Hobby & Do It Yourself 2024, October
Is there a small tear in your favorite dress? No problem, this tutorial shows you how to mend it in a few simple steps. Steps Step 1. Get some sewing thread and a needle It is preferable to use sewing thread of the same color as the fabric to be mended.
Flounced skirts are soft, feminine and trendy. Sewing one at home might seem very complicated, but the process is actually quite simple. Steps Part 1 of 4: Calculating Your Measurements Step 1. Measure your waist circumference Wrap a tape measure around your waist, keeping it parallel to the floor and close to your body.
Leather gloves can cost a lot but if you are good at cutting and sewing you can save money by making them yourself. By preparing a model of your size you can also be sure that the new gloves fit beautifully. Steps Part 1 of 3: Prepare the Pattern Step 1.
Making shorts may seem difficult for a sewing beginner, but you can actually put together a pair of comfortable stretch shorts with just a little work, time and patience. Here's what you need to do. Steps Method 1 of 2: Method One: Women's Shorts Step 1.
A veil can add a very elegant, vintage-inspired touch to your bridal look. These veils are relatively easy to make, but still need to be carefully crafted before the big day arrives, to avoid overloading yourself with stress. Alternatively, you can create a veil to add a touch of class to a costume or semi-formal look.
Repairing a tear in jeans is simple. You can sew a small hole using a needle and thread, or you can sew a larger tear using a patch, some matching colored thread and a sewing machine. If you have jeans that just need a little repair, sew the hole and they'll be almost as good as new!
In addition to covering the dining room or kitchen table, a handmade tablecloth can also cover small round tables. To form a round tablecloth, you may need to sew several pieces of fabric together depending on the size of the table. You can learn by using different fabrics.
Palazzo pants are an ever-changing style. This type of long, comfortable and baggy pants seem to be in fashion on and off. They are usually made for the hottest summer months with light and breathable fabrics such as crepe or jersey. Follow this trend and make your palazzo pants starting with a long flowing skirt.
The chain stitch is universal and is one of the oldest sewing stitches. It is the one most commonly used in sewing. Many beautiful jobs have been done entirely with the chain stitch and it is the most suitable to use when a uniform line is needed.
Hemming the sleeves of a T-shirt is simple, inexpensive and takes little time. This article offers tips on how to hem the sleeves, but also some sewing tricks in general. As with all things, the following tips apply to a basic shirt with plain fabric.
Silk is a sumptuous and sensual fabric, appreciated by anyone over the centuries. Produced from the cocoons of silkworms, it is also the strongest natural fiber. Its smooth and slippery texture involves some difficulties that require special attention when sewing it.
Chiffon is a light, delicate and slippery fabric, so it can be a rather difficult material to hem. You can try to make one by hand or using the sewing machine but, in any case, it is important to work calmly and carefully so that the seam is as smooth as possible.
Patchwork quilts are delightful to look at, own and create. One of the first hand projects many young women learned in past generations was to do one. Getting started is really simple, and with each finished project, you will improve your creative skills.
Quilts are created with pieces of fabric cut and sewn together in a design and then the layer of batting is added for warmth. After completing the detailed quilt sewing process (see How to Make a Quilt) the last step is to finish the edges with fabric to give the quilt a “finished” look.
Curtains give a decorative touch to the kitchen windows. Because they are generally located in places where they can be exposed to humidity, high temperatures and stove fire, kitchen window curtains need special attention. Their location places some limits in the choice of fabric, length and size, making the kitchen curtains less difficult to create than the more sophisticated ones in the living area.
Buttonholes are quite easy and quick to sew. All you need to do is have a little patience and a little attention when marking and measuring before the operation. Read on to learn how to do them. Steps Method 1 of 2: Machine Method Step 1.
A new bikini can cost a lot and you may not even find a model that suits your aesthetic tastes and size. To remedy this problem, you can try making your new bikini at home. It is a much simpler process than you might think. Steps Method 1 of 4:
Bedspreads are quilted, blanket-like bed coverings that are not only used for warming, but are also an integral part of a bedroom's décor. The bedspreads give an aesthetic touch to the room because they decorate the bed, which is generally the most relevant feature of the bedroom.
Save money and get a unique look by sewing some DIY curtains. Hem the sides and bottom, sew some ribbon to hang, and you're done. This step by step article will show you how easy it is. Steps Method 1 of 3: Choose the Fabric Step 1.
Adding sequins is a great way to add some extra flair to a dress that's too flat. Sequins are fundamental elements of many costumes, from those for dance to those of the circus: so if your children need original costumes, it is always useful to know how to sew sequins on the fabric.
