Version Aye-Aye-Aye: Braided Headband Tutorial

Made another one. I like experimenting. Version aye-aye-aye--or, version III. 3, if you don't know Roman numerals. For this one, it's a double strand, and it seems to hold up my hair better, because there's a strand for the back and a strand to hold up the front. No elastic. Just some really stretchy jersey.

Sorry for the crummy photos. I use my ipod cam because it's convenient.

I used some 60" wide jersey. Cut 3 1/2" strips. So you have 3 strips that are 1/2" x 60." Tack the ends together with a few stitches or a safety pin and braid till you run out. Tack/safety pin the ends so it doesn't unravel. Now loop it around your head twice, stretching it tightly. Overlap the ends, and handsew where they all cross.

Now, using the excess braid, loop it around and pull through to make a loose knot. Repeat till there are 3-4 loose knots. Now pull the excess braid through the knots to the opposite side, and pull all the knots tight. Trim excess braid. You can tack it in place with a few stitches, if you wish, and you're done!

And, just 'cuz...

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And also because I think my mumma's buttery cheese sandwiches are delicious and need some spotlight...

Thanks for reading!

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3 Things That Make Me Happy

1. Flat iron curls. I couldn't get the back very well, but the front looks nice. Maybe I'll do a tutorial if you guys want. (I'm holding my hair in a ponytail, if you can't tell...)

2. This awesome fabric from Robin's Nest. Isn't it gorgeous? I got some blue and white ticking, black pin dot, and some cool measuring twill tape.

3. Pickles. I know that different people have mixed feelings about them, but I looove pickles. And is it weird that I drink some of the juice? Shhh...

That's all folks. *crunches a pickle* 

If you couldn't tell, that was my Bugs Bunny impersonation. With a pickle instead of a carrot. 

Anyways.

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Inspiration: Blanket Jacket

It's been cold and rainy lately. So I'm being inspired by comfy, loose coats and jackets. Specifically the blanket jacket. They seem so cozy and warm--like a Snuggie that people can take you seriously in (not that I'm dissing the Snuggie or anything. I want one. I just, y'know, wouldn't wear it to school. I would wear a blanket jacket to school, though). So here are some jackets I like; not necessarily 'blanket jackets,' but just some that have caught my eye.

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This jacket makes me think of adventure... especially with her cool bedroll thingy strapped up like that...

Here are a couple of tutorials that make me think of the above...

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Have a warm day...!!

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Nice and New

I got a new water bottle for school! It's one of those Lifefactory bottles; the glass ones with silicon sleeve. Love that I don't have to use a plastic bottle anymore. You should totes get one. I feel so cool drinking from a glass bottle (y'know, more cool than I usually am) 'Kay. See ya, peeps.

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Racerback Tank w/ Hanky Hem Tutorial

Look! Made myself a new tank this weekend! And guess what? I topstitched my binding! Aren't you proud of me? It looks very pro now. Plus, I made a little tutorial for the cool hanky hem. You can tell I like drape. Based off of this tank (via).

Athleta: $39

Materials: 1 yard of jersey, scissors, sewing machine, thread, etc. You know the drill.

1. Make a racerback tank using Anna at Noodlehead's method. I have a tutorial also, but (typing fast so I won't lose my courage and not write the following sentence) her tutorial is better. Yep, there, I said it. So anyways, follow her tutorial, but don't sew the side seams yet. I did my tank a bit differently; I sewed the shoulder on one side of the tank together, bound the neckline using this method, and then bound the armholes using the same method. The construction was a bit like in this tutorial . Remember: DON'T SEW THE SIDE SEAMS YET.2. Cut out 4 right triangles. Or cut 2 squares. I think cutting a square would of been easier and it might've draped better, but it was too late. Plus, I wanted all of the edges to roll the same way, and I was too lazy to figure out how that would work in a square.

Here's an idea of how big the triangles are. I cut them freehand.

So, there are 2 ways to sew the triangles on. I did both versions, one version for each side, but I think this version is easier, so this is what I'm going to share with you.

3. With right sides together, pin the straight side of the triangle to the bottom of your shirt. Sew from the top to the bottom of the triangle. Repeat on the remaining 3 sides.

4. Pin tank, right sides together. Sew sides together. Turn right side out. It looks like... well, a tank top with 2 triangles on the sides. Oh, wait, it is.

5. Cut a small, shallow scoop out of the bottom so that it falls in a drape. You might be able to see that I cut a small dome out of the bottom. I made it a little bigger later. If you are worried about cutting through the seams and having them unravel, go back and backstitch on top of the ends of the seams.

Done! Wear your cool new tank as the warm days approach...

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