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How to Measure Arm Length: 10 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Measure Arm Length: 10 Steps (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

If you need to measure arm length, for example for things related to fitness or when you want to sew clothes, the only tool you need is a measuring tape. Arm length can be measured yourself if you already know the tips. For more accurate results, have someone else measure your arm.

3 Ways to Make a Denim Skirt from Recycled Jin

3 Ways to Make a Denim Skirt from Recycled Jin

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Instead of throwing them out, how about turning your worn and torn jeans into a cute skirt? As long as the jeans still fit in the hips and waist, you can turn them into skirts of various lengths, from mini to midi. If you want to make a maxi skirt (ankle length), prepare another pair of jeans.

How to Make a Circle Skirt: 13 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Make a Circle Skirt: 13 Steps (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

A circle skirt is a wavy skirt that is named after its shape when it is stretched out. You can make your own circle skirt from fabric sold in stores or with a pattern you make yourself. Even if you're just learning to sew, you can finish a hoop skirt in an hour.

How to Make Your Own Clothes Sewing Pattern (with Pictures)

How to Make Your Own Clothes Sewing Pattern (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Making patterns for sewing your own clothes is a great way to save money and time because you don't have to buy clothes. You can create a blouse or dress pattern using your measurements to make sure the seams fit your body size. Apart from that, there is another easier way.

3 Ways to Make Your Own Clothes

3 Ways to Make Your Own Clothes

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Have you ever seen a gorgeous dress on a fashion show stage or a glossy fashion magazine that cost exorbitantly? Or maybe you're imagining a beautiful dress that you can't find in any store or boutique? This article provides some basic techniques for making your own dresses, as well as brief descriptions of some of the more detailed styles of dresses.

How to Make a Kilt (Swedish Skirt) (with Pictures)

How to Make a Kilt (Swedish Skirt) (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Making this Kilt (traditional Swedish skirt) is quite difficult, but with enough patience and time, even a novice seamstress can make it. This article will teach you how to make one. Step Part 1 of 6: Before You Begin: Choose the Right Tartan (Checkered) Pattern Step 1.

How to Make a Dobby Costume

How to Make a Dobby Costume

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Dobby costume is a popular choice for Harry Potter fans who love this kind and brave house elf. Although Dobby's "pillowcase" outfit looks pretty simple, plan to make the costume at least a few days in advance so you can gather all the ingredients.

How to Turn a T‐shirt Into a Tank Top (with Pictures)

How to Turn a T‐shirt Into a Tank Top (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

For many people, the t-shirt is an important piece of clothing. After a certain time, the t-shirt will look old, dull or look dirty to wear. Instead of throwing the t-shirt away, why don't you turn it into a trendy tank top (sleeveless shirt or singlet)?

5 Ways to Make Buttons

5 Ways to Make Buttons

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Although buttons are cheap, buying buttons is not as fun as making your own. What's more, the more special and attractive a button is, the less often it costs, and when adding a row of those buttons to your knitting or sewing project, the cost will continue to increase.

How to Use Chicken Eye Pliers: 8 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Use Chicken Eye Pliers: 8 Steps (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Eye pliers are tools that can be used easily to attach the eyelets to certain materials. This article will show you how to use chicken eye pliers. Step Step 1. Make a hole in the material where you will attach the eyelets This hole should be large enough to fit the eyelets.

How to Make a Sleeveless T-shirt from an Unused T-shirt

How to Make a Sleeveless T-shirt from an Unused T-shirt

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

When summer comes, of course, there's nothing more comfortable than a sleeveless t-shirt. While you can go buy them at the store, wouldn't it be so much better to make your own sleeveless T-shirt? You only need a few minutes to do it. Here's how.

How to Hem a Skirt: 6 Steps

How to Hem a Skirt: 6 Steps

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In the modern world, no skirt is complete without a seam. Sewing a seam is not as complicated as it seems. Step Step 1. Determine how wide the fabric from the entire length of the skirt will be for the hem If the skirt is long, then it can be set aside 2.

How to Hand Stitch Hems: 14 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Hand Stitch Hems: 14 Steps (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Is your sewing machine unusable? Or are you on vacation, and only have needle and thread? Knowing how to fix the hem of a garment by hand sewing is helpful. Once you learn it, this technique is actually quite easy. What's more, the hand-stitched seams can also be hidden so they can be an attractive option when you're perfecting your outfit.

