Posts tagged: dress
A Vogue Dress, via Ikea.
By Chrisjob
They're sturdy, bold, and always under $10.00. And though intended for upholstery, Ikea fabrics can be entirely wearable.
From CraftyCrafty:
"I'm always impressed by DIY-ers who choose less obvious fabrics to make up their patterns (remember the shower curtain dress?) so I was instantly drawn to this delightful dress that Chic Steals made up from a Vogue pattern using Ikea's Patricia fabric. Ikea's a good place to find bold, clean and eyecatching » READ MORE
Sew a Newspaper Dress.
By ChrisjobKnow how there's some really great final projects in the how-to blogosphere, but the means by which they getcha there are quite muddled and badly conveyed?
This newspaper dress from PrixPrix sho ain't oneofum. With an Instructable as fine as the outcome, this "Old Gray Lady" dress created completely of the New York Times and thread (no tape, glue, or staples) will inspire you with every pleat, fold, and seam. These things can be done, friends, and this is how we do 'em.
Poof Dress How-To
By threadbangerWant a fashionable way to recycle your used bath poofs? This easy How-To will teach you how to make a dress with your old bath buddies!
To start you will need many bath poofs. You will also need some fabric.
1.Find the string, cut the strong, and unravel the poof.
2.Make measurements around your chest and your waist. Then measure from the top of your chest to the bottom.
3.Finally, mea » READ MORE
How To Make a Shirred Fabric Summer Dress
By threadbangerThis week a special SewingTips 101 will show you how to shirr fabric and create a cool new summer dress. So check out the videocheck out the video and get to work on some easy breezy summer clothes! For more DIY projects, subscribe to Threadbanger on iTunes!
For this project you will need:
Elastic thread
Regular Thread
Pins
Scissors
A Sewing Machine
Fabric
For this dress you'll need to buy elastic thread and hand wind the elastic thread around » READ MORE
How to Make a Sweeney Todd Vintage Inspired Dress
By threadbangerHey guys! Here is how to diy dye a skirt to create your very own Victorian costume! For more information on this style and to see how we created a Sweeney Todd/Victorian-inspired shirt for Rob, watch the video!
Materials:
standard bridal petticoat
Rit dye
rubber gloves
old towel
newspaper
large pot
salt
detergent
stirrer
scissors
pins
sewing machine
1. First put down some newspaper, put on the g » READ MORE
How To Take an Old 80's Prom Dress and Make it 2008!
By threadbangerThis time Threadbanger has taken the prom dress challenge. We found an old puffy prom dress from the 1980's, and made it into a cute and fun prom dress for this decade. Its a fun and simple tutorial that explains everything, but leaves enough room for your own creativity. If you want to see more of threadbanger, subscribe to us on itunes!
1. First, Its very important to study your garment. Sketch out a drawing to plan out exactly what y » READ MORE
