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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

cRAFT: mAKE yOUR oWN hOODIE

From:
http://making-your-own-style.fabsugar.com/How-make-your-own-Hoodie-tutorial-603430

Ok i came across this tutorial i thought i'd share with u guys from www.craftster.org and thought its damn cool..even though i haven't ever tried sewing an item of clothing before i may give it a try!!!

So the site says-
so to start things off. my veggietales hoodie. not really a flattering color or print but it's super warm because i lined the entire hoodie, sleeves and all, with flannel.

now onto the tutorial. please read this carefully before asking too many questions. I'll try to be as clear as possible. I directed this tutorial towards someone who has sewn a piece of clothing before. Not going into detail about how to attach sleeves and such but it should be quite simple to figure out.

Materials: 2+ yards of main fabric, .5 yard lining (for hood), 20" or longer separating zipper, .5 yard rib knit fabric, 1 tshirt, it would also be useful to have a hoodie next to you while you're doing this just to make sure things look right.

Instructions:

1. Place the tshirt on top of the fabric. fold the sleeves in and cut out the shape adding about .75" on both sides.

2. Take the piece you just cut out and fold it in half. Lay it over the fabric and cut it out adding 1" - 1.5" to the straight edge. Repeat.

3. Now fold the fabric and along the fold lay the tshirt sleeve down. Adding about .5" to the bottom cut the shape out at whatever length you desire. Repeat.

4. Now you should have 5 pieces. 1 back. 2 front. 2 sleeves. If you don't have this reread steps 1-3.

5. Now we start to sew. Take the back piece and sew the front pieces to it. You should be sewing down the side and along the shoulders. If you were to put this on now it'd be like an ugly vest.

6. Now cut out pockets. Your choice of the size and shape but mine look like this. I take some of the rib knit fabric and cover the edge.

7. Now take your main piece and fold that extra fabric in.

8. Once you've decided where the fold will be unfold and pin the pocket in place. Part of the pocket should overlap the fold. Sew it down.

9. Now that you've sewn it down fold it over again and pin the folds in place.

10. Now sew the bottom band on. The band should be slightly shorter than the whole bottom so you can stretch it a little as you sew. That will give the bottom a slightly snugger fit.

11. Now pin the zipper on under the folds and try it on to make sure the zipper isn't lumpy. Then sew it down. (If you have extra fabric at the neck fold it down like a v-neck)

12. Now onto the sleeves! If you don't have something relatively close to what was shown in the previous picture you might want to reread some steps before moving on. So take your sleeves and sew them so they look like sleeves. (hopefully it's self explanatory)

13. Once you've sewn up the sleeves you can sew them to the main piece. Make sure everything is going in the right direction before sewing. Multiple times I've ended up w/ inside out sleeves.

14. Now sew some cuffs. Then sew them onto the bottom of the sleeve. Didn't really show this but hopefully you can figure it out..

15. Okay we're almost done! Now we move onto the hood. READ THIS PART CAREFULLY I CAN BE A BIT CONFUSING. Look at the previous picture. See that line I drew around the neck.. Measure that. Divide that number in half. That number is the length of the bottom part of the hood. (bottom straight edge in the picture below) The shape of the hood is your choice. Now cut 2 of those out in your main fabric and 2 of those out in the lining. [i forgot to take pictures of the pieces]. Now with the right sides facing each other sew along the green line on the main fabric and the lining. You should have 2 seperate hoods now (one hood is main fabric, one is lining).

16. Now with the right sides of the hoods facing each other, sew along the green line.

17. Turn it right side out and you have your hood. This is the time to add a drawstring thingy if you want. That would be done by poking holes at the bottom and sticking a shoelace/ribbon through.

18. Now sew the hood to the main piece. If you want you can cover this seam because it will be the most visible when you are wearing it.

19. YOU'RE DONE. Admire your work! or if you aren't happy with what you made.. salvage the zipper, scrap the rest and start over!!

cRAFT: pAPER bEAD cRAFT

My dear friend Jennifer sent me this article- the beads are adorable :) Fun to do and make
•ruler
•magazines
•scissors
•pencil
•glue
•modge podge (optional)

From:

http://www.papervinenz.com/2012/07/paper-bead-tutorial-summer-fun.html

Paper Bead Tutorial - SUMMER FUN!

