So, you want to learn to make crochet amigurumi plushies? These free beginner crochet amigurumi patterns are a great place to start your journey! They're
Discover 15 of the most beautiful free knitting patterns for Autumn including knitwear, chunky blankets, foxes, squirrels & more
Did you know that you could change your sandals or your lamp easily with napkins? Well, you can! All you need is some paper napkins, mod pod...
I have to be honest, woven t-shirts are usually not my friend. I have a hard time fitting them and bias tape makes me cringe (but so do facings)….it’s so hard. But, before my trip to Utah I really wanted to sew up some new rayon tops and was so happy I did – there’s […]
I absolutely love textile toys for my own boys. They aren’t hard like wooden toys which can break other things if thrown. They are far more durable than plastic. They are washable, at least t…
In tihs lettering tutorial I am going to be talking about how can you learn calligraphy for free and on a budget.
Learn how to get a smooth, beautiful edge, avoiding that stair-step look of the normal bind-off with the Sloped Bind-Off Method. A simple technique that changes your...
[back from Low Definition 2 ] Over the last few weeks, I have been trying to pay more attention to the other side of the quilt--the quilt back! I have been perusing instagram, flickr, and quilt blogs, and thought it would be fun to put together a collection of inspiring pieced quilt backs.I ne
Do you love fonts as much as we do? Here’s a list of 12 great handwritten fonts. The best part about them? They’re all FREE! Elsie’s Alphabet (title) // Always Forever // Cutie Pa…
Are you ready to make the easiest quilt ever? If so, read on to see how I made this easy quilt with no measuring or pattern required!
I am short. There is no other way to put it. I’m barely 5′ tall. I think I’ve only bought two pairs of used jeans in my life that were already hemmed to my length…ever……
20 of the most fun Moana crafts and activities from making your own Moana necklace to making ocean themed slime and more!
Make a knitted heart and use it in all sorts of ways – attach them to a scarf, hat, jacket, bag or any accessory.
Create gorgeous IKEA Billy bookcase built-ins with these step-by-step instructions. These built-in bookcases are inexpensive and doable!
In this detailed tutorial, we're sharing how to make busy boards for your toddlers, both for in the house and in the car! No power tools needed!
I’m a sewing and DIY enthusiast and sewing pattern designer. Here at Makyla Creates you will find inspiration for sewing, fun DIY projects, thoughtful gift ideas and simple living.
Galaxy Jars DIY, easy way to create a galaxy in a jar and all its wonder in your hands, use tutorial to make Nebula necklaces and other sensory calming jars
Crochet lily patterns are a wonderful way to capture the beauty of nature with yarn. Whether you are creating, these lily crochet patterns provide endless possibilities to showcase your creativity.
Instead of dipped pretzel rods, dipped strawberry sugar wafers is another easy, festive and yummy alternative. You can also do the same thing with Oreo cookies! See it on Pinterest HERE Chocolate Dipped Marshmallow Pops! These are really easy to make and quite a site as they look so fancy! These...
Fishbone stitch is a favorite for leaves but it is a fairly versatile stitch that can be used for filling other shapes. Before getting into some fun variations here is a little refresher diagram and video. Begin with a straight stitch down the center of the leaf, reaching about 1/3 of the way down the shape. Use diago
Looking for some cute penguin crochet patterns? I have gathered a bunch of cute patterns to try. There are easy and more advanced.
Whether you call it a cross-body bag, a bum bag, or a fanny pack, I know you'll love this free crochet pattern and how comfortable it is!
Whether sewing for ourselves or others, we all struggle with making pattern adjustments to handle fitting challenges. I use a combination of several techniques when adjusting a pattern, especially for a fitted garment. {Are You Wearing The Right-Sized Bra?, Getting To The Perfect Dress} I love this article about figuring out what proportions look best on your body, especially because it focuses on full figures. DEFINING STYLE: HOW TO DRESS FOR YOUR SHAPE. I feel a good place to start is with Nancy Zieman. Her books and videos make adjusting patterns simple to understand and do. Sewing With Nancy - Fitting Finesse Yes, this series was made in 1994 so feel free to laugh at the fashion but the techniques never go out of style! It's All About The Shoulders One key point in Nancy's videos/books is that the shoulders are the most important area to fit because everything else is easily adjustable. If we cut a pattern based on our bust measurement and that measurement is different than the average B cup then the shoulders will not fit. I've bought tops that were an XL to accommodate my bust only to have the top drown me everywhere else because I have a small frame. Nancy's method uses a unique chart that helps you choose a pattern based on your shoulder width and then helps you make any adjustments needed everywhere else (bust, waist, hips, back...). Nancy then teaches easy-to-understand techniques on how to do that. Her pivot technique is great. Full Bust Adjustment (FBA) Unless I'm missing something (and I'll admit I haven't looked at it in depth in years and mostly skimmed it for this post), Nancy's technique adds or subtracts size adjustments to all of the seams equally. In my opinion, this does not make sense. If you're adjusting for a larger/smaller bust, the changes should be made in the bust area! Adding or