background preloader

Recipes//tutorials//DIY

Facebook Twitter

DO IT YOURSELF: T-Shirt Weaving. I have a lot of t-shirts. Long sleeved, short sleeved, too small, too big…. I especially have a lot of oversized t-shirts that I like to wear as tunic dresses. Because I have quite a few, I find it difficult to style them without being repetitive. So, inspired by books such as Generation T and Youtube tutorial experts like itsblitzzz and secretlifeofabionerd, I decided to try my hand at some t-shirt reconstruction. I designed the weaving pattern myself, it is quite simple and if repeated a few times creates an interesting chevron stripe pattern on the sleeve. Hope you enjoy this tutorial, feel free to comment or message me with any questions. Can’t wait to see what you come up with! For more from me, please visit my personal blog, Le Petit Lapin **NOTE: When you get to the top of the sleeve, you can just cut the last loop and tie a small knot or bow.

No Sew, Lyrics and Music, Slashed Tee: DIY. Saw this on Pinterest and I had to DIY it. You can too. Grab your scissors and let's go. Back Front Inspiration From Urban Outfitters Tutorial Things you need. Tee-Shirt. Place your tee on a flat surface. #1 Lay Front side down draw a shape like the picture above with your chalk. #2 Draw your vertical lines. #3 Carefully cut on your lines. Stretch out the material carefully, this will curl your strips. If you want the fish tail look, fold your shirt sideways. Draw a line like the one above. Then cut on your line. It should look something like the picture above All finished Hannah was so nice to model for me. Have a wonderful day. Lots of <3. Anne. The Guide on How to Bleach Fabric. Here is my Bleaching Tutorial, exclusively for Stencil Revolution members. In 2002, I was hired by a small clothing company to invent a process by which we could produce images on garments that would be more “tattooed” into the fabric than screened on.

I immediately thought about bleach and began two years of research and testing. I worked with chemists, fabric manufacturers, and artists. I wrecked my studio, my clothes, and my lungs. I wasn’t paid nearly enough for this. Chemically, to achieve different values, I worked with retardants to slow the process of the chemical’s effects, I watered down mixtures, I used “stop-baths”, dehydrated bleach crystals… you name it. So, here is the big secret, just for S.R. members. Contributed by Phelyx. I have finally completed this simple tutorial and am pleased with the results. This Japanese Koi design was created specifically for this tutorial. There are a few basic need-to-know items and suggestions that I can offer. Third: Cheap bleach is fine. DIY - Ready Beach Tote. No Sew, T-Shirt Skirt: DIY. I have been asked by a few people if I could try and create a no sew skirt out of a T-shirt. I finally ended up with this design last week.

Several designs came out of this one thought. I can not wait to show you the other creations that I came up with. But first let me show you this one. Tutorial Things you need. Shirt* This is an XL men's Large t-shirtTapeScissors Tape across the shirt leaving about 2 inches of the sleeve. Cut across the taped line *The tape just keeps your line straighter. Cut the sleeves where the seam is, straight back to the arm seam, do this on both sides, you want to have two ties on each side. * You can reinforce the seams with a little fabric glue or you can hand stitch them. Fold you skirt in half. When you open your skirt back up you should have 10 slits Now you are going to weave the one tie through the first slit.

Weave the tie on each side though all 5 slits. Tie them to fit your size, which is the very best part, this skirt is completely adjustable. Back Lots of <3. 30 Awesome Upcycling Ideas That Will Make Your Home Awesome. Before you throw anything away, really think about it. For example, if you've finished burning a candle that comes in a big glass jar, don't waste it. Instead, drain out the leftover wax and use it as storage. This is called "upcycling. " Upcycling is "the process of converting waste materials or useless products into new materials or products of better quality or for better environmental value. " 1.) If you don't have a spare ladder handy and would like this piece for yourself, visit the Naturally Cre8tive store on Etsy. 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.) 7.) 8.) 9.) 10.) 11.) 12.) 13.) 14.) 15.) 16.) 17.) 18.) 19.) 20.) 21.) 22.) 23.) 24.) 25.) 26.) 27.) 28.) 29.) 30.)

Now, I don't feel so silly for refusing to throw away every wine bottle I've ever purchased. How to Make Recycled Soda Bottle Art. Do you remember Silhouette Botanical Canvas we wrote about some time ago? It was something for advanced handimaniacs. This time I would like to show you one, easy idea for a piece of art made with mainly one, cut bottom. Cherry blossoms, made by “Alpha Mom” would be a perfect project to complete with your kids, don’t you think? There are many uses of plastic bottles bottoms, but I’ve got my two favorites now: Green Head Planter and Recycled Soda Bottle Art.

Click the link to see step by step tutorial of Recycled Soda Bottle Art. How to Make Plastic Bottle Jewelry Stand. Although I do not have too much jewelry, I have a huge problem with keeping it in order. All the time I lose something, and I cannot complete a pair of earrings. Everything is tangled, hides magically and generally does not present well. I found an ideal solution to my problems - it’s a jewelry stand made of plastic bottles. A plastic bottle is a very practical material, that can be used in many interesting ways. Do you remember Plastic Bottle Pet Pot? You might think that it is just an ugly plastic... only apparently!

The procedure of making this stand is a piece of cake! Keep your jewelry in order and what women like the most...diamonds ;) Do not forget to send us pictures of this practical homemade stand! See the full, DIY jewelry stand step-by-step tutorial with pictures here.

Fictional languages

Makeup. Food. Tips to overcome loneliness. 99 Life Hacks to make your life easier! - Imeimei. Inspirational Closets. Super-Cool DIY Ideas.