Here is a sewing technique that can help you when you need to hem, embellish and mend. The goal is to sew one fabric (or a fold of the fabric) to another so that the seam is virtually invisible. Steps Step 1. Thread a thread of a color that matches well with the material you are about to sew into a long, fine needle Step 2.
Do you have a box or bag full of fabric scraps? Are you looking for a valid reason for keeping them aside for so long? Here are some ideas on how to make useful (and some not necessarily useful, but fun) items from your fabric scraps. Steps Step 1.
Anime eyes are large, expressive and have exaggerated features. They are actually quite simple to draw, as they only consist of a few basic shapes. The exact shapes and sizes are different depending on whether you are drawing male or female eyes, but the process is similar for both.
Mickey Mouse is the universal symbol of the Disney empire. It is loved by children all over the world and it is no surprise that they want to wear its ears during their games or as a Carnival costume. But remember that you don't have to pay staggering prices to make them, you just need some material that you probably already have at home.
Do you want to draw a cute and simple monkey to make? Here are some steps that will help you. Steps Step 1. Draw two circles, one for the monkey's nose and a larger one for the head Sketch guidelines for the facial features. Step 2.
Do you have a project that involves drawing a fish but you don't know where to start? Do you have a friend who loves fishing and want to draw one on his birthday card? Do you want to learn how to draw a fish for no particular reason? Well, now you can learn how to draw a pretty realistic one!
Here's how to draw a dog. Once you have finished the design, you can add whatever detail you want (such as a hat)! Steps Method 1 of 2: Cartoon Dog Step 1. Draw a circle Step 2. Now make a horizontal oval overlapping the circle at the bottom Step 3.
Here are some simple steps that will help you draw a cow. Steps Method 1 of 2: First Method: Draw a Cartoon Cow Step 1. Make a sketch for the head and body. Use a beveled square as a guide for the head. For the body, draw an oval Step 2.
When Halloween approaches, there is no bird that represents it better than a watchful and wise owl perched somewhere watching zombies, headless knights, witches and goblins go from house to house in search of sweets. Do you want to design one to hang behind the door or on the window but you don't know where to start?
Snakes usually represent evil or deceit, but they can also be harmless. Draw your snake by following these steps! Steps Step 1. Draw two ovals of the same size on top of each other They should be thin, horizontal and connected at the sides by curved lines.
If you are looking to put together a wardrobe, decorate a room or create a work of art, it will be useful to know which colors enhance each other and which are more pleasing to the eye. You can start with the color wheel and learn which colors look more beautiful when matched.
This tutorial teaches you an easy and practical way to draw realistic shadows with graphite or other drawing tools. Let's try! Steps Step 1. A three-dimensional drawing will have a flat or two-dimensional appearance, without the aid of shading Step 2.
The Lamborghini is a luxurious Italian sports car. The first models of this car were produced in the sixties. This tutorial will show you how to draw a Lamborghini. Steps Method 1 of 2: Method 1 Step 1. Start following the images and create an angled horizontal oval Step 2.
In drawings with ruler and compass it may happen to use a ruler on which the measurement notches are missing (unlike a ruler with graduated scale). So how do you bisect (find the center of) a line and draw an axis perpendicular to the segment if it cannot be measured?
People are probably the hardest subject to draw realistically. Read on to find out the rules for drawing realistic human figures. Steps Method 1 of 2: Realistic Cartoon People Step 1. Make a large circle Step 2. Draw a straight line down from the left edge of the circle and make two right angles.
Learn how to draw a shark by following this tutorial step by step. Steps Method 1 of 2: First Method: Draw a Cartoon Style Shark Step 1. Draw a circle. Below the circle, draw a line that curves to the left and ends in a cone Step 2.
Here is a tutorial to draw one of the most famous and fascinating boy bands. Enjoy the show! Steps Method 1 of 6: One Direction Cartooneschi Step 1. Start by drawing lollipop shapes They will help us position the heads of One Direction.
The lion has always been a symbol of ferocity and strength, not to mention that it is also the protagonist of one of the most loved Disney films. Learn to draw Africa's largest feline by following these simple steps! Steps Step 1.
Goldfish are among the most common pets, as well as being very cute. Learn to draw one easily by following these steps. Steps Step 1. Draw the body Create a pointed egg-shaped figure as an outline of the full body. Inside, draw a small oval for the head, a larger circle for the body, and a curved triangle for the tail (as in the illustration on the right).
The Powerpuff Girls are three little girls made of "sugar, cinnamon and everything beautiful" to fight evil! Have you ever wondered how to draw them? Lolly, Dolly and Molly have similar looks that you can recreate too! Steps Method 1 of 3: