How to Repair Denim with Simple Underside Patches This type of mending will work for both small and large holes. It's a simple and fast way to patch jeans with denim patches and hand stitching. Cut the fluff By trimming off those fluffy frays, it's much easier to keep a clean mended edge, and to stop your stitches fro
There are hundreds of fashion hacks floating around the internet, but we rounded up the ones you'll actually use.
The blog of a Columbus, Ohio fabric shop: sharing the love of sewing!
A Crafty Striptease: Pasties Tutorial
If you’re going to sew your own underwear, why not make them really comfortable to wear? By Taylor Pruitt.
Looking for the perfect DIY gift? You can make a pair of cozy, warm, fleece lined mittens from a couple of outdated sweaters in under an hour. I like to call these “Smittens.” Your friends and family will love receiving a unique pair of earth friendly, handmade Smittens this holiday season.
When I teach an embroidery class, I always bring my favorite embroidery books to share with students to help inspire them and see ways they can continue
Welcome to Sew Fearless! This post is part of the “Stretch Yourself” Series hosted by Mad Mim and One Little Minute. The topic today is STRETCH LACE and I get to have the pleasure of jo…
Sewing techniques are necessary to make your project smooth flowing. Master them and you will be able to sew flawless garments.
DIY apron projects fit for every chef!
Get inspiration from some of our favorite fashion bloggers on how to style a costume that will have everyone saying, �Why didn't I think of that?�
Make a DIY apron in ten minutes or less with scrap fabric and a few other supplies.
Save more and waste less by learning how to make the most of what you have at home. Discover surprising uses for dozens of household items!
Finish your edges with double fold bias tape to make it look professional. Learn how to sew bias tape- single fold and double fold.
How to sew a baby blanket with 2 yards of fabric! This quick tutorial makes an adorable, plushy baby blanket that can be used as a playmat, too!
by Shelli of Hairscapades Last week, I mentioned that I was getting quite a few questions about what I do/did to get my hair to its current length. Usually
Did you accidentally get bleach on your favorite shirt? No need to toss it. Just grab some basic supplies & join me as I fix bleached spots.
Cute braided back tees are essential for summer, especially if you workout regularly. Buying shirts can get pretty expensive, so why no...
I had been looking for a small corner shelf to fit between my dresser and the door in my bedroom. The wall is only about 17" deep, and finding a suitable shelving unit was proving difficult. I've always been a fan of IKEA Hackers, so I wondered if maybe there was a product at IKEA I could hack to fit the space. When the lack side tables came on sale for 50% off back in January, I bought 4 of them. My goal was to cut them down to a square size, and stack all 4 on top of each other to make some shelves. Cutting the tables was challenging since they are mostly cardboard inside. They were cut to 16" on two sides to make a 16 x 16 square. The two cut edges will face towards the wall so you won't see them. The two finished sides will face out into the room. The legs were attached with glue since the original holes were cut off on three corners. The uncut corner leg was screwed in normally. I put 4 legs on the table serving as the bottom shelf just for stability. The other tables got only 3 legs so the front of the shelving unit would be open and not obstructed. Then, each table was glued on top of another. We had the makings of a four-shelf unit! For extra stability, long brackets were used to secure the legs and the table-top once it was built. The unit was attached to the wall in the corner with some wall-mounting brackets to prevent it from falling over (not shown). It turned out just as I had hoped! I cut some bristol board to fit on the bottom of the top table so it would appear dark (otherwise, it was just particle board and really noticeable since it was so high. I plan on painting it down it road, the bristol board is a temporary fix!) And the best part, it only cost $20!
In this step by step tutorial we share how to create a chic, bride (and bridesmaid) tote bag using the new Cricut iron-on sheet in gold glitter!
Do you love wearing dresses? Then why not learn how to sew them? Look no further, here are several sewing tips for beginners! Get to sewing!
. This is the lazy persons guide to making a quick simple skirt. All you need is a t-shirt, scissors and a string (from an old hoodie or pyjama bottoms or a long shoe-lace) Get a shirt that is a bit loose. . Cut it straight across under the arm-pits. (can make it ever shorter later if you're that way inclined). Turn the piece you've cut upside down. . . cut two holes in the hem (big enough for the string to pass through). Thread the string through one hole out the other (with the help of a safety pin) . The hem that was the bottom of the shirt is now the top of the skirt. This will hold the skirt up, once tied. . . et voila! This took all of about 5 minutes. You may need to stretch out the bottom slightly if you don't like it too clingy. Use a printed shirt for more interest, but the print will be upside down, be warned! Or you can sew a hem on the other end, if you can be bothered getting the machine out and threading it and such... ...Or just make yourself some tea. .
