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The new school year is fast approaching and Heather Valentine of The Sewing Loft has an idea for a fast and fun Felt Book Cover! Featured on Cool2Craft TV.
Watch Heather’s super cute Felt Book Cover YouTube video tutorial!
Visit Heather’s blog - The Sewing Loft – for the complete written tutorial
Watch Candace’s fun and fabulous T-Shirt Necklace YouTube video tutorial!
Materials:
Aleene’s Super Fabric Glue
T-shirt
Scissors
Findings – I used large double rings and a silver tassel charm
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Cut off the bottom hem of the t-shirt. Cut five 1″ wide strips of t-shirt, cutting straight across.This will give you 5 loops of material. |
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Stretch each loop until it curls up. |
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Add as many rings and charms as you like to each loop. |
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Slide the rings closer to one side than the other. In my case, the t-shirt had side seams. Glue all the seams on one side. |
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Repeat on the other side then glue both stacks together. |
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Cut one more strip of t-shirt, cut the loop open. Wrap the new strip around the seams to cover them. If your shirt has no seams, just double the loops and wrap the strip around it. Glue the beginning and end of this strip. |
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Pull all the strands to line up the charms. |
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This is how the necklace is meant to be worn, but play with it and see what you like best. |
Watch Heather’s super cute Whimsical Lamp Makeover YouTube video tutorial!
Click here to see Heather’s tutorial on TheSewingLoftBlog.com
Watch Linda’s super cool Mixed Media Phone Pouch YouTube video tutorial!
Materials:
Aleene’s Fabric Tacky Pack – Note: Use “Okay to Wash It” glue unless otherwise stated.
T-shirt material or fabric of choice
Patterned fabric of choice
Miscellaneous buttons or embellishments
Ruler
Arrange patterned fabric as desired for flower. Begin with cutting approximately a 1 ½” circle for the base layer. Create a circle from each fabric, gradually getting smaller.
Stack up circles and glue in center to secure. Set aside to dry.
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Measure width of cellphone. Double this measurement and add 1”. Measure the length and add 1”.Cut the above rectangle from t-shirt fabric.Cut a 1” wide strip of fabric 24” or the length desired for strap. |
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Working on the wrong side of fabric, apply a line of glue along the top portion of the rectangle. Fold down ¼”. Hold until it tacks. |
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Flip over to right side of fabric. Apply a line of glue down the side and half way across the bottom. |
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Fold fabric over and match the upper, side and bottom seam. Allow to dry. |
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Clip off the bottom corners of the pouch making sure not to clip above glue line. |
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Turn inside out.Cut a little nick in the fabric ¼” from top. Thread end of strap thru the whole and knot. Secure with a daub of glue.Repeat other side. |
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Arrange fabrics on top of pouch and glue to secure. |
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Apply Jewel It glue to back of button and press to center of flower. Repeat with a button in top corner of pouch if desired. |
Watch Linda’s super cool Tulip Fabric Marker Designed Scarf YouTube video tutorial!
Materials:
Tulip® Fabric Markers in choice colors
Purchased silk scarf
T-pins
Tape
Craft foam
Tape craft foam to work surface and secure scarf to craft foam with T-pins
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Draw desired pattern onto scarf. Keep it simple if you are just beginning, try creating easy designs such as polka dots, circles, squares or stripes. Animal prints in various colors are also fun to try. |
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Fill in design with desired color. |
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WEAR! You can tie this onto your wrist, use as a hair bow or maybe even an accessory to your handbag! |
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Wash in warm water, gentle cycle with mild soap after 24 hours; line dry. Do not dry clean. |
In this video, Linda Peterson demonstrates how to create soothing eye pillows. Perfect for yourself or a feel good pampering gift for a friend.
Watch Linda’s Pamper Me Pillow YouTube video tutorial
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