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Provence Storage Unit
You’ll need: 5 squares (18 cm) of cotton fabric (glue each with woven interfacing); 5 squares (17,5 cm) for backing; Threads; Ladder braid (69 cm, 2 cm wide); Bias tape (69 cm, 1 cm wide). Instructions Lay out the four outer squares on the work surface, face up (make sure the prints are positioned correctly). Having folded the adjacent squares face inward, chop along one side, and then stitch (1 cm allowance), not reaching 1 cm to the end of the side. Continue by adding squares and graduall...
Susan
Jun 01, 2020 08:52 PM
Weaven Fabric Basket
You’ll need: Fabric (one or several types); Double-sided glue unwoven lining (rather densed); Leather (for handles); Ruler; Pencil or marker for fabric; Clasps; Pins; Dress-making scissors; Glue gun; Sewing machine. Instructions Please note: the cutting procedure is described here, in which only one type of fabric is used. At the same time, large blanks are first cut out and duplicated, and then strips are cut from them. If you use different types of fabric or you have flaps that are ...
Susan
Jun 01, 2020 02:30 AM
Hand-Made Roller Pillow
You’ll need: Velvet fabric; Buttons, covered with velvet; Ready-made edging; Zipper 40 cm long; Cotton sheeting; Stuffing; Ruler for patchwork; Measuring tape; Threads; Pins; Needle; Chalky pencil; Compass. Instructions Cutting: a) rectangle of velvet 1x b) side part: 2x velvet 2x calico All dimensions are given in cm. Neaten all the details. Fold the rectangle with the front side inwards and grind, as shown in the figure, not reaching the labels for stitching the zipper 1 cm. ...
Susan
Jun 01, 2020 02:13 AM
Stylish Ottoman with Your Hands
You'll need: Fabric 1,20 m x 140 cm; Zipper 40 cm long; Threads; Pins; Scissors for cutting out; Ruler; Measuring tape; Ruler for patchwork; Stuffing with small balls; Compass. Instructions Cut out: a) side part with a 6x fold; b) top part 1x; c) a small bottom part 1x; d) large 1x bottom detail; All dimensions are in centimeters. For part “a” (side part), first make the side part of the paper pattern. To do this, fold the paper in half and place the part on the fold with the side ...
Susan
May 31, 2020 02:17 AM
Patchwork Boho Pillow
You'll need: 2 types of fabric; Piece of cotton sheeting a little bit bigger, than the size of your pillow; Sheet of sintepon; Stuffing; Mouline threads; Disk knife for cutting; Base rug; Dress-making scissors; Pins for patchwork; Temporarily secure spray for fabric; Pencil or chalk for fabric; Disappearing marker for fabric; Needle; Sewing machine. Instructions Using a cutting knife and rug, cut out details of 10x22 cm in size: 5 parts from fabric of one color and 4 of another. First ...
Susan
May 31, 2020 01:40 AM
Umbrella Pillow
You'll need: Several pieces of fabric 30 x 30 cm; Strip of fabric 2 m x 6 cm; Stuffing; Threads; Scissors; Paper for pattern design; Pins; Chalk; Sewing machine. Instructions Transfer the drawing of the umbrella, which can be downloaded for free on our website, onto paper and enlarge to the desired size. Lay out patterns on fabric cuts. We used 5 different polka dot fabrics for the umbrella itself and striped fabric for the handle and side parts. Cut each part from the fabric in duplicate, ...
Susan
May 30, 2020 02:03 AM
Flowered Lampshade
You'll need: Kraft-paper; Scissors; Glue gun. Instructions Fold a sheet of paper four times. Start cutting the petals. Large (extreme) petals give the shape of a heart. Roll each petal into a tube to get a bend. Start bonding the petals with a hot glue gun. First glue 3 large petals, and then all the others in turn, fixing them in the center. Cut a strip from the paper and make one edge of it fringe. Twist with a tube and fix with glue in the core of the flower. Glue the flowers to the l...