Today I will show you how to make a wonderful knotted bracelet. I like these bracelets in white, red and blue, probably because these ...
Plaid asked us to try out their Simply Screen Custom Silk Screen Kit (available exclusively at Hobby Lobby) so I thought it might be fun to make a simple raw edge jersey scarf with a
Cute braided back tees are essential for summer, especially if you workout regularly. Buying shirts can get pretty expensive, so why no...
Have you ever swung your feet over the side of the bed on a fall morning and touched them down onto a floor so cold that it almost took your breath away?
It's that time again, time to celebrate our PATTERN-VERSARY!! We celebrated last year with a week long blog-a-long. This year we're saleabrating with the BIGGEST sale of the year!! PLUS a huge, huge giveaway by some
Read this before you dunk your delicates.
Cute braided back tees are essential for summer, especially if you workout regularly. Buying shirts can get pretty expensive, so why no...
Learn how to easily thread a serger in this video tip from Threads Magazine. It can difficult and frustrating to thread a serger, but with this tip, you'll be using your serger in no time!
Spandex applique can be intimidating, but it doesn't need to be! This comprehensive post tells you all you need to know to applique spandex.
Eeek, I did it! After months of agonizing (I started thinking about this in October) over whether it would ruin the dress, I finally decided to go ahead and dye my wedding reception dress. I loved the style, the fit, the pockets - everything! But it's simply inappropriate to wear an ivory cocktail dress to many events. A cocktail dress would be great for a bridal shower or wedding, but you'll be talked about mercilessly ("bless her heart"), if you show up in ivory. So I decided to go for it! The tag indicated that the dress was polyester, with some silk on just the flower doodads. Polyester is infamous for not taking dye very well, especially RIT. Jacquard Products (www.jacquardproducts.com, 800-442-0455.) offers a special polyester dye, called iDye Poly, so I went with that. They also have awesome detailed instructions for first-timers. I chose iDye Poly Blue dye - I figured if it was super light, a dingy medium, or the color shifted (sometimes you get a neighboring color instead of what you bargained for), I would still be OK. I thought baby blue, purple, or turquoise green were all OK with me. Also, the polyester dyes only come in 8 colors, so there weren't many options. {1,2,3,4,5,6} The directions say to simmer your garment on the stove throughout the dye process. I was worried the polyester would melt, but my engineer Dad assured me it would need to be around 600 for that to happen. Water boils at 212, so I was good to go. To remove any dirt and oils from the dress (dye won't take to dirty fabric), I washed it in a Professional Textile Detergent that I ordered from Dharma Trading the last time I dyed stuff. I took it out of the washer before the final spin cycle so it would be fully saturated - ready for the dye bath. Meanwhile, I brought water to a boil on the stove. They recommend not using your dye cookware for food afterwards, so instead of sacrificing one of our nice pots, I picked up a giant one for $20 at our Korean grocery store. This was a double bonus since I also got fresh BiBimBop for dinner. I did sacrifice some tongs. I also suggest trying a thrift store, but ours didn't have anything as big as the vat I required. I made sure to cover the counters and backsplash well so I wouldn't have a blue disaster in my kitchen. Once boiling, I added the color packet (super easy, it just dissolves and it zero-mess) and the color intensifier (comes in the kit with the dye) to the water. I cut a flower off the dress and swished it in the dye to see what would happen. This entire time, I had in my head that the dress would turn out light blue. Silly Bonnie, this is iDye Poly! The material was definitely loving the dye. So I took a deep breath and threw the dress in! The directions said to boil it for 30-60 minutes, so I set the timer. After five minutes, it was already indigo! I gave it 30 minutes anyways, but not any longer because my arm was killing me (you're supposed to constantly swirl and swish it around for even dyeing). By this time Tommy was home and was a little frightened by his mad scientist of a wife (you know, dancing and stirring and talking a mile a minute)! He talked me out of using our kitchen sink to drain the dye, and lovingly lugged the giant steaming pot down to the basement and drained it in the utility sink. It was a good call on his part, because the sink is definitely blue now. It wasn't pretty before, so it's not a disaster, but be warned! At this point, the dress looked purple! I washed the dress in regular detergent in the