I’ve been too much of a wuss to take the plunge and commit to one design forever. That’s not to say many other Urban Threadsters haven’t taken the plunge with UT designs, but what if you’re not ready for it just yet? Well, Halloween is starting to creep up on us, and it’s a perfect time to try out a whole new look, and whip up a fast costume. How 'bout some tattooed rockabilly style?
Artfully Caroline: Stashbusting - Jeans upcycled into fun purse In this project, all my favorite things: denim, a cute purse, upcycling, awesome fabrics and even beads! It's no secret, I love making purses and I looove a challenge. A couple of months ago, one of my friends sent me a few ripped jeans done in by her children after I ran out of old jeans. The little embroidered flowers gave me the color scheme : denim + pink + chocolate brown. I did some stash diving and pulled out this lovely pink and chocolate damask style print I grabbed a while ago from the remnant bin at JoAnn's and a piece of leftover denim from my bike basket yielded the bottom piece and the shoulder strap. I cropped the pants a bit below the crotch and recreated a straight seam after cutting off the excess fabric. Then I made the lining using the same measurements with the damask, adding 2 inside pockets from the last of the pant legs. Old ripped jeans : zero dollars Ribbon and fabrics from my stash... hmm about $3 dollars Giving new life to old jeans : priceless!