How to Make a Tutu Dress (with Pictures)

How to Make a Tutu Dress (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Making a tutu dress is not only easy and fast, it is also a fun activity, both for you and the kids. By making a tutu dress, you can quickly create a princess or fairy costume. This article will not only show you how to make a regular tutu dress, it will also give you ideas on how to decorate it.

How to Create a Hidden Stitch: 8 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Create a Hidden Stitch: 8 Steps (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Here's a hand sewing technique that can help you hem, embroider, and sew. The goal of this technique is to sew the fabric or folds of fabric into the fabric or other folds invisibly. Step Step 1. Thread a sewing thread of the same color as the fabric you are going to sew into the long, thin eye of the needle Step 2.

How to Make a Wedding Dress (with Pictures)

How to Make a Wedding Dress (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Many women have envisioned a wedding dress since they were little. Unfortunately, sometimes no one sells the dress exactly as dreamed when the wedding finally arrives. Luckily, you can make your wedding dress as unique and as close to your dream dress as possible.

How to Determine Shirt Size

How to Determine Shirt Size

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Manufacturers' clothes are made according to standard sizes, but each company applies different standards. You can fit the clothes you want to buy if you come directly to the fashion store, but it's different if you buy clothes through a website.

3 Ways to Make a Crop Top

3 Ways to Make a Crop Top

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Crop tops or cingkrang tops have been in demand by many women since the last few decades and do not seem to be forgotten in the near future. If you want to make a crop top, follow the instructions in this article. Besides making it by sewing yourself, an easy and quick way to make a crop top is to modify a top, sweater, or leggings!

How to Make Palazzo Pants (with Pictures)

How to Make Palazzo Pants (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Palazzo pants feature a versatile style. The look of her long, loose, and wide legs often comes and goes in the fashion world. These pants are usually made with light, airy fabrics, such as crepe and jersey for the hot summer months. Follow this fashion trend and make your own palazzo pants from long, limp skirts.

5 Ways to Design Clothes

5 Ways to Design Clothes

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Fashion design is a very exciting and growing field. Fashion design also requires a lot of work and is incredibly competitive. If you want to be a successful fashion designer, you have a long road ahead of you, but there are some direct steps you can take to get started in the process.

3 Ways to Make a Teddy Bear Easily

3 Ways to Make a Teddy Bear Easily

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Teddy bears are a cute and cuddly keepsake and toy for children and adults alike. If you want to make a teddy bear, it's very easy! You can use any type of fabric, sew it by machine or hand, and personalize it to your taste. Try making a teddy bear for yourself or as a gift for someone special.

6 Ways to Fix a Dislodged Zipper

6 Ways to Fix a Dislodged Zipper

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

For a number of reasons, cheap or old zip hooks may fall off and cannot be put back on. The first method below won't damage your fabric, but it may damage the zipper; while the second way will keep the zipper working, but the fabric can be damaged.

How to Organize a Sewing Room: 10 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Organize a Sewing Room: 10 Steps (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

If you're a seamstress, an organized sewing room can be the perfect place to sew quietly, store supplies, or get inspiration for your projects. Although a sewing room can be managed privately, a good sewing room is one that is well organized.

3 Ways to Make Shirts Smaller

3 Ways to Make Shirts Smaller

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

A new T-shirt with an interesting motif, but too big will be a waste if you keep it. An easy way to overcome this is to shrink the clothes with or without sewing so that your favorite clothes fit on your body and are ready to wear. Step Method 1 of 3:

3 Ways to Fix Thigh Holes in Jeans

3 Ways to Fix Thigh Holes in Jeans

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Jeans are in great demand by many people because the material is durable. If the thighs of your jeans have holes in them, you probably don't want to throw them away. Small holes can be sewn by hand. If the hole is large, cover it with a denim patch or patch.

5 Ways to Fix the Crotch Hole in Jeans

5 Ways to Fix the Crotch Hole in Jeans

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The crotch of your jeans is exposed to all kinds of damage including stretching, friction on the thighs, and seams that come off at the wrong time. This is the place where tearing is most common, both small and large. Instead of throwing away the damaged jeans, there are several ways you can fix the holes.

How to Spread the Legs of Jeans

How to Spread the Legs of Jeans

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

After finding the right size jeans, you don't like the style because the legs are straight or taper below? Whether you're looking to change the shape of your jeans legs to match your boots or simply want to style them with bootcut pants, take advantage of your sewing machine skills to widen the bottoms of your trouser legs for a unique look.

