Making a kilt [From Bobbie Suttie, images copyright Jan Bruyndonckx and used with permission] A Kilt is basically a pleated, wrapped skirt. The back half of the kilt is pleated, the front half (apron) is the made of two overlapping panels. A true kilt is completely handmade. There are some small variations in my version, which I have added for ease of wear, such as adding Velcro across the front of the apron. The expression “The Whole Nine Yards” comes from the fact that a large man’s kilt is made of a nine-yard long piece of tartan material (Editor's note - this is one theory... see references below). Think of a deck of cards, which have been fanned out.
Making a Crochet Hook Case: A Tutorial I made myself a crochet hook case last month, and my daughter Autumn has become obsessed with it. Finally I asked her, "Would you like for me to make you a case of your own?" Without blinking she nearly shouted, "Yes!" I asked her what she wanted it to look like, and she said, "I want it to be groovy." Okey, dokey then! Off I went to the fabric store, and brought home some groovy fabric. And so, to make your very own crochet hook case that will be coveted by people everywhere,you will need: ♥ Two fabrics: one main fabric, and a complimentary fabric for the pockets♥ quilt batting or fusible fleece♥ complimentary ribbon♥ two buttons Let's get started! Cut a rectangle from your main fabric 20 x 34 inches. Cut a rectangle from your quilt batting or fusible fleece 20 x 32 inches. If you are using fusible fleece, fuse the fleece to the wrong side of the main fabric according to the manufacturer's directions. If you are using batting, baste it to the sides of the main fabric. Press. Pin and stitch.
¡The AntiCraft! Christopher Lansdown (photo) Beth Skwareck (model) click image to enlarge A Petticoat for the Ages Although you can make this petticoat as a skirt to wear to work or school, its main utility is in its usefulness for the time-traveler. Say your future self invents a time machine, and comes back to offer you a ride in it, say next week. Maybe the two of you want to visit the Renaissance, or maybe you're thinking Victorian. And maybe you want to stop and see the American Colonies on the way back, or drop in on a Sock Hop. Just as a space traveler's best friend is his towel, a time traveler's best friend is her petticoat. Here I'll give you a recipe for a basic petticoat, not too fluffy, suitable for everyday wear as a modern 2000s woman. by Beth Skwarecki Suggested Watching Doctor Who (New or Classic) on the BBC Difficulty Boy Scout Burnout Click here for definitions of difficulty levels. Finished Measurements Download Petticoat pattern with full-sized illustrations (pdf format) Materials The Hem:
rostitchery: convertible/infinity dress (this post was originally published on 29 june, 2006, with the title "one seam convertible dress".) have a question? please visit the convertible dress FAQ's. have you made a convertible dress? do you want to see other convertible dresses, share ideas on how to make them, and find ways to make your convertible dress even better? then hop over to flikr and join the convertible dress group! PLEASE NOTE: the instructions for making this dress are available for free but are not to be used for commercial purposes. please do not sell dresses made using these instructions, and do not make copies of the instructions without asking my permission first. thank you! but the version i liked best was the one by monif c., a plus-size designer who makes AMAZING clothes that non-plus size girls can envy. and here, without further ado, is how to make this variation, using ONE SEAM: this is the one and only seam. when the dress is done, it will look like this (that's a 60" measuring tape on the strap):
How to Hem Pants - Hemming Pants Tutorial Note: There are also video instructions for this tutorial. When it comes to pants, it’s all about the fit. You may have a pair of pants that look great on the booty, but are too long or short for your legs. What you'll Need: Gather the above supplies and get ready to prepare your pants. How to make bias tape {photo of liberty bias trim by poshyarns} ETA: Also check out the continuous loop bias tape method for a faster method (it’s just slightly trickier the first time). As I mentioned recently, I think bias tape is wonderful stuff. It’s a terrific help if you can learn to make it yourself. If you’re not really familiar with bias tape, it’s basically a long strip of fabric that’s been cut on the bias of fabric. So here’s one method. You’ll need: a piece of fabric to use for your bias tapea Clover Bias Tape Maker. Step 1: Cut yourself a rectangle of fabric. Step 2: Now you need to find the bias. Step 3: Mark off strips along the bias by measuring equal distances from the line you marked. Step 4: Now cut out your strips. Step 5: Trim the ends of the strips so they’re flat. Step 6: Place two strips at 90 degree angles with the right sides together, lining up the edges. Step 7: Trim the pointy little seam allowances on each seam. Step 8: Press the seams open. Step 9: Now to use the fun doohickey!
circle skirt tutorial – version 2.0 – new and improved! : WhatTheCraft.com – Your one-stop destination for D.I.Y. tutorials, tips, and supplies The moment you’ve all been waiting for: a circle skirt tutorial that has the math already done for you! Download my FREE circle skirt template, and you’re ready to go! For detailed instructions, watch my video tutorial here: I tried to address all the questions you guys have asked about circle skirts over the years: how to hem a circle skirt, how to avoid hemming (heh), how to determine how much fabric you need, what to do if your fabric isn’t wide enough to cut the skirt in one piece, and so on. Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel! This tutorial was filmed using a Creative Labs Vado HD Digital Video Camera, a Canon Rebel (for still shots), and edited in Sony Vegas Movie Studio. ARCHIVED TUTORIAL BELOW – The following is my original circle skirt tutorial, which includes the steps that show you how to do the math. This tutorial is for a classic circle skirt (think 50′s style poodle skirt). Difficulty: Step 1 Cut a waistband out of stretchy fabric or stretch lace. Step 1 Step 2 Step 2