Spring Sewing ~ Spring Ruffle Top Tutorial From Rae: This spring top is perfect for layering under cardigans in cool spring weather and can be worn right into summer! Choose two contrasting fabrics for extra pizzazz. The instructions here can be tailored to any size. Side view with pockets. Step 1: Take your chest and hip measurements. Example: My chest measurement is just over 35 inches. Here is the formula for you to use: ____ + 1” = _____ / 2 = _____ + 1” = ________ inches Next measure around your hips at their fullest point. Example: My hip measurement is 41 inches. 41” / 2 = 20.5” + 1” (seam allowances) = 21.5” (we will call this “Y”) Back detail. Step 8: Attach straps to chest band. Step 9: Shaping (optional) and finish hem. Step 11: Stand back, admire, take a picture and put it in the SMS Flickr Pool! Green top variation with contrasting fabrics. Yellow top variation (minus ruffle details). For the yellow top: The ruffles, pockets and arm divots were omitted. « Introduction ~ Rae Winners »
Shirred Pillowcase Top : Daily source of DIY craft projects and inspiration, patterns, how-tos | Craftzine.com Shirred Pillowcase Top By Betz White When summer heats up I am definitely on the lookout for cool summer tops. And I’ve got a great stash of thrifted pillowcases that are the perfect candidates for a makeover. A few rows of elastic smocking makes a super comfy top and adds just the right detail. Materials: Pillowcase Most pillowcases are approximately 20" wide and 28" long. Directions: Before starting this or any project, please read though all instructions that pertain to the size you are making. Step 1: Plan your top.For size S/M (finished top shown), use the width of the pillowcase as the width of the top. Step 2: Deconstruct the pillowcase.S/M: Starting at the hem, cut open one side seam and then cut along the seamed end of the pillowcase. Step 3: Determine the length of the top.S/M: Measure yourself from underarm to top of hip (I used a measurement of 16 1/2"). Step 4: Hem the top edge. Step 5: Wind the bobbin. Step 6: Create the shirring. Step 7: Steam the shirring. All finished!
Make Fabric Flowers Let’s just jump right into making this flower… Start with a piece of fabric 3 inches wide by 24 inches long. Twist it really tight. Fold it in half and it will twist together on its own. Hot glue the unfolded end under to create the center of the flower. Continue wrapping around until you get to the folded end, gluing periodically. The real deal: It cost less than $0.30 to make one flower. Are you addicted to making fabric flowers yet? Go and be pretty,
How to Make Ruffle Butt Undies – video tutorial I finally got this tutorial uploaded to Youtube without problems. YAY! This two part tutorial will show you how to make a damn cute pair of ruffle butt underwear. (Or plain butt underwear if you’re not feeling ruffly. But ruffles are fun, so don’t neglect the ruffles.) Thank you to rufflefabric.com for providing the ruffle fabric. If you want to skip the pattern drafting part, check out the Cheeky Bikini undies pattern in the WhatTheCraft shop! Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel! And if you have any tutorial requests, leave me a comment! Part 1: Part 2: This tutorial was filmed using a Creative Labs Vado HD Digital Video Camera, a Canon Rebel (for still shots), and edited in Sony Vegas Movie Studio.
DIY Galaxy Print Blouse | Let's Get Thrifty The other night my hubs took us to see Kimbra, my music and fashion ICON. I had to be dressed to the nines if I was going to be in the same room as her. So that’s where this galaxy print blouse comes into play. I’m not going to even try and pretend that I came up with this, especially with how many great tutorials are out there. Just like the crafty mastermind in the video, I chose a dark purple article of clothing. Ok so I’m a huge dummy and accidentally used cleaner with bleach instead of actual bleach. I ended up going to the store and picked up some regular bleach. Thrifty Getup Details Blouse | Goodwill: $6.00 + $3.00 in DIY supplies = $9.00 Maxi Dress | Uptown Thrift: $5.00 Boots | Buffalo Exchange: $15.00 The Kimbra show was CRAZY AWESOME…and LOOK LOOK LOOK! I didn’t get many more photos or video because I was too busy dancing, BUT I love this clip of her at SXSW talking about how she puts together her wardrobe. Like this: Like Loading...
