1-Hour Dress May 31st, 2013 Email 287 users recommend This dress is so quick to sew, you’ll find yourself making more than one. Jack Deustch Inspiration by Oscar de la Renta Style.com Sloan Howard Photo: Jack Deustch What says summer more than a chic, lightweight dress? What You'll Need: French curveHand-sewing needleInterlock knit, 2 yardsMeasuring tapePattern paperRulerSewing machineThread Make the Pattern 1. 2. View 5 member project galleries diy wednesdays: fabric envelopes we’re always making all sorts of stuff out of fabric, but can never bring ourselves to toss any scraps. this project is an easy and smart way to repurpose even the tiniest leftovers. by using one of our favorite sewing materials—fusible webbing—you can whip up a whole set of these no-sew envelopes in a flash. they’re great places to store favorite documents, photos, or business cards, and can even be used as a special gift wrap. have fun!derek & lauren ps: we’re about to embark on a bunch of exciting (and time consuming) projects, which unfortunately means we need to take a brief hiatus from our weekly diy posts here on design*sponge. we plan on contributing fun stuff every now and again, but until then you can keep track of us over at smartsandcrafts.com CLICK HERE for the full project after the jump! here’s what you’ll need: 2. layer your fabrics with fusible webbing in the center, and fuse with a hot iron. 3. trace template onto fabric and cut out.
Inspiration Anthro : Catch and Release Scarf So here is my tutorial for the Catch and Release Scarf from Anthro. Better late than never right? Materials: - 1 piece of fabric about 90 inches long- elastic thread- matching thread (all purpose)- rit dye (optional)- tailors chalk- sewing needle * Your fabric needs to be light weight, breezy, and somewhat see thru. 1 - Cut your fabric so that you have one long piece that is about 90" x 17" 2 - To finish the two long edges fold in 1/4", press, fold another 1/4", and press again. 3 - Leave the top thread of your machine with your normal all purpose thread. 4 - Using your tailors chalk, mark 3 vertical lines down the middle of your fabric - each 4 inches apart. 5 - With all purpose thread as your top thread, and elastic thread as your bottom thread, stitch all three vertical lines from top to bottom allowing it to gather as it goes. 6 - Using a sewing needle, pull the regular thread to the back and tie a knot with the elastic thread to secure ends. Finished scarf:
kojotutorial- lined purse organizers The idea of an organized purse delights my heart. Just say it, “Purse Organizers.” Sounds good, right? I have to say, a special spot for Burke’s change of clothes and accoutraments, a spot for Piper Jane’s extra clothes and diapers/wipes/creams, and a special spot for snacks has been revolutionary for my purse and its organization potential. I am well on my way to being an Organized Purse Girl, courtesy of these little gems. Want to make some too? Cut two 11″ x 8″ rectangles of the main fabric and two of the lining fabric. Round the corners on one main and one lining fabric. Add velcro to the one flap piece and one exterior 11×8 piece. Sew the two flap pieces together. Sew the two exterior pocket pieces (the non-rounded 8″ x 5.5″ pieces) together, right sides facing in. Open, turn right side in and press in place. Sew the exterior pocket to the non-velcro’d exterior piece. Place the two exterior pieces together, right sides facing in. Do the same with the ‘big’ lining pieces.
no big dill make your own sewing blocks by art with ashley I have to admit, hosting a Sewing for ME! series was a little (or a lot) because I knew that there would be so much I could learn from a series like this. And I have not been disappointed. The only downside to Ashley’s projects is that you know going in that you can’t possibly look as cute as she does wearing them- haha! Hello all!! I am so excited to share something new with you this week. When Kirstin asked me to participate in this series I was kind of freaked out. Since I haven’t been sewing for very long I have found out that there are some crazy learning curves with sewing. Today we are going to talk about how to make your own sewing blocks. Step 1: Start out with a piece of clothing that fits you really well!! Step 2: Turn your article of clothing inside-out and smooth out any wrinkles. Step 3: Grab some tabloid sized paper (11in x 17in) or any other large sheet of paper on hand. Step 4: Select the part of the clothing piece that you will be copying first.
Tutorial Tuesday - How to make personlised Buttons from shrinkback plastic I came across this great little tutorial on Oh!! I Like that... for making your own personalised buttons using little more than pre-cut shrink buttons, a permanent ink pen and a oven or heat gun for shrinking them. I think this could be a great way to capture your childrens drawings or expressions or could even be a great childrens rainy day craft. how to take your own measurements by Simple Simon & Company We absolutely adore the Simple Simon & Company girls, liZ and Elizabeth. I am hoping to make one of their Starboard Skirts before summer. And how cute is that striped ruffled skirt or the oh-so-fabulous bustle skirt? And don’t get me started on how much I love their “The Art of Homemaking” series. even if it is for a little one. We’re also so excited to have them here as our Sew for ME! Hello. It’s us, Elizabeth and liZ from over at Simple Simon and Company. For a while we have been trying our hand at designing and drafting our own patterns. After some searching Elizabeth found us exactly what we wanted and currently we are enrolled in an advanced pattern drafting course. As you all know, there is a big difference between sewing for girls and sewing for women. Taking a bust measurement. First things first. Also, you want to measure yourself in your underclothing….and nothing else. Now, put your measuring tape around your back and up under your armpits. So, here’s how to find your waist.