washing machine, and hung it to dry. It still smelled like dye, so I ran it through a second time. I pressed it while wet to get it looking normal again. Those tucks and folds were a total pain, and it took almost two hours to get it normal-looking again. The color isn't as vibrant as when I was in the midst of dyeing, but I think it's lovely. I had psyched myself up for this project to be a disaster, but I really couldn't be happier with the results! I didn't expect this exact shade of blue, but I like it. So there you go, a successfully dyed polyester wedding reception dress, wearable for years to come for all sorts of events! I immediately wore it to a wedding! Is it good luck for a couple to wear their wedding attire to other weddings? Tommy in his wedding suit, and me in my reception dress, now dyed blue! I'm linking up over on East Coast Creative's Upcycle Week! Bonnie Projects
I’m always on the lookout for new tips such as treating a bee sting or prompting my cactus to bloom. When it comes to sewing & quilting tips, my interest
Happy Friday! Here’s a quick jewellery DIY for you all, just in time for a crafty weekend. Today I am showing you how to make a clasped rope bracelet inspired by the Kate Spade Learn The Ropes bracele
Hello friends! I’m Rachel from Fawn and I’m so excited to be guest posting for The Wood Connection today! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so I thought I’d share a fun project to celebrate the day of love. This year I decided to start a new tradition with my 2 year old daughter. I thought how fun it would be for her to wake up Valentine’s morning with a little decorated chair all her own stacked with valentine cards, a small book and treats. Who wouldn’t want to wake up to that?! I COMPLETELY spaced taking step by step photos of the process ( I get into this crafting “zone” and can’t stop!) but it was a fairly quick and easy project and I’ll show you exactly what I did. Supplies from The Wood Connection- wood doll chair three wood pennants ivory acrylic paint X O X wood letters wood heart scrapbook paper ribbon and bakers twine Craft supplies- glue tulle resin cherub wings I painted the entire chair using ivory acrylic paint and let it dry. I then tied a piece of tulle around the front of the chair and tied it in a knot on the back of the chair. I tied several pieces of ribbon and bits of bakers twine onto the tulle. I glued the cherub wings onto the back of the chair and let them dry. From the Carta Bella Devoted collection, (available at The Wood Connection) I cut out “Love” from the sheet of paper and glued it on top of the cherub wings. I then cut several strips of paper from a sheet of paper and adhered them to the chair. Here’s the sheet of paper I used for decorating the front of the chair (also available at The Wood Connection) This paper was perfect because all you have to do is cut along the lines and you’ll have several different colors and patterns to decorate your chair. Next, I covered a large wooden heart with red polka dot paper and glued it to the front of the chair. I then made an arrow out of paper and glued it on top of the wood heart. With some of the leftover scraps, I made a couple little Valentine cards and wrapped bakers twine around them. That’s it for the chair! Pretty easy, wouldn’t you say? 🙂 Now onto the Valentine banner! Trace the three pennants onto your paper and cut out. Be sure to punch holes in each corner of the paper pennants. Glue the paper onto the wood pennants and let dry. While those are drying, trace and cut out the letters X and O and adhere them to the wood letters. Glue the letters to the front of each pennant. Thread your ribbon through the holes and tie several scraps of ribbon in between each pennant. If you don’t have time to make a Valentine chair, because let’s face it, Valentine’s will be here in a blink of an eye. You could make this project for other holidays including birthdays too! It would be so fun to put the child’s name on the chair with birthday gifts stacked on top for their special day. I hope you enjoyed this Valentine chair and banner tutorial. Pop on over to my blog where you can have a chance to win a $25.00 gift certificate generously donated by The Wood Connection! Happy Valentine’s Day!
How to Mend Frayed Pants Hem: Occassionally the back of my pants get frayed and I would like a little more life out of them.
Cute braided back tees are essential for summer, especially if you workout regularly. Buying shirts can get pretty expensive, so why no...
This quick tutorial how to sew a self-binding Pocket Tissue Pack Cover with an off-set opening includes full cutting dimensions and directions for your choice of a vertical OR horizontal opening. It's a great pick-me-up and it also makes a great thank you gift, teacher's gift, or wedding or bridal shower favor!
