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The Crazy Gypsy Chronicles: Tutorial: Tracing off a pair of pants (important details for your pattern) First off, let me apologise for the delay in getting this final post up.

The Crazy Gypsy Chronicles: Tutorial: Tracing off a pair of pants (important details for your pattern)

Things of varying levels of chaos and disruption have been reigning in my life lately and will continue to do so for a while. It turns out that I am unwell in a completely invisible manner and need to have surgery in the next few weeks to fix it. I am not dying or gravely ill, please don't worry. But for the time being my posts will be a bit scattered. Now that we have our front and back pants pieces traced, it's time to work on the details: Seam allowance, finding that grainline, and adding a flat-fly-front zipper piece. Finding the grainline: Front piece. Approximately where your knee is on your pattern, measure and mark the middle between the seamlines.

The rear pant leg is just the same, calculate the half knee and half lower hem, and draw up the whole leg for your grainline. If your grainline is off and not like above, check your half knee and hem measurements carefully. How to Make a Fabric Flower. Rosette Step 1. DIY ... #28. "Crazy color palette that just seems to work" gypsy skirt-MODERATOR CHOICE 5/19. How to Make Friendship Bracelets - in 7 Easy Steps.

Anyone can learn how to make friendship bracelets with beautiful intricate patterns.

How to Make Friendship Bracelets - in 7 Easy Steps

Let me show you how, with easy step by step instructions. Festival skirts. American Apparel Circle Scarf Knock Off (tutorial) My friend was wearing this super cute circle scarf from American Apparel and I wanted one!!

American Apparel Circle Scarf Knock Off (tutorial)

Circle scarves, also called infinity scarves, are so popular this fall! I love the look of them! Making reversible bag. From top of straps to bottom of bag: 50 cm / 20 inchesheight: 28 cm / 11 incheswidth: 40 cm / 16 inches I don’t know because I used leftover fabric for my bag.

Making reversible bag

You can print the pattern and place it on your fabric to make an approximation. It is only one piece of pattern. Fort similar bag, you can check Charlie bag by Burdastyle ($1.99). It is a bit bigger and has squared bottom. Please go to the bottom of this post to download the PDF pattern and tutorial. McCalls Boho Gaucho Palazzo Wide Legged Pants 6514 Sew Pattern 6 14. How to make roses from maple leaves. Whimsy stitches. DIY Chalkboard Necklace. Adorable headband ideas. Tutorial: Rustic Leather Sketchbook — Duo Fiberworks. We're going to be posting tutorials for stocking stuffer gifts for children every day this week.

Tutorial: Rustic Leather Sketchbook — Duo Fiberworks

Pinterest. SYS~Bookworm Skirt. I’m so excited to finally start this series!

SYS~Bookworm Skirt

My mind has been overflowing with ideas and I know all the bloggers I have lined up are eager to show you their creations! First up is this fun and studious skirt for you or your little one. The skirt is super simple to create and uses up alot of odd-sized scraps! It even uses up the actual selvedge where the fabric design and designer is printed as the book titles. Pinterest. Snowy day hat pattern (free!) Friday morning we woke up to a blanket of white snow.

snowy day hat pattern (free!)

I’d been enjoying the snow-free weather, but then I remembered how pretty snow is. So pretty. I love the quiet that comes with it, too. To celebrate the first snow I made a hat from an old sweater. Knotted headbands. Wool Spiral Blossoms (Needlefelted Embellishments) This is a perfect project for using up pretty bits of yarn.

Wool Spiral Blossoms (Needlefelted Embellishments)

I love to make them with handspun and/or single ply, but they would work well with plied wool yarn as well. Attach a bobby pin or hair elastic for a one of a kind hair decoration. Or add a brooch pin, even stitch them right to your finished garment for a sweet embellishment. Stitch a piece of wool felt to the back for stability and you have a pretty button! Materials:Various scraps of WOOL yarn in desired colours ScissorsFelting needle (any size, I prefer 38 stars)Hair elastics, bobby pins, brooch pins or button shafts as you chooseembroidery floss or thread for finishinggreen roving and felting mat if you intend to make leaves OR green commercial felt Instructions :1) Choose a length of yarn (length will depend on size of blossom in mind). 18" will make a quarter sized blossom. 2) Using your felting needle, slide it carefully into the side of your spiral. 3) Continue to wind and tack until your spiral reaches the desired size.

Blank. Making your own envelopes is often a task most won't attempt for many reasons.

Blank

When you take the time to make a gorgeous card, doesn't it deserve its own gorgeous wrapper? With Scor-Pal, making your own envelopes is now a super easy task. The Scor-Pal when paired with these simple key measurements will make the task easy. Smiles: Felt Flowers. Make Your Own Furniture Paint – Recipe Collection. Tutorial: Messenger Bag from Cargo Pants. Antler bookends-I have ALLLLL the materials needed ... Watermark Tee Tutorial by Sweet Verbana. Hello U-Create readers!

Watermark Tee Tutorial by Sweet Verbana

I am so excited to be guest posting here today. It just so happens to be my first guest post and I'm still a little shocked that it's here at Ucreate, one of my favorite blogs! A little bit about me.. Gypsy Forest: sewing & fabric. I originally shared this project with Rhythm of the Home over three years ago. I actually can't believe it's been so long!

We still use this picnic blanket a *ton* every summer. Acorn Pendant. There are currently no images from other crafters. close Terms & Conditions You must enter into this Agreement if you want to submit digital images or other content to Prime Publishing through Sharing Customer Images (the "Service"). As used in this Agreement, "we" or "Prime Publishing" means Prime Publishing, LLC. and "you" means the individual or entity submitting materials to Prime Publishing. Any individual or entity that wants to use the Service must accept the terms of this Agreement without change. 1) Eligibility. 2) Definitions. 3) License Grant for Materials. 4) Removal of Materials. 5) License for Name, Trademarks and Likenesses. 6) Specifications and Guidelines. 7) Representations, Warranties and Indemnities. DIY: macrame bracelet. DIY Autumn Leaf Bowls.

As we mentioned before, this is our favorite time of year for DIY decor. The chill is in the air and the leaves are changing color, and there's no better way to preserve the delight than by welcoming it into your home. Yes, the craft stores overflowing with autumn decorations can be intimidating, but there are ways to turn those faux autumn leaves into something beautiful and functional. Below are instructions for your very own autumn leaf bowl, perfect for holding your favorite scented potpourri or tasty Halloween treats. Materials: Craft store leaf garland, Mod Podge (matte finish), Foam Brush, Balloon, Scissors, Mixing bowl. Create a seed box.