tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51702770016333426552024-03-13T23:35:58.260-06:00C&CLizzie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10153761056397468847noreply@blogger.comBlogger658125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170277001633342655.post-30758235534524819612017-02-10T09:18:00.001-07:002017-02-10T09:18:35.575-07:00Last Minute sew and no-sew Valentine's Day projects<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<em><a href="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/2014/02/diy-youme-sharpie-print/">you+me sharpie canvas</a></em>
I've always been a sucker for seasonal decor and cheesing it up on any holiday.....Valentine's Day is NO different. I'm posting just a few of some past tutorials and outfit DIYs to do in case you haven't fulling embraced the VDay spirit or you're just feeling crafty. Or like me....you don't have anything you want to wear. So get your crafting/sewing pants on and have some fun!
For those who are looking to make something for you HOT date....look no further. Here are a few sewing and non-sewing ideas below. Also checkout my<em><a href="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/diy/"> DIY section</a></em> for even more clothing diys including maternity.
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<a href="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/2014/03/diy-wide-pleat-wrap-skirt/">wide pleat wrap skirt</a>, <a href="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/2016/12/diy-maxi-wrap-skirt/">maxi wrap skirt</a>, <a href="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/2014/02/diy-asymmetrical-knit-sheath-dress/">asymmetrical wrap dress</a>, <a href="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/2017/01/diy-flutter-sleeve-wrap-dress-refashion-video/">flutter sleeve wrap dress</a>
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<em><a href="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/2017/02/2-easy-go-to-valentines-day-hair-tutorials-twisted-heart-and-double-braided-heart-knot/">2 EASY go-to Valentine's Day heart inspired hair tutorials</a></em>
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<em><a href="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/2012/01/this-weeks-sewing-craft-felt-heart-garland/">heart-felt banner</a></em> and<a href="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/2012/01/pages-heart-garland-and-my-first-attempt-at-crafts/"> <em>3D vintage book pages banner</em></a>
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<em><a href="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/2014/02/diy-xo-stamped-top-for-your-valentines-day/">DIY reversible kiss clutch</a></em>
<img alt="IMG_9567-640x960" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-13117" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_9567-640x960-640x960.jpg" height="960" width="640" />
<em><a href="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/2014/02/diy-xo-stamped-top-for-your-valentines-day/">XO stamped top</a></em>
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<em><a href="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/2013/02/valentines-day-idea-follow-the-valentines-string/">"Follow the string" idea</a> - fun gift surprise idea!</em></div>
Lizzie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10153761056397468847noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170277001633342655.post-64013619203473021922017-02-07T15:18:00.001-07:002017-02-07T15:18:47.170-07:002 EASY go-to valentine's day hair tutorials - twisted heart and double braided heart knot<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I'm all about cheesy holiday hair and outfits, why not? So embrace the heart for valentine's day and stick it in your hair do! Make it subtle with the double braided heart knot or make it not-so-subtle with the twisted heart half up do.
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<strong>Twisted heart half-up hair tutorial</strong>
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<strong>Double braided heart knot hair tutorial</strong>
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Lizzie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10153761056397468847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170277001633342655.post-87759875314165396372017-01-31T20:30:00.000-07:002017-01-31T20:31:26.617-07:00DIY silky fitted Kimono sleeve crop top video<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Instructions:
1.Grab some 1 to 2 yards of satin or flowy fabric, like polyester or silk which is what I’m using here. fold it in half to make a rectangle that is the length you want plus a few inches and the width to be at least as wide or wider as one of your boxiest tops. Make sure to incorporate the longer sleeves. Its always good to over estimate! Honestly If I had more fabric to work with I would have made it a little wider.
2.Mark around the top of the shoulders down to elbow length sleeves, making the sleeves wide and boxy like a rectangle .mark the shirt pretty wide if you can, At least 5 to 10 inches wider than a regular shirt. You can always take it in later. It will end up looking like so.
3.cut!
4.Sew up the side seams and the shoulder seams right sides together. Serge the edges if you like. Try the top on again and see if you need to make any adjustments.
5.Cut notches into the armpit corner or serge raw edges really close to the seam so the armpits don’t bunch after turning right side out.
6.Cut out two, two inch strips that are the length of the sleeve's opening when folded, then sew the sort edges together right sides together to make a little tube.
7.fold it in half and pin the edges or the folded tube to the edge of the sleeve opening right sides together and sew close to the edge.
8.Fold the fabric inside the sleeve and pin it down concealing the new band you just sewed previous.
9.Then topstitched sleeve band down 3/4” in and right along the edge
10.Try the top on and mark and cut where you want the new neckline to be but make sure to add seam allowance. I did a simple rolled hem which is folding under 1/4” twice and sewing. But If I have enough material I would have loved to put in a neckline facing which would be preferable. I have a tutorial for a neckline facing in my youtube channel.
11.Hem the bottom by folding under 1/4” then 3/4” and sew along the 3/4” from the bottom to just get the fold sewn to the shirt. Then topstitch the edge as well which will end up matching the sleeve hem.<img alt="DSC07468s" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-13078" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC07468s-640x959.jpg" height="959" width="640" /> <img alt="DSC07447s" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-13077" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC07447s-640x959.jpg" height="959" width="640" /><img alt="DSC07499s" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-13081" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DSC07499s-1-640x940.jpg" height="940" width="640" /></div>
Lizzie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10153761056397468847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170277001633342655.post-49224353210308072632017-01-27T17:50:00.001-07:002017-01-27T17:50:36.752-07:00DIY flutter sleeve wrap dress refashion video - V-Day dress series part 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Ok, ok, I know I'm a bit of a sucker for a good wrap dress I know. But I couldn't resist. It was a bit too short for a maxi dress so midi it was. If you want some similar tutorials check out <a href="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/2014/03/diy-maxi-wrap-dress/">HERE</a> and <a href="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/2014/05/diy-peasant-maxi-wrap-dress/">HERE</a>.
