I went with the frenchies, Edie, for the final version although now I’m itching to make on in the navy lace! Another sewing project you can make with men’s ties that’s similar to making a pillow is a chair cushion. This is why I love your blog!
This removes the arms and neckline from the original shirt, leaving you with a rectangular fabric tube. Sew the top along the side seams as indicated in the pattern file.
You’ll make a circle. Iron-on fleece or felt – I used Pellon brand. Insert upholstery foam between the two panels, then sew the back seam together or use interlocking strips as a closure. Sew the outer fabric to the zippy top hem with right sides together.
I love your swing out curtain rods. Attach a button or snap enclosure to finish the bag. Repeat at the opposite end.
Check out our Dritz lookbooks. This is a strapless top that is made up of a band that covers the bust area only. I wasn’t sure how I was going to explain the process. With ruler and pencil, mark 1 ½” in from each end. lol lol …. InMyOwnStyle.com receives a small commission when certain items are purchased, but the price is the same for you. You can find rods like these by doing a Google search for “Drapery Swing Rods” or “Vintage Swing Rods”. Pleats on back of mask will face upward and pleats on front will face downward. Thanks for sharing! Cut away the side seam allowances – the stitched part of the side seams of the original shirt. Line each of the tie sections with fabric to create a liner for inside the bag.
Finish seam allowance.
On back of mask, center fabric pieces on side edges and pin in place. Fold entire finishing piece to front of mask. When I’m not chasing kids you can find me at my sewing table or daydreaming up new designs. I intend to see if I can come up with enough white sheeting to just make the simplest cafe type curtains till I think of what I really, really want. To easily reference this project download this PDF file that includes the full instructions for this pleated mask. It is one that I quickly fashioned without a pattern and using only what I had on hand. When the square is complete, pin and stitch the perimeter to hold the woven ties in place. First Time Voter? Add 1-inch to all sides for finished edges/seam allowance.
For instance: Window is 36-inches wide. I like the contrast of the detail in the rod against the white valance. This will keep the inside edges of the pocket from fraying. Very cute – the fabric paired with the ribbons just makes it. I then folded the entire piece of fabric in half lengthwise.
You will need: a strip of fabric 1’’ x 44’’ long (1’’ x the width of the fabric) a 1/2’’ bias tape tool (optional but helpful) 1. Cut fabric 56” x 17”. Have just finished making four no sew window valances and LOVE them. There is no disputing the fact that these are interesting days! You’ll make a circle. It is called Paste or Soft wax. The one with the fitted sheet really caught my attention.
Seventeen participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Clip the curves on the tie front extension and turn right side out. Our projects include easy-to-follow step-by-step photographs and instructions, with handy links to the products you need. I received an email two weeks ago, asking me about the window treatment in my master bath that I included in my Parade of Homes House Tour post. I can’t decide which of the many you have taught us I love the most…. Men’s tie bags are creative sewing projects that you can make to carry books or to use as a purse. With little more than a ruler, marker and pair of scissors, you can transform a baggy T-shirt into a tight-fitting tube top with a stylish design. It is hard to explain. Sew the front extensions to the back extensions with right sides together. Saved by Hot Topic. Press entire face mask flat. Need some inspiration for your next sewing project or DIY makeover? The sides of the ties should be touching.
There are countless creative ways to refashion a T-shirt, including many that don't involve any sewing at all. Fold over all raw edges 1-inch and press. Explore. Pin fold closed and stitch across ends of pipe cleaner and along bottom of fold. 8. If there’s one pattern I love to hack its the Zippy Top pattern! One will be the outer fabric and one will be the facing. Love this idea! Thank you so much for this tutorial of gorgeous, easy valances, that with just some added length might be my new curtains. ), DIY & Crafts: 68 Fun and Flirty Ways to Refashion Your T-Shirts. So cute and so easy! InMyOwnStyle.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Learn how your comment data is processed. Grosgrain is the hardest type of ribbon to tie into perfect bows. I used fabric glue for everything. Sew all the way around the top using a 1/4″ seam allowance. Use a pin to help you feed the strip of fabric through the large end of the bias tape tool so that when it comes out the small end, the sides are folded to … Cut off tails, then hot glue the center of the bow to the knot on the tied-on to the rod ribbon. When I have taken it down to clean – it went back up slightly different. Then I get a nice even looking bow.
Reposition the layers of fabric so the edges are neatly aligned. Lisa, You have finally presented me with a easy option for the sewing challenged. Fold fabric at ½” above filter pocket opening. Preshrink your fabric by washing it in hot water before cutting out mask. I get so much inspiration to just keep dreaming… yes all from you. You’ll insert a pipe cleaner that helps shape the top edge of the mask. Attach facing pieces and sew all the way around the bottom edge. Beginning at one end, weave a new tie vertically over and under the existing row.
Back the tie square with another woven tie square, sew the squares together and stuff them to make a pillow. There are many ways to incorporate men’s ties into a quilt pattern. For the height – 15 inches is what I used. googletag.defineSlot('/107373944/InMyOwnStyle_Native', [[300, 250], [500, 250], [500, 350]], 'div-gpt-ad-1414094061888-0').addService(googletag.pubads()); –2 front tie extension pieces.
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Cut the lining a bit smaller than the fabric. Here's What You Need to Know. very hard since they are all so great. Yarn Valet. thank you so much for creating such a fabulous blue shirt and being part of my blog tour. Pinch together the two layers of fabric at the sides of the shirt so that it fits tightly around your body. Interfacing the facing pieces using fusible interfacing if desired. Sew the outer fabric to the zippy top hem with right sides together. Cut vertically up the side seams, close to the stitching on the front layer of the shirt, and then again on the back layer of the shirt to cut away the seam allowances. It seems like if I did this the bows would be crooked. 3. With swing rods – the rods themselves swing out of the way when you need to get to the window. Katharine from Kat's Almost Purrfect World. You could also trim a few inches off the top to shorten its length. On back of mask, mark the pleats starting at the bottom edge. Press seam allowance down. If nothing does – you can buy Johnson Paste Wax on Amazon or any of the brand names directly from their websites. This DIY Tie Front Top also has extended sleeves.
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Get my latest posts, insider tips and more by email. Clip the curves on the tie front extension and turn right side out. Starting on one top edge of the valance -gather about 5-6 inches of fabric in your hand. One will be the outer fabric and one will be the facing. On back of mask, baste ends of elastic at top and bottom on each side.
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Today. Omnigrid Debbie :). And I used to sew to pay my rent….. now, just to find a spot to sit at the sewing machine would be too difficult for me. Add a dab of glue to the bottom of one side of the ribbon. Make a perfect bow using a separate piece of ribbon. Want to stay updated with our Make Something products, learn new techniques or learn how to use our products? Several projects also have free planning templates. Trim the hem of the front and back so they are flush with the bottom of the side seams. Repeat with other ribbons evenly spaced along the back top edge. Demi Lovato Wore the Ultimate Fall Outfit to Vote, Exclusive: Get to Know "AWC"'s Josephine Langford, Sephora's Biggest Sale of the Year Is Happening RN, This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. If you want your bows to be straight and perfect. You can cut them into patches as part of a crazy quilt design. Cut the ties to fit around the frame and sew them in place on the back side of the wreath. I got to clicking on the other links for now sew valances, curtains, etc. To hang: Tie the ribbons onto the rod. Put on the shirt and stand in front of a full-length mirror.