hat or purse?

[bjorkdoll.livejournal.com]

so, i was busy knitting & crocheting something which i had planned to be a hat... my mom took one look at it and thought it was a purse... so what do you think??

( hat?? or purse?? )

( ..and some other random scarf stuffness. )

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[princesslissa.livejournal.com]

So, who wants to hear read about my newest idea for my next sewing project? (assuming that I finsih the rest of them)

I am making a swing trench coat out of black chiffonish stuff and pink tulle. It's a little odd, but then again I made an army camo tutu. I am really excited and already have materials and the pattern that will be my "guide". Hopefully I can someone to take a pic of it when I am done.

Sorry 'bout the xpost.

On the gift posts, and updated user info.

[ethicalcannibal.livejournal.com]

I have updated the User Info. The section on posting policies has been added to. I do agree with murdercitygrrrl and the rest of the posters in that string that we are getting so many "what should I get for my (insert human of interest here)" posts that it's getting out of hand. There is a faq with 1683 entries, and it's getting bigger all the time. With 4201 members and growing, we just can't keep up with the large influx of what should I make them posts.

There is a community called crafty_gifts that is devoted to just that, and our memories/faq section has so many ideas. I can say with much confidence that any post that asks what to make will get the same ideas that are in the faq for the most part.

We are not ready to delete these posts, yet, but it is under serious consideration. I know people want to make good gifts, and but don't know where to start, but most of these posts are so general that we can't really help very much.

I, for one, prefer to see show off posts of what people made, or read the tutorials that people post to our community. I think those kind of posts are fantastic resources, and good sources of inspiration. I also like seeing questions on specific things because it allows me to learn more about specific crafts. I know I can't be the only one.

I do want eveyone's input, and ideas about this, so please post below with how you feel.

my new wallet

[my-red-red-lips.livejournal.com]

so i saw people on here making wallets yesterday and since work was really slow and i have access to a ton of card board and packing tape i thought i'd make my own:

http://members.aol.com/lazslo7/wallet.jpeg


(if the pic doesn't show, click the link and it'll take you there)

the pictures didn't turn out to well (packing tape + flash= no good) but i'm pretty happy with it. it doesn't stay closed very easily but i liked the way it looked with the fat rubber band anyway, and i've already figured out how to fix it for next time...the picture accross the top is of wig heads on a shelf that my friend took and we are using for our header on the webstore (that's *almost* up) it was also way fun to lable every thing on it. for some reason i think it's really funny to have a wallet that says "the end" on the front...and then the pocket for my credit cards say "fake money" (the extended card pockets say "and on and on" and the part where my id goes says "this is not me" i called my boyfriend and made him come down right away to put his pic in the photo window i made with tape. (it's awesome that he'll actually do these things for me when he was all comfortable at home and it's snowing here) anyway, that's my wallet saga...so fun! you should all try this!

I Love New Crafts!

[alaskadanielle.livejournal.com]

Sashiko!



It's a style of Japanese stitching that produces LOVELY results. It is similiar to quilting, but is used typically on clothing.

Learn more history here
Example
Example 2

Cross-posted to Advanced Sewing, Getcrafty, and my LJ.

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[tuaqmuk.livejournal.com]

hmm!



does anybody know where to find that kind of strap? with all the grommets?

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[crysco.livejournal.com]

This is my first post of craftiness. It's nothing compared to what some of you post on here, but I'm still proud of it! ( Read more... )

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[hermintage.livejournal.com]

Hey everyone! I just wanted to say I'm so glad I found this community because for some reason, last night I got on a crafty kick and decided to cut up all my old thrift store t-shirts and make them better. I cut out the hems and made cap sleeves and things like that, and now they look a lot less tomboy-ish.

Well, basically from just looking at pictures here and other places, I now have a much cuter t-shirt collection.

Thanks again!

xoxo

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[closingin.livejournal.com]

Okay my birthday is on the 11th and my boyfriend is getting me a sewing machine. That gives me 3 days to make him something crafty. I've never made anything on a sewing machine but I'm pretty confident I can whip up something. I work at Joann Fabrics and have picked up some tips here and there,on how to use and stuff.
I was wondering if any of you have any suggestions on something that I can make on the machine that isn't too girly for a 24 year old guy?

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[phyllisismyhero.livejournal.com]

( I made pretty )

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[italianfemme.livejournal.com]

The icon pictured is of my latest sewing project...tote bag

very basic bag, and a question

[luckyturtle.livejournal.com]

Finally I get to post a project on here! I borrowed a working sewing machine, and with my newfound unemployment am happily getting many things done. I just made my first ever bag!
( 2 pics and a question )

Tamari Apron

[chubbycore.livejournal.com]

This is really cute, and super easy to make. You don't need a pattern.

Tamari Apron

Help!! please?!

[featherlicious.livejournal.com]

Does anybody in this community know how to make a mannequin? Or, does anyone have any ideas on how I might go about doing this?


Here is the deal: I need a model from about the chest up. It needs to have an open mouth with a hole tunnelling from the mouth through the chest (like a throat). It can be of any material that will work... I'm also open to buying whole parts, such as the face or whatever (although, not expensive ones).

