tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56857476727883898292024-03-12T19:45:07.742-07:00Tutorials to BootA hodgepodge place where anything sewing goes especially tutorialsgodsgirlforeverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14774730121995506622noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685747672788389829.post-58629890333318333582011-09-07T13:49:00.000-07:002011-09-07T13:49:05.941-07:00Location Change!I have woefully neglected this blog almost from the moment of its conception. While creating tutorials is a passion of mine, I just don't have enough time to create all of the tutorials that this blog needs to stay active. So on October 1, 2011, this blog will be merged with my personal blog that has been up for some time now. All the posts will eventually be transferred to the new blog. Thanks for being such faithful followers in spite of my sporadic postings. My personal blog has been in operation for some time now, and I do post to it on an almost daily basis. The new Blogger address is: <a href="http://whereowhereruhiding.blogspot.com/">http://whereowhereruhiding.blogspot.com/</a> .godsgirlforeverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14774730121995506622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685747672788389829.post-391142325170829282010-06-28T16:17:00.000-07:002010-06-28T16:17:00.195-07:00New Bag - July 4th ThemeI found this amazing star fabric on clearance at the end of last summer from <a href="http://fabric.com/">fabric.com</a>. I knew that I loved the fabric, but I had no idea what I was going to do with it. In true crafter fashion, I bought a couple of yards of it anyway. Thankfully, when it got here it was just as nice in person as it was on the site. I don't know what I was worried about. The site that I bought it from always has great stuff. No, I don't work for them or anything. Anyway, I don't usually go for theme purses, but the fabric is so pretty that I just couldn't resist. Plus, I had been mulling around a new pattern in my head. So here's to breaking tradition by making a theme bag and breaking in a new pattern!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge2uaZ6RX6Px0dp6K8LBHfikB_u-hhqVO-l0xeddKzVB-40VQAJE9JV9kr47AY5-xFcdQQtsHogO7mBBoUQVN4C7opkmcOg_BUatD1cKw1s-37krB1Zb04NOqMqqL05_ITwfBkPU-syvaN/s1600/DSC02204.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge2uaZ6RX6Px0dp6K8LBHfikB_u-hhqVO-l0xeddKzVB-40VQAJE9JV9kr47AY5-xFcdQQtsHogO7mBBoUQVN4C7opkmcOg_BUatD1cKw1s-37krB1Zb04NOqMqqL05_ITwfBkPU-syvaN/s320/DSC02204.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481291152326087490" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685747672788389829.post-75544980348771263122010-06-20T20:23:00.000-07:002010-06-20T20:23:00.390-07:00It's Party Time!When I'm given adequate time (more than 72 hrs. notice) and lots of help (who likes to be expected to do all the work anyways), I love to plan a good party. My brother just turned 24, and he decided that he wanted to actually have a party this year. Well, we have a party every year, but it is usually just a family one. Since I put soooo much time, effort, and thought into this, I thought that I would post some ideas in hopes that it will make someone else's party planning a little easier. I really didn't find a whole lot of ideas out there for a non-alcoholic party. Most of these ideas are cheap, and they can be used for any age.<br /><br />1. Choose an inspiration piece. We knew that we were doing a fiesta theme, but I had no idea how to decorate for one. So off we (remember I don't like to do this all alone) went to the party store. My mom and I found a pinata that we liked and it is very fiestaish if I do say so myself. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw6nha-aU_xwkeSF1WxPMA5xhTKacdOyJy38Y8hr13AJbfilbv_LrN_Q0pRwLWHe3yjtLiJD9Up2vtidoSUzgwffOOJ8VM3KNp7n4Cbi81Lh0XhfSfboM3T7g4gFGu9arj1Xtcb_I5w_VG/s1600/DSC01474.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw6nha-aU_xwkeSF1WxPMA5xhTKacdOyJy38Y8hr13AJbfilbv_LrN_Q0pRwLWHe3yjtLiJD9Up2vtidoSUzgwffOOJ8VM3KNp7n4Cbi81Lh0XhfSfboM3T7g4gFGu9arj1Xtcb_I5w_VG/s320/DSC01474.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481725300383586818" /></a> <br /><br />Our inspiration piece actually pulled triple duty. It inspired, made for a great table centerpiece, and later that night invoked lots of pinata fun.<br /><br />2. Choose your colors based on your inspiration piece. This was an easy job for us considering the fact that there were some easy to find colors in the piece. Sure you can go buy a bunch of table and serving ware with a fiesta theme, but it's much cheaper and just as effective to simply buy table clothes in one color, dinner plates in another color, dessert plates in yet another color, cups in another color or a combination of colors. You get the idea. There are a host of things that you'll need and solid colors are a great option. Make sure that you remember to get plenty of streamers. They add some major color to any area with bare minimum costs especially if you get them from the dollar store.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcSd3tHUYonp4rCakhqQQUkFVRnEgKI1yJP3CGE9V5fF9Ci8ZQtAV1vS89R53_zYFetS7rA3CB6vLsfLvMjaK1msuNlCgPIUCIs079rJlu6tsWmwU4B8JWnv9Iok35K-8yEMxyQqZpWgXW/s1600/DSC01457.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcSd3tHUYonp4rCakhqQQUkFVRnEgKI1yJP3CGE9V5fF9Ci8ZQtAV1vS89R53_zYFetS7rA3CB6vLsfLvMjaK1msuNlCgPIUCIs079rJlu6tsWmwU4B8JWnv9Iok35K-8yEMxyQqZpWgXW/s320/DSC01457.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481732049878245810" /></a> <br /><br />3. Confetti is a pain. Use candy instead! We found same Starbursts in our colors and just sprinkled them around the same way that we would have done confetti. This actually went over really well. The guests ate all of them up very quickly. You can see the Starbursts in the first picture with the pinata.<br /><br />4. Banners can be fun, easy, and cheap to make, and they definitely make a big statement. I've made banners before but never the night before a party. I wasn't sure that this one was going to get finished, but it finally came together in the wee hours of the morning. All you need to make a cheap banner is some construction paper and glue. Then all you have to do is decide on a basic shape and just go with it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglwrfgwj81dgpk1X1uitGpc_aZSKWGUoH3HU6etwopY5Z6O1BvBc_Fdq3w05isssYGkpptQLBG4GcnIJR_EhpG2z3Ka0TVGmj-GcGA5eTfARZG-zF6nrUxtSQDJ_Div0fg7VCuAynD2byM/s1600/DSC01453.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglwrfgwj81dgpk1X1uitGpc_aZSKWGUoH3HU6etwopY5Z6O1BvBc_Fdq3w05isssYGkpptQLBG4GcnIJR_EhpG2z3Ka0TVGmj-GcGA5eTfARZG-zF6nrUxtSQDJ_Div0fg7VCuAynD2byM/s320/DSC01453.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481732061012823250" /></a><br /><br />5. Balloons on a stick (for lack of a better name) can add some great, cheap height as well as color to those areas that still look a little empty after you've decorated. I actually stole this ideas from the Duggars. You know, the television show about the family with all the kids. Take a toilet paper roll or stack two on top of each other, tie some tissue paper around it, and stick some balloons in it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7r-IW-aoqLuMT30C5K3wqN-aTS8OqsnlMcxAAOh89NfYlgwmCf8HCdkw4NZXsleritoSJVKusyw6smHiJfDxTBEXBcqu4y0TRuGm8h3DMaie_wfaZC45h_f2ns2hXwpR-xsTdLusGu66k/s1600/DSC01481.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7r-IW-aoqLuMT30C5K3wqN-aTS8OqsnlMcxAAOh89NfYlgwmCf8HCdkw4NZXsleritoSJVKusyw6smHiJfDxTBEXBcqu4y0TRuGm8h3DMaie_wfaZC45h_f2ns2hXwpR-xsTdLusGu66k/s320/DSC01481.