How to Fix Socks: 7 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Fix Socks: 7 Steps (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Apart from housemaids who support their lives by repairing socks, the average person does not know how to sew socks properly. But what if one of your favorite socks has a hole and you can't separate it? So it's good if you read this article.

4 Ways to Modify a T Shirt

4 Ways to Modify a T Shirt

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

If you have a lot of T-shirts that are ugly or too big, you can recycle them all. With a little creativity, even an ugly t-shirt from an entertainment show, which is usually three sizes larger than your body, can be saved. This article will give you a little insight on how to modify your t-shirt, such as juggling a large t-shirt to fit your body.

4 Ways to Modify a Sweater

4 Ways to Modify a Sweater

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Want to know how to look good in an old sweater? Prepare scissors and then cut the sweater according to the practical instructions in this article, for example by shortening the sweater, making slits to increase the neck circumference, changing the shape of the neck collar, or making slits in the sweater to make it look tattered.

3 Ways to Modify a Hooded Jacket

3 Ways to Modify a Hooded Jacket

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Hooded jackets that are no longer worn because the neck is too small or the model has changed can be modified, for example by increasing the neck circumference or making a V-shaped neckline to keep the jacket fashionable. If you want to change the style, cut the jacket short and then pair it with trousers or use it as an outer shirt when wearing a tracksuit.

3 Ways to Reduce the Waist of Jeans

3 Ways to Reduce the Waist of Jeans

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Jeans whose waist is a bit too big can be modified to make it smaller. If you're good at sewing, trim the back of the waistband for a professional look. For those of you who want to apply a practical way, sew the left and right sides of the pants waistband.

4 Ways to Make a Tote Bag

4 Ways to Make a Tote Bag

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Do you need a tote bag, or do you know a friend who wants one as a gift? There's no reason to pay a fortune for something you can make yourself. All you need are materials, thread and basic sewing skills. Step Method 1 of 4: Material Preparation Step 1.

How to Make a Cloth Hair Tie: 11 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Make a Cloth Hair Tie: 11 Steps (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Mix and match clothes and tie your hair gently with a homemade cloth hair tie. Say goodbye to broken hair with this signature '90s hair accessory that can be easily made in 30 minutes. Sew a few hair ties by hand or a sewing machine. The making will be even more perfect if you have several unused sheets of cloth Step Part 1 of 3:

4 Ways to Draw a Computer

4 Ways to Draw a Computer

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

When you're trying to draw a computer, it's sometimes hard to know where to start. Fortunately, focusing on one part at a time makes computer drawing a lot easier. First, draw the monitor. After that, create a keyboard (keyboard). Finish the drawing by adding a Central Processing Unit.

How to Draw Homer Simpson (with Pictures)

How to Draw Homer Simpson (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Homer Simpson is a very well-known cartoon character, partly because of the popularity of the cartoon series The Simpsons, and also because of his funny character that portrays stereotypes of the working class of America. This article will show you how to draw it step by step.

How to Draw Tinkerbell (with Pictures)

How to Draw Tinkerbell (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Who wants to draw a sweet and cute fairy? She flew about with the sound of tinkling bells as she spoke, ready to share her fairy powder and never leave Peter Pan's side. Right. This is a tutorial that teaches you how to draw Tinker Bell. Let's start!

How to Draw Manga Hair: 7 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Draw Manga Hair: 7 Steps (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Hair in manga (Japanese comics) can be quite difficult to draw well. Hair in the manga has a variety of styles, each with its own technique. However, if you have a basic understanding of how to draw and how hair looks in manga, you can adapt your skills so that you can draw all types of hairstyles in manga.

How to Draw Feathers: 8 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Draw Feathers: 8 Steps (with Pictures)

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Feathers can be used as stationery or decorations. If you want to know how to draw feathers, here are the steps. Step Method 1 of 2: Traditional Feather Step 1. Draw a long oval Then draw a line that divides the oval. Step 2.

4 Ways to Draw Monsters

4 Ways to Draw Monsters

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

A monster is a terrifying creature usually found in scary movies and legends. This tutorial will show you how to draw a big leg monster and an eye monster. Step Method 1 of 4: Big Leg Monster Step 1. Draw a square with curved edges, then add a cross line inside the square.