Furry Circle Scarf
Nan
It’s cold in Cleveland. Need something to keep you busy indoors? How about a faux-furry circle scarf! Honestly, this probably won’t help, because it took me a half hour to make. But it’ll be great when I have to go outside into cold, cold Cleveland! It also makes a great belated gift! To make one […]
Handmade Gift : Belts
Nan
Need a quick gift idea? If you can sew a straight(ish) line, you can make these belts! Here’s how: Select a ribbon that you love, preferably one that’s not wider than your belt loops, and pair it with a coordinating fabric. One with nap is preferable, so a corduroy or velvet are ideal. The nap […]
Datura Blouse to Dress : A Tutorial
Debbie
Remember when I said I would make another dress from the Deer & Doe Datura Blouse? Well I did that, almost immediately after I committed myself to it. Unfortunately, making something and blogging about it are two completely different kettles of fish. Why can’t projects just blog about themselves? Anyway, we’re still out of stock […]
Fur Trapper Hat / Aviator Hat Tutorial: Part 2
Debbie
Okay, let’s finish this hat! So, we’ve got the outer shell of the hat, and the lining from part 1. Now we need to put all of the little pieces together. Sew together the fur pieces to their corresponding pieces cut from the main fabric, right sides together. Watch out, the fur will creep a […]
Fur Trapper Hat / Aviator Hat Tutorial : Part 1
Debbie
Here it is! The fur trapper (or aviator) hat tutorial! This is a 3-parter, so stay tuned! This is the kind of hat I’m talking about. Here’s the trapper hat pattern. EVERYTHING IS 1/2″ SEAM ALLOWANCE. I’ve only made one size, which is my size, but I don’t think heads vary that much. In stores […]