Instructions:
1.Try on the dress and mark your natural waist with a half inch for seam allowance. then Cut.
2.Lay the top down and cut up the center front. Then cut out a new neckline into a deep V shape
3.Fold it in half and cut off some of the extra material.
3.Roll the neckline under 1/4” twice and sew. also sew up the side seams.
4.Try the top on and criss cross the front into a wrap. pin the wrap edges down where you want it to hit.
5.Also double check the natural waist and cut any extra off if necessary.
6. mark and sew how much the side seams and sleeves need to be taken in. It needs to be 5 inches wider than your natural waist (once wrapped).
7.Add a basting stitch the the back half of the top at the bottom edge and gather till the top is the same size of your natural waist while wrapped. This will make it a little more loose.
8.Set the top aside and make the bottom. Lay the bottom half down and cut it to the length you want and the make the width a little bit wider than your natural waist, make sure to include seam and hem allowance.
9.Then taper the corners of the bottom like so.
10.And also round the waist a little too
11.Hem whole bottom edge of the skirt by folding under 1/4” twice and sewing.
12.Place the top and the bottom pieces on top of each other right sides together lining up the waists. When pinning, gather the very bottom corners of the top at the waist to make a nice gathered look. If the skirt’s waist is too long then gather a little bit of it around the middle back.
13.Sew along the edge.
14.Try the dress on again and make any final adjustments to the sleeves, then hem them by folding under 1/4” twice and sew.
15.If you aren’t going to use ribbon or premade ties this is how you can make them. Take strips of the left over fabric from the dress and cut them in inch wide pieces. 15.Sew these pieces together to make 2 long strips. Then fold in the edges of these strips to hide the raw edges and sew. I just did this as I sewed to be fast.
16.Attach these ties to the waist on both sides.
17.Seam rip a half inch opening in the side seam where one of the ties will be pulled through.
18.Secure the opening down with a few stitches.
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Lizzie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10153761056397468847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170277001633342655.post-20667425000160177422017-01-24T15:58:00.001-07:002017-01-24T15:58:22.310-07:00DIY 10 minute no-grommet lace up top<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Instructions:
1. Try the top on and roughly mark where you want the buttonholes to be.
2.Lay the grosgrain ribbon across the V neckline 3 times with equal gaps in between.
3.Add pins on both sides of the grosgrain to show the buttonhole's start and finish
4.Mark a centered line between each of the pair of pins to show where the buttonholes will be.
5. Sew the buttonholes. If your sweater is thinner or vertically stretchy, then you may need to reinforce with ribbon or whatnot so the buttonholes don’t turn out wonky or stretched out. You can use a button hole foot here if you like but it isn’t necessary.
6.Cut open the button holes
7.Lace the grosgrain ribbon through the hole
8.Shorten the ribbon to the desired length and burn the ends to prevent fraying
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Lizzie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10153761056397468847noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170277001633342655.post-3535031614847098022017-01-20T08:07:00.001-07:002017-01-20T08:07:37.775-07:00DIY Boxy Ruffle Dress Refashion video<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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When I saw this oversized dress I just knew what I was going to do! Only because I saw something very similar when I was browsing online, something I could afford. Which is usually the case. As long as you can find a boxy dress (it can fit you! It just has to have at least 8" to 10" (more would be even better) of extra length so you can cut off the bottom for a ruffle. Happy weekend!<br />
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Instructions:<br />
1.Try the dress on, mark where you want the ruffle to begin…then cut on this mark. Keep in mind the width you want the ruffle because the fabric you cut off will become the ruffle.<br />
2.Lay a boxy dress flat on top of the dress you’re sewing. Mark around the boxy dress. I left a little more room because I wanted it to have a little more flow<br />
3.Sew along the lines and try on inside out. Make adjustments if necessary. If you need to take in the shoulder seam more you can, but I like a dropped shoulder seam. Also, You can hem your sleeves shorter here as well.<br />
4.Cut off the extra and serge or zig zag the raw edge to prevent fraying.<br />
5.Measure the bottom of the dress you cut off and cut it almost in half, you will need to add about a half inch to the non hemmed piece.<br />
6.Hem the edge of the newly cut half of the ruffle piece to mimic the very bottom of the dress’s hem.
7.Sew all of the pieces together to make a very long tube<br />
8.Sew a basting stitch along the very top unhemmed edge of the tube.<br />
9.gently gather to make it the same size as the bottom of the dress opening. make sure not to snap the thread.<br />
10.Pull the right side out dress into the inside out ruffle matching up the seams if you can. Pin and sew.<br />
11.Serge or zigzag stitch the edges to prevent fraying.
