Explore more. Web pages, photos, and videos | StumbleUpon.com Trash to Couture original DIY tutorials Click on the links below the pictures to see the page. 5-minute skirt* Here's the 5-minute skirt how to I have been meaning to post. Please see the disclaimer at the bottom. And are you annoyed trying to read all this while at your sewing machine? I am! So get the PDF version right here. It's kind of a big file, just so you know. This super easy to sew skirt is 2 pieces, front and back, cut on the bias. Here's what you need: -skirt fabric (I strongly suggest a woven cotton with a wee bit of stretch. -FOE (fold over elastic) you need this for the waistband, so get at least your waist circumference. -A big ol' piece of paper to make your pattern. 1. A=your waist circumference divided by 2 plus 3" (So let's say my waist is 28", ha, that's funny. B=A+22" (So, in my fabricated small waist example B=17"+22" which is 39") C=Your favorite skirt length. 2. 3. 4. 5. *Disclaimer: The 5 minutes only apply if you have a serger, all the supplies at the ready, and are sober.
Double Strand Lace Headband Today’s headband DIY is how to make a Double Strand Headband. This headband is made almost exactly the same way as the Single Lace Headband. All you need is 36 inches of lace or ribbon 1 inch width or narrower. I used 1/2 inch width lace from Joann’s Fabrics. 3 1/2 inches of braided elastic 3/8 inch width or larger. Cut the lace so that you have two strands that are 18 inches long. Lay the end of one length of lace over the other as the picture shows. After you have the ends lined up lay the elastic over the top so they overlap by 3/4 of an inch or so. Then with a sewing machine or by hand stitch across the two layers of lace and the elastic. After you have sewn one side do the same to the other side. I leave mine this way because usually the elastic and stitching are hidden by my hair.
How To: Make a T-Shirt Skirt – Crafting a Green World Sewing Published on July 7th, 2011 | by Karen Lee You know we love de-contructing t-shirts around here at Crafting a Green World. We’ve made items for babies, adorable skirt for girls and we recommended cool memorable ways to repurpose them. But how about making clothes for adults? How to make a skirt with a t-shirt Making a skirt with a t-shirt is just as easy as making the girl’s skirt if you use the elastic waist method. Let’s upcycle an adult t-shirt into a skirt! Supplies: 1. Directions: Before you start, practice shirring using the scrap fabric from the t-shirt as every fabric and sewing machine is different. To begin, spread out your t-shirt on a flat surface. Next, cut across the shirt below the armpit. Naturally, the bottom hem will be the bottom hem of the skirt. Continue to shir, starting a new row, 1/4″ apart. When you finish a row, go to the opposite end and start a new row. Ta Dah!! Tags: repurpose t-shirt, skirt, t-shirt, t-shirt skirt, upcycle, upcycle t-shirt
Carry on...Carry on...: DIY Lanvin-inspired Pearl and ribbon necklace Supplies- Satin Ribbon-I used two different sizes but you don't have to. Large rhinestone pendant Assorted sizes of pearl beads Beading thread Thin lace trim First I started by beading the pearls onto the thread. I did a graduated beading to add some interest. Continue beading the large pearls and then begin incorporating the small pearls again working back up to the large pearls. Once your done beading, tie a knot large enough for the beads to not move around on each end. Then I took about a yard of ribbon and laced it through the loop of the pendant. Pull both ends of the thread through the pendant loop. At this point I decided I wanted to add some lace trim to the necklace. At the opposite end of the pearls you should have the ends of the lace trim. Voila! Thoughts- -I think I'm going to sew the lace trim to the pearl beads. Enjoy! xoxo, Amanda
Biscuits and Jam - StumbleUpon A while back, I bought a cute fabric headband at Union Rose (you can see it here and here). I love it, because it keeps my hair out of my face but doesn't give me a headache like normal headbands. Today I used the headband as a pattern and made myself four more. It's a really easy sewing project, so I thought I'd share the steps with you (and if you find my instructions confusing, there are plenty of other tutorials online--for instance, this one and this one). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Voila--you have a headband! Explore more. Web pages, photos, and videos | StumbleUpon.com Immediately after removing the paper, place it in a pan, and pour water over it. Hang paper to dry, marbleized side up. Do not touch the paper until it is dry (typically within 2 hours, depending on humidity levels). Decide whether to keep or discard your solution (it can be used several times). To change paint colors, lay strips of newsprint across the solution's surface, then remove; repeat with clean strips until the solution is clear. You can store the solution in an airtight jar for about a week.
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Single Loop Lace Infinity Scarf Tutorial Materials: 1/ 2 yd Lace 1/2 yd Backing Fabric Matching thread (ignore the elastic thread shown in the pic) Tutorial: My original intention for this project was a shirred waist skirt. Begin by cutting your lace and backing fabric into 18" x 45" rectangles. Sew along each 45" side Turn inside out and you'll have something like this: Bring the two ends together and pin the lace fabric right sides together. Sew with a 1/2 inseam. Turn the scarf inside out so that the seams are exposed and pin your backing fabric right sides together. Sew as shown below (with a 1/2" inseam), leaving about a 4 inch gap opening. Turn scarf right side out through your gap and secret stitch the opening. And done! Maybe not as cute as the skirt I had envisioned, but pretty darn close! *Update* More scarves made with this tutorial!
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Yoga Pants *This tutorial was featured for National Sewing Month 2012 at FaveCraftsBlog!* My love of yoga pants began way before I actually tried yoga. Wanna make some too? *Note* A serger is recommended but certainly not required for this project. Assume 1/4" seam allowances. Materials: A pair of well-fitting yoga pants (to copy a pattern from) 3/4 yd. 1/2 yd. RIT Liquid Dye (Optional) Tutorial: Pre-wash your fabric! Pick out your favorite yoga pants to use as a guide in this tutorial. Turn them inside out and find where all four seams of the pants come together. Pinch here and down the inseam of the pants so that you isolate one pattern piece of the pants. Fold your fabric black jersey fabric in half so that you are tracing the pattern over two layers. For whatever reason, the front pattern piece is always easier to trace. Again trace the pattern onto your jersey fabric. Now isolate the curve of the back pattern piece and continue tracing. Cut out your pattern pieces. Sew with a 1/4" seam allowance. Sew.
Watermark Tee by Sweet Verbana Hello U-Create readers! 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.. I'm from a little town called Keller, Texas. I'm a junior at Texas A&M University (whoop!). I'm working on my education degree and expect to be an elementary school teacher in just two short years. When I'm not busy studying for classes, I love to sew. I just started blogging in May and have already met all kinds of wonderful women, I hope you'll stop by and say hi too! Watermark Tee Tutorial What I love about this project is that it's completely customizable. Materials: Elmer's Blue Gel Glue (it must be the blue gel, white won't work) Fabric Dye (RIT is my tried and true brand) A white cotton Tee, Tank, Dress etc. Tutorial: If you're unfamiliar with Batiking, it's a method of dyeing fabric in which you create a design with a dye- resist. Step 1: Prepare Step 2: Design