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Hi Everyone

Here is a fun activity for a Summertime Camp, party or sleepover - a necklace made from paper beads. I created this post for Design Dazzle - so hop on over there and see what other fun things they have in store for you at their Summer Camp!

First, using a sharp knife or scissors, cut your paper to the shapes shown below. I like to cut a template from an old cereal box and then draw multiple images by tracing onto scrapbook paper lightly with a pencil. Then use a knife or scissors to cut out (your kids may be able to do this depending on age - but you DO need to be reasonably accurate).

Using a cocktail stick, wrap the wide end of each strip around tightly and secure using a tiny spot of Elmer's glue (I used Tombow liquid glue which holds and dries in a couple of seconds).

Keep on rolling using the occasional spot of glue until  you reach the end - and you are done! You can see below several examples of each bead - you don't have to worry at all about them all looking identical - they won't!

I then gave my beads coat of Glossy Mod Podge for extra shine and protection - but even without that the beads are pretty solid. Remember - they ARE paper though - and won't really tolerate getting wet!

You can then thread them onto string or elastic - they look really great with some plain acrylic beads separating them - especially in these bright colors. I have used the Paradise Beach Collection from Echo Park Paper to make these - available here at amazon.com or any scrapbook store.

Please leave a comment or email me with any questions
Lowri :-)

I am linking this project up to these websites here.

Things to do when you're bored. I only post hilarious things.

http://youtu.be/JSlFrsXQL0w
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Awesome Handbag!

Just painted my nails, got my hair done, have to shave still ;) 'cause school starts tomorrow and anyway, I found this really cute backpack I wish I could afford. I just applied at two places so hopefully someday? (clearance?)

OMG it's not on the site anymore *panic* EBAY!!!!!!

pic:

(Olsenboye Striped Backpack)

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Shoes

My mom and her roomie bought me some shoes ♥

Amazing Toilet paper roll art!

Anastassia Elias: works~
http://www.behance.net/gallery/Paper-cuts-Rolls/241623

Monday, May 7, 2012

Real Life Barbie?

By Khristina Patra | Yahoo India – Thu 3 May, 2012 6:42 PM IST

A 21-year-old girl, who has become an internet sensation in her home country of Russia, claims on her blog to be the most famed woman on the Russian-language internet.

Is Valeria a real person? (Photo from VK)Valeria Lukyanova's doll-like features, long blonde hair and 'perfect' body make her look like a real life Barbie.

In fact, with her tiny waist and large breasts, she bears such a resemblance to the famed plastic doll that cynical web users have been speculating about whether or not she is real.

In a spoof video posted on YouTube, an animated version of the model undergoes surgery to enhance her already prominent assets.

The girl checks into a plastic surgeons office. As she lies on an operating table, the 'surgeon' uses a hand-held pump to enlarge her breasts, before giving her a face-lift using putty and a chainsaw.

(Photo from VK)

Horrified viewers have slammed the model over her looks.

"She looks not only ugly," the Daily Mail quoted one viewer as saying.

"A woman with completely perfect features is a boring woman," another viewer said.

Is "Human Barbie Doll" Valeria Lukyanova a Real Person? (Photo from VK)Others were kinder to the blonde beauty.

"Isn't unhealthy obsession on looking like a Barbie doll a part of her identity though?" one said.

However, the big question remains unanswered "Is Valeria real or is this an elaborate Photoshop hoax?"

More 'normal' photos on her Facebook page of the 21-year-old wearing far less make-up suggest she does exists.

A YouTube video shows the transformation as she dolls herself up.

She has 155 subscribers following her profile on the social networking website - double the number of friends she has at 78.

One fan, a man named Firtina Seymen has 'liked' virtually all of her photos and written 'beautiful' underneath them.

Photos have also been posted on her blog, on which she writes about making music and meditation.

According to NMA.TV she is seeking out followers in France and elsewhere in Europe.