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481732075125607682" /></a><br /><br />6. Find a bucket or some sort of large container that can be spray painted one of the party colors and fill it with games and dollar store toys. We have never done this idea before at a party, but it was definitely the best party idea that I've had in quite a while. We raided the dollar store and Target's dollar section for some fun toys that would be new to everyone at the party. Since our guests were all in their early to mid twenties I wasn't exactly sure how this would go over, but apparently boys are never too old for parachute men and Nerf shooters. I didn't get a great picture of this, but the red bucket on the right hand side of the picture is what I am talking about. As you can see we put it in an easily accessible location that the guests could get to as soon as they walked in the door. By the way, this doubled as a great ice breaker. Most of the guests didn't know each other until they started shooting each other with Nerf type arrows.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1jpel6aokBN2JvkaDUoYkxjmNCDenEhvTt1u0n-JR26KM-3V_ddy_rqWMxAn-K06LvTe1xS6gDgNr9sPIKvlKkroqMjfKsEtY65pdqsJ4qDIogppyd6vutyhpFUmh4SZsacrP6CCYczqo/s1600/DSC01459.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1jpel6aokBN2JvkaDUoYkxjmNCDenEhvTt1u0n-JR26KM-3V_ddy_rqWMxAn-K06LvTe1xS6gDgNr9sPIKvlKkroqMjfKsEtY65pdqsJ4qDIogppyd6vutyhpFUmh4SZsacrP6CCYczqo/s320/DSC01459.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481732068904221266" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685747672788389829.post-62155003446087037622010-06-13T20:08:00.000-07:002010-06-13T20:08:00.628-07:00Easy Peasy American Girl Skirt TutorialI have been taking notice of the topics that appear to be of particular interest to everyone who views my site. One of those topics appears to be American Girl clothes. So, I thought that I would mention that the <a href="http://brambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/">Brambleberry Cottage</a> blog has some great tutorials with my favorite being <a href="http://brambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/2008/09/you-can-make-it-skirt-for-american-girl.html">this</a> super easy skirt.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685747672788389829.post-65161838242593759452010-06-11T16:53:00.000-07:002010-06-11T16:53:00.800-07:00Another NecklaceSince I didn't get all the pictures that I wanted yesterday of the necklaces, I snagged this one this morning. This picture should give you a better idea of what one of my more colorful necklaces looks like. Please excuse the random strings I was in a little bit of a hurry.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmoykIGrDJ-g9-GPESThZ7Z_zjExNgbi_HKu4QGP_InzljObww0Vbj_Mgl37OwJWDSEjskfr_nuYqSRI2CUVSdW7C_mMzmvJ5XulQ5cz_ntMYO0TxFPdBuI1vbOEbm1CBZK5YQ5LNlsDGZ/s1600/DSC02246.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmoykIGrDJ-g9-GPESThZ7Z_zjExNgbi_HKu4QGP_InzljObww0Vbj_Mgl37OwJWDSEjskfr_nuYqSRI2CUVSdW7C_mMzmvJ5XulQ5cz_ntMYO0TxFPdBuI1vbOEbm1CBZK5YQ5LNlsDGZ/s320/DSC02246.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481298283303843234" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685747672788389829.post-20759373778280856392010-06-10T16:38:00.000-07:002010-06-10T16:53:04.404-07:00What Have I Been Up To?Necklaces! I love making long necklaces. They're just so easy to put together. I personally use medium weight fishing line from the sporting goods store for my string which is basically the same thing as the expensive monofilament that you can get in any crafting or beading store. Yes, the fishing line may cost you more up front, but it lasts for practically forever. I bought mine about 5 years ago, and I have yet to even get close to running out of it. As far as beads go, I tend to start with lots of cheap black beads, and then I just add something a little more special to it. This keeps my cost way down, and usually it means that I can wear more than one necklace at a time if I'm in the mood to mix and match colors. For the necklace pictured below, my "special" beads are the big black ones. They cost me around $4.00. When I do a color, I usually like to use large crystals. They're a little expensive, but with lots of black beads in between the crystals, I just need a few of them. Sorry that there aren't any pictures of the more colorful necklaces. My camera decided to die. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv19tD40pyfgyGAwGCKIWcpFiUMm_3WOzZvh73HbmJTZRBGetfGo_VXVxKuLr1XbfxXGkibX18Y2IQeibEZMmt-1G6c5DZWCOzKbGppahslAd_kNp7vOZGfoWxc0MEWZkQewg7ZPh8928U/s1600/DSC02240.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv19tD40pyfgyGAwGCKIWcpFiUMm_3WOzZvh73HbmJTZRBGetfGo_VXVxKuLr1XbfxXGkibX18Y2IQeibEZMmt-1G6c5DZWCOzKbGppahslAd_kNp7vOZGfoWxc0MEWZkQewg7ZPh8928U/s320/DSC02240.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481297161792183074" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685747672788389829.post-21452309542023080242010-05-20T21:22:00.000-07:002010-05-20T21:28:58.245-07:00Tutorial: ClutchHave you ever found that perfect tutorial? You know the one that is cute, well written, and most importantly the one that you absolutely have to use right away. Well, that's exactly what I had to do with the tutorial that I'm linking you up with today. The design is so unique, yet really quite simple. I am absolutely in love with it! So without further ado, I'm going to highly encourage that you go check out the <a href="http://noodleheads.blogspot.com/2010/04/gathered-clutch-tutorial.html">Gathered Clutch Tutorial over at Noodlehead</a>. While you're over there though, you'll probably want to check out the rest of her blog to. I know that I did.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685747672788389829.post-67857313595754827992010-04-26T13:10:00.000-07:002010-04-26T13:24:24.623-07:00Lifesize Board GamesSo, I'm teaching a group of kindergartners on Sunday mornings at church right now, and I needed a new idea for group time. I'm sure that this is not an original idea or anything, but my kids loved it sooo very much that I thought that it was worthy of mentioning. We played a life sized board game with review questions. This would be a great activity for birthday parties, Sunday school classes, and even school teachers. <br /><br />All you have to do is laminate either card stock or construction paper. Then, lay them out so that they resemble a game such as candy land. So that there was no confusion, I did print start on one piece of paper and you win on another, but depending on what you're using this for and what age your using it for, you wouldn't really even have to do that. In my version of the game, there was a boys team and a girls team that alternated turns. When it was a team's turn, they would first have to answer a review question. If they answered the question correctly, they got to role the dice to see how many spaces they would get to move. You can use generic dice or you can get the large foam dice that some companies such as Oriental Trading carry. At the beginning of the game, each team chose one person to be the "playing piece" for their team. Be careful when allowing children to walk directly on the laminated pieces though. Laminating can be quite slippery especially when placed on flooring such as carpet. Another option is to hang the board game around the room using cutouts for the playing pieces. Either way, my group of kids seem to love it! I just wish that I had, had a camera with me for pictures.