room=new plus dress how to

i was tyding up my room the otherday and when i was done i realised 60% was rubbish or fleemarket stuff.so i priced it all up,piled my books by the colour of spin,made a bookshelf curtain and a hamock for my cuddlies.it was so easy know i have more room.

also i was on a course lerning how to make clothes and accessories.
i will sare the howto:
basic dress:
1.first find a fabriccolour u like(jersey or half jersey material)
2.then mesaure your bust,tummy and bumm!
3. to these mesaurments make a torso
4.cover torso first in cleanfilm and then in duct,parcel or creptape.
5.draw and pick a desing
6.drawthis on torso
7.cut of cleanfilm
8. mark middle,back and both sides and cut thesee 2
9. now u should have 4 pieces
10.lay on a nd trace around patternpieces on paper.cut out
11.lay out on fabric (u only need 2 pieces 1 front and 1 back piece)place on the fold.with the strech going as if to get fatter and not taller¨(if u are using a readymade pattern start here)
12.cut out
13.sew the 2 pieces too a tube.using a wide zigzag or your best stich for strechiness
14.if not in pattern add straps
15.seam bottom
16. cut 4 strips out of the same fabric(7cm wide)
17.fold and iron
18.pin on toside,front and back(theses are in same place as seam woulg go)hold dress right side out and strips too
19.sew on strips normally
20. fold up,iron and sew just underend of main dress with a twi n needle only straight
21.iron the dress ,turn wrong side out and pin sleeves together
22.sew sleeves,turn rightside out
23.done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

an ansewred problem:)

nesting dilemas sorted

hello,i just was woundering round my home looking at all the stuff that was so dumm.then i decided to make a decor it yourselfdixionary. go meg!


































so there is the collection so fare.when your done your be such a fan!!!

i love this site

guide
tuesday:decor it yourself meg shows cool stuff to make for your home
fridays:threadbanger,use an old piece of clothing to make something new

link crazy

fab bag how to http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=32204.0
free patterns! http://www.burdafashion.com/en/DOWNLOAD/Free/1333669-1413206-1597830.html
Coats For Cubs - donate old fur coats to help rescued baby animals! (aww!):http://www.hsus.org/furfree/campaigns/c4c/
How Can I Recycle This? - a UK Website:http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/

more
http://www.craftbits.com/
wwooww!!!!!!http://cyberseams.com/article/105160/all_things_knitting/knitted_felted_tote_bag_part_i.html
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/a_to_z



so if you have a good site tip leave a comment!!!see ya

new threadbanger

from rachelray
and

sorry more videos:)

these have got to be my faves:




and

VIROPOP

weekly economics

If you go through this easy step by step greener, at the end of the week your home will be ecohome mark 1.
this i have tested and is easy and sticks.

monday
turn of all your lights(not in use)

tuesday
turn of all your lights(not in use)
and
dont leave water running whilst brushingyour teeth

wedensday
turn of all your lights(not in use)
and
dont leave water running whilst brushingyour teeth
and
tell anyone of who dont do this off

thursday
turn of all your lights(not in use) and dont leave water running whilst brushingyour teeth
and
tell anyone of who dont do this off and turn down the thersat by 2 degrees

friday
turn of all your lights(not in use) and dont leave water running whilst brushingyour teeth and tell anyone of who dont do this off and turn down the thersat by 2 degrees
and change all lamps to eco lamps

saturday
turn of all your lights(not in use) and dont leave water running whilst brushingyour teeth and tell anyone of who dont do this off and turn down the thersat by 2 degrees
and change all lamps to eco lamps and make some posters to hang in anyclub you visit

sunday
level 1 eco done now let your friends know and you are an ecowarrior!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¨¨¨
:);):):):)

more links ECO

http://ecosalon.com/title/In_the_Kitchen_with_Mother_Nature

http://www.fakeplasticfish.com/2008/07/gratitude-for-dianes-big-green-purse.html
http://www.greatgreengoods.com/
http://www.greendaily.com/category/tip-of-the-day/
this is my persional favehttp://www.naturemoms.com/blog/
http://www.idealbite.com/tiplibrary/today
so sorry but i love to explore for sights,it just makes more sence to share them insted of to think i add this to favorites.

nice webise

okay so our tv brok on friday...
...anyway so to stop my bordem .i loked for some cool websites
the best (of course crafty or eco) i list here:

1.i have never dryed but i will have a go at making shoes:http://www.marywalesloomis.com/via-Craftster/

2.girlsonly:http://www.thousandhobbies.com/hobbies/Sewing/sewing.html

3.the best:http://sewing.about.com/od/freeprojects/tp/beginnerprojects.htm this website provides loads of great ideas like a washing up liquide apron or plasticbagcaddy

4.work out your footprint http://www.carbonfootprint.com/ here!

5.this comp is good for your craftyness and eco hero inside!http://www.craftster.org/350/craftcontest.html

6.http://craftershock.com/blog/2008/07/15/creature-cozies-for-your-ipod/

7.do u like knitting?http://littlecottonrabbits.typepad.co.uk/free_knitting_patterns/2008/01/knitted-easter.html

8.this and more!!!http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/lego_bracelet

nice pillow

summer holidays start today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Summer timr is partytime.
Disco
get a disco ball and some sweet tunes, get rocking.Don,t forget some crisps , popcorn,chocolate and other drinks.Maby a sweet film and a danceoff.
Camping
Put up a tent in the garden,invite somr friends to stay over.No pearants to stop pillowfights or marshmallowfights either.Cook pizza doe on a stick, sausages,marshmallows and veg(?)over a garden fire or bbq.Make sure thers pillows to go round and get them to take a sleepingbag.What a bout tunes and a film on your laptop?

Tipps
- Try a costume party
- Gamehit! Make an Outfit out of Newspaper,scissors and tape
-Make sure you have at least 1 liter per guest. it sounds a lot but yoiu need it!!!!!!
- Buy a paper tablecloth and every one can write on it , cool moemorie
-try same on a pillowcase(1 each)
-in august lots of shuting stars!
go out there and party!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FANCY WRAPPING inspired FROM CRAFT

nice collage

wrap up a pressie with newspaper , add cuts, tipps and pics on.add bows and have fun making a collage ad a mini gift on front like a bookmark, sweets or voucher.

poster

wrap in a poster
get more ideas by looking at rubbish it works for me!!!!!!!!!!!¨¨¨¨:)

cool

great how to use old books
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4RFH0q0Osk&feature=related