250-Yarn Pom Poms beads ballsflower cotton handmade by dellshop. How to make a fabric pom pom. Are you ready to see my new Christmas Wreath?? Its really different than my previous Christmas wreaths {see here and here}. its more whimsical and funky. {which kind of describes how my year has been so far! Lol} AND i’m going to show you a spin off my t-shirt pom poms and show you how to make FABRIC pom poms! {i didn’t have any tees in the right colors….or at least ones that i could cut up!} Don’t those colors rock?! I used lime green knit and teal and red jersey fabric for the pom poms. want to make your own fabric pom poms? How to Make Fabric Pom Poms Supplies: 1/4 yard jersey or knit fabric with Lycra in it, scissors, and cardboard. Now the trick to getting your fabric to make little C’s at the ends is: -the trick is to cut parallel with the stretch of the fabric.
BUT with the pom poms i made for my wreath, i used fabric, so i had to be careful with how the fabric stretched. click here for more TIPS and TRICKS on making pom poms! Interchangeable Wreath have a great day! Share and Enjoy Hi! Pompoms! I saw some pompoms on Pinterest the other day and it reminded me to make some with my boys (and my niece and nephew). They all l-o-v-e-d it! I had fun too. Reminded me of making them with my Mum when I was little! Pompom Inspiration – – – – – – – – – – – – – – // Neon pompoms as wall decorations. // Pompom jewellery (the third from bottom is my favourite…love those colours). // Pompom garland from etsy seller Depeapa. // Miniature pompoms made with forks. I’m sure there are a gazillion pompom tutorials out there…and you can probably make them in your sleep…but if you need a quick reminder, here’s how: You will need – – – – – – – – // Scrap card // Wool // Scissors 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Two ways of making woolly pompoms | the Little Koo blog. When I was younger and a family member or friend was expecting a baby, my Mum would encourage me and my brother to make pompoms for the new baby. So it seemed only right that I would make a few for my own twins who are due any day! I have found 2 ways of making pompoms, which I will call the ‘traditional’ way and the ‘quick’ way.
Let’s start with the traditional way. For this you will need: Wool (any type, in 1 or more colours)Card (I used a piece of a cardboard box)Scissors Cut out two circles the same size from the card. The circles should be roughly the same diameter as you want your finished pompoms to be. Cut your wool into manageable lengths and wrap into spools (pictured above).
Put your two card rings together and start wrapping the wool round. When you are wrapping, pull the wool fairly tight. Start the next spool of wool next to where you left off. Once you’ve gone all the way round the card ring once, start another layer on top of the previous one. Now for the fun part! Rachel. Amazing DIY Rope Rug Free People. How to Weave on a Cardboard Loom. June 25th, 2008 Email 1322 users recommend Weaving like this can be the basis for so many projects: place mats, coasters, bags, hats—use your imagination. All photos by Diane Gilleland Keep your edges a little loose, and they'll stay nice and straight. An ordinary salad fork makes a great tool for keeping your weaving snug. Photo: All photos by Diane Gilleland 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5next> View all Weaving is such a meditative, relaxing craft—and at the end of it, you have fabric!
I like to re-use cardboard shipping envelopes for my simple looms. Begin by deciding how wide you want your weaving to be. Next, measure and mark every 1/4 inch along the edge of your cardboard, working between the two width marks you made in the previous step. Draw a line 1/2 inch from the edge of the cardboard. Use a pair of strong scissors to cut a series of slits in the edge of the envelope, 1/4 inch apart. Repeat these steps on the opposite edge of the cardboard. View 1 member project gallery. Yarn Bombing. Wikipedia describes yarn bombing as "a type of graffiti or street art that employs colorful displays of knitted or crocheted cloth rather than paint or chalk. " Knitted, crocheted or woven pieces are sewn around inanimate public objects such as bike racks, light poles, telephone boxes and abandoned buses.
The purpose is to bring some beauty and wonder into otherwise drab and everyday surroundings. It is less damaging than painted graffiti and costs next to nothing (a pair of scissors and a few minutes work) to be cleaned up and taken away. Some find it to be pointless and no better than any other form of vandalism, but it can be easily argued that it does cause people to stop and take a fresh look at their surroundings.
For more information, check a blog devoted to yarn bombing. 30 Creative Examples of Yarn Bombing. Twilight Taggers: How To Yarn Bomb. I get asked all the time "How do you yarn bomb exactly? " So here's a How To guide on yarn bombing. This is just from my personal experience. Everyone does it differently. Everyone needs to find their own flow. Start with something small like a small pole piece or a granny square and then you'd be done in no time and won't be discouraged with such a large time consuming project. 2. 4. If using only sewing, you run the risk of the piece not staying tied securely to the object.
Sewing a tag onto a horizontal object like a banister is fine as it will generally stay well. 8. 9. More helpful links:What You'll Need To Take When Yarn Bombing Things To Remember About Yarn BombingIdeas For Yarn Bombs To Make Luv Bali. P.S. Yarn Bombing: 10 of the Most Brilliant Yarn-Bombs Ever - The Chromologist. The problem with regular paint based graffiti or street art is that it very often needs to be painted over afterwards or, in the case of Banksy, the whole section of wall removed and wheeled off to the auction house. Enter yarn bombing / graffiti knitting / guerilla knitting. This form of street art is far less permanent through it’s use of colourful yarn or fibre, although it’s still technically illegal in some places. The results can be beautiful, transforming regular objects like trees, cars, steps or even buildings from dull to delightful. In London, the mysterious organisation ‘Knit The City‘ arrange covert kitting operations, jumping out into the street from their headquarters and enveloping telephone boxes and other publicly accessible object with bright yarn.
Lauren O’Farrell (Deadly Knitshade) heads up Knit The City (as well as the crafty Stitch London). They have launched a “woolly war on the mundane, humdrum and expected.” Here are ten of our favourite yarn-bombs. 1. 2. 3. 4.