Camera carrier insert tutorial A few months a go I showed you a preview of the camera carrier insert I sewed. I didn’t hold on the tutorial by accident, I actually wanted to give my honest review (and changes I would make to improve) along with a tutorial. I’ve been using the carrier for months now and it works great with the exception of some details I will describe so you can improve your own version (if you decide to make one for yourself) I have to say that I completely love my camera carrier, and changing purses is super easy! My carrier fits in all my purses, in some more tight than others, so when I need to carry more than just my camera I simply choose a bigger handbag, works beautifully! The problems I’ve had so far with my carrier are the following: So now to the materials and instructions, because you should make one for you too! MATERIALS: For the main body you will need: [ Click on Images to enlarge] INSERT: The pieces for your insert are: I hope you all had a great weekend!
Everything Old Is New Again with Fabric.com: Basic Heirloom Stitching by Machine As part of the Fabric.com Everything Old is New Again series, we are delving in to one of the oldest styles of specialty sewing: heirloom. This precise and delicate type of stitching is said to have begun in the late 1800s by French nuns, who hand-stitched exquisite laces to delicate fabrics for royal families. Their craftsmanship was so incredible, the resulting gowns and linens were painstakingly preserved and handed down from one generation to the next; hence an heirloom. You'll see the influence of heirloom stitching in a variety of high-end garments, especially special occasion finery, such as wedding dresses, christening gowns, and lingerie; as well as in the finest table linens. Today, with French nuns in short supply, we show you the basics of creating heirloom stitching with your sewing machine. Heirloom sewing, like anything else that inspires or challenges, can grab you and never let you go. Very specific sewing techniques usually mean very specific tools are required. A.
Necessities' Of The Basic Trousseau Have Changed, Too May 29, 1988|The Morning Call A section in the 1945 edition of Emily Post's "Etiquette" describing what makes up the basic trousseau indicates that the well-equipped bride of yesteryear needed a Mayflower van rather than a hope chest to hold its contents. But even 43 years ago, the author conceded the listing she had included, in all sincerity, in former editions of her book "is so out of proportion as to seem an absurdity to reprint - except as a factual account of what a completely filled linen closet of yesterday contained." The "necessities" included: - One to three dozen of the finest quality embroidered, or otherwise trimmed, linen single-bed sheets, with large embroidered monogram. - One to three dozen of the finest quality single-bed linen undersheets with narrow hem and no monogram. - Half these quantities for double beds. - Two pillow cases and one small pillow case - for a small down pillow - to match each double upper sheet. - Two to three dozen bath towels of hand size to match.
How to Upholster a Framed Diamond Tufted Headboard This DIY is sponsored by Home Depot. I'm so proud to be working with them on this content series where I'm reinventing old furniture and giving it a new life. I truly believe the best way to get higher quality furniture at a lower price point is to buy vintage pieces and repurpose them. Home Depot is dedicated to being eco-friendly and I think this type of recycling is a great step in the right direction. Thanks, Home Depot! I really wanted a pair of tufted headboards for my girls rooms, but tufted pieces can be especially expensive! I took a quick photo and then played around in photoshop with the placement of the tufts. Once I had the tufting placement down, I started pulling off the old upholstery. Underneath the top layer was a realllllly old piece of silk that was super sunbleached. The part that hadn't bleached out was a gorgeous lilac. I used this underneath fabric to mark out my tufting design. I used some of the batting to mark off the shape of my foam. Almost there! 11.
