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[snarfywarning.livejournal.com]

allright, where here is a run of my new "screen" from the tulle + crosstich circle screen idea.

( DEAD )

Kilt question

[indignant1.livejournal.com]

So I am currently making a man's kilt using
Folkware #152 instructions

I have all the pleats pinned and am getting ready to fit the waistband but it occured to me after reading through the directions several times that it makes no mention at any time as to when I'm supposed to finish off the bottom hem, nor how big the hem should be.

Nothing has been sewed together yet, just pinned, should I finish the hem now?
I also believe it is cut to the finished size since there were no allowances given in the instructions for a bottom hem.
Should I attach hemtape and do a 1/4 hem?

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Skulls

[ubiquitouspixie.livejournal.com]

Anyone know where I could get a scull and crossbones rubberstamp?

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[grandambition.livejournal.com]

I'm pretty sure that I saw directions on making one of those vinyl beachbag looking purses with magazine photos sewed into them a while back. I've been looking throught he archives and the memories for days! Does anyone know what I'm talking about?

i wanna make this for my new room...

[whaticantholdin.livejournal.com]

A leg lamp! How do I make one? How would I stabilize the leg to a base?

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[entredeux.livejournal.com]

Tonight my sewing project will be making an old black zip-up hoodie smaller, make elbow length sleeves, and stitch fabric bird cut-outs to the back (and maybe line the hood with some vintage material? i don't know how! anyone?).

The questions is... vinyl birds, or velvet birds?
How well would the vinyl stay on the sweatshirt? I'm worried it would be to heavy, and not wash well. But then again, can you machine wash velvet? What do you think?

Cat and Rocket shirt

[object001.livejournal.com]

I've made heaps of clothes recently, getting ready for winter but haven't had time to photograph them. They'll be gradually making their way here over the next few weeks.

To start we have a shirt. I added the sleeves and silk screen print. This was actually the biggest disaster as the paint didn't got through the screen very well so I ended up painting most of the picture on, hence the dodgyness!
( You wanna see it don't you?? )

hemp yarn update

[sholanda.livejournal.com]

to all the ladies requesting hemp yarn, i am calculating postage and then we will do paypal. stay tuned, i will email everyone that has expressed interest.

thx!

sholanda

earrings/plugs

[soclosetostars.livejournal.com]

I absolutely love the guitar pick earrings, barbie shoe earrings, etc. Unfortunately, my ears are gauged (size 0). Has anyone attempted to make plugs? If so, please share!!! Plugs are damn expensive, and i really can't be blowing $20 on a pair. Anyone have any ideas? I assume i'd have to find a mold to shape them in.

My first fashion show!

[starra.livejournal.com]

I've been going to school for two years for Fashion Design.. and FINALLY I have something I can be extremely proud of :) I designed this garment and made it from scratch - including a lot of hand-sewing for the lace jacket....heres a few pictures of my garment at the show :) :)

CLICK HERE for up close pic

CLICK HERE for full front view

CLICK HERE for full back view

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[melodychild77.livejournal.com]

I thought this would be a good place to ask this question. :) Does anyone have any suggestions for a good beginner's sewing machine? I don't want to spend very much (because I don't have much to spend! Ha!). I am just looking for something simple, nothing terribly fancy. Any suggestions are welcome! :)

Dressmaker Sewing Machine

[withrdthirdeye.livejournal.com]

i recently got the "dressmaker sewing machine" (it says as seen on tv so i figured people might have heard of it?) and haven't used it yet. does anyone know if this is a good sewing machine for beginners?

thanks!

help :D?

[smilebacklovely.livejournal.com]

hi, i'm in need of some help. i know absolutely nothing about sewing machines, so i was wondering if this would be a good buy.

it's looks really cheap, but i don't want to spend money on a machine that wont work too well. so if you know anything about this model please tell me. thanks.

Hi - new here...

[born-to-me.livejournal.com]

I'm a very crafty person... mainly I work with polymer clay and silk dyeing, but I dabble in lots of stuff. I'm already enjoying reading the posts and comments here, and have tossed in my .02 a couple times. I'll post some of my latest stuff soon, and look forward to really learning a lot here.

I do have one question, and would love advice. I want to use the silk I dye to quilt and embellish for wall hangings. Does anyone have any experience with sewing silk? I've not tried it yet, because I've heard it's hard to do. I mainly use crepe de chine. Ideas? Suggestions?

Thanks!

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[glasstears1020.livejournal.com]

I made two-toned/star-shaped soap yesterday for my friend's birthday. They turned out all right, but it would have been much easier had I had more than a few plastic bowls and a cookie cutter.

( I love soap )

Now I'm home alone and there's a thunderstorm, and I'm petrified.