Susan
May 30, 2020 01:53 AM
Fleece Plaid with Leather Belts
You'll need: Woolen fleece with transversal strips 1,40 m long and 140 cm wide; Woolen yarn; Embroidery needle; 3 leather dog trashes about 50 cm long; 1 leather belt about 9 cm long; 2 rivets; Eyeletting pliers; Hammer. Size: 40 х 40 cm. Instructions Sew the cut sections of the fleece with buttonhole stitches: the width and length of the stitch is 1.5 cm. On one collar, trim the ends so that the length of the collar is approx. 40 cm. Unscrew each end of this collar on its back side to a ...
Susan
May 30, 2020 01:44 AM
Leather Wide Belt
You'll need: 2 colors of leather: for belt - 15 x 90 cm, for stripes and lace - 25 x 50 cm; 16 half-rings with 4 cm diameter (Union Knopf) Glue for fabric; Threads; Chalk. The base of the belt is a leather rectangle. A strip of contrasting leather color is threaded through half rings of silver color. Length of belt: 70−75−80−85 сm. Cutting Out: belt 72–77–82–87–87 cm long and 13 cm wide 2 strips 37–40–42–45 cm long and 4 cm wide 4 tape parts 50 cm long and 4 cm wide Instructions ...
Susan
May 29, 2020 02:24 AM
Nice Fabric Rose
You'll need: Stripes of fabric (5 x 63 cm); Felt for leaves; Scissors; Needle; Threads; Fabric glue; Sewing machine. Instructions Fold a strip of fabric in half along the inside out and round the corners as shown in the photo. Align the line with a zigzag line, as shown in the photo. Pass the thick thread into the needle for hand sewing and skip under the zigzag stitches. Collect the strip on the thread. Form the outlet by folding the strip in a spiral, pull the thread and sew the flow...
Susan
May 29, 2020 02:08 AM
Chained Belt
You'll need: Chain links of different size; Joint rings; Lobster Clasp Drill tool for beads; Clips for knots; Silk threads; Glue; Pearled beads; Different pendants; Scissors; Measuring tape; Pliers. Instructions Measure the hips circumference and bite the length of the chain link with pliers (we have about 90 cm). Lay out a section of a chain 90 cm long directly and attach a chain 35 cm long with pliers to the third link. Having departed from the third link 30 cm, attach the other end o...
Susan
May 28, 2020 01:31 AM
Crochet Colar from Doily
You'll need: Crochet doily; Scissors; Threads; Sewing machine. Instructions Cut the doily exactly in half. It is advisable to process the slices, but there is a little trick that is suitable only for natural threads: if you boil a doily, the loops will not open. Carefully lift the edges of the doily and pin it with pins. Using a small zigzag, sew the halves to the neck. Lower the edges of the resulting collar and manually sew in several places with inconspicuous stitches to lock it in the ...
Susan
May 28, 2020 01:11 AM
Cotton Rucksack-Bag
You'll need: 2 types of cotton fabric; Cord about 160 cm; Threads; Measuring rule; Measuring tape; Pins; Needle; Scissors; Ruler for patchwork; Eyelet pliers; Eyelets with 8 mm diameter; Clasps; Hammer. Instructions Cut out the following details: - From the main fabric (including allowances): a rectangle measuring 71 x 33 cm and a circle with a diameter of 24 cm. - Of the lining fabric (including allowances): a rectangle measuring 41.5 x 71 cm and a circle with a diameter of 24 cm. Fo...
Susan
May 27, 2020 02:19 AM
Crystal Chains Decoration
You'll need: Dress; Chains with crystals (Rayher); Thermal applicator for crystals (Hotfi x-Applikator, Rayher) Crystals (Swarovski); Jewelry scissors; Invisible threads (Gutermann); Pins; Needle; Pessing cloth; Chalky pencil; Measuring rule; Measuring tape; Pinpoint stylet (Clover). Instructions Determine the desired length of chains and the distance between them. Put the appropriate marks with a chalky pencil. Here, the distance between the chains is 1.5 cm. Shorten the chains to the ...
Susan
May 27, 2020 01:57 AM
Leather Applique
You'll need: Leather; Paper; Scissors; Gluestick. Instructions First of all, you need to decide on the future design and make paper blanks: in our case, these are letters. Redraw the letters on the skin or suede, while paying attention - you need to flip the letters so that they are in a mirror image. Cut out the letters. Arrange the letters in the correct order and make sure you are happy with the result. Then lightly coat them with glue and fix them in the right places - so in the proce...
Susan
May 26, 2020 01:44 AM