The Dapper Bun: diy style. Okay, this probably doesn't belong in the DIY section of this blog, as it's not a particularly easy project, it's not a tutorial and does require previous sewing knowledge, but I wanted to showcase this gown I made recently.
I used an old pattern, New Look 6401, and $40 worth of polyester fabric from JoAnn (I'd much prefer silk, but I was on a budget). As I usually have to do with commercial patterns, I took the waist in one size and let the hips out one size, and I also had a weird gaping issue along the neckline which I solved with some pleating at the straps.
I hope it doesn't look like a cheap polyester gown. :-) 4.5 yards of fabric, takes up my whole living room space! Bandit taking a break on my lining fabric. Bandit taking another break on the dress before bodice installation. He likes to "own" the fabric. DIY 20 Minute Beach Cover Up. ** NO SEW VERSION CLICK HERE!
****HIGH-BACK VERSION/STREET WEAR- CLICK HERE****HALTER VERSION- CLICK HERE****MAXI WITH THICK STRAPS HERE** Need more help? Elm street life: DIY: Bow clutch sewing tutorial. And fiiiinally... the tutorial you've been waiting for.
This is my first real sewing tutorial - which scares me a bit, because I've never actually taken a sewing class, so I don't know all the terminology. What I do know is that I've learned to sew lots of things by reading tutorials, so hopefully I can make this simple enough that even you beginners can feel confident making a bag. And yes, a bag with a zipper! It can be done, I promise.There are plenty of photos, so hopefully that will help.
If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments section and I'll be happy to clarify. **Also, please note except where I say, "Sew close to the edge," I am using a 1/2" seam allowance throughout. Ok, let's get started! 1. 2. 3. 4. Sometimes, at the end of this step, if my strap doesn't feel sturdy enough, I'll cut a thin strip of interfacing and tuck it inside the crease before sewing. Make Your Own Birdie Fringe Purse. I love statement pieces, especially accessories!
I created this pretty bird fringe purse because I wanted something special to wear this Autumn. This pretty project only took me about two hours to create. Adorable DIY Ear Warmers. How gorgeous are these ear warmers??
I love all the different styles you can make from one tute as well. When I spied these on Delia Creates I just had to beg Delia to share the DIY with you, and lucky us, she agreed! Take it away Delia: With autumn here and winter right around the corner, it is the perfect time to make these easy ear warmers! These are so fun and quick to make, you may want to make four…like I did! Etté studios: DIY: Recycled Tshirt Scarf Necklace Roundup. I've been loving the wave of tshirt scarves and necklaces bouncing around on the interwebs and have wanted to make one of my own for a while now.
After scavenging for the best of the best, I offer you a roundup of my favorite DIY scarves as well as my own. You know... I had an hour. Besides, literally all you need is an old t-shirt and a pair of scissors. And if you really want to get crafty, you could bust out the needle and thread. Put Up Your Dukes: braided scarf tutorial. I have a tutorial that is forty thrillionty times easier and better than my previous (ahem, first ever...give me some grace!)
Tutorial. It is accessible to infinitely more people (you dont have to have a baby, OR a dress to start out with). And it is really simple. there are only 4 lines of stitching total. Oh, did I mention it's mega cute and chic also? 5 weeks ago I saw this scarf on pinterest. it was pinned by a VERY popular pinner that I follow under her DIY board. LOVE these colors. must make a yellow and gray one for me. source The more I thought about it, the more I wanted this, and wanted it CHEAP. Then I got busy. the hardest part was figuring out the knot/braid, but Jesse jumped down and took charge like a freaking Eagle Scout. High on our success and planning the tutorial that would certainly be "my big break," I tweeted the following: The Story Girl » Blog Archive » Tutorial: How to Make a Peter Pan Collar.
Here it is, folks!
I’m sorry the photos are kinda blah. I’m thinking about painting my studio a lighter color to help with the darkness factor. I had to really brighten these up. I know I said to use a pencil in the instructions, but I used a thick marker so it would be easier to see for the photos. Feel free to ask any questions or point out inconsistencies in the comments. Tools Needed: Pencil Ruler French Curve Front and Back Pattern Pieces Tape Tracing Wheel Paper Scissors.