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Lizzie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10153761056397468847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170277001633342655.post-86697742115675818002017-01-17T08:18:00.001-07:002017-01-17T08:18:08.110-07:00How to remove pilling, aka lint balls (2 ways)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<img alt="Screen Shot 2017-01-17 at 7.57.52 AM" class="size-medium wp-image-12983 aligncenter" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Screen-Shot-2017-01-17-at-7.57.52-AM-1-640x403.jpg" height="403" width="640" />Two easy peasy ways to remove pilling! You know those annoying fuzz balls that roll up on the top of your fabric? Well, I have a few simple tricks to get rid of them and they are life changing (for the wardrobe that is)!
Supplies:
Lint Shaver
Razor
Optional - lint roller
Instructions:
1. Lay item to be de-pilled as flat as possible. Any bumps or ridges can result in a hole! Be very careful!
2. gently and slowly run your razor along the surface (or you can just use a lint shaver). I find the razor to have the best outcome. I always run a the lint shaver over the harder to get parts. If you are looking to quickly de-pill then use the lint shaver, it will work great!
3. If you used a razor, then roll some tape or a lint roller over all the fuzz that was shaved off. Done!
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Lizzie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10153761056397468847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170277001633342655.post-54024351882987856332017-01-13T08:19:00.003-07:002017-01-13T08:19:45.067-07:00DIY loose peplum lace top refashion - video tutorial<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I love a good refashion, I love to be challenged and I'm a sucker for before and afters. I picked up this top at the local thrift store, lover the pretty thick lace it had. I couldn't resist. Some similar drawing diys in the past you can follow as well<strong> <a href="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/2014/05/1-hour-diy-loose-peplum-top/">here</a> </strong>and <strong><a href="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/2016/08/boxy-ruffle-bottom-crop-top-video-tutorial/">here</a></strong>.
<strong>instructions from the video:
</strong>-Try on the top and mark your natural waist and where you want the sleeve to end..
-Cut the sleeve and waist 1/2" below the mark you made
-Put the top back on inside out and mark where you need to take it in. Just as an added help I put a boxy top on top of the lace shirt to make sure that I am marking it right.
-Sew along the marking
-Take the bottom half that was cut off and the extra sleeve that was cut off and cut them all open. match the extra pieces up to make sure they are all the same width.
-attach these pieces all together to make a long piece
-Fold the long piece in half and sew the short ends together into a big tube
-sew a basting stitch along the top of this tube
-pull gently till it gathers to be the same size of the waist opening of the top half
-Put the right side out top half into the inside out ruffled bottom half.
-pin them together and sew
-Cut out the lace edge of the sleeve and neckline if that is the look you are going for. Or you can hem them instead by folding under 1/8” two times.
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Lizzie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10153761056397468847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170277001633342655.post-39541627279169289722017-01-10T14:09:00.000-07:002017-01-10T14:09:22.731-07:00DIY 5 minute distressed jeans video<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Grab a pair of jeans you're sick of and distress them!! Takes 5 minutes and you have a new pair of pants in rotation. All you need is some tweezers, scissors, seam ripper, and some no fray glue (optional).
top: target//pants: h&m//shoes//shoes: steve madden//bag: INC
<img alt="img_3216" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12916" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_3216-640x868.jpg" height="868" width="640" /><img alt="img_3173" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12912" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_3173-640x958.jpg" height="958" width="640" /><img alt="distr" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12913" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/distr-640x499.jpg" height="499" width="640" /><img alt="img_3116" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12914" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_3116-640x958.jpg" height="958" width="640" /><img alt="img_3246" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12917" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_3246-640x958.jpg" height="958" width="640" /><img alt="img_3183" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12915" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_3183-640x958.jpg" height="958" width="640" /><img alt="img_3175" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12911" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_3175-640x958.jpg" height="958" width="640" /></div>
Lizzie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10153761056397468847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170277001633342655.post-47971612272509435562017-01-06T10:22:00.004-07:002017-01-06T10:22:58.190-07:00DIY gathered bell sleeve refashion<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12898" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/b-1-640x959.jpg" alt="b" width="640" height="959" />
This dress is actually a refashion from one of my DIYs! I literally couldn't find the right fabric or the right dress at the thrift store so I just grabbed my <strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/2014/04/oversized-tee-shirt-dress-aka-the-comfy-summer-dress/">old boxy dress DIY</a></span></em></strong> and went for it! I took it in to be more A-line and added the sleeves. I realized after I attached the sleeves and took in the dress a little, it turned out to be kind of summery. Ehhhh, what can you do. Still love it and can't wait to wear it!
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Instructions:
-mark where you want your gathered bell sleeve to start
and measure the length you want the bell to be
--cut just below you mark
measure the opening of the sleeve then double the measurement.
-Cut out 2 rectangles that are the doubled sleeve opening measurement by the length you want the bell sleeve to be.
-Then hem one of long sides of the rectangle
and sew a basting stitch to other long side.
-then gently pull the basting stitch to be the size opening as the sleeve opening.
-sew the side of the bell together to make a tube.
-pull the sleeve through the gathered part of the inside out bell
-pin and sew the 2 openings together
-topstitch the outside of the sleeve just above the seam you just sewed, making sure to sew the inside raw edge or the seam allowance upward into the topstitch creating a flatter gathering.
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Instructions:
-mark where you want your gathered bell sleeve to start
and measure the length you want the bell to be
--cut just below you mark
measure the opening of the sleeve then double the measurement.
-Cut out 2 rectangles that are the doubled sleeve opening measurement by the length you want the bell sleeve to be.
-Then hem one of long sides of the rectangle
and sew a basting stitch to other long side.