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685747672788389829.post-184202009158025572010-02-05T18:17:00.000-08:002010-02-05T18:17:00.305-08:00Handbag TutorialsAlthough my sewing machine has been in storage for a couple of months now, that hasn’t stopped me from finding projects that I want to do later on. Instead of keeping the ever growing list of handbag tutorials to myself, I thought that I would go ahead and post it for all to enjoy. <br /><br /><a href="http://artsycraftybabe.typepad.com/tutorials/phoebe_bag.pdf">The Phoebe Bag</a><br /><a href="http://www.belleepoquewhimsy.com/bias-tape-tote-tute/">Bias Tape Tote</a><br /><a href="http://cocojdesigns.blogspot.com/2009/05/annas-diaper-bag-tutorial.html">Anna's Diaper Bag</a><br /><a href="http://kerrimade.blogspot.com/2008/04/part-1-tote-bag-tutorial.html">Tote Bag</a><br /><a href="http://lolaagain.blogspot.com/2008/09/keisha-bag-tutorial.html">The Keisha Bag</a><br /><br />Aren't there are some amazing tutorials out there? Let me know what some of your favorites are!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685747672788389829.post-37431220177269137902010-02-03T18:06:00.000-08:002010-02-03T18:09:24.908-08:00Free Patterns: 18” Doll Clothes (American Girl)Have you seen the free clothes patterns at American Girl Playthings? These patterns were originally published by American Girl for their 18” dolls, but now they are available online for free!! I used to dream that my grandmother would buy these very pattern sets and sew my doll up an entire wardrobe of fun things. Some of the patterns are a little dated which is great if you want historically accurate clothes. However, there is also at least one piece in each set that can be passed off as a modern day piece with the right material and possibly a little tweaking. Check them out <a href="http://www.agplaythings.com/AG%20Patterns/DollDressPatterns.html">here</a>, and have fun!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685747672788389829.post-32291319759971283712010-02-01T22:43:00.000-08:002010-02-01T22:52:47.161-08:00Felt FoodI obviously didn’t get another tutorial posted before the end of the year. I would apologize yet again, but I'm sure y'all are tired of all that. I did get moved, but I have yet to find a decent place to set up my sewing machine so as of late I have had to resort to hand sewing. One of my new favorite hand sewing projects has been felt food. Don’t ask me why though because I have no idea what I’m actually going to do with this stuff once I get it made, but it sure is a lot of fun to make. If you want to make your own felt food, there’s been a Felt-Food Cook Along going on over at <a href="http://helpinglittlehands.blogspot.com/">Helping Little Hands</a> for a couple of weeks now. I can’t say that I’ve really used any of the tutorials, but I’ve looked at all of them. They seem to be accurate and very easy to follow. Alas, I started making felt food before the cook along ever started so I’ve just kind of learned how to do things as I went along (aka the hard way). Trust me there has been plenty of trial and error going on at my house. I wish there had been something like this when I first started making felt food a couple of months ago!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685747672788389829.post-38970993609364191772009-10-27T15:59:00.000-07:002009-10-27T16:04:11.556-07:00Just an UpdateI feel so bad. I promise that I haven't forgotten about ya'll or this blog of mine. School has been keeping me so busy this semester that I just haven't had a spare minute to sew much less make a decent tutorial. On top of that, I just found out that I'm going to be moving in about 6 weeks so life is just a little crazy. It's a good thing that God is in charge right now and not me because otherwise I would be going crazy. My goal is to post a new tutorial sometime this week, and hopefully do one post a week after that. I really need to start sewing again. It is seriously like therapy for me. Can anyone relate or am I just crazy? lolUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685747672788389829.post-90022990420696348632009-09-12T10:46:00.000-07:002009-09-12T10:49:49.946-07:00A Work in Progress...I am in the process of organizing my sewing area. Who knew that I had so much fabric?! I surely didn't. Anyway, I was hoping to get a tutorial up this weekend, but it doesn't look like it's going to happen. I'd post some pictures of the progress if only I could find my camera in all this mess. Hope you have a great weekend...even if you're cleaning like me!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685747672788389829.post-83224993545980177002009-09-09T10:27:00.000-07:002009-09-09T10:27:00.630-07:00Ahhhh, pure bliss...My heart skipped a beat today as I looked at Dashboard and saw that I had not one, not two, but three followers. I feel so loved. Lol. In all seriousness though, welcome! I hope that you are enjoying the posts. If ya’ll have any suggests, questions, comments, criticisms…oh you get the idea, just let me know.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685747672788389829.post-50236264400047888402009-09-08T06:50:00.000-07:002010-02-01T22:53:40.195-08:00Tutorial: Ribbon Headband x2<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6WSlVixizFWy39ayyXUfNZi2iYY52HS_5mdFCR8jB_IbwTVvFue8rSDgBc_ku4XMSo0FBYNZh4tVq6k183to4I9PYp7A-Wcbj0YKPaHnW7YkZc322R4PqqaaciA3k5zUezGZHeSmehlgo/s1600-h/101_2060.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378724379780839442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6WSlVixizFWy39ayyXUfNZi2iYY52HS_5mdFCR8jB_IbwTVvFue8rSDgBc_ku4XMSo0FBYNZh4tVq6k183to4I9PYp7A-Wcbj0YKPaHnW7YkZc322R4PqqaaciA3k5zUezGZHeSmehlgo/s320/101_2060.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />So, I sat down today to write two tutorials for another type of headband, the ribbon headband. Basically, these are just headbands made using ribbon instead of fabric. There are two ways that I can think of to make these, and I was planning on showing you both methods since I'm sure most people will like using one of them over the other (God's diversity is truely amazing) and because one of them calls for twice as much ribbon as the other. However, Fluffyland beat me to one of them. Which I'm actually glad about because well, tutorials take time, and time is short today. Her tutorial can be found at <a href="http://fluffyland.com/blog/index.php/ribbon-headband-tutorial/comment-page-1/#comment-150311">http://fluffyland.com/blog/index.php/ribbon-headband-tutorial/comment-page-1/#comment-150311</a> , and it is a great tutorial! The headbands that are made this way will look more professional than the ones made with my tutorial, but they also require more time and ribbon. If I'm making one as a gift, I make it the same way that Fluffyland did, but if I'm making one just for me, I tend to do it the less finished yet quicker and cheaper way. Just something to keep in mind.<br /><br />Disclaimer: I can actually sew straight lines. However, my machine is having major issues so the stitches in these pictures are far from perfect. Please excuse the stitches. I considered not posting this at all because they are so atrocious, but I figured better something than nothing.<br /><br /><strong>Supplies:</strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizWEwgLn2FI2KqXus8U200TpJcDV5vmv0WnprXgSX7ezbQHI2hcBqqFkBAiL5sYDusUmklT9R_wuGfrYqQ0HuRAv9ooil4BtLZaUvCTPzG2IlGenr6XP9MD6Ma4UvM_KKXQiJg1OflkrHf/s1600-h/101_2040.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378728736785666834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizWEwgLn2FI2KqXus8U200TpJcDV5vmv0WnprXgSX7ezbQHI2hcBqqFkBAiL5sYDusUmklT9R_wuGfrYqQ0HuRAv9ooil4BtLZaUvCTPzG2IlGenr6XP9MD6Ma4UvM_KKXQiJg1OflkrHf/s320/101_2040.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Ribbon: 19" long (You can use whatever width you want to, mine was 1.5")<br />Elastic: 6" (or one hair elastic. Look at <a href="http://tutorialstoboot.blogspot.com/2009/09/tip-elastic.html">this</a> post for details)<br /><br /><strong>Step 1: Attaching Elastic</strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVQSGoAPwsp4eeeH3XwAf92xPfUqSkDcz-f0EsZP6lRJSei3cxT37drephTMTEh7YXy_IK-X9RHC9X7_O9YS9T-HyrSrWBLIa69POKMoufOsDEWbgMi08WQMcXeS877wrMpiU1bNY4X4aZ/s1600-h/101_2043.