Did you know it is national scrap week? It is not. I made that up. But it should be a thing. I’m making it a thing. A bag of scraps… Read More
If you haven't tried making fabric scrap twine before, and if you have an abundant stash of fabric remnants, then there's no time like the present.
What do you see when looking at an unused fork, a screw, a car part, and other scraps? Most of us see something that belongs in a dump, except for Brian Mock, a sculptor and a metal revolutionist who is bringing reclaimed materials back to life in a form of spectacular sculpture art.
In an unprecedented act of blogging fanciness I decided to make a video documenting how I create the woodgrain texture (so thoroughly p...
Huge list of sew and no sew projects for fabric scraps. Make gifts, jewelery or home decor items out of the trimmings, crumbs and other items you would normally toss in the scrap bin.
Use your scrap fabric to make this free quilted sleep mask! Step by step instructions for a beginner-friendly tutorial.
Choosing the right jeans Most of the mending projects I share are pretty extreme examples of patching using sashiko inspired mending techniques combined with my own stitching style. The examples that I share are either my own jeans or those that I've found while shopping at thrift/secondhand shops and garage sales. Whe
Making DIY fabric bowls is far more unique than typical paper mache crafts (and really fun too). Creating soft looking for very sturdy bowls.
Learn to make quick and easy fabric bookmarks using fabrics scraps. This tutorial walks all level of quilters through the steps to make a fabric bookmark.
Well it's the end of a busy week! I don't know about you, but I'm pooped! But I'm pleased to say we've had some gorgeous, sunny days here in N.I. this week, and there's a lovely Autumn feel to the air! As always, the things I've been working on this week I can't show you yet (soon I promise!), so I'm going to give you a wee tute on how to use up every last wee bit of fabric shavings, you know those bits that end up all over your cutting mat after trimming blocks and hsts? We'll here's a cool way to turn them into a new type of fabric. As far as I know this product doesn't have an official name - I learnt it at college and it wasn't called anything then, but if you know the official name of this craft, please let me know. 1. Save up your fabric shavings & wee bits of offcuts that are too small to be useful (you can also cut up wee bits of fluffy wool, ribbon, sparkly threads etc.). Bigger pieces will need to be snipped down smaller. 2. Take a piece of plain sheeting/calico and lay a load of shavings on top. You can colour code your savings as I have done here, or have a multi-coloured mess! Make sure it's thick enough to cover the backing fabric, but not too thick to sew over. 3. Lay a piece of water soluble fabric over the top and pin/sew round the edges. This stuff is really cool - you can get different brands in a craft shop or online. I've used Avalon Water Soluble Embroidery Fabric by Madeira. 4. Now sew, sew, sew over the top of the w.s.fabric, either by free motion quilting or straight & wavy lines all over. Try not to leave any big gaps where the shavings can later escape from. 5. When you have stitched this to within an inch of its life, take the pins out and under a luke warm tap or in a sink/basin, allow the w.s.fabric to melt away (it goes a bit slimy as it melts off so rinse it well). 6. Give your new piece of fabric a good squeeze to get the water out and then allow it to dry on the radiator. 7. When dry, draw your desired shapes on the back and cut out. If you want to, sew more stitching on top to highlight details, for example veins in leaves, or sew on beads, sequins etc. 8. You can now use your fabric shapes to embellish/decorate cards, cushions, make letters or Christmas decorations etc. etc. The possibilities are endless! Another way to use this wonderful water soluble fabric is to roughly sketch a shape on to it & then put it into an embroidery hoop. Repeated sewing and shading with thread will close all the gaps, so that when you take the fabric off the hoop and dissolve the w.s.fabric you are left with a completely embroidered shape. Have fun & let your imagination run wild!
If you've been around since the beginning of Lo & Behold Stitchery, you might remember that key fobs were my JAM. Back in the early days, I cranked out SO many key fobs in all sorts of variations and stocked my Etsy shop with them. They are super fun to make and very quick and rewarding! I eventually phased out of making them for sale, but I do still really enjoy making one from time to time! They make great teacher gifts, stocking stuffers, party favors....whatever you'd like! All you need is some scrap fabric, scrap batting and a key ring (which you probably already have!) Gather all of your supplies and lets get to it! PS - Looking for a printable PDF? I have this tutorial condensed into six lovely, printable pages for your convenience. Download it here. . . Okay, here's what you'll need: Basic sewing supplies (Sewing machine, rotary cutter, cutting mat, scissors, iron, ironing board, etc.) You can find a list of all of my favorite supplies here. Fabric - One 3
Saving sewing scraps for a rainy day? Check out this brilliant tutorial for making your own scrap fabric twine!
