Make Your Own Lace Scarf! This next D.I.Y. is incredibly cute and easy too! Kinsey made this ruched scarf with a pretty polka dotted lace. You don't need to own a sewing machine for this project and it only takes about 30 minutes to complete! Great gift idea? I think so. 1. Here are three cute ways to style this scarf! I hope you have fun creating your ruched lace scarf! Arrow Belt D.I.Y. I love accessories, especially when it's a special piece that no one else has! Today I'm going to teach you to make a super unique belt! This adorable arrow belt is the perfect accent for a simple dress or top. Here's how I made my belt... 1.) Supplies Needed: Leather in a couple different shades, lace ribbon, yarn in tones you love, scissors and a Crop-A-Dile . 2.) Have fun creating!
DIY: Update Your Cutoffs There’s no denying it, cutoffs are a wardrobe staple this time of year. And with all the variations of color, fabric, textures, prints and more, there’s certainly no shortage to our selection. But if you’re like me and you’ve got a few pairs of old cutoffs from previous summers that could use a little makeover — or if you just want to give your cutoffs a little something special to make them stand out – today’s DIY is for you. I spotted the image above on tumblr and got inspired to update a pair of cutoffs by adding some fun printed fabric! What you need: a pair of cutoffs (I used these), fabric of your choice, scissors, a needle and thread Start by cutting a piece of fabric that is large enough to cover one side of the shorts. Start sewing the fabric to your shorts – I used the natural seams of the shorts as a guideline. As you sew, you can trim off the excess fabric as close to the stitches as possible. And there you go! Shown here with the Without Reason Tee and Charlie Converse.
Put Up Your Dukes: braided scarf tutorial I have a tutorial that is forty thrillionty times easier and better than my previous (ahem, first ever...give me some grace!) tutorial. It is accessible to infinitely more people (you dont have to have a baby, OR a dress to start out with). And it is really simple. there are only 4 lines of stitching total. Oh, did I mention it's mega cute and chic also? 5 weeks ago I saw this scarf on pinterest. it was pinned by a VERY popular pinner that I follow under her DIY board. LOVE these colors. must make a yellow and gray one for me. source The more I thought about it, the more I wanted this, and wanted it CHEAP. Then I got busy. the hardest part was figuring out the knot/braid, but Jesse jumped down and took charge like a freaking Eagle Scout. High on our success and planning the tutorial that would certainly be "my big break," I tweeted the following: And then naturally I got sidetracked with sewing orders and running and sleeping and life and never followed through on sharing this with anyone.
{she made it} jersey weave sweatshirt did you all have a good weekend? we pretty much got snowed in so during nap time I thought i'd scratch this little diy off my to-do list... This was the inspiration for this diy. i've had it pinned on pinterest for an eternity. so when I came across $3 sweatshirts at wal-mart the other day i felt like it was just meant to be. i resisted grabbing more than two (i am so bad when it comes to good deals) brought them home and gave them both a good wash and dry. the other one is white and i already have something in mind for it... like it? would love it if you pinned it :) For more fashion DIY posts simply click HERE.
Recycling Clothing Using Your Sewing Skills, HYG-5504-91 1787 Neil Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43210-1295 Barbara H. Drake If you have sewing skills and have the use of a sewing machine, you can turn little- or never-used textile items into usable additions to your family's wardrobe or home. Some basic sewing skills are needed for repairing, changing or customizing a garment. Is the fabric in good condition? Changing or Restyling Trims and buttons embellish many expensive fashion items today. Saved buttons can also be used to replace buttons on a garment. Hand stitch satin ribbon over the outside seams of slacks for a tuxedo pant look. Utilize cotton ribbing, purchased in fabric stores, to give an active sportswear look to pant legs or jacket sleeves that are too short. Remove a worn convertible collar from a blouse by ripping out the stitching at the top of the collar band. Full slips can be made into camisoles and mini slips. Sweaters can be quickly restyled, especially if you own a zigzag or serger sewing machine. Turn a dress into a blouse.
Recycle Old T-shirts With a little creative thought it is possible to recycle old t-shirts into a wide variety of other items. T-shirts are such a versatile garment and one that is worn by all age groups and by people of all backgrounds around the world. They can range from t-shirts featuring iconic images worn by trendy fashionistas through to tiny pastel t-shirts worn by babies. Often a t-shirt has a story to tell. How to Recycle Old T-Shirts Old clothes and t-shirts offer a wonderful source of cotton fabric. T-shirt pillows - this is one of the simplest ways to recycle old t-shirts and requires very little in the way of sewing. Tips for Recycling Old T-Shirts Here are some tips to help you get the most from recycled t-shirts: Make sure that the t-shirts are in reasonable condition. Recycling or repurposing an old t-shirt can be a great way to produce new and unique items while also reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. Post a comment Stay informed. Follow LoveToKnow on Google+
Clothing Refashion -- Embellished Flowered Cardigan {tutorial} <div class="greet_block wpgb_cornered wpgb_shadowed"><div class="greet_text"><div class="greet_image"><img class="enable-pib-img-under" src=" alt="WP Greet Box icon" data-recalc-dims="1"/></div>Thanks for coming by! I try to feature a new creative tutorial every day -- and I'd love to have you follow along: <a href=" rel="nofollow"><strong>subscribe to my email updates</strong></a> or <a href=" rel="nofollow">come follow along on Facebook</a>.<div style="clear:both"></div></div></div> Hi I am Sachiko from Tea Rose Home! I am so thrilled to be here today, thank you for having me to your lovely blog Jen! On my blog I share sewing/craft ideas and tutorials and a little bit about my life. I am sharing a cardigan refashion today. If you have some old cardigans in your closet that needs a little facelift; then, this tutorial is perfect for you! 1.
Cardigan Refashion by Make It Perfect Hello! I'm Toni from Make It Perfect and I'm so happy to be guest posting a tutorial at Ucreate today! I'm a stay-at-home Mum and have three children - Oscar (4 1/2), Lil (3) and Tommy (1). As well as my children keeping me busy, I am also the designer of a sewing pattern range "Make It Perfect". My patterns are aimed to suit busy sewers who want to create modern, fresh and funky clothing. And because I can't sit still, I have recently started to make vintage-inspired hairpins and jewellery which are for sale in my shop, Citrus pOp! Cardigans are my thing...9 times out of 10 I will wear a cardi over any sweater/jumper type of top, so I decided that I could cut and alter my old sweater and refashion it into a cute cardi that I will wear again. If I could dress like anyone, it would be Emma Pillsbury from Glee...I LOVE LOVE LOVE her style. So, I'm excited to share with you today a tutorial for The Emma Pillsbury-Inspired Cardi Refashion & Cardi Clips. Open the binding strip and press.
Random Recast: T-Shirts Round-Up In this (short) week's Random Recast, we found new ways to use old t-shirts. Day #4: Shaggy Floor Mat Perfect for bathrooms, kids' rooms or anywhere that could use a pop of texture, this shag rug starts with t-shirts. Day #3: Souvenir T-Shirt Pillows Benita Larsson This idea for turning t-shirts into pillows wins the "most useful" award. Day #2: T-Shirt Totes Delia Randall For less-sentimental tees, this DIY tote idea is just right. Day #1: Woven Rug For a more stylish take on rag rugs, take a look at this ombre-like version. Want to catch up with previous Random Recast projects?