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378728756006353026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVQSGoAPwsp4eeeH3XwAf92xPfUqSkDcz-f0EsZP6lRJSei3cxT37drephTMTEh7YXy_IK-X9RHC9X7_O9YS9T-HyrSrWBLIa69POKMoufOsDEWbgMi08WQMcXeS877wrMpiU1bNY4X4aZ/s320/101_2043.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Place the elastic on top of the ribbon so that it is positioned in the center of your ribbon with the raw edge of the elastic lining up with the raw edge of the ribbon. Now stitch over this to hold the elastic in place. You'll want to stitch over the elastic several times to make sure that it doesn't pull out. Do this with both sides.<br /><br /><strong>Step 2: Folding</strong><br /><br />Now you are going to fold the ribbon over to hide the raw edges of both the ribbon and elastic. The pictures below will show you how to do this much better than I can explain it, but here goes nothing... In your left hand, hold the ribbon and elastic so that the ribbon is facing you, and the elastic is on top. As in the picture below:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifZVgCLohbZPUBvy2LC7FMZzmabVUcfnZRo0nPozTQdrCbrA7MtVV3U0N6KSkLwjzcNFxt4xKGOD_fe5tGlwttDjCgGcNDmOCoQEQfToctJWR1K5wP6Ug5SLVhWMAaHHYGz6PC9Mq0dqrk/s1600-h/101_2045.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378733489501403330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifZVgCLohbZPUBvy2LC7FMZzmabVUcfnZRo0nPozTQdrCbrA7MtVV3U0N6KSkLwjzcNFxt4xKGOD_fe5tGlwttDjCgGcNDmOCoQEQfToctJWR1K5wP6Ug5SLVhWMAaHHYGz6PC9Mq0dqrk/s320/101_2045.JPG" border="0" /></a> Now, release the ribbon, but keep hanging on to the elastic. With your right hand fold the ribbon so that the elastic is still on top, and the wrong sides of the ribbon are together. At this point, the ribbon should be pointing down, and the elastic should still be pointing up. Oh, just look at the picture below. I'm sure that was clear as mud! Why do I even try?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2GFFtnMEmuxDAEdGbwMQFHwrShlE9bllPCdCXRpVAAoIiqVljiuZuLPrs5iIwu2uzJnz6r3UEdRZ2w7eDQS17cr7VLqFvR2IjMuBH2h_zC_vFBBvXi_qXgFEuVv6GzaHC0-Llsv9GngHr/s1600-h/101_2046.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378733498038998530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2GFFtnMEmuxDAEdGbwMQFHwrShlE9bllPCdCXRpVAAoIiqVljiuZuLPrs5iIwu2uzJnz6r3UEdRZ2w7eDQS17cr7VLqFvR2IjMuBH2h_zC_vFBBvXi_qXgFEuVv6GzaHC0-Llsv9GngHr/s320/101_2046.JPG" border="0" /></a> Now, you are going to fold the ribbon one last time. To do this, fold the ribbon toward you so that the elastic is now facing down. Once again, picture:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu2H4yTLhEr27R_U1aHvGJ2Au36NtbtPyWXfJOehIwCygrZmjxKRf6IhTxABZqfeyNrfQA9apVVbBBCSR8Qahd7IAbJAMlP45dP1-EH1iplJDUQvjSFTzyZ_FumB8wfCJS29-UeHsNlUUC/s1600-h/101_2047.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378733505307445762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu2H4yTLhEr27R_U1aHvGJ2Au36NtbtPyWXfJOehIwCygrZmjxKRf6IhTxABZqfeyNrfQA9apVVbBBCSR8Qahd7IAbJAMlP45dP1-EH1iplJDUQvjSFTzyZ_FumB8wfCJS29-UeHsNlUUC/s320/101_2047.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Pin this in place, and repeat this clear as mud process with the other side. This is much easier to teach in person. I promise it's not hard. In fact, you're almost finished. <br /><br /><strong>Step 3: Stitching it All Up</strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfhIzLROdiDupzJabv55XpcNdX6nLn_GMq3gcZV9O1XujXOIDp0c0iBQSmWiT40IVbYCgrN08C_UZkOqUesHW2v87P9OpmfXdcypoKGBGm9poKCT7xQ2HbeEs3geOPwkPqR3whCPtmX5Xg/s1600-h/101_2048.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378733517566025906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfhIzLROdiDupzJabv55XpcNdX6nLn_GMq3gcZV9O1XujXOIDp0c0iBQSmWiT40IVbYCgrN08C_UZkOqUesHW2v87P9OpmfXdcypoKGBGm9poKCT7xQ2HbeEs3geOPwkPqR3whCPtmX5Xg/s320/101_2048.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Stitch across the two sides that you have just folded and pinned down. Since this part will mainly be under your hair, it's not overly important that you use matching thread. I was too lazy to rethread my machine so black it is!<br /><br />Step 4: Enjoy!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6WSlVixizFWy39ayyXUfNZi2iYY52HS_5mdFCR8jB_IbwTVvFue8rSDgBc_ku4XMSo0FBYNZh4tVq6k183to4I9PYp7A-Wcbj0YKPaHnW7YkZc322R4PqqaaciA3k5zUezGZHeSmehlgo/s1600-h/101_2060.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378724379780839442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6WSlVixizFWy39ayyXUfNZi2iYY52HS_5mdFCR8jB_IbwTVvFue8rSDgBc_ku4XMSo0FBYNZh4tVq6k183to4I9PYp7A-Wcbj0YKPaHnW7YkZc322R4PqqaaciA3k5zUezGZHeSmehlgo/s320/101_2060.JPG" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685747672788389829.post-25135117168328370772009-09-07T08:47:00.000-07:002009-09-07T08:47:00.364-07:00A Great LinkHas anyone checked out allpeoplequilt.com<a href="http://allpeoplequilt.com"></a>? Don't let the name fool you. I don't quilt, but I love the site because of all of the free bag patterns that they have. Yes, most of them are patchwork, but if you don't like patchwork just redo the directions so that you can use one fabric. It's pretty easy, and it's worth the effort since some of their bags are so cute. You may have to sign up to access some of the site, but everything is free!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685747672788389829.post-11400903397265335032009-09-05T18:34:00.000-07:002009-09-05T18:34:00.395-07:00Tip: Elastic<div>Alright, I've got a few more headband tutorials coming because who wants to wear the same style headband all of the time, but I was going to give ya'll a tip as far as the elastic goes. Whenever you just need a few inches of elastic for a project, you can substitute a hair elastic for it. All you have to do is cut off the hard part of the elastic. You know, the part where they join the elastic together at the factory. These elastics are perfect for headbands because they are a little stiffer than elastic, and they won't pull your hair. However, they are a little bit harder to work with because they are round so it's a give and take situation. If I was to be 100% honest, it is possible that I started to use hair elastics because I'm too lazy to go to the store for more elastic. ;)</div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgPUs79JTjVPJuKKRLprevexc9UeW0bNByNm4BeMuP_NjEzY8oUaKwP3M_7q6OXzobrjAGwu1GyvtExfrFnlesv7lwNCcjVnbvPYpwG6UVXzDQnlq5TtrH2MK1oxHk2Z8USMUaQrJqSbM2/s1600-h/101_2220.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377792806231089266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgPUs79JTjVPJuKKRLprevexc9UeW0bNByNm4BeMuP_NjEzY8oUaKwP3M_7q6OXzobrjAGwu1GyvtExfrFnlesv7lwNCcjVnbvPYpwG6UVXzDQnlq5TtrH2MK1oxHk2Z8USMUaQrJqSbM2/s320/101_2220.JPG" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685747672788389829.post-52034948506014405712009-08-31T06:41:00.000-07:002009-09-04T14:50:42.904-07:00Tutorial: Headband<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8zfr5HHQ10rgKkba34vCFAOnNlhpgFJDI19HtpdeTBdeC-acu6pSTesLyF4VSsG3bx2H-Mj8RAHeZ0OWF8u8nRyh2z31gl20Xn12ZTVeivllf7itou3hPwEX658Jfag08yQbiY3x7QNNI/s1600-h/101E2124.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377351059462631170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8zfr5HHQ10rgKkba34vCFAOnNlhpgFJDI19HtpdeTBdeC-acu6pSTesLyF4VSsG3bx2H-Mj8RAHeZ0OWF8u8nRyh2z31gl20Xn12ZTVeivllf7itou3hPwEX658Jfag08yQbiY3x7QNNI/s320/101E2124.