Posts tagged applique

• 12 Mar

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Spring Has Sprung

  Can you feel it? Spring is HERE - love is in the air, the layers are coming off, and the flowers are blooming - both literally AND figuratively. One of my absolute favorite Spring 09 runway shows was Fendi - it was feminine and flattering and oh-so-pastel, but what really nailed it for me were the a

• 05 Jan

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Celebrity DIY Style: Gwen & Kingston's Matching Aprons

   One of the best things about sewing is being able to create identical items for you and your family (who didn't have matching family pj's to wear on Christmas Day as a kid?). As soon as I saw these photos of Gwen Stefani and son Kingston Rossdale baking, my heart melted - they look too cute!

• 15 Jul

  Blog: Decor It Yourself

  DIY Pillows

     In this week's episode of Decor It Yourself, we look for a perscription for style ADD. Making your own pillows to fit your decor to your mood is one way to shift the style of your sofa. It's an easy thing to change-up in your home to alter the aesthetic.   Curbly shows you how to

• 13 Jun

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Weekly DIY Roundup: Necktie Projects!

  In the spirit of Father's Day, this week I bring you a Dad-present-inspired roundup - things you can make from old neckties! Whether you have one or several dozen, there's a project for you! I'll start small... you can find some gorgeous fabrics in tie form, so you can just treat it as a small amo

• 12 Jun

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Cool Website Alert: Craftstylish!

  Have you seen the new craftstylish site yet? Super rad, all kinds of crafts, blog and community website - with categories like restyle, sewing, knitting, crochet, patterns & designs, fashion, home decorating, and many more. Not to mention, they did a post about our Janome Sponsorship! Posts range

• 03 May

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  How to Make an Apron out of Old Jeans

  On this episode of Decor it Yourself, Meg shows us how to make an apron out of an old pair of jeans! For more information and details, check out the video!  Materials: Old JeansSewing Machine/Hand Sewing SuppliesScissorsTwine/StringScrap pieces of fabric 1. Lay the jeans on a flat surface an

• 22 Feb

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  How to Make an Applique

  Do you have a piece of clothing that fits you perfectly, but is just so boring? Here is how to do some of your own applique. It's an awesome way to fire up your wardrobe and give your clothes your own creative edge! For more information, watch the video!    1. Decide what boring garment