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[i-am-noodle.livejournal.com]

I couldn't find an answer to my crafting question of the moment in the memories (so sorry if it's in there and I'm just not seeing it), but here's the situation...I found some great yarn a while ago and I'm determined to learn to knit or crochet soon, but for now I'm stuck with just finger knitting. So I made a bunch of long chains with the intentions of making a scarf. Is there any way to attach them to each other and have it look decent? Also, are there any other fun projects I can do til I finally go out and get knitting needles?

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[lacebound.livejournal.com]

I checked the info and it seems ok to post this here.

I created a community for people interested in fashion and making their own clothes, bags and jewellery. What happens is people interested in learning join and every so often tutors will post tutorials or ask if anyone has an requests on how to make something. Only tutors can post though, so its easier to find a lesson and so the place is less cluttered.

I am still looking for tutors who have experience in sewing, pattern cutting, silversmithing, beading, etc. Otherwise if anyone just wants to learn then feel free to join.

makeurfashion

knitting question

[2nite-is-a-drug.livejournal.com]

i didn't find anything in the memories to help me with this, but that's understandable because i feel like this question is so stupid i should be shot. i got a book from joann's and i'm just learning how to knit. i can cast on great and knit okay but i have a lot of trouble with purl. i after wrapping the thread around the needle i have the toughest time pulling the loop through the stich. i have to hold everything funny and it's really awkward and comes out looking wierd. i'm sure i'm not doing it right and theres some easy little trick to pulling it through. or i am just knittingly retarded. sorry if this sounds confusing but i had trouble putting my problem into words.

thanks sooo much in advance!

Heatherette tights.

[azurafae.livejournal.com]

Hello ladies. Did any one see the Heatherette fashion show on TV or in person the other day? I'm talking about the Spring 2005 show. In the show they had lots of tights (my favorite thing for fall) with large silver stars and other shapes on them. How would one go about making a pair of these. Are there paints that work on hoseiry fabric that will not chip or bleed or all around look bad? You ladies tend to know alot about these type of things. I hope you ladies can help.

( Heatherette Spring 2005 )

Oooh! I ~get~ it.

[object001.livejournal.com]

I have just had a 'fly sewing epiphany'.

I have sewn heaps of pairs of pants and always just fumbled the fly until it kinda looked right.. sorta. And then today I did it slightly differently and it all just came together. yay! I feel so much more confident that I can makes a 'good looking' pair of pants now!!

I hoped you kids might understand my excitedness!

*does a crafty dance*

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[chaelaanne.livejournal.com]

So we decided on the basic concept of our wedding invitations. We decided that we are going to go for a very subtle princess bride kinda theme.

 

( I know that it's not nearly as cool as most of the cards posted, but I'm proud of it )

text only post again, sorry :-/

[asweetmisery.livejournal.com]

i have a question. i just bought a blank wooden sign at ac moore that i planned on painting and putting a few other things on. the only thing is, there's nothing on the back of the wood that i can use to hang it up (nothing like on the back of a picture frame, there are hooks you can hang it on a wall with). i was thinking maybe i could somehow drill a hole in the wood, and then put a nail into the holes and hammer that into my door. would that even work? is there anything i can buy separately that i might be able to attach to the back so i can hang it?

i hope this makes sense. thanks so much!

Question on sewing cutouts

[butterfield8.livejournal.com]

OK, I keep seeing bags with sewn in things, for example, letters, but the letter is not sewn on top, its coming from underneath, the bottom layer. I think this looks really great because the letter (or whatever your sewing on) doesn't fray. So, A) Can someone tell me how to do this and B) How does the top layer (the bag) not fray, either?


I don't know if this is a good example but this is what I mean.

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[impishremorse.livejournal.com]

kinda unrelated but keep your eyes out for privatley owned out-of-buisness sales or garage sales i got a serger today for $100 and couldve had an industrial sewing machine for another hundred *squee* <3<3

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[azila.livejournal.com]

I just made a stencil outline thingy on photoshop. Gonna put it on a shirt :-D I got a special sheet of this stencil plastic stuff and black fabric paint. I've never done this before, so hopefully it will work out. Here's what my stencil looks ( like )

first time poster

[walkupsidedown.livejournal.com]

hi, i'm a long long time lurker, and i finally learned how to post! i checked the faq/memories section, sorry if i missed it, but does anyone have and really cool but kinda simple binder decoration ideas?

heeeeelp I need ideas!

