Blue Dress
Those posts on all the decades were fun, but I felt before I delve into it next week that I would complete a dress I had planned on finishing for the Kids Clothes Week on Elsie Marley (but never did). I used Dana’s tutorial from MADE for the Shirt Dress. I liked it so much that I already have a dress shirt ready to cut up from the thrift store. I didn’t use a shirt, but just cut out some favorite fabric I had. I’m just going to show you how I did the doily detail real quick. You can leave it open to thread elastic through. At this point you can just tie it in a knot, even out the ends of the sash by cutting, tucking in the ends, and sewing. Or, you can kind of fold the ends together like this. Pin doily on top. Then I sewed on my fabric button. I used a white Ikea sheet to make the ruffle. So pretty!!! B is saying hi to the “buds” (bugs). AND I love my new favorite shoes.
Free Pattern Friday: Mardi Gras Beads « A Happy One
To celebrate the Steelers Superbowl Adventures (and since our last game day was the day before the Superbowl), my friend Suzanne made each member of our Girls Only D&D club some fantastic crochet beads! OMG cute! I, nerdy nerd that I am, immediately asked for the pattern, which Suzanne graciously shared. PUFF STITCH BEADED NECKLACE (courtesy of Suzanne!) 1. ch4 2. loosen the last ch to 1/2 inch long 3. 4. 5. ch 2 6. repeat steps 2-5 until your beads of wonder are long enough to make a necklace, then sl st the ends together & FO. 7. Ohhh… look at those ones! I bleed black and gold. Also, if you have intentions of running a marathon for Mardi Gras (though, seriously, if no one’s chasing you I wouldn’t recommend it), apparently these soft, squishy beads are a much better idea than, say, seventy thousand strings of hard plastic beads. Happy Hooking, Everyone! Like this: Like Loading...
Shoe Lacing Methods
Mathematics tells us that there are more than 2 Trillion ways of feeding a lace through the six pairs of eyelets on an average shoe. This section presents a fairly extensive selection of 50 shoe lacing tutorials. They include traditional and alternative lacing methods that are either widely used, have a particular feature or benefit, or that I just like the look of. 50 Different Ways To Lace Shoes Criss Cross Lacing This is probably the most common method of lacing normal shoes & boots. Over Under Lacing This method reduces friction, making the lacing easier to tighten and loosen plus reducing wear and tear. Gap Lacing This simple variation of Criss Cross Lacing skips a crossover to create a gap in the middle of the lacing, either to bypass a sensitive area on the instep or to increase ankle flexibility. Straight European Lacing This traditional method of Straight Lacing appears to be more common in Europe. Straight Bar Lacing Hiking / Biking Lacing Quick Tight Lacing Ukrainian Lacing- New!
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French Desk Set: Basket Liners
I adore being organized. Actually ... I adore dreaming about being organized. I pour over my catalogs from Pottery Barn, Storables and Crate & Barrel, picturing my life neatly tucked away into matching bins and buckets. I even drool over those circulars from Target that show up this time of year when all the plastic tubs are on sale. Surely if I could see everything at a glance, I'd get more done. Take note that this project uses a ¼" seam allowance rather than our site standard ½". Any Sewing Machine (we recommend the Janome 2160DC) Measure your basket Measure the width of the front (the back will be the same measurement). Measure the base. Optional handle opening Measure the opening width and height. Final measurements Now that you have all your basic measurements, you need to account for your ¼" seam allowances all around. Here's an EXAMPLE of the measuring formula described above, using our large basket as the model: Height: 6¾" = 12¼" (formula described above) Cut out your pieces
Disappearing Nine-Patch: I-Spy Version
Here's how to make an I-Spy version of the Disappearing Nine-Patch. It's SO EASY, but it looks like you spent FOREVER on it! I am assuming throughout this tutorial that you are familiar with the Disappearing Nine-Patch pattern -- I have previously posted specific step-by-step instructions on that quilt pattern, which you can find here. What you need: ~ 88 - 4" I-Spy squares (From time to time I host swaps where you can join in and trade with others to collect these!)~ 1 1/8 yd fabric for sashing (mine is white)~ 1/3 yd fabric for setting squares (mine is blue)~ 1 7/8 yd fabric for backing~ 3/8 yd fabric for binding~ crib size (45"x60") batting What to cut: From sashing fabric:~ 88 - 4" white squares~ 17 - 2"x4" white rectangles From setting square fabric:~ 22 - 4" squares~ 20 - 2" squares From binding fabric:~ 5 - 2 1/2" strips -- sew end-to-end to create one long strip Finished Quilt Size:41 1/2" x 56 1/2" (nearly crib size) STEP ONE: Sew together the center rows on all your blocks.
Secrets of the No-Sew Rag Rug
Thank you for visiting Little House in the Suburbs. If you like what you see, please check out OUR BOOK. I thought that with all of the emphasis on recycling and reusing these days, a no-sew rag rug post would be more common. However, in my own internet research, I find that it’s something of a unicorn. It follows the same principle that we all used in making those funny cotton loop potholders–under, over, under, over. No-Sew Homemade Rag Rug (Or trivet, potholder, centerpiece, place mat, what-have-you.) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Depending on your material, your rug may not want to lie flat if you turn it too quickly, so you may not get to tuck EVERY strand into the original braid. 6. 7. You can’t see, but there’s SIX strips now. Intermission: WHEW, this is way harder to explain than it is to do! Let’s also pause to learn how to join (slip-knot) strips to each other: Cut a hole in the ends of both strips you want to join. Back to our regularly scheduled tutorial… 8. 9. 9. 10. Ivory Like this: Related
Quick Tip: 1/4" Double-Turn Clean Finished Corner - Sew4Home
Finishing the corners when you're making a narrow hem can be a challenge. Making a perfect 90˚ fold at each corner is one option, and often will work just fine. However, it can be tough to keep your raw edges tucked in, and bulky or slippery fabrics can cause you fits. Instead, try our Quick Tip: nine, simple steps to a clean finished corner. This sample was made for a napkin project, but you can use it anytime you need a narrow hemmed corner. Along all edges, turn right side under 1/4" and press well.Turn another 1/4" all around and press well.Unfold both 1/4" turns so your fabric lays flat. Tags: quicktip Section: Sewing Tips & Tricks Related Articles