-then gently pull the basting stitch to be the size opening as the sleeve opening.
-sew the side of the bell together to make a tube.
-pull the sleeve through the gathered part of the inside out bell
-pin and sew the 2 openings together
-topstitch the outside of the sleeve just above the seam you just sewed, making sure to sew the inside raw edge or the seam allowance upward into the topstitch creating a flatter gathering.
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Here is the before shot! If you want to know how to make this boxy dress hop over <strong><em><a href="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/2014/04/oversized-tee-shirt-dress-aka-the-comfy-summer-dress/">HERE</a></em></strong>!
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Instructions:
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<li class="li1"><span class="s2">try on the dress and mark your natural waist then add a half inch for seam allowance. then Cut.</span></li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s2">Also mark where you want the sleeve end and leave a half inch for hemming</span></li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s2">and cut </span></li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s2">try on the top half inside out, then mark and sew where you want the top to be taken in. </span></li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s2">lay out a skirt you like the length of over the bottom half of the dress you cut off. Then cut off the extra length</span></li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s2">If you have a back seam to the skirt, cut that part open. Unless you just have to sides seams then cut up one of the side seams.</span></li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s2">fold the skirt in half and mark a curve on the open side like this</span></li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s2">hem the curve by rolling the edge under 1/8” then 1/4”</span></li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s2">lay the skirt back down on the table and fold it into a wrap, </span></li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s2">flip the top inside out and slide the right side out skirt into the top matching up the waists. Pin. Keep in mind where you want the seams of the skirt to hit when ou pin it to the top half of the dress. I also let the back of the skirt have a little more fabric that I will later gather so it isn’t too tight around the booty. But you can adjust the wrap however you want depending on preference</span></li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s2">Sew the waists together! You can use a zigzag or what I do is use a straight stitch but stretch the material as I sew so it will have a nice seam and still stretch. </span></li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s2">Hem the sleeves the same way you would hem the curve.</span></li>
</ol>
<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12869" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/collvelvetba-640x497.jpg" alt="collvelvetba" width="640" height="497" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12879" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DSC05963-1-640x959.jpg" alt="dsc05963" width="640" height="959" /> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12876" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DSC05948-640x959.jpg" alt="dsc05948" width="640" height="959" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12870" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DSC05746s-640x959.jpg" alt="dsc05746s" width="640" height="959" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12875" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/wrap-640x478.jpg" alt="wrap" width="640" height="478" /> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12878" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DSC05939s-640x959.jpg" alt="dsc05939s" width="640" height="959" />Lizzie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10153761056397468847noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170277001633342655.post-45215465709538197242017-01-06T10:21:00.005-07:002017-01-06T10:21:54.807-07:00Birthday weekend photo overload and Happy new years!<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12851" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DSC05557s-640x959.jpg" alt="dsc05557s" width="640" height="959" />
The best birthday I've had up to date! Danny went all out for my 3oth by planning a fun weekend...I haven't had a planned birthday since I was in High School. So this was SO fun. Literally I hope he plans awesome birthdays for me every year (he doesn't read my blog so maybe someone can pass along the hint for me..wink). We drove over to my moms, dropped off the kids and headed to Jackson Hole. Woke up early to catch the sunrise, did a little bit of kissing for the camera at our engagement spot (this was the ultimate present to me because he doesn't like pda), then grabbed some breakfast and happy birthday hot chocolate at Persephone Bakery, did some light shopping (aka find clothes and decor for the kids...my favorite), had dinner at Trio, went to Rogue One where I cried like a baby, then checked out the town square at night all lit up, went back to my parents and kids in the next day and ate my brother's deep dish homemade pizza and a birthday cake, opened presents, played settlers of Catan and exploding kittens until we dropped, then ended the weekend with a dip in the lava hot springs....phew long run on sentence over here. Oh and the lava hot springs were amazing... the coolest part...the snow! Big fluffy flakes falling on us as we soak in the springs. The kids LOVED it, especially rome who could live in a bath. BEST BIRTHDAY EVER. Literally, going to be hard to top.
Now that my 20s are over and I can reflect on the last decade, I can say I'm really looking forward to my 30s. I can't believe how much of a different person I am in 10 years. I'm pretty excited to these coming years! My kids are getting smarter, sillier, funnier, and I will love to see what they become. I'm falling more and more in love with my husband every day and look forward to all the family adventures. I'm excited to pursue my sewing even further and now with my husband's full time help. SO many things I'm looking forward to!
