oh wow – these boys hats are so cool (uhm I mean warm) - tutorial here.
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August 2010
luvinthemommyhood has had a month of teacup inspired crafts – including some how-to projects and inspiration sources. The image here is from design*sponge’s tutorial on teacup candles.
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super fun scarf made from a t-shirt.
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oh what a super sweet idea – get your little ones into sewing early with these sewing cards.
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These plastic beasts are made from fizzy drink bottles and lids – I love their colours, quirky antlers and the possibilities of an imagination gone wild – great for involving children in their making too.
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how cute are these paper crane cupcake toppers? I am thinking I will make them for the school fete – I have to bake anyway…
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This week I have had one of those weeks … addicted to project runway reruns … crocheting my neverending hexagon blanket … getting organised and being frustrated (i think these things might go hand in hand) – what about you?
REFASHION: round up for August – lots of wonderful ideas for your refashion urges – including how to make a bra. … make some funky felt hats … ink blot shirts – love this idea …
KNIT + CROCHET: These crochet bows are super cute.
MIXED MEDIA: get these decals for your kitchen … customise your book covers …
KIDS: I love these walnut boats … backyard bow and arrow set - right up our alley! …
MORE: Lots of hangers getting a transformation - yarn wrapped - hooked and freestyle crochet hangers
Nicole Posted about a interfacing 101 – lots of great tips.
Be good!
Kathreen
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These refashion roundups are so much fun to do so I thought I would try to do a monthly roundup of new and interesting refashions from around the web. Want to join in – head on over to wardrobe refashion to join the community.
Make your own bra – why didn’t I ever think of this - tutorial here. [pictured above]
Great way to patch up jeans
easy refashioned mens sweatshirt to stylish women’s long line top.
Slow stitched gored skirt design with outward facing seams – from sneezerville.
make a tunic from a round table cloth – who would of thought?
clutch purse made from recycled t-shirt fabric
repurposing a boys shirt into a girls shirt-dress
Man shirt refashion into a stylish asymmetrical blouse with tucks and shirred back.
Kid’s t-shirt refashion with fabric paint and stencils
heat wave halter top from a men’s shirt
blouse made from linen handkerchiefs
Singlet to stylish evening blouse
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oh how these make my heart sing – easy and lovely project - walnut boats [via]
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