Making a kimono?

[tk-creations.livejournal.com]

I have a large bolt of cloth (pic here if anyone's interested) & dreams of making my very own kimono
Unfortunatly, what I don't have is a pattern nor much money (I've checked my local fabric land, but I couldn't find anything even close to a kimono pattern)

Does anyone know of any place online I could get a pattern either free or cheap?

Also, if anyone's made a kimono & has any advice, I'd love to hear it ;D


Crossposted to craftgrrl & geisha_girls

Painting glass?

[miss-kreant.livejournal.com]

Does anyone know of a way to paint glass black (one side of a reptile tank) so that it won't scratch off, and will block light?

<3

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[privytodoom.livejournal.com]

Hi, I'm new...


So I had a lot of shirts I wasn't wearing anymore, but I couldn't bear to part with them either. ( Look at the comfy quilt! )

( Pillow! )

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doll clothes pattern request

[janette.livejournal.com]

Hi all!

I was wondering if any of you had any good links to doll clothes, patterns then. I want to sew more clothes for my girl's dolls and teddies. I can knit some up without pattern, but when it comes to sewing I want it to be quicker, and although I have knowledge of constructing patterns, I don't have time and just wish to print 'em out :-)

Thanks

On The Other Foot

[ex-miss-adda231.livejournal.com]

 I had these Vans knockoffs,and didn't like the fact that they were so white...

     I have never worked with fabric paint before, and I am also not much of an artist, but I still feel that they are better than they were before...  I still have to do a bit of tidying up on them too.... Question: Should I apply some sort of sealant on them or is the fabric paint enough?

I like big buckles and I cannot lie

[hkcreations.livejournal.com]

( Baby got buckles )

X-posted!

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[talentshow.livejournal.com]

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Originally uploaded by thekateblack.

Quite possibly the most awesome book I've ever made. Printed, velvety flocked paper. Keyhole binding. Glitter vinyl accents.

Unfortunately, I made the gap between the boards for the front cover and spine too wide, which meant a stress tear when I worked in the lining. So I patched it with the glitter vinyl -- which immediately peeled up and left the edges yucky and sticky. *sigh*

At least I got some good photos out of it. It's so heartbreaking not to be able to salvage something!

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[stickysweetfun.livejournal.com]

i have a ton of hemp stuff left over from my hippie days
(which really aren't all that behind me).

i think it's high time i show them off a little.

this is one of my very most favorites.
the buttons are genuine shell (mother of pearl and black lip, alternating)
and were a bit uncooperative with the macrame, but i think it looks lovely.

Turtle Hoodie

[geminitrix.livejournal.com]

Alright, so my Dearest's birthday is fast approaching (the 20th), and I'd love to make him something warm and special. He's always loved the Ninja Turtles, so I thought about doing a Leonardo (his favourite) hoodie. In theory, it would look like ( this )

The idea is to have the front tummy piece, something to look like a shell in the back (but not stick up or anything), and to have the wrist bands and some sort of headband.

Any ideas on what fabric/material to use for the chest piece and the shell? I'm daunted!

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[on-my-heart.livejournal.com]

I have a few questions.  I have a $50 GC and I want to spend it on beads, where do you think I can get the most for my $$?
Also, a while back, I saw an ad for a pair of crimping pliers that made the crimps perfectly rounded, and they looked like a little silver bead...anyone know what I'm talking about, or where to lead me??  I want to get into Chain Malle, does anyone know any good books on that also? And LASTLY, are there any other ACTIVE beading communities on LJ? Or even message boards?? I would REALLY appreciate any help/suggestions :)

LATEST WORKS

[pixypop.livejournal.com]

( VIEW MORE )

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[irish-lassie13.livejournal.com]

HELP!!!!!

I really really need the measurements of the 4th generation ipod: I'm making a case for my boyfriend for Valentines day, and I can't find the measurements online. I also need the screen and the scrolley thingie's measurements. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!

Dresses of my work

[alwdis.livejournal.com]

Page one (on photo - myself 10 years ago):

Page two:

All dresses - by my design and handwork :-)

new stuff..

[marajane01.livejournal.com]

here's another chunky charm bracelet, a painting for my boyfriend for valentine's day (a giant valentine card, if you will), aand a necklace I made a while ago but have never taken pictures of. The beads on this one are from Rocky Mtn Ntl Park.

sneak peek:

( awesome pics behind the cut )

con/crit greatly appreciated! thanks :)

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[pink-peas.livejournal.com]

side-walk queen faux pearls.turquoise. glass beads. wire.

Valentine's Day Jewelry.

[rainyseason.livejournal.com]

image heavy

( pink, hearts and ladybugs )

PRINTS?

[pixypop.livejournal.com]

I know this isnt really crfty but I am thinking of selling my digital and traditional artworks as prints. To be perfectly honest I have no idea where to start i have been viewing many peoples art and there prints and many people use Glicee Prints but the prices are so absurdly expensive and I am getting so confused with all the ratios, When my image is at 1000px it ruins the whole picture.
Anyway so does anyone have any tips on what to do and what sites to get them printed at (preferably Uk based sites which have a wide range of paper variety!).

moreeeeee

[marajane01.livejournal.com]

sorry for another post hehe.. but i just finished another part of my boyfriend's v-day gift, a shadow-boxy kind of mixed-media collage photo frame.

( more photos )

thanks for looking! :)

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[precious-junk.livejournal.com]

( JUNGLE FEEEVERRRR )

I have been wanting to make leopard earrings for a while now...and I finally got around to it tonight. :D! I can't wait to wear them out somewhere.

The Vagina Parade Continues...

[daderain.livejournal.com]

Here are some more Vag themed bags I made for our Vagina Monologues.

( Here Be Vaginas )

I especially love the last one. I have two more planned and one for myself :)