Posts tagged: applique
How to Make a Clean/Dirty Dishwasher Sign
By DIY Maven
Oh, this is good! Not only is Future Girl's clean/dirty dishwasher sign practical it's hilarious.
How To: Appliqué Anything onto Anything.
By ChrisjobGenerally, an applique is anything that is 'applied' to another object. In the world of crafting and fabric, an applique is a smaller piece of fabric or needlework is attached to create embellishments, patterns, or designs.
But, despite the stiffness of the definition above, it ain't all that hard to do, and it certainly can open up whole new worlds of customization and fun. This Mama Makes Stuff offers a name applique tutorial here, which will » READ MORE
How to Make an Apron out of Old Jeans
By threadbangerThreadbanger has been flooded with questions of what to do with old jeans, here is one concoction that won't leave you messy in the kitchen! On this episode of Decor it Yourself, Meg shows us how to make an
apron out of an old pair of jeans. For more information and details, check out the video! For more ideas and tutorials like this, subscribe to Threadheads on iTunes!!
Materials:
Old Jeans
Sewing Machine/Hand Sewing Supplies
Scissors
T » READ MORE
How to Make FABRIC Silhouette Wall Art From (Mostly) Recycled Materials
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Silhouettes can transcend paper, you know? I've been experimenting with all sorts of fabrics for silhouettes during the past year and a half. The best materials are felt, hide, suede, faux leathers and, if you don't mind a little raveling, cotton velvet.
Believe it or not, the yellow floral fabric was a hideous sundress I found at GW. I needed that color of yellow so this is it. The best thing was that the dress was lined so I used th » READ MORE
How To Make an Applique
By threadbangerDo you have a piece of clothing that fits you perfectly, but is just so boring? There are a few solutions to your problem, but in this episode of Threadbanger, Rob and Corinne are talking about Appliques. Its an awesome way to fire up your wardrobe and give your clothes your own creative edge! Also, subscribe to threadbanger on itunes!!
1. First you must decide which garment in your closet needs some sprucing.
2. Decide on an image you » READ MORE
It's all about the Cherry Blossom....
By lilybee 
It's Hanami or Cherry Blossom viewing season in Japan, it's a pretty big deal, the essence of it is:
"Wow. Check out the pretty Cherry Blossoms... are they not an excellent reminder of the fragility of life and the temporary nature of existence?..."
"Yes, they so totally are... now pass the Sake."
In honour of the season I made this:
Mostly 'cause there is no blossom out here yet.... (Its MARCH, surely winter should be over soon, shouldn't » READ MORE
