everywhere orange: zipper bag: tutorial I love the zipper aisle in the craft store. I love all the subtle colors and that is what inspired this bag. I know what you're thinking, but it's not orange!! Don't worry, this one was for my sister-in-law who loves pink, you can see my orange one at the end of this post. The size of the bag you want will decide how many zippers you need. I used 7 zippers, 4 different colors. Line up the zippers with the zipper heads in alternating directions. Sew the zippers together with a 1/4 inch overlap. Keep overlapping the zippers as you sew them. All the zippers sewn together. Unzip 3 of the zippers about 3 inches. Fold the zippers in half so the zipper heads are on the inside. I pin the zippers, it makes them much easier to sew. Sew around the 3 sides. Do a couple of backstitches over the zippers to make sure they are going to hold together. Trim the extras. The best part is you can unzip any zipper to get into the bag! The pink bag with my orange one. I made the orange bag a few years ago.
Refashion Tutorial - Long Sleeves to Bow Sleeve T-shirt If you've ever checked out my blog you'll know I love to change things up, my Hand-Me-Down Horror series has been all about buying yucky or just plain boring clothes and making them into something I'd be proud to wear. Hack off those sleeves, raise that hemline and bob's your uncle a cute custom piece, for pittence. This project is no different except I'm using a top that fits me and nothing goes to waste in this tutorial. So without further ado get your sewing needles and thread out and sharpen up those scissors! Before, a plain long sleeve Tee from Old Navy, that cost me a wopping $2.60 1. 2. This is what you'll end up with, don't throw anything out, nothing goes to waste on this project. Next you'll be making the bows, out of the sleeves (I know, genius right!) 3. Whole sleeve pinched together 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The finished neck edge, it looks great doesn't it and to think it's just a piece of t-shirt scrap! 9.
How To Make Owl Stuffies Check out these awesome owl stuffies. Learn how to make them over on Hammer and Thread! Supplies 3 coordinating fabrics (one of them should be a solid color).a small amount of orange felt for the beakPolyfillScissorsFabric paint or felt for the eyesSewing machineNeedle and thread Like this: Like Loading... DIY Wrap Bracelet - Honestly WTF - StumbleUpon You should all know by now that we are all about stacking bracelets on our wrists. The more, the better. In fact . . . the most, the best! You’ll need (for a double wrapped bracelet) :* Lengths will vary depending on the size of your wrist (see comments for suggestions). Fold the length of leather cording in half to form a loop. Place the ball chain along the leather cording with the end of the chain meeting the end of the wrap. Continue wrapping while checking it for fit around the wrist. When you have reached the end of the ball chain wrap the linen cording around the leather strands 2-3 more times. Thread the hex nut through the strands and tie a second knot. Trim with scissors and your wrap bracelet is finished!! The materials are listed for a double wrap bracelet. It’s a party! (tutorial adapted from Ornamentea; top image via Jak & Jil, rest of image by Honestly…WTF)
Zip-Itself Coin Purse This zip-itself coin purse is truly an amazing and creative handmade design… zip-up to a tetrahedron shaped coin purse, unzip to a long ribbon. This zip-itself coin purse is made from 2 simple materials that you can get from the shop easily – ribbon and zipper. Get the tutorial on how to sew zip-itself coin purse with lining after this jump. I accidentally saw this zip-itself coin purse when I did a search for the tetrahedron coin purse and I love the idea. On a relax weekend in June while shopping at a flea market in Straits Quay, I walked towards the only stall that sells handmade materials and finished handmade. July 30, 2011 August 27, 2011 September 24, 2011 October 29, 2011 Time: 10 am to 10 pm If you are not able to make it to meet them personally, then visit their online shop. {CLICK HERE to get pattern & tutorial of Zip-Itself Coin Purse.} Pages: 1 2 Get all updates via email: Highlights from Our Partners
10 Awesomely Altered T-Shirts | The New Home Ec By ashleyhackshaw | Do you have a bunch of t-shirts lying around that you just aren’t into anymore? Don’t throw them out…..alter them into something amazing! (more after jump) nggallery id=’125698′ Scrappy Tee Make a trendy scrappy striped tee. Men’s Shirt to Maternity Shirt Painted Doily Tee Paint a doily tee using simple fabric paints. Ruffle Top Turn an ordinary t-shirt into a pretty ruffled version! Dip Dyed No sewing involved......a dip dyed t-shirt. Girly Cap Sleeve A regular tee turned sweet and girly! Sweet Cami A cute drawstring cami made from a large t-shirt! Ruffled Laerying Top Love this adorable ruffle layering top. Romantic Ruffle Make a sweet t-shirt shrug form an old shirt. Padded bras for toddlers… and 16 more trends that need to disappear NOW25 pretty hairstyles you can do in under 10 minutes10 creative ways to repurpose old furniture15 inspiring ideas for a striking entryway25 ways to create your own outdoor movie theater About ashleyhackshaw ashleyhackshaw
10 Awesomely Altered T-Shirts | The New Home Ec By ashleyhackshaw | Do you have a bunch of t-shirts lying around that you just aren’t into anymore? Don’t throw them out…..alter them into something amazing! I’ve rounded up 10 cute t-shirt tutorials that will make your friends ask “Where’d you get that adorable top?!” (more after jump) nggallery id=’125698′ Scrappy Tee Make a trendy scrappy striped tee. Padded bras for toddlers… and 16 more trends that need to disappear NOW25 pretty hairstyles you can do in under 10 minutes10 creative ways to repurpose old furniture15 inspiring ideas for a striking entryway25 ways to create your own outdoor movie theater About ashleyhackshaw ashleyhackshaw Ashley Hackshaw is the editor, designer, and DIYer behind the wildly popular Lil Blue Boo.
Literature Project - Free eBooks Online - StumbleUpon fold-over bag tutorial Thanks again Bloom for hosting my tutorial yesterday! I've really enjoyed so many of Bloom's topics since I first found their blog. I especially loved the post on handmade gifts for Christmas, it really helped reign me in and made me realize what was most important - spending time with my children. Now before I get too sappy, here it is: the fold-over bag - a casual and fun spring bag! Materials needed: 1/2 yard material for exterior (you'll need about 3/4 of a yard if you have a fabric with a directional print) 1/2 yard material for lining scraps for pocket double fold bias tape (I made my own, but it's really easy to pick some up at the store, too!) Let's get going! For the inside pocket: You can adjust this pocket size as you see fit, I wanted it to hold my two most important things - my keys and my cell phone. Fold each side in 1/2 inch and press, then fold entire piece wrong sides together in half and press again. Attach bias tape to the top of the pocket. For the bag: You're done!