Dragon dress: Garden Part 3 PLUS TUTE! Finally. My Dragon dress!!!! I can't say how much I love this dress. I saw the fabric at the fabric store and knew I had to make a dress. I love the shape of the skirt I wore it to a friends memorial because it reminded me of him and it was a huge hit. Tute:Fabric: I used three yards and had some left over...I'm 6'0 so most people will need a bit less.Zipper: Whatever length you feel comfortable with. *To start measure from your waist (bellybutton or smallest part of your torso) to about how long you want the skirt of your dress to be and add an inch. Fold in half and snip the parts that are a little uneven so you have a nice looking slope. This is the basic shape you want to cut out for the dress top. Measure the widest part of your bust and cut your piece that long. Here are the first set of darts. Close up. The second set of darts. This is around what the new shape should look like after both sets of darts on either side. Find the center of the skirt and the top and the back. Sew across.
Felt Camelia tutorial and pattern | How Joyful Remember when I shared that I wanted to celebrate spring? Well the celebration has begun =] First I am going to share flowers made out of felt. And these particular ones are very easy! I know I am kind of biased with the color combination but all the felt flowers I will be sharing are going to end up in projects for my office so you will see those colors a lot. One of my favorite flowers are Camelias (Spanish name) and even tho just with 2 layers they don’t look much like Camelias if you use 3 or more, it will begin to resemble them =] Download the pattern (You will find 5 different sizes for you to play with! **The download on the left is a PDF format file, so you will need to have Abobe Reader installed on your PC or MAC. This is how I used the pattern. Here you can see a close up of how I sewed the back of my flowers, I left the center open because when you add a lot of layers it’s easier to put the pearl or any other embellishment in the center.
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- StumbleUpon First off, I want to say that I absolutely love providing my tutorials and patterns here for free, and for you all to enjoy! I think blogs are a fantastic way to share information and learn from each other. They are a large part of how I learned how to sew myself. I have been asked about selling items using my tutorials, and I’ve usually said no, but felt a little bad about it. So, with that said, I’ve decided I can further both of our causes by starting to sell a Limited Commercial License on some of my patterns / tutorials. What this gives you… You will have permission to sell items made with the tutorials / patterns found here on Craftiness is not Optional (handmade by the purchaser of course, no mass production). One Limited Commercial License = One pattern / tutorial specified. I still retain copyright on the tutorial / pattern itself (which means that you still may not copy the tutorial / pattern itself and reproduce or distribute without permission). Patterns/Tutorials available:
Embroidery Designs at Urban Threads - Projects - StumbleUpon Now it's time to grab that other sock, provided it hasn't disappeared. Don't laugh -- I have about a half dozen socks whose partners have mysteriously vanished. It can happen. Turn the sock inside out and flatten it the other way, so the heel is folded in half. The long front half of the sock is the tail. Before cutting anything, I'll give you a bit of advice I learned the hard way: You'll notice the tail and the arms are the uppermost section. Grand Revival Designs: Pleated Wrap Skirt Tutorial Grand Revival Designs Your email address:Powered by FeedBlitz About More Places to Find Me My Photos Blogs to visit Design Places
sewing 101: roller blinds I love roller blinds for their functionality (privacy and light blockage are there when you want it, gone when you don’t), but they’re not always the most exciting thing to look at. (Plain sheet of white vinyl? Snore.) But here’s a simple way to snazz up the situation — sew your own, using a hacked purchased blind as a base. I think fabric blinds have a minimalism that’s really chic, and they allow you to use bold prints that could be too much in a full-on curtain. CLICK HERE for the full roller blind how-to after the jump! What You’ll Need: heavy-duty roller blinds (including necessary hardware to hang them) medium-weight fabric (determine how much you’ll need in Step 2) all-purpose thread to match your fabric measuring tape sharp scissors L-square or yard stick OR cutting mat, rotary cutter and straight edge iron sewing machine double-sided tape (optional) 1. Sturdy, medium-heavy fabrics (such as light canvas, cotton twill or decor-weight cottons) work best for this project. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Free Clothes Patterns Posted on | October 9, 2008 | 7 Comments I originally became interested in patternless sewing, many years ago, because I had a hard time finding patterns in my size. Nowadays, patterns in large sizes abound. Nonetheless, I still love my pattern free sewing. These patterns generally of three types. Skirts are very easy to make without a pattern. I came across a few patterns that didn’t fit into any other category, so I gave them their own. We normally assume underwear is too complicated or to time consuming to sew ourselves. Aprons can usually be whipped up in less than an hour. Shirts and dresses are much more complicated to make than skirts. Coats can easily be the most expensive piece of clothing in your wardrobe. Click on the first link to get inspiration. Read More : Sewing or Home Comments
Little Red Infinity Dress Tutorial - StumbleUpon *Tutorial made by Melissa @ Sew Like My Mom for her win during the Red Week challenge.* I made this little dress in about 3 hours and for under $20! I found these dresses on Craftster years ago and have always loved them. First, you need to do some measuring. So, 30/6.28 = 4.7. Then I decided on length of skirt and came up with 18″. To make your straps, you need to decide how wide to make them. To determine strap length, you need to make them 1.5 times your height. So, got that? To make your pattern, get packing paper, freezer paper, or a bunch of pieces of computer paper taped together. Then I measured 18″ down from that and made another line for my skirt length. Cut out on your lines. Now, keeping your fabric folded in half with selvages matched, fold the fabric in from the end so it’s doubled on itself. Next, cut a waistband 10″ tall and the length of your waist you measured. Next you’ll have to cut your straps. I kept my fabric folded in half so I could cut both straps at once.