<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12849" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DSC05576s-640x427.jpg" alt="dsc05576s" width="640" height="427" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12853" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DSC05552s-640x959.jpg" alt="dsc05552s" width="640" height="959" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12859" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DSC05658s-3-640x434.jpg" alt="dsc05658s" width="640" height="434" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12833" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DSC05663s-640x427.jpg" alt="dsc05663s" width="640" height="427" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12848" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DSC05583s-640x427.jpg" alt="dsc05583s" width="640" height="427" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12860" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DSC05637s-1-640x427.jpg" alt="dsc05637s" width="640" height="427" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12843" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DSC05668s-640x427.jpg" alt="dsc05668s" width="640" height="427" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12846" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DSC05601s-640x427.jpg" alt="dsc05601s" width="640" height="427" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12839" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DSC05719s-640x427.jpg" alt="dsc05719s" width="640" height="427" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12838" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DSC05724s-640x427.jpg" alt="dsc05724s" width="640" height="427" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12841" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DSC05702s-640x427.jpg" alt="dsc05702s" width="640" height="427" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12840" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DSC05709s-640x427.jpg" alt="dsc05709s" width="640" height="427" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12864" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/collbd-640x303.jpg" alt="collbd" width="640" height="303" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12854" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DSC05452s-640x427.jpg" alt="dsc05452s" width="640" height="427" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12829" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_2870s-640x853.jpg" alt="img_2870s" width="640" height="853" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12832" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_2801s-640x853.jpg" alt="img_2801s" width="640" height="853" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12831" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/colllava-640x424.jpg" alt="colllava" width="640" height="424" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12830" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_2896s-640x480.jpg" alt="img_2896s" width="640" height="480" />Lizzie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10153761056397468847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170277001633342655.post-14759243550467478912017-01-06T10:21:00.002-07:002017-01-06T10:21:20.022-07:00DIY fringe sweater refashion<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12823" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/fringesweat2-640x427.jpg" alt="fringesweat2" width="640" height="427" />
I'm obsessed with all this fringe around here and I thought it can't be that hard to stick it on a sweater....and I was pleasantly surprised! It was easy and really really amped up a sweater to looking newer and fresher. Enjoy the simple refashion below!
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Those of you throwing a little Christmas dinner party, this may be super easy for you to do last minute. Grab a few candles, a bag of cranberries, a few bunches of dried eucalyptus (or buy it fresh), print off some <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PlumBoxPress">Plum Box Press</a> free placemats, and dry up some orange slices. Just layer the eucalyptus, stagger the candles in, and last, throw in some fruit! If you want to throw a free placemat under the plate, then wrap some rosemary around it, it always has a nice touch.
To dry up orange slices, I thinly sliced some cuties, coated them in sugar, threw them on a drying rack then put that on the oven rack, and let cook 2 hours (flipping halfway) at 200 degrees. I realized the thinner sliced it was the less time it needed. Like half of them burned because they only needed to be in for hour and a half.
spoons and cups from target, rest from the grocery store. <a href="http://<a href="http://download1644.mediafire.com/1ni6is1qjh1g/5510vhu793p4f70/Merry+Christmas_Placemat.pdf" download="">christmas placemat</a>">FREE placemat here</a>
<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12791" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/DSC04667-640x457.jpg" alt="dsc04667" width="640" height="457" /> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12790" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/DSC04666-640x960.jpg" alt="dsc04666" width="640" height="960" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12794" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/DSC04650-640x427.jpg" alt="dsc04650" width="640" height="427" /> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12793" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/DSC04654-640x901.jpg" alt="dsc04654" width="640" height="901" /> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12789" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/DSC04567-640x960.jpg" alt="dsc04567" width="640" height="960" />Lizzie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10153761056397468847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170277001633342655.post-23472171377304418422017-01-06T10:20:00.002-07:002017-01-06T10:20:11.426-07:00DIY 15 minute lace skirt video<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12807" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/lace3-1-640x960.jpg" alt="lace3" width="640" height="960" />
<iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/44LfyOeUHYo?rel=0" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
This skirt is the ultimate feminine and flirty skirt. I can't believe how easy and quick it is too. I made it just in time for holidays and I'm only out $6 after thrifting the lace and buying the lining and elastic. My favorite part....NO hemming. Can't wait to try this on 10 other fabrics! Supplies and instructions that go along with video below.
<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12810" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/lace2-1-640x948.jpg" alt="lace2" width="640" height="948" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12806" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/lace6-1-640x960.jpg" alt="lace6" width="640" height="960" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12809" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/lace7-1-640x960.jpg" alt="lace7" width="640" height="960" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12808" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/lace4-1-640x960.jpg" alt="lace4" width="640" height="960" />
<strong>Supplies</strong>:
2.5 to 4 yards of thin to medium weight lace fabric
2/3 to 1 yard stretchy lining fabric (nice you won't need to hem or serge
2" wide elastic size of you waist
scissors, thread, sewing machine, pins
<strong>Instructions:</strong>
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<li class="li2"><span class="s1">You’ll need 2/3rd to 1 yard of a knit or strechy fabric for the lining. </span></li>
<li class="li2"><span class="s1">Fold the lining in half and place a stretchy skirt down the middle of your lining. Then mark outwards on one side to make an A-line shape. Also mark the center of the skirt. </span></li>
