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planning some plans - Mai Autumn if you recall back in february, when i started talking about designing a line of throw pillows, this post is going to sound kind of similar. i'm always dreaming up new things i want to make, and this week has been no exception. the throw pillows are still in the back of my mind, (don't you worry!) but i got to thinking what i would really love... to design a line of clothes someday. now, this is kind of just a distant, far out there kind of dream, for now, (since i hardly know how to sew, and i definitely don't know how to design patterns.. yet) but i wanted to throw it out there to see if it feels right. you know, putting it in writing and all. i mean, really, eventually, i would like to have all sorts of beautiful things available. i want to create my own little world and furnish it with everything i could possibly imagine! it's a bit insane, i know. but i think i'm going in the right direction. it feels good. and that's what matters, right? jamie and the jones minx shop janey clothing
Tuto couture: La cape - L'atelier d'Aradia Explication couture: La cape Pour la cape à capuche en pointe, 6m de tissu en 1m50 seront nécessaires. Plus 6m de doublure si vous souhaitez la doubler. 1) Le patron La pièce 1 est le corps de la cape et devra être coupée en 4 exemplaires. Les mesures correspondent à une taille adulte et la hauteur H est à déterminer en fonction de la longueur souhaitée. Les pièces devront être coupées selon le modèle ci-dessous. La pièce 2 est la capuche. Enfin la pièce 3 est le col servant à raccrocher le corps de la cape et la capuche. Les surplus couture ne sont pas compris, il faut donc compter 1,5cm de plus sur chaque coté voir 3cm si des ourlets sont nécessaires sur les bords apparents(côtés et bas de la cape et côtés de la capuche). 2) La confection Il faut d’abord assembler les pièces 1 ensembles en les cousant 2 à deux, dans la longueur endroit contre endroit (donc 3 coutures en tout). Nous allons maintenant raccrocher la cape et la capuche grâce au col. D’abord, raccrochez la cape au col.
Hanging Chains Headband DIY « THE YESSTYLIST – Asian Fashion Blog – brought to you by YesStyle.com While browsing Topshop last week, I came across this fun hanging chains headband and thought that with Coachella right around the corner, an easy DIY for something similar would be fun. I used an old plastic zig zag stretch comb headband I’ve had for years because it was the most logical choice to hang chains from but you can use an elastic band in a similar way. The chains disappear a little in my blonde hair but they would stand out nicely against brunette locks {they would also look great on a shorter cut as well}. If you’re super crafty, add a feather or bead/charm to the bottom of a few chains. What You’ll Need… * Circular headband * Chains: fine, thick, gold, silver, rose gold… use a variety of colors and sizes or all the same… choose chains that are lighter in weight. * Jump rings {for small chains only} * Beading pliers Steps… * Prepare your chains. * Using the extra loose chain links or jump rings for small chains, attach one chain to each section of your plastic headband. Voila!
Sewing 101 Oh… am I ever so happy to introduce Kim from Retro Mama to you. For the next four Mondays, she’ll be teaching Craft Snob’s fresh ‘petite series’ on Sewing 101. Peek, snoop or loiter around her retro pattern shop and gobble up a few of these cuties… - Sara P.S. Hi everyone! The Sewing Machine First off, you don’t need a fancy or expensive machine to have a blast sewing and to be able to do a ton of techniques with great results. Presser Feet Many machines come with several basic presser feet, but you may need to purchase additional feet if they aren’t already included (yours may look a little different from my photo, as presser feet do vary some by manufacturer). A. Sewing Machine Needles For the purpose of these introductory lessons, we will be using sharp/regular point needles. Thread Thread is a little bit of a tricky subject as many folks tend to be very loyal to one brand and swear that all other threads are junk. Essential Sewing Tools A. Quilter’s rulers . . and ironing board . Fabric 101
SUNBURST CLOAK Featured: Luba tweed cloak The sunburst yoke, always a favourite, is the feature of this flattering and simple cloak. This one by Luba is fashioned in tweed but any double-faced bottom-weight fashion fabric will do. You will need: approx. 3 yds. [2.75 m] of fashion fabric, 54” [137 cm] wide.½ yd. [0.5 m] of stay tape, 1/2” [12 mm] wide.coordinating threadkraft paper DIMENSIONS: approx. 44” [112 cm] long and 160” [400 cm ] sweep. Cape Section Draw 2 lines across paper at a 90° angle from point A. A-B = width of fashion fabric less 2” [75 mm]; eg. 52” [132 cm]. A-D = 9” [23 cm]. Arc a radius of 9” [23 cm] from A connecting D to E. D-F = 8” [20 cm]. Arc a radius of 17” [43.2 cm] from A connecting F to G. A-H = A-B on a 45° tangent line taken from A. I is located at the intersection of F-G. Arc a radius of 52” [132 cm] from connecting B, H, and C. Extend C to E by 1” [25 mm]; draw a parallel line to C-E. Sunburst Yoke Section Create the sunburst detail on the yoke with 11 neckline darts. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
belt- Autumn Bloom Belt As I mentioned yesterday, I LOVE autumn. Yesterday autumn got its own wreath and today it's getting its own belt. I'm going to show you how to make this belt and these fun flowers. When I made it I envisioned wearing it with a cute brown tunic, but I still haven't found or made one yet. Let's get started. Cut your grograin ribbon to be the correct length. Find the center of the ribbon. To make the flower cut the felt lengthwise in about a one inch strip. Cut slits in the strip as shown. Do this down the entire length of the strip. Start rolling the strips like a cinnamon roll. When you're done your flower will look like this, front and back. On to the petal. Fold one part over the other (as shown) and glue it. Head into your closet and see what matches your new belt! Thank you to all of you who have been enjoying our Loopdeeou headband blow out sale. Have a lovely day.
Make for Baby: 25 Free Dress Tutorials for Babies & Toddlers By Jaime Morrison Curtis | Nothing is sweeter than a little girl all dolled up in a homemade dress. Last week we shared a round up of how to make all your baby and nursery basics here: Make for Baby: 20 Easy Projects to Make Your Own Bedding, Gear, and Nursery Stuff. nggallery id=’121271′ Pillowcase Dress This is the most popular tutorial on Prudent Baby and a classic child's dress. Snappy Toddler Dress We see more adorable versions of this dress then any other. Snap Wrap Dress This dress is forgiving in sizing and especially cute in a voile or gauze. No time to DIY?
Make your own fabric prints using the sun The folks who make Inkodye sent over a sample the other day. Inkodye is light-sensitive dye for textiles or any natural fibers, including wood and raw leather. It acts like the Sunprint paper you might have used as a kid, only you can brush this dye on anything you want and it comes in lots of colors. Like orange, of course. For my first test of this magical stuff, I planned to make a safety pin print on fabric. I wrapped cardboard with a piece of old plastic tablecloth to make a waterproof surface. Then I poured a little Inkodye onto a paper plate, and with a foam brush, I painted it onto the fabric. As soon as I was done brushing on the dye, I scrambled to arrange some safety pins on top of the fabric. Outside the back door, I placed the board in direct sunlight. To keep the dye under the pins from developing, I immediately rinsed the fabric under the faucet and then washed it out with laundry detergent. Here's what the fabric looks like when it's dry.