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HOW TO: Shorten a Zip (in just 4 steps)

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 17:26:51 -0500

HOW TO: Shorten a Zip (in just 4 steps):

I found a zip that matches my fabric perfectly, but as you can see it is incredibly too long:

Fear not! For it can easily be shortened.

Step 1: Measure your zip and choose a length to suit your project
I made a skirt so I chose a length of 7”.

Step 2: Mark the…

loveofcraft: Infinity scarf, so easy to make and is a great...

Sat, 04 Oct 2014 19:56:17 -0400

loveofcraft:

Infinity scarf, so easy to make and is a great gift idea. Use a light weight fabric for warmer weather like chiffon and a thicker fabric for colder weather like jersey or knit.

Tutorial here: https://www.simplicity.com/t-how-to-sew-infinity-scarf.aspx
Fabric is my own design in organic jersey, get some here: Spoonflower

fashionfortheplussizegirl: Can we please talk about how amazing...

Sat, 04 Oct 2014 19:54:43 -0400

fashionfortheplussizegirl:

Can we please talk about how amazing this idea is? Sewing a bra into a backless dress so you don’t have to go without or worry about the straps showing! Nothing is worse than worrying about your straps all night or worrying a boob flying out to say hello and for the extra special ladies who simply cannot go without a bra.

Photo and idea belongs to the owner I was simply not creative enough to think of this myself.

How to Sew: Vinyl

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 13:47:13 -0400

How to Sew: Vinyl

spokanesammirose: vanndamp: Project Runway 13x08 - The...

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 13:28:44 -0400

spokanesammirose:

vanndamp:

Project Runway 13x08 - The Rainway

Sean Kelly #designersean

#I want Tim Gunn to look that proud of me

madamchino: {BASIC SEWING} A zine of “YOU-torials” written and...

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 23:35:09 -0400

madamchino:

{BASIC SEWING} A zine of “YOU-torials” written and illustrated by Madam Chino is now available on the madamchino website! Here is a sample page showing how to sew with elastic thread. #zine #book #DIY #sew #sewing #draw #drawing #line #art #pencil #fashion #illustration #tutorial

createforless: Hand Stamped Scarf by Michelle

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 21:04:58 -0400

createforless:

Hand Stamped Scarf by Michelle

projectrunwaystuff: Project Runway All Stars season 3 -...

Tue, 23 Sep 2014 15:14:55 -0400

projectrunwaystuff:

Project Runway All Stars season 3 - “#Nina’s Trending”

pamdrawsshit: Adventures of pea - To make herself seem wiser...

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 11:22:51 -0400

pamdrawsshit:

Adventures of pea - To make herself seem wiser when answering questions in class, Pea likes to dress up like an old woman. Cue old blouse from her aunt and lumpy cardigan.

Sidenote: I wore this outfit to school last week. I did not seem any less clueless than I actually was.

Not in picture: post-lunch food baby and uncomfortable tugging at waistband.

get-crafty: DIY Felt Polaroid Banner Love the look of Polaroids...

Tue, 02 Sep 2014 23:50:55 -0400

get-crafty:

DIY Felt Polaroid Banner

Love the look of Polaroids but don’t want to fork over the money for the camera and countless expensive packs of film? Make your own Polaroid frames!

get-crafty: DIY Elastic Strappy Bra Hate when your bra straps...

Tue, 02 Sep 2014 21:28:36 -0400

get-crafty:

DIY Elastic Strappy Bra

Hate when your bra straps peek out, but don’t want to buy an expensive, however cute, strappy bralette? Dress up the bras you already have!

Useful sewing sites!

Tue, 26 Aug 2014 17:54:24 -0400

Useful sewing sites!:

cosplay-hopefuls:

I see alot of people trying to find specific ways to sew,specific patterns,etc. So I made you guys a list!

Making patterns/patterns in general:

- http://www.clothingpatterns101.com/

- http://www.howcast.com/videos/221214-How-to-Make-Sewing-Patterns

Using…

congresscosplay: congresscosplay: [ Full Version on DA ] [...

Tue, 26 Aug 2014 17:53:59 -0400

congresscosplay:

congresscosplay:

[ Full Version on DA ]

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A few people asked how I made Hiccup’s foot, so I made a tutorial!

—Fae

Cosplay Sewing: Choosing your Starter Sewing Machine

Sat, 23 Aug 2014 17:31:33 -0400

Cosplay Sewing: Choosing your Starter Sewing Machine:

xarinzuther:

In today’s blog post, we help you pick what type of sewing machine you should consider if you want to start sewing.

HELLO EVERYONE! Today I bring to you a new blog series: Cosplay Sewing for N00bs! (aka newbies/beginners) When I started sewing, I made a lot of booboos…

Backpack tutorial

Sat, 16 Aug 2014 12:32:32 -0400

inmysewingbox:

Backpack tutorial from hart and sew

professorpski: Dior 1956 Tulip Line at the Chicago History...

Tue, 12 Aug 2014 15:03:46 -0400

professorpski:

Dior 1956 Tulip Line at the Chicago History Museum

Christian Dior became famous in 1947 for his New Look with cinched waist and long full skirts. Each season brought a new collection and changes in the silhouette.

His collection for spring of 1956 brought that Tulip line which produced more restrained skirts along with tight bodices. This evening ensemble in blue silk taffeta with a strapless dress came with a matching jacket and a removable collar, a stand by of fashion for decades, on the jacket. By 1956, skirts had migrated upwards to just below the knee. The mid 1950s saw lots of little jackets that covered bare dresses, making a nice opportunity for a little flirtation when the jacket was doffed.

From the Chicago History Museum collection.

http://cdm16029.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p16029coll3/id/677/rec/23

handmadepride: Click here for more tutorials.

Tue, 12 Aug 2014 14:53:33 -0400

handmadepride:

Click here for more tutorials.

Blouse free sewing pattern

Sun, 03 Aug 2014 15:51:06 -0400

inmysewingbox:

shirt blouse free sewing pattern from sew daily mag

chotronette: Dress by www.chotronette.com

Sun, 03 Aug 2014 15:47:23 -0400

chotronette:

Dress by www.chotronette.com

siffy: Mega pleased because I’ve landed on a really nice dyeing...

Fri, 01 Aug 2014 15:43:50 -0400

(before) ew what is that

(after) oh heyyyy

siffy:

Mega pleased because I’ve landed on a really nice dyeing technique for making vinyl look like leather. I love working in real leather where I can, but sometimes the bank says no. For Fili’s vest, I got a bomber vinyl off eBay and wasn’t sold on the color, and the texture was meh (because hey, it was vinyl). I wasn’t sure how I could dye it, since vinyl is basically a plastic. Then I thought about my adventures in wig dyeing. Wig fibers (some) are also basically a plastic, and the trick to dyeing them is to mix your color with something that will evaporate and leave the pigment behind.

Anyways, long story short. I had a water-based leather dye on hand, so using a sponge, I scrubbed it into the vinyl till it was good and wet and then let it air dry. After that I wiped it down thoroughly and scoured it with the rough side of my sponge to rough it up a bit. Repeated the scrubbing and wiping in the cracks and seams with some black paint for some weathering. And presto! I don’t know how well the pictures show it, but the difference is insane. Not just in the color, but in the mottled texture that is much more believable.

So. Just a tip for everyone despairing the stubbornness of vinyl and the priceyness of leather.