Free Pattern Month Day 10 - Adventures in Dressmaking: Paperbag Skirt Pattern I've been following Adventures in Dressmaking so long I can't remember exactly when or how I stumbled across her blog. But what I do remember is that I was instantly caught by her cute Anthropologie replicated designs. The nice part about Suzannah's blog is that she shows you exactly what patterns she used to make the dress and other examples of similar dresses that inspired it so that you can create the exact same look! Like the one we're seeing today! It's no wonder that Suzannah became such a fabulous sewing blogger. For a while now she's been planning her wedding, INCLUDING sewing her own wedding dress. And see some of her dress progress below. I mentioned once that I might post instructions on how to make a paper bag waist skirt. Today, let's look at some of what I'm going for with this paper bag skirt: a slightly more formal look than a basic gathered or elastic waist, usually involving pleats, also including a belt and belt loops. Here are some images of the basic idea: By Tulle: 1.
anthropologie inspired knotted bedding part 2 (putting it all together) Before we get started piecing a PILE of knotted squares together, do you want the backstory on this little Anthro-inspired gem? First, you should know that I’m a bedding junkie. I LOVE wandering through Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, Crate and Barrel, Anthropologie (at Park Meadows in Denver, those stores are all conveniently located near each other as well) to see their bedroom displays. My ever-changing bedding crushes are a constant around here. So a few years ago, I found this Thai Silk Bedding at Restoration Hardware and fell in love. I have a bad habit of loving expensive things, and this was no exception. Fast forward to this fall when my oh-so-beautiful Thai Silk Bedding RIPPED. But then, of course, I went and fell in love with the rosette bedding at Anthropologie. And thus the Anthro-Inspired Knotted Bedding was born. Ok, now onto the tutorial. 1. 2. 3. 4. Pin all the way around the edges, again, pinning pleats in place. 5. 6.
say YES! to hoboken: DIY: Ruffle Headband Another pretty ruffle headband tutorial seen on Heart of Light. Are you bored sick of these yet? I’m not {seen on for you for me} copyright 2014 liz stanley // all rights reserved anthropologie inspired knotted bedding part 1 (making the knotted squares) Y’all have been too funny about this bedding- thanks for all of your emails and comments and kind words. It sounds like you’re all ready to make your own as well- want to get started on that? I should issue a warning up front that this endeavor is definitely time consuming… not difficult, per se, but time consuming for sure. That being said, today’s tutorial is for the how to make the pile of knotted squares that will make up your ‘quilt.’ To make the squares for the knotted ‘quilt,’ you’ll need: -18″x18″ squares of jersey (I used 56 of these for my king sized quilt)… I got the jersey from two flat king sized sheets and a pile of white t-shirts. -a 6″ plate -a fabric pen -needle and embroidery thread that coordinates with your jerse *A tip before you start. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. This is what I did- I pulled the pooch of fabric to a point, Then, I poked down through the top center until the point was back down through the pulled-taut circle of thread. 6. Here’s part 2– assembling your ‘quilt.’
Bow Belt We're always looking for fun ways to add embellishments and touches of color to our outfits especially in the winter when we tend to get bored with everything and anything. With bows being fiercely back in style, what better way than with a bright bow belt! You can pick any color for this but we'd recommend something solid and cotton. You'll need a simple snap as well to hand stitch on. Measure your waist (over a thin shirt) and add 2 inches to that length. Making the belt: Fold in half the long way and sew along the long side. Fold over one open end and hand stitch one side of the snap into the inside. Flip right side out now. Once it's right side out, measure it around your waist. Now sew the second snap on through both pieces. Making the bow: For the bow cut a piece of fabric 6'' x 10''. Turn it inside out and move the seam to the middle. Sew the ends together as shown. Making the Middle Band: The middle of the bow is a piece of fabric 3'' x 4 ½''. Straighten and fluff your bow!
tutorial: how to peg pants It seems like everywhere I go, I hear people asking how to make skinny fit pants. I don’t know what the big fuss is about them… I’m old enough to remember what it was like before you could find bootcut jeans, and I don’t look back kindly on that period of time. *shudder* Anyway, it’s insanely easy to do, so let’s do this. Difficulty: Step 1 Grab a pair of pants that would be perfect if it weren’t for those stupid flared legs. Step 1 Step 2 Put them on inside out. From the knee down (you can go higher if there’s extra room in the thigh area), pin close to your leg, so they fit as tight as you want. Like so: Step 2 Step 3 Now take the pants off, and sew where you’ve pinned. Step 3 Step 4 Turn them right-side out and voila! You can shorten them into capris or add some zippers or bondage straps. Step 4