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />So, this is a tutorial for a regular headband (aka nothing special about it). There are probably a thousand of these out there, and I've used quite a few of them. When I made a headband from other tutorials however, they never ended up fitting exactly how I wanted them to. I'm going to give you the measurements that I used for my adult head, and I'm assuming that they'll work on most adult heads. However, you may want to measure your head or do a trial run with an unimportant piece of fabric just to make sure.<br /><br /><strong>Supplies</strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmcaSX5ObtTlXkI4lrwYNQc3AZ3tQquT_9weAF7msjbCjVqKr7IWZshzCEWBDOozQy_m4XkrOvjhd-sTnhqAQkW7RAZYGMCWwUbVyFBsw0qkzShiEZHtQbsgY7Ylg3uk5d-YXJ57mzorDc/s1600-h/101_2061.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376125298849594002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmcaSX5ObtTlXkI4lrwYNQc3AZ3tQquT_9weAF7msjbCjVqKr7IWZshzCEWBDOozQy_m4XkrOvjhd-sTnhqAQkW7RAZYGMCWwUbVyFBsw0qkzShiEZHtQbsgY7Ylg3uk5d-YXJ57mzorDc/s400/101_2061.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Fabric - 20"x4.5"<br />Elastic - 4.5"<br /><br /><strong>Step One: Hem</strong><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj47zKgDG1CfuxCOdHtJE7x0sXOELBOmFO540zE-Wy-K8Doy0lV50m-DaTxdufOVTFz-f6-XwyVunbM7t7hXmCmZf8TpWQeH9RKgc5xWwA6NYGdbngqlxqYIkpNakO5TqDyvpJWFDDsudXl/s1600-h/101_2065.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376865975286709170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj47zKgDG1CfuxCOdHtJE7x0sXOELBOmFO540zE-Wy-K8Doy0lV50m-DaTxdufOVTFz-f6-XwyVunbM7t7hXmCmZf8TpWQeH9RKgc5xWwA6NYGdbngqlxqYIkpNakO5TqDyvpJWFDDsudXl/s400/101_2065.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Lay the fabric right side down on your work service. Sew a 1" hem into both of the 4.5" sides of your fabric, as pictured above.<br /><br /><strong>Step Two: Measuring</strong></p><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMFU4vU7Ml1dGNXQmZXB0CRfUaXgtmAUjDn8CHuaHng1sFvxgN80thMnZSz1ivZ947B2tZfbUTQLMlCQjwMwNUev5ITzgsA0ZbD9dok_zWnDBNRM5D_IQige5DkCQxjUZMoTyU8m9Jza3w/s1600-h/101_2067.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377730910869721602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMFU4vU7Ml1dGNXQmZXB0CRfUaXgtmAUjDn8CHuaHng1sFvxgN80thMnZSz1ivZ947B2tZfbUTQLMlCQjwMwNUev5ITzgsA0ZbD9dok_zWnDBNRM5D_IQige5DkCQxjUZMoTyU8m9Jza3w/s320/101_2067.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><p></p>Starting at one of your corners, you're going to want to measure 4" up on the long side (20"side) of your fabric. Mark that spot.<br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJyz30dnmxL34CIHy1Icr7V4Ti819upg0kqNs4VywkZ2gRaWSxiOOL5Hi3k7CdMROw2dgFfw2Qws1xSDekvoeljzglZSFo440wcNTzpLhAS3Iv5uTGXnEwME7vh-RqWTkCOx1_Z8kgYLW/s1600-h/101_2068.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376869931515576338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJyz30dnmxL34CIHy1Icr7V4Ti819upg0kqNs4VywkZ2gRaWSxiOOL5Hi3k7CdMROw2dgFfw2Qws1xSDekvoeljzglZSFo440wcNTzpLhAS3Iv5uTGXnEwME7vh-RqWTkCOx1_Z8kgYLW/s320/101_2068.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br /><p>On the short side of your fabric (4.5" side), measure 1" over and mark that spot.<br /><br /><strong>Step Three: Cutting</strong><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioRAYVFaUJXAZCWdtesexR0v05hEdaXJvv3VkuL84fjX5mEQH2d3KNzwZs3-vT5vORJ1blK5nvV1Hyx-WEgehLGc4tk2rWrLZkXE6Lg9KSt87p10YNlzh0zREJRVb-XkhN778XOsZMOQsl/s1600-h/101_2070.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376873145653370530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioRAYVFaUJXAZCWdtesexR0v05hEdaXJvv3VkuL84fjX5mEQH2d3KNzwZs3-vT5vORJ1blK5nvV1Hyx-WEgehLGc4tk2rWrLZkXE6Lg9KSt87p10YNlzh0zREJRVb-XkhN778XOsZMOQsl/s320/101_2070.JPG" border="0" /></a> </p><br /><br />Get a straight edge of some sort and draw a line that connects the two marks that you just made.<br /><p></p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_zTs-ElucHhOucpLctXFfLb-x0wQXZEjjz9t4BoqpEXGT9Hokfqz5DUnvJFHIKjY9AWGflEFXu6AEhjSSkD5_bE-Iv6MV15iBA_V5_nxkr5cm3DbizyGj_9yuKVpWJLv0OL2eHcO1JaiL/s1600-h/101_2072.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376875678169053074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_zTs-ElucHhOucpLctXFfLb-x0wQXZEjjz9t4BoqpEXGT9Hokfqz5DUnvJFHIKjY9AWGflEFXu6AEhjSSkD5_bE-Iv6MV15iBA_V5_nxkr5cm3DbizyGj_9yuKVpWJLv0OL2eHcO1JaiL/s320/101_2072.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br /><p>Cut along that line, saving the piece that you cut off.<br /><br /><strong><br />Step Four: Shaping</strong><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7KbaiylMkQG1KNoxeQrvLyu4Cn398J0mgliBFSiEd37o2QHQyQd_v3GnLRUCzW4-xlp7LyAcxWr9e9LeecDBq_tm9I4ITUXlL7WI864pxin3Uknuvm9LLLRnOOLFwgBMtPcm3WsP4aHEC/s1600-h/101_2073.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376878103606587346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7KbaiylMkQG1KNoxeQrvLyu4Cn398J0mgliBFSiEd37o2QHQyQd_v3GnLRUCzW4-xlp7LyAcxWr9e9LeecDBq_tm9I4ITUXlL7WI864pxin3Uknuvm9LLLRnOOLFwgBMtPcm3WsP4aHEC/s320/101_2073.JPG" border="0" /></a> </p><br /><br />Using the piece that you cut off as a guide, cut off all four corners of your fabric, as shown in the picture above.<br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOSzswAM0tUXo_z2y82SBEM9PnuvIeij43uS-z7DuLX6xaNUB7mHgTAGc-eGnSoQ046dJjYvMLhDLseSKusDpoq1LFw-cuBXyN8KCsQ2Z6ukAJGJgkdbZ9nIILprsDSL7x2VRztDs8Cz_m/s1600-h/101_2077.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376878110870009698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOSzswAM0tUXo_z2y82SBEM9PnuvIeij43uS-z7DuLX6xaNUB7mHgTAGc-eGnSoQ046dJjYvMLhDLseSKusDpoq1LFw-cuBXyN8KCsQ2Z6ukAJGJgkdbZ9nIILprsDSL7x2VRztDs8Cz_m/s320/101_2077.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This is the shape that your rectangle should now resemble. Basically what you're doing is cutting the fabric so that it will comfortably fit behind your ears. I've made headbands from rectangles before without doing all of this, but they don't tend to lay very nicely because they just don't go behind your ears very well.<br /><br /><strong>Step Five: Stitching</strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXRbkpYN-AJlIJhHDZC5Hqv3xGRKa8N11B6rKqq-YB4ft0KRi2qJof1c3lAKphrvX27HTfXMwIBVW_PTPdUUChUuet9vI94SwfGpcn0QbCkc9vcG5j_W6oSv-cTiPsew59UuCg6nwVEKfm/s1600-h/101_2078.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376906548462474690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXRbkpYN-AJlIJhHDZC5Hqv3xGRKa8N11B6rKqq-YB4ft0KRi2qJof1c3lAKphrvX27HTfXMwIBVW_PTPdUUChUuet9vI94SwfGpcn0QbCkc9vcG5j_W6oSv-cTiPsew59UuCg6nwVEKfm/s320/101_2078.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br />Fold the fabric in half long ways placing right sides together and pin in place.<br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWpQHYtZczAHxqYDOetLgQp6kBC7jtbpRZJaDW2d_oqPzRe4oHbAwGmegxfumxAIXmhF3uF93cSWUSRHAVipeCWDE0tAF4bQRtiu32LeaC4WFzWKQKSFMSfWJn51wUFA0OzO6-3PQZg3yl/s1600-h/101_2081.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377350378624321394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWpQHYtZczAHxqYDOetLgQp6kBC7jtbpRZJaDW2d_oqPzRe4oHbAwGmegxfumxAIXmhF3uF93cSWUSRHAVipeCWDE0tAF4bQRtiu32LeaC4WFzWKQKSFMSfWJn51wUFA0OzO6-3PQZg3yl/s320/101_2081.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br />Stitch along the long side of your fabric making sure to leave both of your short ends open. Notice that the stitching in the picture above does not close up the short ends.<br /><br /><strong>Step Six: Top Stitching</strong><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd2_LEeH4xmZ1PSVI3IZ9yvzwLjhSeDX8Soerd1SyyFmIidbEZg2seYeKk5hBUP-rav-29w4z1B7OBXQOxNOkd6Z07VjqCCb1uTkBPjT6A_D0v0aj5N_oilZ2axJMu4pXvVaYBAw_9vr2f/s1600-h/101_2102.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377350387694214402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd2_LEeH4xmZ1PSVI3IZ9yvzwLjhSeDX8Soerd1SyyFmIidbEZg2seYeKk5hBUP-rav-29w4z1B7OBXQOxNOkd6Z07VjqCCb1uTkBPjT6A_D0v0aj5N_oilZ2axJMu4pXvVaYBAw_9vr2f/s320/101_2102.