Use up the last of your bead leftovers with this easy single strand beaded bracelet. I always have a few stragglers left over from big beading projects, this is a great way to use them up.
You will need:
Beads - I use size 8 seed beads for this project
Thread - heavy duty or upholstery
Beading needle - make sure it passes through your beads easy
Scissors
You can stick a pocket in anything that has a side seam! Even if it's already a garment or sewn together. Keep in mind the pocket opening needs to fit your hand.
Here are some tutorials to help you if you have further questions!
Bernadette Banner: https://youtu.be/thlzJj1EHiY
Use this easy home remedy for makeup stains, food stains, and mystery stains! I found this DIY stain remover from CrunchyHousewife here's her tutorial:
https://youtu.be/ITmepPy1JCc
You will need
dish soap
baking soda
a brush or toothbrush
Mix 1 part baking soda to 2 parts dish soap. Scrub on the stain. Rinse in cool water or throw in the wash.
If you have vintage clothes that have stains check out the following
From Cause a Frocus on different stains: https://www.causeafrockus.com/2014/06/get-stains-vintage-clothes/
From Racked on smell: https://www.racked.com/2014/10/27/7571855/thrift-store-vintage-clothing-stain-removal
Can't get the stains out? Make it artistic
Tea stain: https://youtu.be/H2kIOkPkbH0
Onion skin dye: https://youtu.be/Sns3BAoutRI
I love how frothy this dress was when I found it at the thrift store, but the elastic was dead and I like having sleeves more than sleeveless dresses. Lucky for me the elastic was super easy to change and I had a sleeve pattern that I liked and knew might work.
Changing the sleeves is a little advanced! Tackle it if you feel confident OR are not going to be heartbroken if it doesn't work.
Yay! It's challenge time! Melissa from A Happy Stitch and I are asking you to Mend Your Broken Hearts for Valentine's Day! Grab your mending pile and pick out some pieces you'd love to mend. Make your changes to the garment and then take pics and use #ahappyremake on Instagram so we can see them.
The challenge is over March 17th, and we'll announce 2 randomly selected winners on the 24 of March. That day we'll also be doing a round-up of our favorite mends!
Find Melissa here:http://ahappystitch.com
More inspo for mending here: http://awesomesauceasshattery.com/
If your jewelry is a jumble on your dresser, make this simple driftwood jewelry holder for displaying your necklaces. This gets your jewelry on display as home decor too!
You will need:
Driftwood piece
Thread or yarn
Coffee cup hooks
Optional - a screw gun to pre-drill pilot holes for your hooks
Do you have a vegan in your life who needs a sweet treat? Make these butterscotch chips, then bake them into cookies!
https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-butterscotch-chips
The cookie recipe is from Lauren Toyota's new cookbook, Vegan Comfort Classics. She's a vegan youtuber too, check out Hot For Food
Here is the link to her book: https://amzn.to/2TfJg8s
TIPS: OH BOY, use fresh brown sugar. It'll make your life easier. I also used a whisk to stir the whole time and was told that's how sugar crystals form. So don't stir for too long.
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Front closures on bras are easy to fix! Both my friend and I had bras that were perfectly fine, but the closure was broken. So I volunteered to fix it but I didn't know what I was getting into. It turned out great! And I highly recommend this fix.
Special notes: If you look for swimsuit closures you may have better luck! My bra closure is 1" wide, which is not a normal bra size, so I went with a swimsuit closure.
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Using elastic thread is a great way to make elastic smocking or shearing. And the dress I made used less than 1 yard of fabric and went together super fast.
For a 3T dress, these are the measurements I used:
for the dress body - W: 40" L: 26.5"
for the ties - cut 4 pieces 5"x4"
I needed to take in the back seam more, so my seam allowance was 1" at the center back.
Hem at the top was 1"
Hem at the bottom was 1.5"
The ties have 1/4" seam allowance.
Tips and tricks for sewing with elastic thread
Use Guterman, not sponsored but it worked like a charm the first time
Here's a link: https://amzn.to/2D97mMr
Get yourself a lipstick chalk/chaco liner
https://amzn.to/2TLTY6A
If you have trouble with the elastic thread here is a great troubleshooting tutorial:
https://youtu.be/rPp6Nn4mmYk
To get the fabric I used and look at other fabric that is eco-friendly and fair trade go to MonaLuna
https://monaluna.com/pages/catalog
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I made vegan sugar cookies for the holiday!
Thank you to Minimalist Baker for the recipe: https://minimalistbaker.com/1-bowl-vegan-sugar-cookies/
The only change I made was to add 2 teaspoons of Cream of Tartar, I think only 1 teaspoon was necessary.
