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  • DIY Aprons - Decor It Yourself

    POSTED BY MATTHIAS SUNDBERG, MAY 08 2008 11:32 AM | PERMALINK

    The kitchen is the heart of a home, so this week we are making an apron out of an old pair of jeans. In our first of many kitchen episodes, we also accessorize our tabletop with an array of centerpieces, and give you a refreshing quick tip to serve your guests.

    Links:
    Bust Magazine
    Enderby Nest

  • How to Make an Apron out of Old Jeans

    POSTED BY SARA FRANKLIN, MAY 03 2008 09:00 AM | PERMALINK

    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 Jeans
    Sewing Machine/Hand Sewing Supplies
    Scissors
    Twine/String
    Scrap pieces of fabric 

    1. Lay the jeans on a flat surface and cut a straight line from the crotch to one leg.


    2. Cut along the side seam and open the leg up. You now have your piece to work with.


    3. Hold the jean piece up to yourself to set...

  • How to Make a Paper Bag Waist Skirt

    POSTED BY SARA FRANKLIN, AUGUST 17 2007 09:00 AM | PERMALINK

    This week on Thread Heads, Morgan Hungerford from Panda Head and Muss Clothing teaches us how to make a cool paper bag waist skirt out of an oversized skirt. For more info, check out the video!

     

     

    What you need:
    Skirt (a size or two too big)
    Elastic
    Scissors
    Straight Pins
    Ruler
    Sewing Machine

    First, you need a skirt that is about a size or two too big. Turn it inside out, and lay it flat.
     
    Then, measure about two and a half inches down from the top of the skirt, and...