Spats pattern?

[loosetooth.livejournal.com]

Anyone know of a site that has a basic pattern to make spats? Ya know, those things that go over your shoes, esp. in marching band uniforms. I need a yellow pair for my Halloween costume.
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[gothlinggeek.livejournal.com]

Does anyone know a good company to get a button maker from is? Also business cards? Plastic or Metal button makers? How do i know im getting a good deal and product?

bottle caps and resin, i think

[fadedjade.livejournal.com]

i was on vaca last week and while shopping saw these nifty little bottle caps that had a picture and some glitter inside and were then filled to the brim with what i assume was some kind of resin. it was clear and hard. i'd like to make some of these for xmas gifts with pics of friends, etc inside so my Q is this - does anyone have a brand of resin they like to use? or do you all think there may be a better component to use, i had thought of use E6000 but i don't kow if it'll harden enough, as in stay flexible and be subject to scratching that'd obscure the picture...?
any and all help appreciated.

Chicago Scores!

[faegoddess.livejournal.com]

A little bird tells me that a sewing/ knitting factory is having a moving sale Monday oct 27th from 12-5 at 4541 N Ravenswood -- That's chicago, kids

also something about Restoration Hardware having a dock sale on Wednesday the 29th - Nov 2 40% off reg prices -- north ave location

Stenciled Hoodie...

[trueseven.livejournal.com]

Thanks for answering my questions about stencil materials. The Contact Paper worked really well!

I stenciled a ( Punisher skull )

on a plain black hoodie using a mixture of acrylic paint and Elmer's glue (it's worked for me in the past and dosen't crack or fade much after washing). Yeah, much, much cheaper than the sweatshirts at my comic shop.

The photo looks like the stencil edges are a bit soft and blurry, but they're nice and crisp in real life. I also mixed an antique white in my paint to make it fadey and not perfect. I can post the file I used to make the stencil if anyone would like. Obviously you can't make then sell these, cause Punisher belongs to Marvel Comics...but I didn't have to tell you that right?

inspirational artgirly books?

[troisetoiles.livejournal.com]

i love the lost soul companion and have been jonesing for other books like this.

can any of you rockin artgirls recommend any other books (or zines and sites) in this vein (creative inspiration/advice/support/etc for us starving artists which doesn't require the use of a barf bag)?

GET YOUR ROBUTT!

[skunkbucket.livejournal.com]

I make stuffed robots.

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[addwag.livejournal.com]

i have all these fall leaves I have been collecting and would really like to do something with them-- ideas?

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[moonlights.livejournal.com]

I've already posted this (if it looks familiar, that's why) but before it was crappy blurry webcam pics and now that I have a digital camera, these are MUCH better pictures....so I hope this re-post is okay, because last time you couldn't even see it.

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x-posted to refashion, t_shirt_surgery, unejupe and craftgrrl

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[trar.livejournal.com]

hey hey

I know there's a great site on how to knit a Gryffindor scarf, but I want to teach my residents how to crochet them. Would a triple stitch work? Any recs?

thanks

pattern size question

[zona.livejournal.com]

Have any of you ever made baby clothes using an existing article of clothing as a pattern? I have a pair of pants and a shirt that my little girl has grown out of and are very basic in shape so i figure i can just make copies that are a little bigger. The design of them are perfect for customizing and i have some cute ideas.
My question is: The existing clothes are 0-3 month size and i'd like to make them to fit around 9 month size. Is there a certain percentage that i increase the pattern by?
I've never done this before andthought i could figure it out but am having some dificulty.

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[kellie-bellie.livejournal.com]

As most of you probably know, Mole Day is coming up on Thursday. My Chemistry teacher used to have a little stuffed mole with a lab coat and a pocket protector and thick rimmed glasses. Last year, it was stolen, as a prank. She needs another "Mister Mole", fast.

Does anyone know how I would do this?

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[heartgonegrayx0.livejournal.com]

hi i'm jess. you guys all make amazing things and i was hoping you could give me some suggestions. i am planning on decorating a notebook to send back and forth to this boy who lives a considerable ways away. so far i have these to decorate with:


i was hoping that you could share any ideas with me or maybe some way to protect the book in the traveling. thanks so much :)

Melt n pour soap

[chubbycore.livejournal.com]

can i put it in the freezer? will that have unhappy results? I don't need it any faster or anything - i'm just impatient.

Please share success or horror stories.

xoxox,
me

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[thefweak.livejournal.com]

does anyone happen to know offhand if iron-on transfers will work on colored or black fabrics?

calling all crafty girls

[anotherxday.livejournal.com]

hi, i've been a member for awhile but yet have to post. i need your help. this halloween, i've decided that i want to be a bumble bee. i would like to make this costume myself. nothing too fancy, but cute. so far, i have wings and antennas but no actual costume. can anyone offer and ideas or suggestion. i haven't found the material yet, so i really don't know where to start. i would it to be a jersey type of material if possible. thanks in advance.