<li class="li2"><span class="s1">Fold at the center and cut the line you marked.</span></li>
<li class="li2"><span class="s1">Round the bottom of the skirt starting at the sides toward the center of the skirt at the fold.</span></li>
<li class="li2"><span class="s1">Flip the skirt to be right sides together or the outsides of the fabric pieces touching.</span></li>
<li class="li2"><span class="s1">Pin and sew the side together. This will become the side seams</span></li>
<li class="li2"><span class="s1">Serging optional because knit doesn’t fray!</span></li>
<li class="li2"><span class="s1">Grab a lace fabric that isn’t too thick so it can be gathered a lot. At least 2.5 to 4 yards. The more you have the more gathered and full it will be. I picked one that had a nice lace edge at the bottom because I liked that look and I don’t have to hem it!</span></li>
<li class="li2"><span class="s1">I will mark where I want the fabric to hit at my waist and legs. Cut and leave an extra inch at top for gathering and the waistband.</span></li>
<li class="li2"><span class="s1">Fold fabric in half making sure to line up the to shorter ends. Sew the side up to make a big tube.</span></li>
<li class="li2"><span class="s1">Sew a basting stitch or the longest stitch around the top of the raw edge of the lace</span></li>
<li class="li2"><span class="s1">then pull the ends of the stitch gently, till the skirt gathers to match the same size opening of the waist's lining</span></li>
<li class="li2"><span class="s1">turn the skirt and lining fabric right side out</span></li>
<li class="li2"><span class="s1">slid the lining into the gathered lace skirt and pin it together matching up the lace’s one side seam to one of the lining’s side seams.</span></li>
<li class="li2"><span class="s1">Sew the two skirts together at the top and serge if you want.</span></li>
<li class="li2"><span class="s1">Sew the two ends of the elastic together with a satin stitch which is a tight zigzag</span></li>
<li class="li2"><span class="s1">Get your 2” wide elastic and measure your waist as you stretch it a little.</span></li>
<li class="li2"><span class="s1">match up the sides of the elastic with the sides of the lining and skirt. remember the skirt’s waist won’t be as small as the elastic. </span></li>
<li class="li2"><span class="s1">That is why you will be stretching the elastic as you sew.</span></li>
<li class="li2"><span class="s1">Sew it together with a zig zag stitch making sure to get the lace's gathered stitch hidden just under the elastic and again, most importantly stretch it as you sew</span></li>
<li class="li2"><span class="s1">When you put it on for the first time you may hear threads snapping and that is totally normal because the straight non stretchy basting stitches are just coming undone and the zigzag stitches are there to keep everything together!</span></li>
</ol>Lizzie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10153761056397468847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170277001633342655.post-73341279588259979062017-01-06T10:19:00.002-07:002017-01-06T10:19:40.146-07:00Free Christmas Printables from Plum Box Press!<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12785" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/DSC04844-640x427.jpg" alt="dsc04844" width="640" height="427" />
I've teamed up with <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PlumBoxPress">Plum Box Press</a></span> today to give you guys some free printables for a prettier Christmas! Ashtyn, the designer and owner of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PlumBoxPress">PBP</a>, makes such pretty and creative invitations and party accessories, she helped me design and host my sister's baby shower last year. She also happens to be my siser-in-law and she is pretty great! Go check her out and while you're at it download placesettings for that Christmas dinner, or a print to throw up on the wall, or some wrapping paper and tags for the presents you need to finish wrapping. Happy downloading! Links below. P.S. have you seen her amazing hair?
<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12792" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/DSC04646-640x427.jpg" alt="dsc04646" width="640" height="427" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12786" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/DSC04817-2-640x959.jpg" alt="dsc04817-2" width="640" height="959" /> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12787" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/DSC04822-640x427.jpg" alt="dsc04822" width="640" height="427" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12798" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/DSC04853-1-640x427.jpg" alt="dsc04853" width="640" height="427" />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://download1336.mediafire.com/gyh8dhbxu2mg/9e7n5jen224jqbb/Merry+Christmas+Tags.pdf" download="">merry christmas tags</a></strong></span>
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong> <a href="http://download1639.mediafire.com/92it5y1cudwg/ln6xa8613mddye5/8x10+Christmas+Print+%281%29.pdf" download="">christmas print</a></strong></span>
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong> <a href="http://download1644.mediafire.com/1ni6is1qjh1g/5510vhu793p4f70/Merry+Christmas_Placemat.pdf" download="">christmas placemat</a></strong></span>
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong> <a href="http://download1592.mediafire.com/li7rd3bil5pg/8wu77k7okl79dk5/Merry+Christmas_B%26W-Wrapping+Paper.pdf" download="">christmas wrapping paper b&w</a></strong></span>
<strong> <a href="http://download1588.mediafire.com/68tah7a1n3rg/ch9y6dnu1o3yqu7/Merry+Christmas_Wrapping+Paper.pdf" download="">christmas wrapping paper</a></strong>Lizzie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10153761056397468847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170277001633342655.post-64400438545733125012017-01-06T10:18:00.005-07:002017-01-06T10:18:58.614-07:00My minted favorites and Christmas Cards<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12774" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/mintedwall-640x843.jpg" alt="mintedwall" width="640" height="843" />
After I bought my house, I thought the hardest process was the remodeling....but really I found it to be the decorating! I never had experience with decorating an entire house before, or even a little one. I lived in a rented home before and didn't have a desire to really change things up, not even the furniture that was left there. So....luckily, I have stumbled across many helpful sites and companies that have made this decorating process SO MUCH EASIER. One of those companies was <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=1421025&b=120126&m=17025&afftrack=&urllink=minted%2Ecom">MINTED</a>! Their super pretty art prints have made my house so much more beautiful and homey. Admittedly I have only put art up in the kitchen and front room! But I will soon enough get to the rest of the rooms.
<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12768" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/xmascard-640x427.jpg" alt="xmascard" width="640" height="427" />
Also, another perk to finding <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=1421025&b=120126&m=17025&afftrack=&urllink=minted%2Ecom">MINTED</a> are their pretty Christmas cards. I have never before ordered Christmas cards and loved their many designs, the customization, and the option of foil pressed! So dang pretty. Here are a few links below my Christmas cards (foil and regular).
<a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=17025&userID=1421025&productID=603319177" target="_blank">Holiday Photo Cards</a>
<a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=17025&userID=1421025&productID=603304732" target="_blank">Simply Stated Foil-Pressed Holiday Cards</a>
Please check out some of my favorite picks from <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=1421025&b=120126&m=17025&afftrack=&urllink=minted%2Ecom">Minted</a> that I've either purchased or yet to! Links below!
