Sometimes we just have to make do with what we have instead of buying more, and sometimes, this isn’t actually such a bad thing! I’ve rounded up some of the most innovative, creative and helpful
"I like my old-timey ways," says "Granny" Odlund, mistress of Odlunds Island at the mouth of the Suwannee River. With her husband, Alec, she settled on the tiny, marsh-flecked islet in 1910, carved...
Sometimes, you need a knicker, or some other relatively non-denominational short, slightly poofy pantlet with a cuff at the bottom, and you don’t have time
I have decided my hair mantra for this holiday season is don’t be afraid to get a little messy or get it twisted… *wink* … hope you are just as inspired by these styles as I am. x…
this post may contain affiliate links So you love crafting for the holidays as much as I do?! I've made a Paper Strip Shamrock in the past, but I made some more because, you know,
Discover why Brown Brothers Prosecco is the perfect sparkling wine to elevate everyday moments. From casual brunches with friends to romantic dinners for two, make every occasion special with this delightful and refreshing bubbly.
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Total 53 Shares Pin it 53 Share 0 Tweet 0 Share 0 If you don’t already know about Israel based designer Yaki Ravid, now is the time to check out his gorgeous, dreamy gowns. When I saw his glamorous 2012 collection for the first time my heart completely skipped a beat. The designs are every […]
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A few weeks ago, I did a guest post for Tatertots and Jello and shared this tutorial. In case you missed it, I am posting this on my blog t...
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Stephanie here again with another fun tutorial. Today I'm going to show you how to add ruffles to a shirt! This is such a cute trick!
Want to make a dress with me?? This beautiful dress, designed by Jennifer Paganelli, is lovely for all body types,
Volia. One single Ukrainian word with so many important, powerful meanings. It means willpower, self-control; a desire and a right to act at one’s discretion; but most importantly it means freedom and independence. Freedom is what you don’t notice when everything is alright. It seems so basic and undeniable a concept that we easily grow accustomed to it. Ukrainians now probably see the value of freedom more clearly than any other country in Europe. Ukrainians know that freedom can be attacked and must be defended. Why pick this name for a blouse? Because it is a light, loose-fitting garment, it calls freedom to me: freedom of movement, of choice as to which sleeve shape and length to pick and how deep the neck opening to make. It’s playful with cute little tassels resembling those of traditional Ukrainian embroidered blouses. The pattern calls for a light mix of linen and silk-mohair yarns, which makes it perfect for the warmer season. Substitute linen with merino or alpaca yarn and you will have a wonderful blouse for the colder months. You can take a closer look at my sample and discover the design process in episode 17 of my podcast. Sizes The pattern is written for nine sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) with a finished bust circumference of ca. 95 (105, 115, 125, 135) (145, 155, 165, 175) cm // 37.5 (41.5, 45.5, 49.5, 53.25) (57.25, 61.25, 65, 69) in incl. ca. 20 cm (8 in) of recommended positive ease. The sample is cropped and shown in size 2 on a 160 cm (5.3 ft) tall model with ca. 84–66–94 cm (33–26–39 in) body measurements. For more of the finished garment measurements, please refer to the schematic. Yarn 2 strands and ca. 185 (200, 220, 235, 260) (275, 305, 335, 355) g or 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) skeins of Flora from Colori Naturali, 100% linen lace weight yarn with 800 m (875 yds) in 100 g skein, shown in colourway “a tea with friends”; or ca. 1554 (1600, 1848, 1974, 2184) (2310, 2562, 2814, 2982) m // 1700 (1838, 2022, 2160, 2389) (2527, 2803, 3079, 3262) yds of any other lace weight yarn. Divide the required yardage in half if using a single strand of fingering weight yarn; held together with 1 strand and ca. 90 (95, 105, 115, 125) (135, 145, 160, 170) g or 4 (4, 5, 5, 5) (6, 6, 7, 7) skeins of Le Petit Silk & Mohair from Biches & Buches, 30% silk and 70% kid mohair lace weight yarn with 210 m (230 yds) in 25 g skein, shown in colourway Red Brown; or ca. 756 (798, 882, 966, 1050) (1134, 1218, 1344, 1428) m // 827 (873, 965, 1057, 1149) (1241, 1332, 1470, 1562) yds of any other lace weight yarn. Estimated yardage is calculated for the shortest version of the blouse (22 cm (8.75 in) with 3/4 sleeves and includes +10% extra. If you wish to add more body/sleeve length, plan for some extra yarn. Needles and notions 2.5 mm (US 1.5) and 3.0 mm (US 2.5) circular needles (pick the length of the cables according to your personal preferences and adjust the size of the needles to get the gauge if necessary); spare cables, spare circular needles or scrap yarn to keep sts on hold; one 2.5 mm (US 1.5) double pointed needle; a few stitch markers, one of which is removable; a tapestry needle. Gauge 24 sts & 30 rnds in 10 cm (4 in) on 3.0 mm (US 2.5) needles measured over stockinette stitch worked in the round after blocking; 24 sts & 30 rnds in 10 cm (4 in) on 3.0 mm (US 2.5) needles measured over lace pattern on the hem and cuffs worked in the round after blocking. Adjust the needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Make a super easy DIY pillowcase top. A cute beginner-friendly sewing project perfect for this weekend! Make a top!
