DIY FAUX FUR HAT : CHAPKA привет ! This morning I’m sharing a warm project that’s easy to do, something that might keep you busy this weekend. One of my blogging resolutions for 2014 is to keep up the good work :) There’s no need to beat yourself up at the beginning of a new year when you’re already doing your best ! And From what I heard back from you over 2013, you want more, more, more. So here we go. I’ll be making sure 2014′s DIY projects are as interesting as can be and most of all are really “doable”. Everyday Reading: An Easy Tulle Skirt Tutorial Back in December, I had the brilliant idea to make a green tulle skirt for the Green Party at Alt Summit. Of course, then I did nothing about that great idea and finally ended up buying fabric for the skirt in Las Vegas (when I mentioned this to Merrick, she said, "Are you going to make Mom sew it?" to which I replied, "NO!
Infinity Bow Wrap There are currently no images from other crafters. close Terms & Conditions You must enter into this Agreement if you want to submit digital images or other content to Prime Publishing through Sharing Customer Images (the "Service"). HANDMADE COLOR BLOCKED FAUX LEATHER DRESS (TUTORIAL) On Monday I shared pictures from my first evening at Alt Summit, wearing my handmade faux leather dress. As I mentioned, I found this gorgeous gold faux leather and quilted black faux leather at Michael Levine in the LA Fabric District, and instantly fell in love. After some sketching and trial and error in the construction, I made this color blocked fit and flare dress with a pleated skirt. The only thing that could make me love this dress more is if I'd put in pockets. Too bad.
insulated window blind tutorial Brr!! It's cold in Oregon, and our little house could use some extra insulation on the windows. I've sure you've seen tutorials on how to make roman shades and insulated blinds, but this one's actually a reuse tutorial: how to make insulated blinds out of a blanket. 10 Minute DIY Infinity Scarf Tutorial If you give me the choice between a traditional scarf and an infinity scarf, I’ll always choose the latter. No tying, no fringe, perfect length every time, and perfectly cozy for your neck — they’re the perfect fall and winter accessory, and they’re so easy to make on your own. I’ve been seeing buffalo plaid everywhere these days (including an easy regular scarf my sister made a few weeks ago), which inspired me to use the same gorgeous print for my infinity scarf. Check out this super easy infinity scarf tutorial that will take you less than 10 minutes to make, and makes a perfect gift for your friends, sisters, or really anyone! Materials:
The perfect Baby Burp Cloth pattern I’m just so excited to be sewing for my 3 friends who are all expecting. Gives me a chance to knock out lots of small projects from time to time, and take a break from some of the larger projects, pattern designing and fitting issues that clothes sewing gives me. I was pestering one of the moms-to-be – what can I sew you, what do you really need, or don’t have enough of, or really used a lot first time round. Wait a minute she said and came back with – a rag.
RESIZING AN OVERSIZED BACK-ZIPPERED DRESS (TUTORIAL) A few weeks ago I posted about resizing an oversized side-zippered dress, and promised a tutorial on a back-zippered dress. So today is the day, friends. I found this dress at Kohl's a few months ago, and with the holidays approaching, I just had to have it. Made in Home: Cross-stitched Cushion I would like to tell you that I had the patience to make that cross-stitched panel myself - but there is no way I would ever have the patience. So I would just like to thank the person who did it for me, and then the person who put it up on Ebay and letting me have it for £2.99. I still cannot believe my luck. The back fabric was also a second-hand purchase - a piece of fabric from Japan - most properly from Etsy. I have had it for a while, and I always knew I was going to make a cushion, it just took me a really long time to get there.So here is a quick tutorial to show you a very lazy way to make a cushion. 1.
CONTRASTING RAGLAN SWEATSHIRT REFASHION & TUTORIAL Is anyone else as obsessed with sweatshirts this season as I am?? One of my favorite sweatshirts at j.crew is this raglan style one with the contrasting fabric front, so among a few other DIY sweatshirts I've made in the last few weeks (jeweled raglan one here and lace embellished one here), I was inspired by this one. I used some gorgeous silver fabric with an embossed paisley print that I found in the home decor section of Jo-Ann's, and loved how it subtly glams up a basic gray sweatshirt. A super simple tutorial is below!
DIY: Kimono (How To Sew A Kimono) Hi! I know I promised this DIY earlier but I didn't have time to finish it before leaving today so without further delay. Here it is :) RESIZING AN OVERSIZED, SIDE-ZIPPERED DRESS (TUTORIAL) I've been on the hunt for a good chambray dress for ages. I'd seen some great inspiration on pinterest and had sort of decided I'd just make one, but then I couldn't find a reasonably priced denim that was lightweight, soft, and a good color. Then last week I stopped by Old Navy to pick up new jeans for Peanut and just happened to walk through the women's sale section and noticed a bunch of chambray dresses on sale for $12.