subtracting these adjustments from all the seams including the back ones makes no sense. The same idea applies to people with a larger belly and/or backside. For example. The bust measurement for a pattern size 14 is 36". If your bust measurement is 40" then most of the 4" difference should be added to the front, right?! Custom Fit The pattern for this dress was customized using the base pattern created through the Fast-Track Fitting Technique. For more fitted clothing, you'll need detailed measurements and adjustments. Fast-Track Fitting by Joi Mahon I found a great measurement format through Craftsy. Called Fast-Track Fitting by Joi Mahon It offers a very detailed measuring system. I'll be honest, making the customized pattern is a lot of work, but when you're done you have a base pattern that fits perfectly and you'll know how and where to use those adjustments on any patterns you use in the future. Note: I used the muslin made using this system as a cover for my mannequin. I added padding where it needed filling out and when I was done it was much more accurate than my adjustable mannequin. This gave me a better form to drape on and cut down on the number of fittings needed. I made one for each of the people I sewed for often. The Beginners Guide: Full Bust Adjustment by curvysewingcollective.com Most Big 4 patterns are drafted using a B-cup bodice and it’s rare that Indies are drafted larger than C-cups. If your bra size falls outside this range, then an FBA is for you! Even if your measurements are exactly identical to those on the pattern envelope, chances are weird fitting issues will crop up with a large cup size. It’s astounding the number of these issues a good FBA can fix, from floppy shoulders to gaping button bands and armscyes. FBA with Knits How to do an FBA on a dartless knit bodice. See this awesome tutorial at https://blog.cashmerette.com/2020/10/how-to-do-a-knit-fba.html Create a muslin (sample garment) using fabric the same weight and stretch of the knit you plan to use for your garment. Put the muslin on and measure how much the muslin's hem rides up in front. This will be your Bust Adjustment amount. Draw a horizontal line across the front pattern piece across the bust apex. Cut along the horizontal line and separate the pattern pieces by the Bust Adjustment amount. keep the pattern lined up with the front edge of the pattern. At the side seam, add a slight curve—essentially, a "boob bubble." This helps create additional width for the bust. This bit is more of an estimate, but we recommend adding about 1/2″ to 3/4″. Trace a new pattern piece. Notch the fabric at the top and bottom of the Bust Adjustment gap. Sewing Instructions 1. Pin the Front piece to the Back piece starting at the hem and going up to the bottom notch. 2. Pin from the armhole to the top notch. 3. Stitch the Front to the Back starting at the hem and going to the bottom notch. When you get to the bottom notch, gently stretch the back piece until it lines up with the front piece, and continue to sew. When you get to the top notch, stop stretching and sew the rest of the seam as you would normally. FBA with Bras/Corsets/Fitted tops One thing I found super helpful was to make/draft a pattern from a bra that fits me {Are You Wearing The Right-Sized Bra?}. I often use the underwires from my old bras that are worn out or from cheap bras that have the right size cups even though the rest of the bra is too big for me Ex. I wear a 34H, which is impossible to find cheap, but I can use the underwire from a "sister-size" bra - 34H, 36G, 38F(aka38DDD), 40DD, 42D, 44C... one of those sizes should be much more common and therefore I can find it cheaper. You can also order underwires in all different shapes and sizes online. To make my own corsets, I've adapted patterns using the techniques listed above ^. {Corsets - Vogue 9273, Wonder Woman Costume} I've also learned a lot from the free tutorials at the Corset Academy (I've never purchased any courses because as far as I can tell, they wouldn't be very useful for someone with serious curves but the sewing techniques are great. They have a lot of free stuff on their YouTube channel as well. More good articles about FBAs Curvy Sewing Collective - The Beginners Guide to Full Bust Adjustment Good articles about making large FBAs Curvy Sewing Collective - Large FBA Issues - Dealing With The Big Honkin' Dart Sew Busty - Giant Full Bust Adjustments on a Woven Bodice Sew Busty - Giant Full Bust Adjustment on a Knit Bodice - AKA Adding A Dart When You Need One ***************** Pant Pattern Adjustment (Some Notes)
Making your own zine is as easy or as involved as you want it to be. Here are some ideas, tutorials and a load of cool resources from other zinesters.
It wasn’t a long time ago I was a beginner crocheter myself. And I still remember that a raglan was something that felt really advanced and like something that I might be able to crochet after years of making. Can you relate? I am here to tell you it doesn’t have to be so. Top down sweaters and ragl
Even though drones are not such a new thing any more, it is still spectacular to see the nature photos and videos that are taken using them. Not only is nature beautiful in and of itself, but this also gives us, wingless beings, a chance to see what birds see on the daily.
Learn how to make a weighted blanket with this easy tutorial. This DIY weighted blanket is fairly inexpensive, and has a washable cover!
These plants grow well together with tomatoes for companion planting to help them grow, benefit each other, deter certain pests and get the best tomato crops ever.
Follow these four easy steps to create a basic tassel of any size using thread, yarn, or string.