This is a 1940s knitting pattern to knit a cute blouse / jumper with short puffed sleeves and a collar in a v shaped cable rib. It was originally published on September 27, 1941. This pattern was originally published in Dutch and has been translated to English by me personally (that's why they are slightly higher priced than my other PDF patterns). You don't just get a piece of translated text - it's been put back into the original layout! You will receive a PDF of both the original Dutch pattern and the English translation. The pattern consists of written instructions, a schematic for the pattern pieces and a chart for the stitch pattern. Materials Required: 400 grams (14 oz) wool. 2 knitting needles no. 3 (3 mm / US 2.5) Measurements: Finished size at underarm ca. 96 cm / 37¾ in. Tension: Not given but calculated to be ca. 25 sts. per 10 cm (4 in.) (in cable rib). Yarn weight given is “a not too thin 3-ply”. Estimated to be a 5-ply in modern yarn based on stitch tension. ♥♥ Ravelry link ♥♥ http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bij-een-mantelpak You will need a PDF reader (like adobe acrobat) to open this file. All yellow backgrounds, creases and tears have been removed to make the pattern easily readable and printer friendly.
Did you know that "spats" was originally a shortened version of "spatterdashes?" That is a neat word and a fun fashion detail that we sometimes see in our steampunk, Victorian, and fancier weddings. Check out some of our favorites.
Casual academia shirt with long puff sleeves, decorative flower lace trim accent and lace bow brooch Size S Bust: 98cm Length: 58cm Size M Bust: 102cm Length: 59cm Size L Bust: 106cm Length: 63cm Size XL Bust: 110cm Length: 64cm Material: Polyester Fabric Type: Chiffon (If you're unsure of which size to order, or simply want us to double check that the sizes you picked would fit you, you can leave us a note with your bust & waist measurements, with your order. The note section is located in your Cart) . . . . . Asian Sizes generally run one size smaller than US/UK/CA/EU sizes. We take the measurements of every garment and list them in the description box. We would advise you to check the measurements in the description or send us your bust/waist measurements so we can do that for you. Optional: You can also order one size up your regular size (example: if you wear size M in the US, you'd order Asian Size L) although this option is not as precise as checking the measurements and comparing them to your bust/waist measurements. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - One Size - One Size clothing would generally fit sizes: XS (extra small), S (small) and petite M (a small medium) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - Swimsuit Sizing - swimsuits run two sizes smaller than US/UK/CA/EU sizes. You would need to order two sizes up your regular size (example: if you wear size S in US, you'd have to order your swimsuit in Asian size L ) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - Tip: Always check the measurements in the Item Info and compare them to your body measurements (bust and waist), to make sure the item would fit you. ' Contact us ✉ with your measurements if you need help choosing your size. FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $50 (USD) . For orders under $50 the shipping fee is $4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - DELIVERY ESTIMATES Please be aware that delivery time can vary and we are unable to give precise delivery estimates due to deliveries being affected by many factors: destination, national holidays, weather, customs clearance, global pandemics and other unprecedented factors .. Generally, once a package gets shipped it could take approximately... . 10-15 business days to the UK, the US, EU-countries, Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand. . 15-30 business days to all other countries. . We do not guarantee delivery dates or times. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - COVID-19 NOTICE: Depending on the COVID19 pandemic situation in your country and airlines activity, please be aware that a delay in package arrival due to Covid-19 is possible. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - Check out our FAQ page for more information on Shipping and Purchase Protection. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - -
Ready for a fun refashion!!?? So a few weeks back, I found these on Pinterest. I fell in love and according to the listed price they were over $100. Ouch. Not only that, they didn't sell them any longer. Either way, nu-uh.
I'm totally into anything convertible - dresses, tops and bodysuits... oh, except cars. And so I wanted to share with you this DIY convertible Bodysuit!
These cute crop tops are perfect for any body type! Whether you're looking for a sexy crop top or a cheap crop top outfit, these are the cutest tops!
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Two facts about me: I'm cheap. I love dresses. I wear dresses probably 6 days out of the week. It's not that I one day just decided to wear dresses to feel cute and girly. Far from it. I spend a lot of time sitting at home, knitting, crocheting, painting. I also spend a lot of time in the car traveling across the country. I absolutely hate the feel of jeans around my knees.. Ugh. The thought of it makes me grumpy. Back in November when I really started Talk2thetrees I kinda just wore pajama pants and sweat pants. I hated it! So I decided.. I should wear dresses! Dresses are so comfortable, I can sit around the house and feel comfortable and cute. That's the best. The only problem.. they are expensive! Now.. to me, 19.99 is expensive. I told you. I'm cheap. So I started making my own dresses, and skirts, for under 6 dollars each! Here is a tutorial on a High Waisted Dress: For under 6 bucks! First you will need a ribbed tank top. I got mine from Walmart for 2.50 You could also use a t-shirt 3 yards of matching fabric. Clearance section is my favorite. I got three yards for 3.00 total! Cut the tank top almost in half. This is really your preference. Depending on your bust size, and how short you want your dress. The shorter the tank top, the shorter your dress will be. (I cut mine a little too short.. oops!) For the bottom part of your dress take the fabric and wrap it around your waist about 1 and a half times, and cut in a straight line. The fabric will come to you already folded, don't unfold it. This way you have kind of a bubble hem. You don't need to hem up the bottom at all, and the inside will look like the outside. I never measure, I never use patterns... Sorry if this seems silly! Next you fold your fabric in half. Remember it's already folded, so you are folding it again, creating a skirt. Sew up the short side. (There will be four layers of fabric that you are sewing.) You have kind of a big blocky rectangle skirt. Next open it up and change your sewing machine's tension so it will create the biggest stitches possible. Instead of sewing a waist band in like a normal skirt, you are just sewing a straight line around the two layers of fabric joining them together. (You are sewing the raw edges, not the bubble hem) This is where I didn't get pictures.. awesome. We are going to create a ruffle. Don't do a back stitch when you start sewing around the skirt or after. To make the skirt ruffle you hold the thread and scoot the fabric down. Make sure the skirt ruffles are evenly distributed and pretty loose. Turn the skirt part inside out so that the raw edges (from when you turned it into that big blocky skirt) are facing out, and put the tank top inside as pictured. Next you will pin the tank top and the dress together. Once it's pinned make sure that the tanktop part of the dress folds out to be inside out like the skirt part. Make sure that the tank top park lays flat and the skirt part is ruffled still. Make sure your tension is set back to normal and sew the skirt and the tank top together just under the previous stitches. Remove the pins and the dress part is done! Now for the sash. Cut a strip out of the left over fabric, about double of how thick you want your sash to bed. Fold it in half long ways so that the printed side is facing in. And sew up the sides. Turn it right side out and finish up the edges, and you are done! The sash is not actually sewn onto the dress, it's removable and is just tied in the back. You could always use a regular belt or another coordinating fabric for the belt! This dress came out a little shorter than I normally like. This would have been avoided by leaving the tank top a little longer. This dress took about 30 minutes to make. It cost about 6.00 total. I now have three of these dresses. They look good with a cardigan, and a pair of tights or leggings. Yeah, Yeah I know I'm looking to the side an awful lot.. Probably making sure my pup isn't on the table ;) Much better than buying one here. Not that I don't like Delia's.. I just don't like paying a lot of money for something so simple to make! I hope this tutorial made sense.. I've never done one before and honestly have not been feeling myself since the incident at the restaurant. I hope you understand. ;) I hope you can save money and make something cute and comfortable! ** Update! Wohoo! I just added another tutorial! Check it out here!
Since Emma is getting married this summer, she's been trying out some heat-free, raw and all-natural hair styles.
How I modified patterns and recreated a ModCloth dress with grey fabric and ivory lace
