Showing posts with label Fabric. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fabric. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Father's Day Fabric Fortune Cookie

IMG_50344.jpgHere's a cute fabric fortune cookie that would be a perfect, straight-from-the-heart gift for Dad on Father's Day. It's really easy to make, and you can add your own personalized fortune!IMG_4978.JPGWhat you'll need for this project:

-Some sort of thick fabric (felt is ideal, but I used an old pair of my dad's jeans)
-A mug or cup to trace circles with
-A sewing machine or a needle and thread
-Scissors
-A pencil
-A pen or thin Sharpie
-A Post-It note


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Thursday, July 25, 2013

Chic Fabric Necklace

29 (800x533).jpgThis is a light weight and low cost  necklace made out of fabric.You can create your own designs the way you want.,as well as make it in different colors to match your clothings.Not only necklace you can make hand bands, hair bands as well as earings too.I have done with two colord fabrics and my ideas turned out really great.You don't  need to buy extra fabrics to do this.Your left over cut pieces would be ideal.
you want to see how it is made ?
then scroll down...........1 (800x533).jpgColored cotton Fabric of your choice
Matching Felt
Threads to match the fabric
Tracing wheel
Carbon paper
Pencil
Scissor
Pointed needle
Pointed screw driver
Brown paper or any other paper
Hammer
Cord rings and rod
Pins

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Wednesday, July 3, 2013

How to Make a Loom & Weave a Fabric Scarf

IMG_6770.JPGThis weaving tutorial may take you back to second grade, but it also opens up a world of possibilities. Using this same method and different sizes, you can weave potholders, washcloths, scarves, small rugs, etc. I didn't purchase anything to make this woven scarf. I recycled some leftovers, including the wood and fabrics, then went to town with my idea!

Materials Needed:
Leftover fabrics (preferably lightweight and flexible) Scissors or pinking sheers (if you don't want to tear fabric strips) 10-14 1 1/2"-2" nails 2x4x8 wooden board 60-70' of strong yarn A note about the fabric. For the scarf to be comfortable, the fabric should be soft and flexible. You'll notice that I used very thin cottons and chiffon. Recycled t-shirt yarn is great in this project due to it's softness and pliability -- plus, it's casual and fun to use! See pics for a girl's scarf I did incorporating recycled t-shirt strips. 

A note about the yarn. The yarn is going to show a little between the fabrics, especially the solid fabrics, so you have a choice of either using one that blends in or using one that stands out. Make it part of your design. Regardless, your yarn should be long and strong. :)

IMG_5950.JPGMaking a weaving loom is super easy! Take your board and lay it across a long table or even on the floor. Hammer 5-7 nails, in a row, across each short end of the board. You can space out the nails about 1-2"-1" or just eyeball it. Perfection is not required here. And, the more nails you use, the wider your scarf will become (and the more fabric and yarn you will need).

I did 5 nails at each end.


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