- StumbleUpon One of the great things about being a seamstress in Paris is the fabric district! On the flip side one of the worst parts of being a seamstress in Paris is the fabric district. It is pretty much your only option when it comes to fabric. Whats the big deal you ask? For me, who lives on the complete opposite side of the city, it means setting aside an entire morning or afternoon if I need the littlest thing. I needed twill tape in the worst way the other day but I just couldn’t force myself to drive the 30 minutes, try and find a legal parking spot (impossible) only to dash in and grab what I need only to drive 30 minutes home. If I metro it we are talking about a 50 minute one way trip. This last week I was at my fav grocery store Monoprix and was staring at the new super cute tea towels they just got in. (These pictures are literally sent straight from Nichole’s camera wirelessly so they have zero editing. Everyone had things in their closets for this except the girls. Cheers!
Easiest Quilt Ever! The Rag Quilt Tutorial Make a cute baby quilt, a TV throw, or a warm camping blanket! These blankets are so easy to make and customize to your needs. The nice thing about these quilts is that unlike "real" quilts, they don't have to be perfect! Now that's my kind of quilt! :) The quilt shown in this tutorial is a finished size of about 38 x 50 inches, using 8-inch cut squares. For my quilts I use three coordinating flannels. Here's what you will need for a baby/toddler quilt: 2 and 2/3 yards of patterned flannel 1 and 1/3 yard of a coordinating solid flannel 1 and 1/3 yard of another coordinating flannel (try to find a stripe, plaid, or dot) 48 x 36 inch piece of Warm and Natural batting (or enough to make 48 6-inch squares) thread (two or three colors)scissorsrotary cutter cutting mat rulersewing machine walking foot for your sewing machine (optional, but highly recommended) Instructions: 1. Note: Remember, if you have enough fabric, you can always cut your squares bigger. 2. 3. 4. Thread your bobbin accordingly.
15 Pretty Patchwork Project Ideas | shamsandcoverups.com When I hear the word patchwork the first thing I usually think of is the stack of quilts that my grandmother used to pile on the bed for me in the winter to keep warm. But, here are some beautiful and interesting patchwork project ideas you can use every day or incorporate them into your home décor without using a quilt. Selvedge and patchwork dresser. See the full project here. Cozy reading chair. Hexagon patchwork pillow. Scrappy patchwork mug rug helps keep coffee rings off the table. Pretty patchworks in hoops look great hanging on the wall as art. Patchwork curtains are colorful and help create privacy in the bathroom. Patchwork purses! Patchwork covered bulletin board keeps your notes in order. Patchwork skirt goes with everything. Patchwork Fabric Baskets are great for storage. Notebook with patchwork slip cover. Patchwork circle would look great on a quilt or as an area rug. Tea Cozy adds color to your kitchen. Comfy patchwork pet bed. Patchwork porch bench for relaxing at home.
Made By Lex & Blog Archive & Shirred Front Top- A Lex Refashion Tutorial June 8, 2010 4:12 pm I love tops like these from Anthropologie with all the heavy texture on them. I’ve also checked out “The Art of Manipulating Fabric” by Colette Wolff from the library and it’s really inspired me to try some new texturing techniques. So I thought I’d start with this style top with shirring with a gathering foot. Get a shirt that’s larger than your size. Next, with chalk or an erasable marker, draw where you want to shirr it. Next, attach your gathering foot. Your end result will look something like this: My face is not worthy of a photo today. I. love. texture. Burlesque Bustle Skirt | How To | Cut Out + Keep - StumbleUpon This is the pattern I created to make my bustle skirt. You can use it as is, or change it up a little. These instructions are super detailed, I'm basically walking you through what I learned along the way, so skip ahead if you're comfortable with some of these steps. Decide where you want the waistband to sit - at your waist or hips, and measure that circumference + add a little bit for seams. I wanted mine closer to my hips and I wanted to use a tab-over belt-like closure to make it adjustable and add a little rustic flare, so I added a few inches to my hip measurement (42").