For the frosting
2 cups powder sugar
2 tablespoons milk of choice, plus more as needed
Add powder sugar to the bowl and the milk, mix. Add more milk 2 tablespoons at a time until the mixture runs off the spoon slowly.
Big thank you to @GoingZeroWaste for showing me how to make natural icing! The icing colors are turmeric for yellow, beets for pink, and spirulina for green. Check it out here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BrGEWDSHZYl/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=bp4szxwnn2h9
Happy Holidays! I'll see you in the new year!
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I make the tiny books here: https://youtu.be/ha6oBS5xRCo
This wire wrapping tutorial will teach you the basics. Use wire in place of jump rings when your bead is too big or you've run out of headpins. Headpins are the wires with the stoppers on them.
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Making sachets is a good way to de-stash some of your fabric scraps. I used floral herbal teas and long grain rice for my stuffing.
Materials
Fabric scraps from your stash
Long grain rice
Dried roses - or any floral herbal tea like lavender or chamomile l
Scissors - regular and pinking shears
Sewing Machine
Thread to match
If you want to make triangles follow this tutorial! https://youtu.be/AxiICUDreTc
To get the same flower teas I used go to https://www.byolongbeach.com
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These tiny books are easy to assemble and super cute to make into jewelry. The books are fast to make, but making them into jewelry is a few extra steps. If I made them again I would tea stain the pages before I cut them up for a worn look.
Materials
Blank paper - you can tea stain the paper if you
Fancy paper - for the inside cover of your book
Thick paper/board - I used a sugar box from the recycle bin
Scissors
Ruler
Glue - make sure it's a flexible glue, it will say on the bottle
Fabric
Sharpies or marking pens - to change the color of your fabric if you want
For jewelry
Needle - for poking holes
Wire
Earring hooks
Chain & closures - you may need jump rings too
Beads - optional
Pliers and wire cutters
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Here are my top 6 tools for sewing. If you have a present to get for a crafty person who sews, this is a great place to get ideas.
These are Amazon Associates links
Gingher Scissors: https://amzn.to/2UqTQup
Rotary Blade, which I call a rolly cutter: https://amzn.to/2E7Hl10
More blades for the rolly cutter: https://amzn.to/2PnSVah
Self-healing mat 24x36": https://amzn.to/2EoNDKo
Brass seam ripper: https://amzn.to/2UqzKAi
Clear grid ruler: https://amzn.to/2SEXajR
I just noticed all my tools have my name on them! Ha! They work hard and in many different shops.
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Super excited to have Julie from Bring Your Own Long Beach on the show to teach us how to use parchment paper and an iron to make reusable food wraps.
Julie has the supplies you need on her website: https://www.byolongbeach.com
Here's what you'll need:
Pre-washed fabric cut into 8x8" pieces
Parchment paper - get the kind you can compost
1 tablespoon candelilla wax
1 teaspoon powder resin
1/2 teaspoon soy wax
1 teaspoon jojoba oil
Iron
Scissors
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Amond extract is super easy to make, you pretty much have everything you need right now.
Recipe
15 raw almonds
2 cups vodka
Blanch almonds by placing them in boiling water for 1 minute. After the minute is up, remove the almonds and let them cool down. Peel the almonds carefully. Chop the almonds and place in a jar. Pour the vodka over the almonds. Shake the jar once a week. Store in a cool dark place. After 6-8 weeks your extract will be ready. Strain and use!
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House-guests are coming! Be prepared with this DIY Poo Spray.
Full recipe from Wellness Mama:
https://wellnessmama.com/155904/bathroom-spray/
Recipe:
1 tablespoon vodka - you can totally use rubbing alcohol too if you mean business. Now that I've made mine, I wish I had used rubbing alcohol.
1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin - optional
20 drops orange extract
15 drops clove
Filtered water to fill your spray bottle. Use one that is around 3-4 ounces.
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If you need extra support during cold season I recommend making this smoothie recipe.
Ingredients:
1/2 an apple
1/2 an orange
1/2 a carrot
Water or milk of choice
Protein powder of choice (optional)
Cut up fruits and carrot into chunks, smaller for less powerful blenders. Add fruits and carrot to blender, then water or milk. Add protein powder and blend.
For more information on my fruit/veggie choices go here:
https://www.healthline.com/health/juice-immune-system-boost#1
Why smoothie and not juiced?
https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/juicing-vs-blending
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Make your costume even more authentic and creepy with tea staining. This method works on any fabric type and will make your costume look dirty. Brew a strong black tea and get a spray bottle and bowl to get started.
I used this technique when I worked in the theatre as a painter/dyer.
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My booklet is out! Picnic lunch has 5 DIYs in it that will help you make your lunch more eco-friendly
PURCHASE HERE: https://www.breaknremake.com/picnic-book/6cvci8uxs851rv02kne0pz59qo90jf
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