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Turn your headband right side out and iron flat. At this point the headband should have a boomerang kind of shape to it. Top stitch the long sides once again making sure to leave the short sides open.</p><br /><p><br /><strong>Step Seven: Attaching Elastic</strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj87JmuhxY9FROlRcenn4fkAj9R4Yab6KbnSDQA5Kqm7C7oBQlwIhCnkwgOR4PWH0bcsIhQMhR4xabnl8RZJPW02aVD65Wo8XAf6coT2mIVcaIe5B_u8rJIjbzx1qsxLRuEUgKRPNxyzmlB/s1600-h/101_2107.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377350398246837186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj87JmuhxY9FROlRcenn4fkAj9R4Yab6KbnSDQA5Kqm7C7oBQlwIhCnkwgOR4PWH0bcsIhQMhR4xabnl8RZJPW02aVD65Wo8XAf6coT2mIVcaIe5B_u8rJIjbzx1qsxLRuEUgKRPNxyzmlB/s320/101_2107.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Attach the elastic to the headband by placing approximately 1" of it inside one of the openings. While holding the elastic in place, stitch across the opening closing it up with the elastic inside. You'll want to stitch over the elastic at least two or three times to make sure that it doesn't pull out.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnlWTswM45wDPEfyBM0aG5I5crURWbcH-4Uso5LFphR6g_wizVumyvnCcoYZ5yfmfubCzhcsX_9zsi38PxvluHzZt3IUdaHhvxqnuwLT-KQmDSDJjEbRcJqqii84mgKj1dqXxOxyucxgko/s1600-h/101_2126.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377350407157009586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnlWTswM45wDPEfyBM0aG5I5crURWbcH-4Uso5LFphR6g_wizVumyvnCcoYZ5yfmfubCzhcsX_9zsi38PxvluHzZt3IUdaHhvxqnuwLT-KQmDSDJjEbRcJqqii84mgKj1dqXxOxyucxgko/s320/101_2126.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Place the other end of the elastic in the other opening and repeat.<br /><br /><strong>Step Eight: Enjoy</strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi9yYa9Iu2AxkFsEFDnY5gkBFqsFeCy68T1IT2XVBZ5Ap7qW6t8JempxUiHC9YRv_rRQGlPKUvmWbqPnviQgSLHpQX6al4v23GYjNiBsW8Hp-3pdT4cAiJmGO7cCiOG-O2wrCTYhr3Dt4C/s1600-h/101E2112.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377350412335440306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi9yYa9Iu2AxkFsEFDnY5gkBFqsFeCy68T1IT2XVBZ5Ap7qW6t8JempxUiHC9YRv_rRQGlPKUvmWbqPnviQgSLHpQX6al4v23GYjNiBsW8Hp-3pdT4cAiJmGO7cCiOG-O2wrCTYhr3Dt4C/s320/101E2112.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Wear your headband with pride!<br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685747672788389829.post-57574947150129054842009-08-29T06:27:00.000-07:002009-08-29T06:44:39.981-07:00Hair Accessories<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Q0sT7cdd1UZ88p6Wh51ev3HGOqnmS5QmkCEejKz8EYwyoKumZz4C8lgF6LRlL0FKGDu97GM5WO1eltutHthprdlrAsiw6enTIhmYXAqhC8aRPQJHhgR0bXpUtWB5QJhC-QSlQ4T0wvTk/s1600-h/101_2205.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375381168478451922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Q0sT7cdd1UZ88p6Wh51ev3HGOqnmS5QmkCEejKz8EYwyoKumZz4C8lgF6LRlL0FKGDu97GM5WO1eltutHthprdlrAsiw6enTIhmYXAqhC8aRPQJHhgR0bXpUtWB5QJhC-QSlQ4T0wvTk/s320/101_2205.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Well, it's Saturday, and I'm being rather lazy today. I have a list of school work a mile long, but I'm just not feeling motivated. For some reason though, hair accessories are motivating me. Over the past week, I've been making tons of headbands, barrettes, bobby pins, bows, ect. I have no idea what has gotten into me especially since I won't even wear most of what I'm making! It's really rather sad. However, if you need a way to use up scraps of fabric, those last few beads, that lonely button, or that ribbon that just won't match anything, hair accessories are the way to go. I may have to get some tutorials going on these before long. They would actually make cute and cheap Christmas presents, and with the economy the way it is this year, who doesn't like cute and cheap!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685747672788389829.post-41345168774264390992009-08-28T11:43:00.000-07:002010-02-01T22:54:32.133-08:00Tutorial: Large Zippered Travel Pouch<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzlvk4jNAs1A3Vo-jphXQkWU-dWUtQyVNNItEz2GXOZFiafk7umoSrum6qs9OW_0gxxeQSr0-GOIUv1ZCFl0kQViq5WNha07J0hgjVM1OphNZmnKsSlTN-CAMLfWdJ188EJ6B4qaqi_e59/s1600-h/101_2410.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375167319455069554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzlvk4jNAs1A3Vo-jphXQkWU-dWUtQyVNNItEz2GXOZFiafk7umoSrum6qs9OW_0gxxeQSr0-GOIUv1ZCFl0kQViq5WNha07J0hgjVM1OphNZmnKsSlTN-CAMLfWdJ188EJ6B4qaqi_e59/s320/101_2410.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I've spent quite a bit of time traveling over the past year, and because of the airline fees for luggage, I've pretty much confined myself to traveling with just a carry on. One trick that I have learned to make packing more efficient is to use tons of pouches to keep things such as pajama sets, socks, underwear, and electronics organized. This also makes things easier when you get pulled for a security check, or have to hunt something out of the bottom of the bag. Most of the pouches at the store though are either too small or too expensive so I have resorted to making my own. These pouches are rather large (13x8) and would also be great for organizing or hiding stuff in a bathroom or craft room.<br /><br /><strong>You</strong> <strong>Will Need:</strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXcJkSjT6q0eqdAnh-zI0crNfs_bRJNcDWTs77ULQxeBNg1dVBizwkLYIhpOJ2c1hRrQS6QRgAB05_iNXQQJMyTqkIEB8tUlvx-kWdnx1w0hiOgXixQDwqJGhDj2f-JD5i0KYSDXVysVfZ/s1600-h/101_2362.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375095500643053538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXcJkSjT6q0eqdAnh-zI0crNfs_bRJNcDWTs77ULQxeBNg1dVBizwkLYIhpOJ2c1hRrQS6QRgAB05_iNXQQJMyTqkIEB8tUlvx-kWdnx1w0hiOgXixQDwqJGhDj2f-JD5i0KYSDXVysVfZ/s320/101_2362.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />~Quarter Yard of fabric<br />~9" Zipper<br /><br /><strong>Step One:</strong><br />~Cut two 14.5" by 9" rectangles<br />~Cut two 2.5" long strips of fabric that are the same width as your zipper (the simplest way to do this is lay the zipper on top of the fabric and use it as your pattern as I did in the picture below)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX2iJxZFldQNWfzE6dNBsyaOgab2qcX8JUMAugm0ShSNx8hQNkWQI_Bx7_pGfrOuMTpAQig3WWzPUSfUuKII1DT5161h8GYIaAPIQqdDsm_dCB9apEGAczEb5If1tSNO27TQJpZPFNeOAK/s1600-h/101_2363.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375094608923474786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX2iJxZFldQNWfzE6dNBsyaOgab2qcX8JUMAugm0ShSNx8hQNkWQI_Bx7_pGfrOuMTpAQig3WWzPUSfUuKII1DT5161h8GYIaAPIQqdDsm_dCB9apEGAczEb5If1tSNO27TQJpZPFNeOAK/s320/101_2363.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Step Two:</strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq2GlJ0rjFhUMELibyS5wI8tJ8ln7ZAiCNY7asT7w-oNS9oEi_VsaxoLxZOR6a6T03f6h1sOXKEoDR5hX_wXAOH7AIILwPk3lYvvR0BG16aD0G5Qg6PxhNo12wGIW7BySBSbpUd_H0K_Gr/s1600-h/101_2366.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375096783724914434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq2GlJ0rjFhUMELibyS5wI8tJ8ln7ZAiCNY7asT7w-oNS9oEi_VsaxoLxZOR6a6T03f6h1sOXKEoDR5hX_wXAOH7AIILwPk3lYvvR0BG16aD0G5Qg6PxhNo12wGIW7BySBSbpUd_H0K_Gr/s320/101_2366.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />~On your work surface, lay your zipper right side up and unzip it half way. Then, on each end of your zipper pin one of your 2.5" strips so that it is right side down.<br />~Sew the strips onto the zipper getting as close as you can to where the teeth begin and end. It should look like the picture below when you are finished.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDU0bNK-gvHI0tiLrzpxITvdYJ4EjkctC6QKnXGS136habayJle7dOkeA5L8slHoTwXADZ0HNq_G0ZFKQ6rHgyB2zOHhGeeFA_szKupMcfoeC4AZWt-vbFwXGUfPCWYEXnfBjtwH6fA-Wf/s1600-h/101_2368.