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Today is the fourth installment in the Blackwood Cardigan Sewalong! We are going to wrap up the adjustments portion of the process today with narrow and broad shoulder adjustments. Tomorrow we will ... Read More
Inspired by the idea of living a simple life outside, Nils Holger Moormann designed a structure for nature lovers to live and work with endless storage.
There are many tutorials out there on how to create a narrow hem. The problem is they mostly demonstrate on a rectangular piece of fabric, which makes the process deceivingly easy. With a few exceptions, that usually is not how I use a narrow hem. If I need to hem something straight, a wide hem of 1″ or […]
Marilyn Monroe in mid-air, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis goofing off, the Duke of Windsor in his socks, and Salvador Dalí nose to nose with a rhino – Halsman’s freaky frames defied gravity and convention
As the first retrospective of the work of Hannah Höch opens at the Whitechapel Gallery, AnOther presents a collection of the best collage art
I'll describe what age a child can learn to crochet, and what are the best projects to teach a child when they are a beginner - and why!
Today will be the first post in a 2 part series on doing full bust adjustments on patterns without any darts. For the first post, we will be covering a quick ... Read More
"I like contouring because it’s easy and it can save you a whole load of construction trouble if you do it right. I’ve had times when I haven’t contoured and I’m left with a whole load of excess fabric that I can’t get rid of, rendering the garment unwearable and it’s annoying! This tutorial will probably make a lot more sense if you watch my more in-depth tutorial on contouring! It’s not a prerequisite, but it will help."
This is the seventh design in the Celtic Cable Shawls collection.Ishneich is a top-down triangular shawl, designed to work well with a variegated yarn and a co-ordinating solid or semi-solid. The cabled section features a Celtic knot comprised of a single strand looping around itself. Two lateral braids are worked after the cabled section, and finally a lace edging is knitted on perpendicularly.In the materials list, Yarn A refers to the semi-solid yarn used for the cabled section and Yarn B refers to the variegated background yarn used in the body section and lace edging.Sizes S [L] Shown in size L Length of neck edge: 45 [60]"/(114 [152.5] cm) Neck edge to centre point: 22.5 [30]"/(57 [76] cm)Skill required include: • Garter tab beginning • Closed-loop cables (tutorial links included in pattern) • Lateral braids (explained in pattern) • Basic lace • Knitting on an edging perpendicularly
Kimono: me (tutorial below) you can find similar styles here, here, here and here, Top: Nordstrom, Pants: Dittos c/o (out of stock, but similar here and here), Shoes: No longer available, but similar here (loving these for the fall), Necklace: similar, Cuff: vintage (similar here, and here) I have been majorly crushing on kimonos for a while. ...
Coucou les amies tricoteuses Je viens de découvrir ces délicieuses petites poupées tellement facile à faire ! pour les débutantes tricoteuses ce petit modèle est vraiment facile à faire tout au point de jersey; Je vous mets toutes les explications...
The end of the year is always such a whirlwind! Here’s a little rewind of some of the things we did in my classroom during those last weeks of school…. We talked a lot about the goals we set at the beginning of the year and reflected on our accomplishments! As we looked back over the […]
In this post, I'll go over how to find free vintage sewing books. There are a lot of vintage and antique books that are in the public domain now.
Completed in 2009 in Berlin, Germany. Images by Ute Zscharnt for David Chipperfield Architects. Winner of the prestigious Mies van der Rohe 2011 Award, The Neues Museum on Berlin's Museum Island was originally designed by Friedrich August...
An easy and genius way to turn handkerchiefs into an airy lace top - the Edwardian handkerchief camisole is perfect for hot summer days!
Learn How to Draft a Cap Sleeve over any garment or Sewing Pattern that has a regular Sleeve. This easy tutorial will completely change the look of your Top
The Sewing Pattern Tutorials, a tool for demystify sewing patterns. Learn about the basics of using dressmaking patterns and fitting.
O'Keeffe's paintings make great inspiration for kids' art projects, so let's check out 10 of the best Georgia O'Keeffe projects for kids!
Who says pocket shawls have to be rectangles? I am so excited about this triangle pocket shawl because it's more like a your own personal blanket with pockets! I am so pleased with how snuggly it is, and cannot wait until fall/winter to wrap up in it. This listing is for a PDF download, NOT a finished item. I have included pictures AND VIDEOS in this pattern to help you along the way. This pattern, it's pictures, videos, and reviews are copyrighted and may not be reproduced or sold. You may sell the finished items that you make.
An easy and genius way to turn handkerchiefs into an airy lace top - the Edwardian handkerchief camisole is perfect for hot summer days!
The photo, which has never before been seen, has been kept hidden in a bureau for seven decades by Joanna Chorley, of Buckinghamshire.
