Tamara from Etcetorize shows how easy it is to turn a vintage scarf into a summer halter. Get the how-to.
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by Anne Weaver
Tamara from Etcetorize shows how easy it is to turn a vintage scarf into a summer halter. Get the how-to.
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by Anne Weaver
Katja from Of Dreams and Seams shows how to make her Summer in the City dress. Made from a stretch knit, it has a drapey skirt and wide, loose sleeves. The angled seams play nicely off of a striped fabric. … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Ali from The Wardrobe, Reimagined shows her method for creating a pattern from an existing garment. She uses the rub-off method found in the book Patternmaking for a Perfect Fit: Using the Rub-off Technique to Re-Create and Redesign Your Favorite … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
If the cover of your ironing board is starting to show some wear, or is covered in a fabric you don’t like, you can replace it with a new cover. Emily from How Joyful shows how to do it. Get … Read More...
Download this sweet vintage image of dancing children for free over at Free Vintage Digital Stamps.
-Heather
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by jd wolfe
I’ve spent hours and hours trying to find just the right cardigan pattern to use with some hand painted yarn I purchased recently. Carol Wolf’s patterns are some of my favorites. She always seems to design garments that are practical … Read More...
Ok, so I’m fairly new to Tumblr, but if it means finding things like ironspy‘s DIY Killer Comic Book Heels, I will be spending a lot more time there. Not only are there some fabulous photos of how … Read More...
This one is for you mosaic lovers. Bargains galore over at Maryland Mosaics! They’re giving you 40% off of almost everything. Check out their site to see the restrictions…and the sale runs through June 27th. What do you need … Read More...
by Heidi Gustad
Say Yes to Hoboken recently featured how to make cement votive holders with a lace motif. This project requires mostly simple supplies: Paper cups, lace motif tape, disposable containers, popsicle sticks, and cement mix. See how for yourself.
by Anne Weaver
Bridgit from Wag Doll shows how fabulous an umbrella can be when you add beaded fringe to the outer edge. The pink and black umbrella she starts with is pretty great as is, but with the beaded fringe it’s that … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Rikka from Ricochet and Away! shows how to create a tie-dye effect, but with fabric paint instead of fabric dye. She calls it her “No Dye Tie Dye” method. Using fabric acrylic paint simplifies the process. And with all of … Read More...
Where I am, the rain slowed down, the sun came out and it feels downright summery. My window shopping on Etsy had a bit of a summery feel:
Flower Bib Necklace by Artemisbiju1 | Handmade Kite Buttons by TessaAnn |
Sunshine Mouse |
Tanja over at Stempeleinmaleins shares step by step directions for making this pretty folded box. Note: the site is in German and might need to be translated.
-Heather
I had a moment of sheer excitement when I got an email about the Night Owl Market in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. And then I realized it was occurring two weeks before I would be in that area. Regardless of my … Read More...
Got some leftover tiles from a home improvement project? Why not make some new pendants with the leftovers. See how to make stamped tile pendants over at the Bowdabra blog
In my opinion, summer and tie dye are as inseparable as PB and J. Sure, you can have summer without tie dye, or tie dye without summer, but there’s something about the two that goes perfectly together. Maybe it’s the … Read More...
by Heidi Gustad
The other day I shared some soy massage candles I found on Etsy. I must be in need of a spa day because anything that I associate with relaxation seems to be catching my eye this week. Brooks Barrow … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Pam from Threading My Way shows how to make a set of felt-backed fabric letters. The large fabric letters are a fun (and tactile) way for a young child to become familiar with their letters. They’re backed with felt to … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Ruby Murray shares a tutorial on her blog, Ruby Murrays Musings, showing how a roll (or two, or more) of decorative ribbon can become a piece of fabric. She used the fabric to make a crochet needle organizer, but … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Melissa from Melly Sews shares a tutorial at Keeping It Simple showing how to make her Summer Breeze Tank. It’s a simple v-neck in the front, with elastic across the back for ease. AND the straps are adjustable!! They’re made … Read More...