[toxic-divinity.livejournal.com]

I have a ton of these stupid cd cases in my room. what can i do with them?? theyre pretty...

( get em off me!! )

busy beading bee

[silveringridd.livejournal.com]

( jewelry here )

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[impishremorse.livejournal.com]

Im trying to figure out a belt where itd be a long string of faux pearls wrap around the hips and dangle some with a flower clip ... i dont know where to find pre-strung pearls by the yard or how id make the flower clip to close it with (for that matter what type faux flower to use)

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[lindseythefork.livejournal.com]

I would love to transfer some images (various Hindu gods and goddesses) onto some tiles, but have no idea how to go about doing so. I want them to be really bright, colorful, and eye-catching. Is the best way to use transfer paper and then handpaint them? What kind of paint would work best, and are there certain tiles that would work better than others (finished vs. unfinished). And what about sealers?

shrinky dink cost?

[crystalclear277.livejournal.com]

i found some shirnky dink on ebay for $5.99 for 10 8.5" x 11" sheets (plus $3.95 for shipping.) since i haven't been able to find this in the store, is this a good price? also, where (besides ebay) would i be able to purchase shinky dink? thank you.

lookie lookie helpie helpie

[lilmunchkindoll.livejournal.com]

( get crafty )

Simplicity pattern?

[macabre-grrl.livejournal.com]

Can anyone remember the number for a Simplicity pattern for a Moulin Rouge/saloon girl outfit?

Butterick or McCall's has one, but it's not as good.

Better yet, if you have one and don't want it anymore, and it's like a size 12-ish...I'd like it :-)

just one question

[blue-calypso.livejournal.com]

( what type of paint? )

I made this!

[exploitedfairy.livejournal.com]

This is my first skirt, and I'm pretty proud of it!



I didn't use a pattern, just made a basic circle skirt, lace around bottom and elastic around top. I did add a straight panel around the tummy area too.

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[tummymunkey.livejournal.com]

i started out with my sewing machine at my hip, now jewelry is beckoning me more and more. somehow i'm getting sucked into making jewelry in a more cocktail party type vien. but it's not without this!!:



awesome banana necklace. this phallic object is hard to come by!

( cherry wallet! )

( more earrings, necklace! )

Traveling w/ crafts for three longgggg days

[renai.livejournal.com]

I'm leaving tomorrow night to take a ferry from Juneau, AK to Bellingham, WA. It's going to be three oh-so-very long days on a freaking boat, and I know I'm going to go crazy if I'm unable to make something. The nice thing about being on a boat is the fact that I'll be able to take needles and the such, but I don't want to go overboard with it.

I need help coming up with ideas as to what I can do/make that won't be messy or complicated. We're supposed to have a state room, but if things fall through we'll be camping out on deck in a tent.

I'd also like any ideas for extremely simple meals to prepare. We'll be taking a cooler with us, and we'll have access to hot water, but not to a stove or anything. I can't stand ferry food, and I'd like to eat things other than snacks.

Any ideas or info would be fantastic!

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[impishremorse.livejournal.com]

WALMART!! brand new surgers for around $137 on some super sale or deep clearance.. who cares .. now im mad i got the 16 yr old one for only alittle less... shop around kids... shop around...

prevent bleaching by the sun?

[jefinner.livejournal.com]

is there any way to prevent things from losing their colouring because they were out in the sun? my family has these garden gnomes/frogs/turtles and they're starting to be bleached by the sun. so is there any type of spray/sealer i could use on them to prevent this?

making shoes?

[prettytheworld.livejournal.com]

For the longest time, I've wanted a pair of basic black Chinese slippers, something along the lines of these. I've looked at websites but could never find any large enough for me-- I wear a US women's 12, which translates to a European 43. Do you think it would be easy enough to just make the shoes myself? I don't have any experience at all, which doesn't help a whole bunch, but if you craft-experienced people think it might be worth a shot, I could research and see what exactly I'd need to make the shoes. Thanks a whole bunch! :)

sewing machine help

[deathbyuzumaki.livejournal.com]

Ok So i got this new *actually old* sewing machine. I got it for $20 at a street fair / flea market type thing. It works and theres even a little light. But there was no instruction manual which totally sucks. I can't figure out how to use the damn thing. I can't figure out how to get the needle to catch the thread on the bobbin. It's not like the one my mom has and I don't have much sewing experience so I don't have any other reference. The bobbin is in FRONT rather than under the needle. If anyone can give me any tips that would be fantastic! Here's a picture of the ( machine and bobbin )