Patterns aren't cheap. Seriously, I was browsing through through the look books at Hobby Lobby the other day and some of them were as much as $20. Tack that on to the price of fabric and other supplies and suddenly sewing your own clothing becomes very expensive. Thankfully, you can make your own patterns using your own clothing that you know to fit well. I'll show you how to make a simple blouse pattern using a top of my own. I used Scotch Postal Wrapping Paper as my pattern paper. I found it at Target for about $5. It gives you 30 feet of paper, so it will last a long time. I used paper because I like to lay my pattern piece down and trace the shape directly onto my fabric. If you think you'd prefer to pin the pattern to your fabric and then cut it out, paper may not be the way to go for you. Muslin fabric is another great material that would allow you to pin the pattern piece to your fabric. It's also nice because it can be folded up and stored away when not in use. Lay your garment down on the paper and determine the middle of the top. Mark right above the collar and right below the hem. Draw a rough outline of one half of the top. When you get to the sleeve, do your best to fold it back so that you just see the armhole. Sketch the curve as shown below. This first pattern piece I'm working on will serve as the back of the pattern. Sketch the outline of the slightly higher, back collar. Stop once you get to the half marks that you previously made. Now you'll need to sketch an outline outside the dotted line to allow for seam allowances. To determine how far apart the rough sketch line should be from the final outline of the pattern you'll need to take what materials you're working with into consideration. For example: The lace top I am using has a stretch quality to it. If I want to use this pattern to make a top with a non-stretch fabric, I will need to make the final pattern outline a good amount wider than my rough sketch. However, if I was using a non-stretch garment to make my pattern I wouldn't have to allow for as much extra fabric. It's always better to have a too big pattern and therefore a too big top than it is to go too small. Don't be afraid to be generous. Extend the outline by about 1.5 inches along the sides and about 1 inch at the armholes and collar. Extend the bottom of the top by several inches to allow for hemming. Cut on the line and fold the pattern over making sure that the crease is on the middle marks you made previously. Trace so that you have a perfectly symmetrical pattern. Repeat the same process for the front piece of the pattern being sure to trace the front part of the collar this time. Now for the sleeves. Fold a piece of paper and position it underneath the garment and the pattern. The fold should be parallel to the top of the sleeve. Trace the curve of the front pattern piece. Leave plenty of extra room for the sleeve to be hemmed. Remember it's better to go oversized than undersized. You can always take the shirt in if it is a little too big. Cut out all of your pieces and press to get rid of creases and you're done! *Update* I recently used this pattern to make this cute little top. Click on the picture for the full tutorial!
We hear the charge for more student-directed, inquiry-based learning, but it can seem like a load of pie-in-the-sky hooey without instructions for how to do it.
Here's what to do when your sewing machine thread bunches up. Sewing machine thread bunching up on the top or underside of fabric is a common problem & a frustrating one! But don't despair, there are lots of things you can check to solve this issue. Refer to this checklist before call a sewing machine repair man!
When we want to upgrade a project from “basic” to “fancy”, we are looking for ways to add little details that are almost invisible on their own but turn a project into a refined creation. One of those ways is to change the type of cast on. The Bulgarian cast on that I’m going to […]
The following article is presented by Materials, ArchDaily's new US product catalog. How many times in the last year...
Everything is constantly going in and out of style, but one thing I thought I'd had enough of was '80s puff sleeves. That is, until The Serissa Top free sewing pattern came into my life. With adorable throwback sleeves and an easy wrap around silhouette, this shirt is one of the most versatile patterns I've worked with. Keep it styled with a lustrous fabric and gorgeous applique for an outfit that can travel from day into evening, or try a geometric lace and fringe for the cutest new addition to your festival wardrobe!
After you get the trusses lined up and ready to nail, how many nails do you use at each side and what location or angle on the wood do you nail them in?
Thought I would share another activity I had with my Activity Days girls last week. We were on a mission, we went undercover and performed 7 days worth of SecRet SerViCe. Before we got started we talked a bit about service and the blessings that come when we help others. I found some manila envelopes at the dollar store and personalized them with their names on them. Inside I included a pen and these "forms" that they were to fill out during the activity. I also included a list of ideas for serving to help get them going. I was also lucky to find these fun "undercover" glasses to stick inside. Just to help them really get into the part...AND they would know if anyone sneaking up on them ;) (they really did kind of work!) The girls thought it was great. Honestly, I was pretty surprised with how excited they were to get going on their challenge. A lot of them told me they were going to go home and get started right away. Just goes to show that it doesn't take much (couple of bucks at the dollar store) to get kids excited about doing things for others. It turned out to be a fun, easy way to teach the important principal of SeRviNg oTheRS...
Buying things for babies can be fun but making them yourself is so much more enjoyable. We have collected a ton of different DIY projects that you can make for babies that are completely adorable.
Armani pants are basically women’s versions of menswear. Learn how to duplicate the cut and details of Giorgio Armani's trousers.
When I saw this idea from Washington Elementary School in Michigan, I knew I had to try it out. I suddenly realized that no one made a rule that blow painting must always be used to make trees.
Surprise, surprise! The Pritzker committee makes history by awarding architecture's top honors to its first male-and-female duo, designers of NYC's iconic museum and the Rolex Learning Center in Switzerland.
The Sewing Pattern Tutorials, a tool for demystify sewing patterns. Learn about the basics of using dressmaking patterns and fitting.
A tutorial on how to transfer the location of your bust dart around your bodice to create any dart style you like without changing the fit.
thedecorista.tumblr.com hi guys! it’s been awhile and i hope you had a great holiday. ours was happy and everyone was grateful for the simple gift of the status quo. dad is back, cooking, enj…
Today will be the first post in a 2 part series on doing full bust adjustments on patterns without any darts. For the first post, we will be covering a quick ... Read More