<3 nita

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[polkadottedcows.livejournal.com]

For part of my best friend's birthday present, i made her a
( Felt Piglet Purse )

Masks

[girl-villain.livejournal.com]

Does anyone know a website or a store where I can purchase blank masquerade type masks? I'm looking specifically for half face masks, butterfly shape, and others, but not full face masks. I'd prefer in rigid plastic. I plan to make masquerade masks out of them, but I'm having trouble locating a store or website where blank masks can be purchased. I googled for a while but got tired of searching through a lot of sites that didn't help me. I've gotten two masks from a local store in Omaha but neither are made of rigid plastic and I don't like the way they aren't holding up.

Or if anyone has any suggestions for making the masks, let me know. I'm looking to make nice ones, not ones out of paper. I'm using paints and fabrics, for example.

button holes

[sharmelon.livejournal.com]

I know next to nothing about sewing machines. I can barely sew in a straight line unless I've made a pencil mark. :)

Anyway, I've been wondering for the longest time (and the manual with my machine just explains how to use it.. but eh..) -- what DOES that button hole feature do? My machine does both one-step and four-step or something of that sort. I tried it out to see if maybe watching it in action would help me figure it out. All I know is I put a button in this metal thing and the thing starts sewing back and forth.. and I just get this clump of string. Ha ha. Do I cut that out?

I just don't get it. O_O

Please explain? :)

Thanks..

Fiskars Shape Cutter

[konakona.livejournal.com]

Has anyone tried the fiskars shape cutter for cutting out well . . shapes? I'm just wondering if it works well.

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[forgottendays.livejournal.com]

Hello there.

I made these wrist bands over the weekend and i wanted to show you 'em.

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Collar?

[sashiefaerie.livejournal.com]

I'm going to be a kitty for haloween (I know i know, how original...) Now I want to have a collar. Anyone have any idea how to make a neat looking one? Thanks!

Fun With The Shoney Bear

[mamallama.livejournal.com]

A local Shoneys (restaraunt, sort of like Denny's, if they don't have them in your area) had a contest to dress the Shoney Bear for Halloween.

( Here's my entry: Frida Bearhlo )

That was so much fun to do. I need to make more stuff!!!

Tinkerbell Costume

[dia7.livejournal.com]

Anybody have any ideas on where I can get a pattern for the dress Tinkerbell (from Peter Pan) wears? I really want to be Tinkerbell for my boyfriend's frat's halloween party.

Okay...

[googler.livejournal.com]

Well I just posted about a Halloween costume not 10 minutes ago...

I checked back and read the entry above mine (by anotherxday )
and WHAM! Inspiration hit.
I am sooo excited! And I would like to thank this community for always being complete inspiration to me!

If you wanna know what I am going to be then here:
I am going to be a Disco Queen Bee. I found this outrageous one piece black bellbottom/disco beautiful outfit. And I am going to wear a yellow ribbon around the middle for my stripe (s) and then dress myself up and be a real Byatch all night. No, but def. be a Queen Bee.
SOOOOO excited!

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[ex-blooms36.livejournal.com]

i used to have th link, but i seemed to have lost it. does anyone know where i can find the link for the book purse instructions? i looked in the memories and couldn't find it. if this question has been posted recently, i apologize. scorn all you want. i probably deserve it. thanks in advance.

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[addwag.livejournal.com]

deer in headlights picture but check out ( my FIRST ever scarf! )

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ironing leaves?

[kimmercake.livejournal.com]

hello all. it is your wayward moderator.

my roommate + i are planning to iron some pretty leaves we've collected.

my questions are what iron setting do i use?
and how do i know which sides of the wax paper to iron on and between the leaves?

also, what can i do with my beautiful ironed creations once they are done?!

thanks my lovelies.

wow crafty jenn!

[princess-jennx.livejournal.com]

ok so i made a purse for my best friend back east.
I used the magical sublime stitching stencils that I got to complete it.
in the pictures it looks a little ratty but in real life its not soo bad. Plus i made a pencil/pen holder which i am proud of!
Far away full view
under the flap with pen holder and rocket ship!
my rocket babe check out these flames!
i also made some pillows for my dad who will be in ned rest for two weeks following ear surgery. He is really into fishing hence the theme. it was the first time i even attempted applique and i am very happy with the results! I am also going to make him a heat pad one for xmas with the same theme!pillows for Dad
close up applique
i did all the applique on my new sewing machine! i LOOOVVEEEE my new viking! yeah!

Just in time for Halloween

[unluckymonkey.livejournal.com]

tittyBear!
( NOT worksafe but worth a peek ;) )