Thank you all so much! I've been banging my head over this idea for a while now, and can't seem to come up with anything that would work decently well and not be too complicated to make.

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[bluesparklezzz.livejournal.com]

Hey everyone i was wondering if I could get some ideas for valentine's day presents for my boyfriend. Hes a DJ, and Im trying to think of somthing relating to that. If not, he also loves Kung Fu, and Bruce Lee. I looked inthe memories, and I saw someone say to make a record clock. I would love to do that, but how exactly would I got about doing it? Any other comments would be great! Thanks :)

It's curtains for you!

[wilderose.livejournal.com]

Since folks keep posting pictures of cool things they made I thought I would post this picture :)

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[xxfirelillyxx.livejournal.com]

I have been really busy with my fimo lately...

( Wheeeeeeeeeee )

Some polymer clay stuff

[blacksquiggles.livejournal.com]

x-posted just a tiny bit..


I make a *lot* of polymer clay stuff, so thought I'd share what I'm finishing up today, the purple flower and blue pansy canes were made last night..
to those who don't know, these are 100% coloured manipulated clay (like fimo, yes, but not :) no paint is used. The patterns are assembled large, reduced and sliced paper thin, then applied to a clay base, this is then sanded and varnished... the shape is achieved by curing on a light bulb, pretty simple eh?

take a look ( here )

My first silver creation: A ring

[night-child80.livejournal.com]

Solid silver.

In 2 hours & no idea what I'm doing, the clay took a life of its own & I gave birth to my first silver creation. The photos don't do the texturing any credit.

X-ed on my journal

Help..I need somebody...

[miss-cherryade.livejournal.com]

Help me please...my best friend is going to borneo to do volunteer work on friday for 5 whole months
I neeeed to make her/buy her something (cheap) as a goodbye present.

It needs to be made by wednesday, because im not seeing her thursday...so i have very short amount of time (about an evening and a half)
this would be ok, but I can think of anything to make.

I made her a travel journal from crimbo...and also I dont know whether to make something that she can take with her as shes really packing light, or just a sort of gesture.
Or do you think I should forget about it and the make her something super as a welcome back present?
aah im goin mad!
all suggestions would be useful..thanks

( here are some hairclips I made so this isnt a boring request post )

Bracelet

[wasted-sympathy.livejournal.com]

I made a bracelet out of yarn. I finger-knitted it, and I put a guitar pick from my boyfriend on it. It's simple, but I like it cuz then I'll always have something with me to remind me of him. Anyway..pictures...



( Two more )

crocheters, help me!

[foggy-eyes.livejournal.com]

i've been following this pattern to make beanies. the first time i did it the hat was really big and buckety, but the second one was perfect so i thought i had the hang of it. but today i tried to make another one and it was all huge looking again. the first 8 rows just flattened out. i don't understand! what am i doing wrong?

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[moonlights.livejournal.com]

( le skirt! )

eh, i'm still not completely happy with it but i don't think i'll get it any better >_O

SPERM whale!

[tummymunkey.livejournal.com]

( go fishin' )

sperm whale! tee hee! did you know moby dick was a sperm whale? haha. i wonder if the pun was intended...

xposted

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[songbird85.livejournal.com]

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[mittens-of-doom.livejournal.com]

I just wanted to show off this dress I made and ask a question.

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I'm not trying to be mean (version 2)

[murdercitygrrrl.livejournal.com]

and this is not targeting anyone specifically.

But this community has THOUSANDS OF MEMBERS.

Before you ask for gift ideas PLEASE CHECK THE FAQ'S.
There are hundreds of ideas for Valentine's Day, for your boyfriend, for somebody's birthday, for your great-aunt 70 times removed, and for your neighbor's dead pet.

Please be considerate of the other 4000 member of the community. Remember that every time you ask a question, you are posting it to everyone. If you check the FAQ's first, you might come away with the perfect gift, or at least some things that would give you ideas about *more specific questions* you could ask.

Like I said, I'm not trying to be mean, but it gets old when there are posts like this every day and there are whole sections of the FAQ devoted to *this very question.*

eee! it's so late!!!

[piratesagogo.livejournal.com]

Hullo!
I'm Julia!
I just joined, I'd like to share a couple things I did over the weekend.

Enjoy!
:)

( Granny's Brag Book )

A bag

[mokistar.livejournal.com]

I made a simple, simple bag but check out the fabric!
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My Double

[smmerbreze.livejournal.com]

Has anyone ever attempted to recover their store-bought mannequin? I have a Dritz My Double, and I'd like to recover it in a flesh tone color. As far as I can tell, the fabric that's on there now was just stretched and folded over the sides, then glued on the inside of the form. Do you think I could just cover over the fabric that's on there and still have it fit properly, or should I try to remove the fabric before applying more? Suggestions would be appreciated.

first craftgrrrl post...bah.

[monpetitoiseau.livejournal.com]

so i made this silly little photo album tonight out of a dots candy box- my favorite candy ever in life! i'm still not quite sure how i bound it- trial and error, but it looks pretty good, ha! only took me about an hour...perfect for my short attention span...enjoy!

( my silly little picture book )