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375098796082557666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDU0bNK-gvHI0tiLrzpxITvdYJ4EjkctC6QKnXGS136habayJle7dOkeA5L8slHoTwXADZ0HNq_G0ZFKQ6rHgyB2zOHhGeeFA_szKupMcfoeC4AZWt-vbFwXGUfPCWYEXnfBjtwH6fA-Wf/s320/101_2368.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Step Three:</strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW2tW6qwpIriJ0LiQ4xPOSEcOOyJ_yZEN0oBXRCNMITLDk7YXzGh14iewuLWDmU7ExrSsmSTkP197snjDGrBVwE9aCT8_LGGuIxt56wSWXXH0GUCXuXJtl1lYOB0O99rThCHinkgGhOwrR/s1600-h/101_2369.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375099943927488482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW2tW6qwpIriJ0LiQ4xPOSEcOOyJ_yZEN0oBXRCNMITLDk7YXzGh14iewuLWDmU7ExrSsmSTkP197snjDGrBVwE9aCT8_LGGuIxt56wSWXXH0GUCXuXJtl1lYOB0O99rThCHinkgGhOwrR/s320/101_2369.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />~On your work surface, lay one of the 14.5" rectangles right side up.<br />~Line up the zipper face down along the top edge of the rectangle and pin in place.<br />~Stitch the zipper to the fabric making sure that your stitches don't get too close to the zipper teeth. You may have to stop stitching half way through and unzip the zipper partially in order to get the zipper pull out of your way. See picture below.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwQ8GhL7McAVJm2VV-v6E76uRrqY1smEzGnZKAiYV6k6uUvit3QD1hkyLwj-X0TmZ_ZK2GKkV5LjrRuPlp2-eUDFjvlR6-U_aTtcoaaUhgPINky5motUZUvYMtyt8QcNh1Pi3kMk-3shPq/s1600-h/101_2372.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375102089415592658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwQ8GhL7McAVJm2VV-v6E76uRrqY1smEzGnZKAiYV6k6uUvit3QD1hkyLwj-X0TmZ_ZK2GKkV5LjrRuPlp2-eUDFjvlR6-U_aTtcoaaUhgPINky5motUZUvYMtyt8QcNh1Pi3kMk-3shPq/s320/101_2372.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Step Four:</strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZv7I_T8VoeyuWmcFUAV0O6ZMe4_O_jc8eA6icQ8X7OxISwzb_dADeQbu0F8xtOOmsDrs0P-a6ecA31j_iKJmshEvCzoOetyJNOqNwT8CgtqiEWfHVI6obO0cPbeXwgl1NBjfI2fyR26B9/s1600-h/101_2373.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375103636127110386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZv7I_T8VoeyuWmcFUAV0O6ZMe4_O_jc8eA6icQ8X7OxISwzb_dADeQbu0F8xtOOmsDrs0P-a6ecA31j_iKJmshEvCzoOetyJNOqNwT8CgtqiEWfHVI6obO0cPbeXwgl1NBjfI2fyR26B9/s320/101_2373.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />~Now lay the zipper face up again.<br />~Place the other 14.5" <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">retangle</span> face down on top of zipper making sure to line the top edges up, and pin in place.<br />~Sew along the top edge once again making sure to stay as close as you can to the teeth. When your finished it should look like the picture below.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWQa2-4Ou4Uj3WUgHnq1Jzg1ocSmTCVkI2MENMEv6lVx0ij0oi2SxDSXVLHKBu_rkp2AEUW2rnKYJLe-MMpmSboTfWZaJE6PY_IVPsiFyM_Mx4U4x_y_fxBnBfReU9lsjjEk5lkksc5c0E/s1600-h/101_2376.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375105390299147554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWQa2-4Ou4Uj3WUgHnq1Jzg1ocSmTCVkI2MENMEv6lVx0ij0oi2SxDSXVLHKBu_rkp2AEUW2rnKYJLe-MMpmSboTfWZaJE6PY_IVPsiFyM_Mx4U4x_y_fxBnBfReU9lsjjEk5lkksc5c0E/s320/101_2376.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Step Five:</strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCuXNhmKkeWV1TgYcY3zJwLQxHg9wPCWOX8tzMkSJfJLi4RMW4gmKqo5Iuh6c_ZS3kI84q5oSkeSHfJCDDWytNkSF4Edt8A0Ejytj1SCTaXfxaU2oUyjYL8adpuDi51NbqXm6LBZxnKNUS/s1600-h/101_2377.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375107341668455154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCuXNhmKkeWV1TgYcY3zJwLQxHg9wPCWOX8tzMkSJfJLi4RMW4gmKqo5Iuh6c_ZS3kI84q5oSkeSHfJCDDWytNkSF4Edt8A0Ejytj1SCTaXfxaU2oUyjYL8adpuDi51NbqXm6LBZxnKNUS/s320/101_2377.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />It is now time to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">topstitch</span> on either side of the zipper. Make sure that the zipper is laying flat though so that your stitches catch the zipper underneath the fabric. For this project, the top stitching accomplishes two things. It gives the pouch a more finished look, and it holds down the fabric inside of the pouch so that it doesn't get caught up in the zipper later on.<br /><br /><strong>Step Six:</strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdlIB6XWHIBjR8MLbstOzefoR0DUJ1YoQAgnRo-xgkdZHj9Pt6j1pEn-UNO1Q9WjWd95tBdxXJaN7-tPHxl5qhtccfy4lAJn65_IdI-Q1u1nD_SjO2E4hvjAwZsdZfQY98stINUFFNY1QR/s1600-h/101_2379.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375110452103823218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdlIB6XWHIBjR8MLbstOzefoR0DUJ1YoQAgnRo-xgkdZHj9Pt6j1pEn-UNO1Q9WjWd95tBdxXJaN7-tPHxl5qhtccfy4lAJn65_IdI-Q1u1nD_SjO2E4hvjAwZsdZfQY98stINUFFNY1QR/s320/101_2379.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />~Unzip the zipper. Trust me, this is important. If you don't do it now, you won't be able to turn the pouch later.<br />~With the unzipped zipper at the top, fold the fabric in half with right sides together and pin in place.<br /><br /><strong>Step Seven:</strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgL5Ri_HDSTukeB9w7IFDUoCatcsCGVpvepAz_6yjXz-05vAUZzZEN7-hG1KLhUdHGoUIpuo2mheI2j9UqhO4fzh9mnNafHvnDQJTJDRdudsAbKxRCv2trrzfJrB2yRk17ThN8nHY0UtTm/s1600-h/101_2380.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375112775562401762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgL5Ri_HDSTukeB9w7IFDUoCatcsCGVpvepAz_6yjXz-05vAUZzZEN7-hG1KLhUdHGoUIpuo2mheI2j9UqhO4fzh9mnNafHvnDQJTJDRdudsAbKxRCv2trrzfJrB2yRk17ThN8nHY0UtTm/s320/101_2380.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Sew along the three sides that you pinned together.<br /><br /><strong>Step Seven:</strong><br /><br />Now to create the bottom of the pouch.<br /><br />~First stand your pouch up with one corner facing you.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixXeotViDgwptZLEVOjsWRu8lQdFhbNwI5C1gS3WhhK2qYKlptegPjK-BH9HJffAA1EDvcI35ZXEVi_kboH-DquGrl96DH4_Skso9ta3KEKt5gxJCPDKc4hwkdhRFTMsrIdTvYhNYOv8x2/s1600-h/101_2382.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375142690322229842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixXeotViDgwptZLEVOjsWRu8lQdFhbNwI5C1gS3WhhK2qYKlptegPjK-BH9HJffAA1EDvcI35ZXEVi_kboH-DquGrl96DH4_Skso9ta3KEKt5gxJCPDKc4hwkdhRFTMsrIdTvYhNYOv8x2/s320/101_2382.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />~Now, squish the side seam and the bottom seam together until they flatten out forming a triangle. Notice in the picture that the pouch is still standing up.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibSmeSr4Of9f8lBcnh6cUqLn25xo5yxVx92FJznmLJf9k7iWpKtRB-jW_tTk9wijv_Dmm-fcd_8KL0e1TcmKRrW_9vFThPmvmnn6yj3_Hbwf2iRTyXiv2FQo_J1ec44gP-B3aNhNSDpUAr/s1600-h/101_2383.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375144354973654738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibSmeSr4Of9f8lBcnh6cUqLn25xo5yxVx92FJznmLJf9k7iWpKtRB-jW_tTk9wijv_Dmm-fcd_8KL0e1TcmKRrW_9vFThPmvmnn6yj3_Hbwf2iRTyXiv2FQo_J1ec44gP-B3aNhNSDpUAr/s320/101_2383.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />~Measure three inches across and mark that line with a marker.<br />~Sew across the line that you just drew.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE-whUfpj5OHOuJcs6GlyFvQvt_lDKPZni2ruE6VtaBDRRriPjKhMLJgA7811llnCc-HSyQD7nUood6YWO4UyMnkss9c0PW7WmpFOdZ2DN0nOC4tL9rsyyVfi2DfgBTwLZJguts81TdwwW/s1600-h/101_2385.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375145650617839874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE-whUfpj5OHOuJcs6GlyFvQvt_lDKPZni2ruE6VtaBDRRriPjKhMLJgA7811llnCc-HSyQD7nUood6YWO4UyMnkss9c0PW7WmpFOdZ2DN0nOC4tL9rsyyVfi2DfgBTwLZJguts81TdwwW/s320/101_2385.