DIY CROCHET HANGING POT COVER
Free written pattern and video for making your own crochet hanging pot! All you need to know is how to make a magic circle and 2 stitches! … Continue readingDIY CROCHET HANGING POT COVER
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DIY basic Socks (bulky) – FREE sock PATTERN
I finally finished a pair of socks and created a sock pattern! Almost 4 pairs of socks in fact (insert smug face). I’ve always wanted to make socks, but found it too daunting. Perhaps it was because I didn’t find the right pattern, or perhaps … Continue readingDIY basic Socks (bulky) – FREE sock PATTERN
DIY Bias Tape – from a square
I have always wanted to make my own DIY bias tape, but the last time I tried, I completely failed and have avoided it like the plague until a recent project which required trim. The only difference between now and then, is that I now have … Continue readingDIY Bias Tape – from a square
DIY Felt Christmas Decorations
With Christmas creeping around the corner I figured I should try and pretty up the apartment with some lights and Christmas decorations once again. I can also never put off the opportunity to DIY something so I figured this year I would do something in … Continue readingDIY Felt Christmas Decorations
DIY Masquerade Mask
One of my pole sisters had a masquerade themed party last weekend and so I figured I would DIY the masquerade mask! (unfortunately I was silly enough to leave it behind and went maskless to the party *facepalm* – but it shouldn’t go to waste!) … Continue readingDIY Masquerade Mask
Learn to: EMBROIDERY – stem stitch
In this post you’re going to learn how to do the stem stitch. It is similar to the back stitch but has more overlap and therefore creates a twisting effect. If you’re interested in the other more basic stitches in this series have a look … Continue readingLearn to: EMBROIDERY – stem stitch
Learn to: EMBROIDERY – split stitch
The split stitch looks a lot like a chain stitch, but thinner. If you missed out on previous posts in this series, here they are: HOW TO: EMBROIDERY – 1. prepping the hoop HOW TO: EMBROIDERY – 2. running stitch HOW TO: EMBROIDERY – 3. … Continue readingLearn to: EMBROIDERY – split stitch
Learn to: EMBROIDERY – reverse chain stitch
The reverse chain stitch in embroidery looks pretty much the same as your regular chain stitch. But I find that this is an easier stitch to use when trying to achieve a neat finish on smaller pieces of work. I have not gone through the … Continue readingLearn to: EMBROIDERY – reverse chain stitch
Learn to: EMBROIDERY – back stitch
Here is the third installment of the ‘learn how to: embroidery series’ which covers the back stitch. So lets get right into it! If you missed the first and second installments of this series, you can find those posts here: HOW TO: EMBROIDERY – 1. … Continue readingLearn to: EMBROIDERY – back stitch