circle skirt tutorial - version 2.0 - new and improved! : WhatTheCraft.com ... The moment you’ve all been waiting for: a circle skirt tutorial that has the math already done for you! Download my FREE circle skirt template, and you’re ready to go! For detailed instructions, watch my video tutorial here: I tried to address all the questions you guys have asked about circle skirts over the years: how to hem a circle skirt, how to avoid hemming (heh), how to determine how much fabric you need, what to do if your fabric isn’t wide enough to cut the skirt in one piece, and so on. Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel! This tutorial was filmed using a Creative Labs Vado HD Digital Video Camera, a Canon Rebel (for still shots), and edited in Sony Vegas Movie Studio. ARCHIVED TUTORIAL BELOW – The following is my original circle skirt tutorial, which includes the steps that show you how to do the math. This tutorial is for a classic circle skirt (think 50′s style poodle skirt). Difficulty: Step 1 Cut a waistband out of stretchy fabric or stretch lace. Step 1 Step 2 Step 2
Tutorial: Sy en enkel ficka Det här är ett av hur-många-som-helst sätt att sy en ficka. Jag har inte skrivit mått eller ritat skalenligt. Sätt fickan på önskad höjd på benet, tröjan elelr jackan, välj själv storlek och form! 1. 4. 7. Frågor på det? How To: Hand Sewing, Without The Knot 05 Apr 2013 April 5, 2013 We’re brushing the dust off our sewing skills and revisiting some essential techniques in sewing to share with you! Your hand-sewing (and knotting) techniques usually differ between projects, as your need for a secure knot can vary on a sliding scale. In just three easy steps, you can create a knot that is secure without the hanging tail, particularly important if your fabric will be flattened for display or stitched over for quilting. We love this hand-sewing technique — what’s your favorite way to start off a knot? About the Author handmadecharlotte Handmade Charlotte offers a daily dose of DIY craft projects and design inspiration to help families live each day to the fullest.
Offbeat Bride | Mini top hat tutorial I thought I'd just document how I made the hats, then with the benefit of my experience you can venture forth and give it a go yourself, knowing I had no idea what I was doing but still managed to do it good enough regardless! Things I used: Construction Paper (though any paper will do, this is just thicker so a bit easier) CompassPencil/pen Tape Patience Spray Adhesive Fabric for hats (I used satin for the white one, and an acetate lining for the coloured ones) Scalpel / Utility Knife / whatever you want to call it Scissors Hot Glue and Hot Glue gun Box board/strawboard/thick cardboard, whatever you want to call it. As long as its a thicker board that is still (just) bendable and will keep its shape. I used a mixture of 1.2mm and 2.4mm thick card. The groundwork: First up, I made a basic pattern out of paper and tape to work from. To do this, I started with the base of the hat. Then cutting along the line just drawn, it will leave the shape of the crown/barrel of the hat! Making the hat:
Sy dina egna trosor Min senaste grej är att sy trosor, jätteroligt och inte särskilt svårt! Det första paret jag sydde, sydde jag efter ett mönster från Allt om handarbete. Blev inte nöjd så jag slaktade ett par av mina favorittrosor och ritade av helt enkelt. Resultatet blev helt klart godkänt. Tänkte att jag skulle göra min första tutorial om just trossömnad. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Tyg - Rosa pandor från Liandlo Spetsresår Bibbi Mönster - Eget
Learn To Master Zippering Techniques In This Free Online Sewing Class Let Sunni Standing transform you into a zipper master with easy-to-follow sewing techniques. Apply slot seam, invisible and lapped zippers to a variety of garments – including those with linings and facings. Sunni will guide you in choosing the best zipper type for your project. Go over all the supplies you need; including zipper feet for your sewing machine, stabilizers, and fusible web tape. What You'll Learn Basic types of zippers and their usesHow to use adjustable and invisible zipper feetHow to stabilize a zipperTechniques on applying slot seam, invisible, and lapped zippersTricks for working with lined and faced garments
Melly Sews: Pickup Skirt Tutorial Hello there! If you are new here, you might want to subscribe via email so you don't miss a post. Today I’m going to share my pickup skirt tutorial I have been obsessed with pickup skirts lately. to the skirt with the His & Hers Henleys to the Fairytale Seersucker Dress, to pins from my Women’s Clothing Fashion Inspiration board on Pinterest, I’m all about the pickup skirt. My apologies that you’re going to see photos from both the His & Hers Henley Skirt and the Mountain Laurel dress. First, you need both your skirt and your lining. I know the lining looks kind of like a straight skirt in the pic above, but it was actually flared. Next, sew a gathering stitch around the bottom of the skirt. Sew around the bottom. For a poufier skirt, like the Henley Skirt, add some netting between the layers. Now gather the top edge of the skirt to match the top edge of the lining. If this is part of a dress, tie to sew the skirt to the dress. Now, put the dress/skirt on a dress form or hanger.
Stepping Thru Crazy: Men's Button-Up Refashion... into Ladies Tank! A few years ago, when the hubby and I lived in Florida (this was pre-kids, so make that 5-ish years...) I bought him a button-up shirt for his work. The deal was that he had to wear blue or white button-ups, so I thought, "Why not both at the same time?" It was actually really easy to do... let me try once again to tell you how I used a sewing machine... eh.... First things first, I chopped the sleeves off. Then I slipped the shirt on and pinned in the sides so that it fit. I took off the shirt, flipped it inside out and sewed up the sides where my pins were, trimmed off the excess, flipped it rightside out again, and tried it on to make sure it fit. Then I pinned the armholes the way I wanted them... carefully......and sewed them. Then I cut a piece of thick white ribbon, gathered one side/sleeve/armhole-front up kind of like a fan, and wrapped the ribbon around it. To secure it in place, I attached a button (cut from the excess shirt) with a needle and white thread. That's it!