DIY Sew: Fabric Headband

Get ready for the easiest sewing tutorial there is!

Here's what you'll need:
6 inches of elastic
4" by 18" piece of fabric
Scissors
Sewing Machine
Thread

Fold Fabric in half with the right sides touching,and pin

sew

turn the piece right side out

fold 1/2 inch in on each side, place elastic in one end, and sew

Then place elastic into the other side and sew

Wear!

March Month of Sewing

In an attempt to learn how to sew, I decided to sign up for a sewing class for the month of March. Which means if all goes as planned I'm going to have a bunch of great new tutorials for everyone to enjoy!

Here are a few projects I'll be learning to make:
Fabric Belt
Envelope Clutch
Messenger Bag
Apron
PJ Pants
Wrap Skirt


Class starts tonight, so stay tuned...

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DIY Crochet: Triple Crochet Vest

I made this vest months ago, when I had very little experience; I started out thinking I wanted to make a shawl, but after draping it around my neck, I instantly saw the potential for a vest.

This is a great project for someone that is still in the scarf stage of crochet, the only stitches used are chain and triple crochet.

Materials:
2 skeins of lion brand homespun in purple
Size J Crochet hook
darning needle
scissors

Begin with a slipknot
chain 54
1st row: in the fifth chain from the end triple crochet, continue to triple crochet in each of the remaining chains (27 triple crochets total); chain 5, turn

2nd Row: triple crochet in the first triple crochet, continue to triple crochet in each triple crochet (27 total triple crochets in this row), chain 5, turn

Row 3 to end: continue row 2 until you've reached your desired length, (when draping around your neck the ends should reach your hips)fasten off

Finishing:
Fold your piece in half, and match up the insides, from the bottom use your darning needle to sew up 4 inches from the bottom

Wear!

DIY Crochet: Open Shrug Pt 2

I was so jazzed about the comfy crochet shrug that I made, I decided to make a second. This time though, I wanted a bit of a different look, so I went for a much thinner yarn and a smaller hook

This Donna Karan Open shrug which retails for $995 was my inspiration

As a warning, this probably took two and half times as long as the last one, but the nice thing is the sweater isn't as thick so it can be worn all year long. If you have the time and patience give it a shot.

Matierals:
2 balls of Lion brand Fishermans Wool
Size K crochet hook
darning needle
scissors
Measuring tape

chain 115 (measuring 29 inches)
ROW 2: single crochet in second chain from the hook and in each successive chain, chain one, turn.
ROW 3 and on: repeat row 2 until garment measures 32 inches

Fold

Sew up the sides, leave 7 inches from the top on both sides for the armholes.

Complete!

DIY: Fabric Button Earrings

Get Ready... this is my easiest, quickest project yet, you can whip these babies up in less than 5 minutes. Read on to see how it's done.

Materials:
Button blanks
fabric
scissors
jewelry pliers
earring posts
hot glue gun

To begin: Cut out the circle pattern from the back of the button kit

Cut out two fabric circles using the pattern

To make things interesting I used a needle and thread to sew on a heart

Now, get your button kit ready

You'll want to take your button back and jewelry pliers and rip off the little part sticking out (which is used to attach the button to a garment)

Now place fabric over the button mold, and place the button back on top of the fabric

push the button back into the button mold

push the button out

use the hot glue gun to glue on the earring backs, and...you're done!!

DIY: Comfy Crochet Shrug

My version of the lionbrand crochet shrug:

I've been browsing the lionbrand.com pattern website for weeks now. I always seem to stop on this simple crochet shrug pattern.

Doesn't this look comfy? I must admit I didn't believe the pattern when I read the level was beginner, are they serious? with arm holes and everything, I just wasn't sure if I could do it.

Then around the fifth time I stopped on the picture I actually read the pattern. Much to my surprise this did look easy, the only stitch used is single crochet, then you basically fold the piece in half and sew up two sides for the arm holes.

Naturally, as you see above, I decided to attempt to make my own

Follow along with my process if you'd like:
Materials Needed
4 skiens of lion brand homespun creme yarn
size J crochet hook
scissors
measuring tape
darning needle

Step 1: Chain 85

Step 2: Single Crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across

Step 3: Chain 1, turn, in back loops only, single crochet in each stitch across

repeat row 2 until piece measures 42 inches long

Almost done!!

Fold piece in half to measure 21x 38inches

Place markers on each of the 21 in. sides, 7 in. below fold for armholes. Seam sides from markers down to lower edge.

Weave in ends

Wear!