Dive into the world of Designer Crochet: Vivienne Westwood and explore the influence of crochet in the creative realm of the iconic fashion designer.
Natural Dye
A collection of images depicting how I achieved multiple variations of color from seven different dye goods.
Learn to Sew – How to Sew a Dior Pleat
Liz Haywood shares how to add a Dior pleat to your next garment What is a Dior Pleat? A Dior pleat looks like an inverted pleat. It’s mainly used on pencil skirts instead of a back split or vent and looks very stylish. It’s easy to add one to a skirt pattern you already have or to convert a regular back vent to a Dior
Getting New Shoes – Joke Book
A blonde was out shopping in Lousiana when she saw a beautiful pair of shoes made from genuine alligator skin. She goes into the store and asks the price. The shopkeeper says,...
Sonjas Sweater – PetiteKnit
Detta stickmönster är på svenska. Det går utmärkt att sticka den i Hilles våg Varde eller Heavy Merino och Soft Silk Mohair från Knitting for Olive. Sonja Sweater stickas uppifrån och ner i slätstickning. Först stickas översta delen av ryggen, varefter det plockas upp maskor till axelpartierna längs ryggens uppläggningskant. Axelpartierna formges med förkortade varv. Fram- och bakstycke sammanförs under ärmhålet, och bålen stickas runt på rundsticka. Längs ärmhålen plockas det upp maskor till ärmar, som stickas runt. Till slut plockas det upp maskor längs halsöppningen, där det stickas en dubbelvikt resårkant som stickas ner på avigsidan. Sonja Sweater är…
How to make T-shirt yarn Tutorial (T-Yarn) | Needlepointers.com
This tutorial will show how to make t-shirt yarn. T-shirt yarn is made from cutting up old t-shirts and can be used to crochet and knit..
Twist – Light Blue
The twist candles use the flexibility of wax. Candles are usually straight and therefore need a base. In this project the designer combined both base and the candle in a single material shape. By bending and twisting candles a new typology appears combining form, function and fun.
Upscale Plaid Quilt Pattern- all the details!
I'm so excited to share that the NEW Upscale Plaid quilt pattern is now available! Believe it or not, this design was born out of the quest to create the perfect holiday coaster. Yep, you read that right, haha. Last year, Elizabeth (our fearless Creative Project Manager) and I were brainstorming ideas for a plaid coaster and we landed on an idea that we just HAD to turn into a full size quilt. Over the last few months, we've been tweaking, fine tuning and perfecting the scale and pattern until we created what you see today. Friends, I present to…
This Instagram Account Posts Hilariously Punny Jokes, And Here Are 40 Of The Best Ones (New Pics)
Psychologists Michael Apter and Mizi Desselles propose that in order for anything to be perceived as funny, we must be in a playful state of mind. In this "para-telic" state, we can let go of any concerns (like the fear of appearing dumb because we're laughing at a stupid joke) and simply experience things "in the moment." So I don't know what gets you into the golden retriever mood, but you might want to prepare yourself for this one!
How your body proportions can affect sewing patterns!
In order to sew better fitting clothes, you need an understanding of your body proportions. This post - Understanding Body Proportions - will help! #sewing