The whale pencil case sewing pattern is a denim upcycling idea. Sew cool gifts from fabric scraps for whale lovers. With the help of the photo sewing instructions it's very easy to sew. Medium sewing level, you should have some previous knowledge. Finished size: 4.5 x 9.5 x 2 Inch /11 x 24 x 5 cm (H x W x D) Time expenditure: approx. 4-6 hours (depending on sewing experience) Difficulty Level: Medium difficulty ( 2.5 of 5 ) detailed step-by-step photo sewing and cutting instruction Material: 1 jeans with round pockets👖(or fabric scraps) / 1 piece of cotton lining 10 x 14 Inch (L x W) / 1 zipper (min. 8.5 Inch = will be shortened)/ 1 small piece of volume fleece / + your sewing machine + accessories🧵 More sewing ideas made of jeans and lots of patterns for *sustainable sewing projects * can be found at HIER *Commercial use: It is only allowed to sew single pieces for private use. For commercial use of the pencil case whale separate licenses can be purchased. For further info please send an eMail to [email protected]. All rights to this ebook (design, pattern and implementation) © jotdot, 2022. All rights reserved.
One of a kind, hand knit scrap beanies made from leftover yarn scraps (all wool and acrylic blends). If you would like a general color scheme, please specify in the personalization box, otherwise it'll be knitted with a random assortment of colors from my scrap collection! One size fits most heads – feel free to message me if you’d like it made larger or smaller! Great for camping, before and after a surf session, sitting around the bonfire, casual wear, etc. For best long lasting results, treat your beanie gently and kindly: you can leave it outside the shower and allow the steam to get rid of any campfire smells or leave it outside to air dry. It is best to hand wash your beanie so the yarn stays nicely intact and nothing falls apart. Machine wash not recommended! For solid colors, variegated colors, or more "themed" multi-color beanies, check out the other listings in my shop!
Made in France Product description : - White mid-thigh skirt, - With textured, frayed incisions showing internal fabric layers, - Hight waist closing with a zipper in the back. The Nima Skirt, a real couture piece in the collection, just like the Nima Jacket. it combines know-how and upcycling, reusing fabric scraps from other pieces in the collection as mush as possible. Imprisoned between two layers of white cotton twill, the small pieces of colored fabric are revealed through complex incisions, creating a unique pattern with organic shapes. The Nima Skirt is a piece that will set the tone for the simplest outfits, for minimalist and striking looks. Each piece is made by hand and in small series in our Parisian workshop in the 12th arrondissement, to meet our ecological commitments based on upcycling and slow fashion. Adopt Louise Marcaud's values, showing that today, it is important to consume differently. Wear award-winning designer pieces, up-cycled and 100% Made in France. Product care : 40 degree machine washing. Measurements and size of the mannequin : The mannequin measures 168cm, with 88cm chest circumference, 68cm waist circumference and 93cm pelvis circumference. She wears the Nima Skirt in size 36. Available product sizes : 34, 36, 38, 40 or 42.
Sewing Projects For Scrap Fabric - Cute Baskets These fabric trinket trays are a great beginner project. They are also great items to use fa...
As a parent, there are few things I value more than creativity. I’m not the type to save my childrens’ hair or teeth or clothes, but I have never discarded anything they’ve created to completion. If you’ve followed me for a while and know how intentional I am about keeping a pared down living enviro
misplacedpom on Flickr share her knitted scrappy blanket as a ‘work in progress’. What a great way to use up yarn scraps! LOVE.
Organic food is expensive. That is a fact. But this fact shouldn't stop us from trying hard not to ingest pesticides. This is why growing your own food is the best way to control the quality of what you eat. You have probably tried to grow something from seed and…
A tutorial on how to make fabric from scrap threads and use your orts. Using wash away stabiliser or dissolvable fabric you can create a new fabric.
Welcome to the 2nd full week in September...if that doesn't make you feel like Christmas will be here ASAP, I'm not sure what will! One thing I am glad about it being September already is A NEW HOLIDAY EXPRESSIONS for us to pore over and order all the pretty things...lol. To help you see some snippets into this Holiday Expressions, twenty-one CTMH Consultants have come together to have a Blog Hop showing you various things we've fallen in LOVE with! This blog hop is much like our SOTM Blog Hops in that it's a round-robin type hop...you get on where can and hop 'till you get back to where you started! If my blog isn't your first stop, you should be coming from Carrie's Blog. I have LOTS of goodies to show you guys from my Extravaganza presentation but I decided to make something from scratch for the occasion. The Boutique line has become one of my FAVORITES and I'm really not sure why because I'm not a flowery person but these colors and delicate flowers just tug at my creative strings! Here's a look at a layout I made using the Boutique line and some stamp sets... ------------------------------------------------ I started with 2x2 squares of the GORGEOUS B&T papers then separated the squares by stamping one of the border stamps in the Boutique Card-Making stamp set. I used the NEW Watercolor Impressions stamp set to add some color behind the "you make my heart happy" sentiment... -------------------------------------- I also used the Bunches of Love stamp set and the Boutique Puffy Stickers for this flower...see what I mean about "delicate"...I used our NEW Peach & Mint Inks for this flower and I'm soooo in LOVE with the result! Now, all that's left to do is find somewhere to hide some journalling...might even let my QT tell me what to write since this photo is so dear to him! Thanks for hopping by...your next stop on this CREATIVE train is the talented Darlys....go see what she has to share and leave some LOVE along the way!
Good morning, Crafters! I have a sweet, summertime tutorial for you today! If you are trapped inside with the air conditioning roaring, the...
I am so excited, I have a new mini album I will be teaching at one of my local scrapbook stores. This alum is so pretty! It can be used as a celebrate family, wedding, anniversary. It's main focus is on LOVE. I used the new Fancy Pants Country Boutique collection. The Scrappy Stamper 1724 South Gold Street Centralia, WA 98531 September 29th, 10:00 am Cost: $30.00 Call to reserve your spot now! (360) 623-1075 Hope to see you there! It'll be a fun time!
Huge list of sew and no sew projects for fabric scraps. Make gifts, jewelery or home decor items out of the trimmings, crumbs and other items you would normally toss in the scrap bin.
With a little creativity and imagination you can create countless new projects with all your cardstock scraps!
Hello friends! At the beginning of 2021, I decided to try something different. Whenever I finish off a 6x6 paper pad, I usually have a few leftover paper scraps. I collected all of the scraps throughout the year and challenged myself to make a few more cards. This sounded like a fun idea until I
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Today we are making a starburst pattern from scraps of patterned paper, and I can't wait to share with you how to do this. I have a lot of 3/4″ scraps laying around. I have a lot of these because if you are starting with 6″ x 6″ paper and your card front size is […]
Hello Everybody! Hope you had an amazing holiday today! I woke up pretty restless this morning. I wanted something to do, but didn't want to work on anything I had to do...Go figure....So, I decided to pull out some chipboard and paper and make some travel wallets for my travel pals. An Airport Travel Wallet...Now I know there are all kinds of really cool travel wallets out there, but I wanted to make one that I would really use. Just something to use in the airport to keep everything I need in one place. My passport, my drivers license, a credit card, a little cash for tips and my airplane tickets. Once again all in one convenient wallet....Well I went to work on it...Here's what I came up with this afternoon. Please excuse the pictures as everything is packed up right now and I had to use my cell phone and an old white waffle shower curtain for a background. LOL! The outside pretty unadorned so that I can pull it in and out of my satchel. The Tim Holtz Idea-ology Compass Coin attached to a strap. Behind the coin some Velcro to keep it closed/ Sorry a blurry picture....The wallet opened. On the left, a pocket that holds a passport. A little strap attached to the top slips under the smaller strap keeping it closed. The right side of the wallet. This side has a place for a driver's license, credit card, cash and an accordion pocket for tickets and such. The front flap holds everything in place securely and a top flap folds over it with another strap closure. The Credit Card/Drivers License Pockets. \ The credit card pocket folds out of the way to a side where you can add some bills for tips. The accordion pockets for tickets, extra cash or receipts. The Wallet Opened Up... Well that's the wallet. Hope you like it and can find some inspiration from it...Have an awesome week! Jim The Gentleman Crafter Pin It
Use your scrap fabric to make this free quilted sleep mask! Step by step instructions for a beginner-friendly tutorial.
Have you tried a Stack & Cut before? It's a simple concept that really is genius. And if you like quilts, you're going to like this...and how simply the cards go together. There are any number of ways to do a Stamp & Cut. Some are simple and others just a little less simple. Simply stack up 3-5 pieces of 4" x 5 1/4" Designer Series Paper (DSP), cut it into several pieces in different directions, then mix up the pieces before adhering them to the card base. I chose to use the soon-to-be-gone Daff
Hello everyone and happy Thursday ! Sophie here to share a cute layout created with the May 2019 main kit. My assignment today was to create custom layered dimensional embellishments …
If you haven't tried making fabric scrap twine before, and if you have an abundant stash of fabric remnants, then there's no time like the present.