<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12769" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/minted-638x2000.jpg" alt="minted" width="638" height="2000" />
<center><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=17025&userID=1421025&productID=603336078" target="_blank">1</a>, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=1421025&b=120126&m=17025&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Eminted%2Ecom%2Fproduct%2Fwall%2Dart%2Dprints%2FMIN%2DZU8%2DDNA%2Fenliven%3Fcolor%3DA%26shape%3D" target="_blank">2</a>, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=17025&userID=1421025&productID=603310870" target="_blank">3</a>, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=17025&userID=1421025&productID=603313362" target="_blank">4</a>, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=17025&userID=1421025&productID=603306123" target="_blank">5</a>, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=17025&userID=1421025&productID=603294143" target="_blank">6</a>, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=17025&userID=1421025&productID=603292760" target="_blank">7</a>, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=17025&userID=1421025&productID=603316289" target="_blank">8</a>, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=17025&userID=1421025&productID=603340645" target="_blank">9</a>, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=17025&userID=1421025&productID=603320473" target="_blank">10</a>, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=1421025&b=120126&m=17025&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Eminted%2Ecom%2Fproduct%2Fwall%2Dart%2Dprints%2FMIN%2D9ET%2DGNA%2Fshining%2Dstatement%3Fcolor%3DA%26shape%3D" target="_blank">11</a>, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=17025&userID=1421025&productID=603315245" target="_blank">12</a>, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=17025&userID=1421025&productID=603296693" target="_blank">13</a>, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=17025&userID=1421025&productID=603321930" target="_blank">14</a>, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=17025&userID=1421025&productID=603310385" target="_blank">15</a>, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=17025&userID=1421025&productID=603306994" target="_blank">16</a>, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=1421025&b=120126&m=17025&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Eminted%2Ecom%2Fproduct%2Fwall%2Dart%2Dprints%2FMIN%2D4TX%2DGNA%2Ftree%2Drings%2Dpt%2D1" target="_blank">17</a>, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=17025&userID=1421025&productID=603327029" target="_blank">18</a>, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=17025&userID=1421025&productID=603308565" target="_blank">19</a>, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=17025&userID=1421025&productID=603293132" target="_blank">20</a>, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=17025&userID=1421025&productID=603293037" target="_blank">21</a>, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=1421025&b=120126&m=17025&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Eminted%2Ecom%2Fproduct%2Fwall%2Dart%2Dprints%2FMIN%2DZY6%2DGNA%2Fflamingo%2Droad%3Fcolor%3DA%26shape%3D" target="_blank">22</a>, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=17025&userID=1421025&productID=603337940" target="_blank">23</a>, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=17025&userID=1421025&productID=603340601" target="_blank">24</a><center></center></center>Lizzie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10153761056397468847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170277001633342655.post-11415522785967937012017-01-06T10:18:00.002-07:002017-01-06T10:18:15.935-07:00DIY fabric envelope gift wrapping + storage bonus (perfect for framed art and pictures)<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12758" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/fabwrap-2-640x912.jpg" alt="fabwrap" width="640" height="912" />
<iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ct5AoLfuleA?rel=0" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
Perfect for those of you that want this year's Christmas Wrapping to last! I double this a storage item for those delicate items like picture frames. Happy wrapping! Thanks to <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=1421025&b=40&m=47&afftrack=&urllink=minted%2Ecom">Minted</a> for contributing art! Stay tuned for more art picks tomorrow.
Supplies:
-fabric (Depending on the size of you gift)
-ribbon or trim to wrap around (need to be length of the fabric once cut x2)
-the present you are wrapping
-scissors, sewing machine, thread, pins
<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12757" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/fabwrap3-1-640x896.jpg" alt="fabwrap3" width="640" height="896" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12756" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/fabwrap2-1-640x408.jpg" alt="fabwrap2" width="640" height="408" />Lizzie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10153761056397468847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170277001633342655.post-69951556931774988032017-01-06T10:17:00.003-07:002017-01-06T10:17:19.549-07:00DIY Faux Succulent Wall Planter<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12742" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/succ-640x512.jpg" alt="succ" width="640" height="512" />
<iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ksIGgTSD_q0?rel=0" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe><strong>Supplies:</strong>
<a href="http://www.target.com/p/hand-made-modern-wood-shadow-box-hexagon/-/A-50277569?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Seasonal+Shopping_Brand&adgroup=SC_Seasonal&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9029704&gclid=Cj0KEQiAsrnCBRCTs7nqwrm6pcYBEiQAcQSznPVHHCZM9FLLpP6hUWYtGWjrPsYUEqqU53_g6IOjqBMaAl1f8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds">Hexagon wood shadow box from Target</a>
<a href="http://www.hobbylobby.com/search/?text=succulent+pick">Succulents from hobby lobby or ebay</a>
<a href="http://www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Basic-Crafts/Styrofoam/Styrofoam-Disc/p/ST50550">Round 6" styrofoam disc</a>
<a href="http://www.hobbylobby.com/Floral-Wedding/Containers-Fillers/Fillers/Green-Preserved-Mood-Moss/p/4862">moss from hobby lobby</a>
hot glue gun
pen or pencil to poke into the styrofoam
<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12743" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/succ2-640x427.jpg" alt="succ2" width="640" height="427" />Lizzie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10153761056397468847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170277001633342655.post-30785861914125972062016-12-07T13:34:00.001-07:002016-12-07T13:34:54.680-07:00DIY Girl Suspender Skirt Video tutorial<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<img alt="romeskirt4" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12732" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/romeskirt4-640x959.jpg" height="959" width="640" />
I've always wanted to make this quick skirt since she was born...and now I've finally done it...can't believe it took me till now. And now that I've made one I want to make one for everyone I know and about 100 more for Rome. This could be called the scrap skirt too, it uses barely any fabric and it takes maybe 10 minutes to make.