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />~Flip the bag around and do the same thing with the other corner.<br /><br /><strong>Step Eight:</strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9FfOefPQRyFAH4A_hGmNyETPqZSylyAMdU0G6GV7EbppqmuSN8OwYx3UsxnQN_WarrkUH7gZmry26kmUVkDqzDgT6GNX0UqDXYW9n_gbcMdOGz8i_jNeUwT9wnnf9vXMvbGgVkQvlxhL0/s1600-h/101_2387.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375146836617250402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9FfOefPQRyFAH4A_hGmNyETPqZSylyAMdU0G6GV7EbppqmuSN8OwYx3UsxnQN_WarrkUH7gZmry26kmUVkDqzDgT6GNX0UqDXYW9n_gbcMdOGz8i_jNeUwT9wnnf9vXMvbGgVkQvlxhL0/s320/101_2387.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Cut off the excess fabric at the corners.<br /><br /><strong>Step Nine:</strong><br /><br />Now turn it inside out, and enjoy!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8w739KEJUmr2_Ii4lMTwVi4UJb2eDMXoDvU_zt2BDFSF4ic5KCkVg6CEylGDr0D5ydpmVkdHuPozxM8Vlou6hhrtWIi8Db6bTUNqDeL6PqBeNhLUjD7T3h67v7jPHmS6_AoPYo8jz0i6g/s1600-h/101_2407.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375154701530741586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8w739KEJUmr2_Ii4lMTwVi4UJb2eDMXoDvU_zt2BDFSF4ic5KCkVg6CEylGDr0D5ydpmVkdHuPozxM8Vlou6hhrtWIi8Db6bTUNqDeL6PqBeNhLUjD7T3h67v7jPHmS6_AoPYo8jz0i6g/s320/101_2407.JPG" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685747672788389829.post-35817635052114294602009-08-17T07:54:00.000-07:002009-08-26T19:57:50.185-07:00Tutorial: Another HandbagThis is a very basic handbag tutorial, but I enjoyed using it to get my placement just right for a ribbon that I wanted to wrap around the bottom of my bag. This is actually how I usually use tutorials. I pick the tutorials that I personally use based on the fact that there is some aspect of them that I want to learn. I used the tutorial link that I posted right before this one as a way to learn how to add the rounded corners. As long as I am learning something new or perfecting my skills, I feel like I am accomplishing something since I can use that knowledge later on on my own tutorials/patterns.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.henryglassfabrics.com/images/sheet/pdf/12471/anthologyHANDBAGforweb_1238683657_1.pdf">http://www.henryglassfabrics.com/images/sheet/pdf/12471/anthologyHANDBAGforweb_1238683657_1.pdf</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685747672788389829.post-43208543168339770812009-08-12T18:07:00.000-07:002009-08-12T18:11:28.534-07:00Tutorial: Tote BagI found this free tutorial today for a tote bag. While I haven't made it yet, I thought that I would pass on the information. It looks like a great pattern!<br /><a href="http://www.studioefabrics.com/documents/Flourish_Tote.pdf">http://www.studioefabrics.com/documents/Flourish_Tote.pdf</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685747672788389829.post-25364116360084463192009-08-01T13:11:00.000-07:002009-08-26T17:01:25.243-07:00Pattern ReviewNo, I'm not dead, and yes, I am still working on the diaper bag. I actually did find the time to finish the first prototype a few weeks ago, and it's far from perfect. However, progress is being made, and one day I will post the tutorial.<br /><br />Until then though, I wanted to let ya'll know about a pattern that I have gotten a ton of use out of lately. You can find it <a href="http://youcanmakethis.com/info/handbags/SimpleChicHandbag.htm">here</a>. I actually wasn't too crazy about it from the pictures, but I needed a pattern that I could put a long strap on so I thought that I would try it. Once I tried it, I was hooked. It's both fast and easy to put together once you get the hang of it, and with some embellishments, such as the flowers that I mentioned in a previous post, they turn out quite cute.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoMRZEFOpEtJWJl6M7lv4ToNhr2tqGAKGELWhHoAm9Yw132xpMlXKApw7PhuYKA1bE0BUnLfq6pWoiSAyDhToeWypcINXIlm1P0JNp_JlW6CQgV3OY6kglYjmILU2J3ObE5Ygj5MWzFABk/s1600-h/101_1794.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365165638304042130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoMRZEFOpEtJWJl6M7lv4ToNhr2tqGAKGELWhHoAm9Yw132xpMlXKApw7PhuYKA1bE0BUnLfq6pWoiSAyDhToeWypcINXIlm1P0JNp_JlW6CQgV3OY6kglYjmILU2J3ObE5Ygj5MWzFABk/s320/101_1794.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEk7wOpuMMGk2o91GEgHz0Zm4wvtFsDaW2Kd5akUaf92rQbFRK5u_AXfS3oAek6b8GWGWnaLoZHsu6kjn51qBqXnWbXP7yDUdUN_F92j5o4O6KGwWcK0agURat9RWur491ETuljKtRTz13/s1600-h/101_1811.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365166668881589330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEk7wOpuMMGk2o91GEgHz0Zm4wvtFsDaW2Kd5akUaf92rQbFRK5u_AXfS3oAek6b8GWGWnaLoZHsu6kjn51qBqXnWbXP7yDUdUN_F92j5o4O6KGwWcK0agURat9RWur491ETuljKtRTz13/s320/101_1811.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJaVPyFVc1MjI-_mOs0K0_i8XdsYvbSAu9mLQQGcBMrfqgaEsBw75cEwxlBJZGMWBOJ666CWHqNJFdF0rwN6Vi5oMNgw3FHBBSeMdwJj-dE5U-OixHe_uyh5txwN8Z-16tv1ImjZGuLN5M/s1600-h/101_1813.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365166672662157042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJaVPyFVc1MjI-_mOs0K0_i8XdsYvbSAu9mLQQGcBMrfqgaEsBw75cEwxlBJZGMWBOJ666CWHqNJFdF0rwN6Vi5oMNgw3FHBBSeMdwJj-dE5U-OixHe_uyh5txwN8Z-16tv1ImjZGuLN5M/s320/101_1813.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrLxQ71NHCrEmXW-Cd0PJKD2_GRfC6TqSqT8gfj0PA7jcPyo9nfko_mZiL6DFRodV8TvGPYWblJ77AiuMcN5hkwRMQ-FMVeSks2tGYpDZFEOV8jRUudJoDSSvVkWcCukeVzM-RfytPI4Wl/s1600-h/101_1805.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365166660597091602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrLxQ71NHCrEmXW-Cd0PJKD2_GRfC6TqSqT8gfj0PA7jcPyo9nfko_mZiL6DFRodV8TvGPYWblJ77AiuMcN5hkwRMQ-FMVeSks2tGYpDZFEOV8jRUudJoDSSvVkWcCukeVzM-RfytPI4Wl/s320/101_1805.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs10WiDlLjAZBT_uKlFdl-ZfTTkIkos3Lz8Wd4Vo1RnCZ-aUykVmn7D0T8Xwa45aE5DXmLItHlL12PFICufrP4f3zIAn4zcPKnLm6bZaDahUYQtwfXWwz4g7pcjY5VvzkgMZYUA21ciP-1/s1600-h/101_1777.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365166656247938594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs10WiDlLjAZBT_uKlFdl-ZfTTkIkos3Lz8Wd4Vo1RnCZ-aUykVmn7D0T8Xwa45aE5DXmLItHlL12PFICufrP4f3zIAn4zcPKnLm6bZaDahUYQtwfXWwz4g7pcjY5VvzkgMZYUA21ciP-1/s320/101_1777.JPG" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685747672788389829.post-2998983519776919562009-04-25T14:23:00.000-07:002011-11-04T04:30:22.777-07:00Flowers and Fabric Covered Buttons<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrlZOyUaqBkqLeJF60Co4ysXdijfAhxB2aaRo-zenjWLw0xNFM5LcXgE0dhe29QPm6Aly3EKk97b9p0NpOyvoZrtv2Soz3AalD8J5mFWA0GxykHy4-ufP7Q07Oi3oGlAiLevMmtcUZRUte/s1600-h/100_1416.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328744272771689250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrlZOyUaqBkqLeJF60Co4ysXdijfAhxB2aaRo-zenjWLw0xNFM5LcXgE0dhe29QPm6Aly3EKk97b9p0NpOyvoZrtv2Soz3AalD8J5mFWA0GxykHy4-ufP7Q07Oi3oGlAiLevMmtcUZRUte/s320/100_1416.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
Thanks for stopping by! This tutorial along with eventually all of the other oneson this blog have been moved to my new blog at <a href="http://whereowhereruhiding.blogspot.com/">My Hiding Place</a>. You can find this specific post <a href="http://whereowhereruhiding.blogspot.com/2011/11/after-five-designs-fabric-flowers.html">here</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685747672788389829.post-30169501786112628822009-04-23T10:48:00.000-07:002011-10-04T07:23:16.011-07:00Tutorial: European Bread BasketThis tutorial can now be found at: <a href="http://whereowhereruhiding.blogspot.com/2011/10/after-five-designs-tutorial-european.html">http://whereowhereruhiding.blogspot.com/2011/10/after-five-designs-tutorial-european.html</a><br />
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