Best Snacks Ever: Crispy, Tasty and Healthy This recipe adapted from My New Roots is my personal food revolution concerning snacks, healthy foods, fast foods and joy of food at the same time. When you deside to switch to wholesome foods - no matter how you do it, of your own free will or by force - the first thing you have to do is to give a lot of things up. You give up chips, sausages, mayo, cookies and other prosessed foods and this is so hard mentally - on one day to review all your habits which you developed during your life. It's sad and it's logical that you indulge from time to time and your weight goes up and down and you finally face the necessity of starting over or at least another completing the steps that you have already once completed. All right, here is where I stop talking the sad stuff because I am going to write about the victory of health over useless snacks without prejudice to taste and even to texture! Ok, these are definitely the healthiest snacks ever. Best Snacks Ever Ingredients (serves 4-5): Directions:
Tutorial: Fold and Turn Coasters These fold-and-turn coasters are SO easy and fun to make! I first saw this pattern in 2002 at a guild meeting, and the instructions were handwritten. There were no pictures … only hand drawings. Well, we’ve come a long way in 8 years! I made this set of 4 coasters to include with the potholders I made for Amy’s Potholder Pass #2. These coasters were made with five 5-inch cotton squares and one 5-inch flannel square. Instructions: You will choose three different fabrics. Use your imagination for fabric combinations: florals, animals, geometrics, etc. Enjoy! Laundry Tin and a Giveaway! I finished my new laundry tin… and I LOOOVE IT. Not only does it look great, it also solves a problem. I buy the large box of detergent from Costco for my laundry. My new tin started it’s life ugly too… it was an ammunition box. I think I’ve improved its form and function. All it took was a little spray paint and some very cool vinyl lettering. My lettering was inexpensive, at only a couple of dollars. The inspiration for this project came from a detergent tin from Ballard Designs that sold for about $60. I got my vinyl lettering from Say It On The Wall and am excited they are sponsoring a $25 gift certificate giveaway here at Make it Do. You could order this cool vinyl for your laundry room. What about these awesome labels for organizing your pantry? You can also order something custom like I did. Be sure to click over to Say It On The Wall to see all of the wonderful vinyls available. $25 Gift Certificate To enter to win click over and become a follower of Say It On The Wall Blog.
Sand Cast Candles It’s surprisingly easy to make candle molds from sand to cast your own candles. These are made in an ombre style, but they could also be made solid colored or in any variation of stripe pattern. This project would be the perfect way to use some sand brought home from a beachside trip. Supplies: - candle wax – this is paraffin, but you can use any kind of beeswax, soy, reused old candles, or other candle wax you prefer - candle wicks – these have metal bases, but that’s not required - sand – at least a couple cups - a candle warmer - candle coloring – liquid or solid (optional) - candle fragrance (optional) - small metal cup and stirring sticks Addition Supplies (Not Pictured): - something to make a mold from - water - small containers (I used washed out plastic tubs from ricotta) - a marked measuring cup (optional) - something to tamp the sand in your container - utility knife to cut the wax – BE CAREFUL WITH THE SHARP KNIFE Choose an object to be a candle form.
How to Make Candles Shimmer & Sparkle Make everyday and seasonal candles sparkle and shimmer! This is an easy candle making project and leaves the door open for limitless creativity. You can start with a candle you made yourself or a candle purchased from the store. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Note: Here is a candle we made using the above instructions but used Copper glitter rather than Dazzle Dust. How to Make Wax Tarts Step 1: Gather all items needed. Melter for wax (such as a Presto Pot or double boiler) Digital scaleThermometerCandle waxFragrance oilCandle dye (if desired) Ladle for dipping out candle wax Pour pot or pitcher Dixie Cups for measuring fragrance oil Tart molds: portion cups, clamshells, metal tart molds, etc. Step 2: Add candle wax to melter and heat to approx. 175°. Use a thermometer to check the temperature instead of relying on the Presto Pot's thermostat. Step 3: Place pouring pot on scale and tare the scale to 00. Step 4: Ladle the amount of melted candle wax you need into the pour pitcher. Step 5: Add candle dye (if desired) to reach the desired color. Step 6: Measure candle fragrance oil in a disposable Dixie Cup, add to melted candle wax and stir for approximately 2 minutes. Step 7: Check temperature – it should be around 150° - 155°. Step 8: Let tarts cool completely before adding lids to cups or packaging.