<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fYzpT36EL18?rel=0" width="560"></iframe>
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Supplies</span>:
1/2 yard to 1 yard of fabric (almost anything would work, I would used a stretchy knit)
1 skirt she wears that is similar (or measure her waist and triple or quadruple)
*the more fabric you have (aka how much you gather up with the elastic) the more gathered and full it will be!
1" wide elastic measured around her waist when stretched (another width will work too)
thread, scissors, sewing machine, pins, iron
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Instructions</span>: Video below - optional: if you want the suspenders to be adjustable then add some buttons to the inside of the waistband in the front where your suspender ends will go, and a row of buttonholes to ends of the suspenders that will attach to the buttons.
<img alt="dsc03785" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12735" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/DSC03785-640x427.jpg" height="427" width="640" /><img alt="romeskirt1" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12729" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/romeskirt1-640x427.jpg" height="427" width="640" /><img alt="romeskirt5" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12733" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/romeskirt5-640x463.jpg" height="463" width="640" /><img alt="romeskirt2" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12730" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/romeskirt2-640x959.jpg" height="959" width="640" /><img alt="profilerome" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12727" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/profilerome-640x960.jpg" height="960" width="640" />
<img alt="romeskirt" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12728" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/romeskirt-640x960.jpg" height="960" width="640" />
<img alt="romeskirt3" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12731" src="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/romeskirt3-640x960.jpg" height="960" width="640" /></div>
Lizzie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10153761056397468847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170277001633342655.post-19284329097273863482016-12-05T11:51:00.000-07:002016-12-05T11:51:10.926-07:00DIY Maxi Wrap Skirt<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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All you need is a few yards of medium or light weight flowy fabric and a few hours! Perfect for these upcoming holidays! Shirt is from gap and shoes from forever 21.
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Lizzie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10153761056397468847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170277001633342655.post-85689005709255422362016-11-29T11:15:00.002-07:002016-11-29T11:15:09.925-07:005 minute frayed hem video<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Lizzie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10153761056397468847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170277001633342655.post-631740010437189832016-11-29T11:14:00.003-07:002016-11-29T11:14:37.782-07:00DIY glowing candy bucket<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This may be the most simple and cheapest hack I've ever done....yes it isn't sewing related but I'm a huge sucker for crafty hacks, especially holiday ones. This year my boys are dress head to toe in black and after a halloween party last week I noticed they are incredibly hard to see outside at night. So the diy glowing candy bucket was born! And essential in this case. Just tape in a $3 battery operated strand of lights into a $1 pumpkin candy bucket (all supplies bought at target in dollar section or halloween section). And done! Your kids are visible to you and cars and their candy visible to them. Who doesn't need a little help digging down to the bottom of the candy bucket for that last kit kat? Video by my hubs @dannycbryson
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Lizzie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10153761056397468847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170277001633342655.post-44703354854315686462016-11-29T11:14:00.000-07:002016-11-29T11:14:02.218-07:00DIY ruffle sleeve top video<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Ever since I've seen <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/5418462031629564/">this top from Jcrew</a>, I have been dying to make it. I particularly made this one for fourth of July, hence the vintage star patterned fabric. And you would be surprised at how simple and straight forward to make. Its especially helpful when you use a deconstructed top - If you have a top/pants/coat/ etc that fits great but you don't love anymore....stop before you donate! Seam rip or cut along the seams to take the top apart and turn into a pattern. Like you can see in the video below. If you are wondering what <em>kind of fabric</em> to use....I liked a medium stiffness so the ruffle sticks out in a light or medium weight of cotton or knit. I think the jcrew shirt is a medium knit fabric and the ruffle isn't hemmed.
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Lizzie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10153761056397468847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170277001633342655.post-33499072478308802692016-11-29T11:13:00.002-07:002016-11-29T11:13:25.929-07:00A day out in the flounce DIY (with changes!)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I'm not going to lie, I made this <a href="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/2014/06/diy-ruffle-sleeve-crop-top/">TOP</a> a few years or so ago and haven't worn it once since. Keep in mind I was pregnant/loosing baby weight/breastfeeding for at least a couple years of it. But still! I've always loved the <a href="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/2014/06/diy-ruffle-sleeve-crop-top/">top</a>, super girly and fun. And the day I wore it (pictured) finally, I got tons of compliments (Too bad I upcycled it out of a thrifted bed sheet) and further urging me to make another one with better fabric and line it with thinner material (or not at all) for the flounce sleeves. Find the <a href="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/2014/06/diy-ruffle-sleeve-crop-top/">tutorial HERE.</a> I did make it a dress <a href="http://www.cottonandcurls.com/2015/04/diy-knit-flounce-sleeve-dress-maternity-or-non-maternity/">knit version here </a>that I love and need to make non-maternity fyi!
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