Posts tagged with 'rain'

How to Make a Rain Poncho, Spring Fling, Thread Heads

POSTED BY CORINNE LEIGH, MAY 02 2008 02:06 PM | PERMALINK

This week we answer a viewer question and show you how to make a rain poncho out of an old shower curtain. Plus, a visit to Bust's Spring Fling Craftacular and a sweet forum review. Spring showers bring DIY flowers!
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How To Make a Rain Poncho Out of a Shower Curtain

POSTED BY SARA FRANKLIN, MAY 02 2008 08:00 AM | PERMALINK

For more information, watch the Threadheads video!

Materials:
- Shower curtain
- Sewing machine
- Nylon thread (we used transparent)
- Tissue paper
- Leather sewing machine needles
- Scissors
- Tape measure
- Ruler
- Permanent marker
First! Some basic vinyl sewing tips using your regular sewing machine with no special attachments: Put a leather needle on your machine, thread a bobbin of the nylon thread, and set a stitch length to 3 or higher. Place the tissue paper between the vinyl and the...