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Monday, December 5, 2011

Duct Tape Does it All

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How to describe this one?  So sometimes when I sew dresses or tops it does get difficult to make sure they fit right around that area.  That’s where a dress form or dummy comes in, or it would if I could a afford one.  Enter the duct tape.  Yep, I’ve seen tons of tutorials over the web about making a custom one using duct tape (Here’s a good one).  So with the help of about three rolls of tape and my sister (who had to be bribed), this is what I got.  It’s not very tall (neither am I) and the proportions are weird (ditto for me too), but I think it will work.  Now hopefully I won’t have anymore problems with bodice patterns that are designed for “curvier” woman.
Here’s the updated list:
  • Dummy
  • Mittens
  • Wildlife
  • Baby bear
  • Ornaments
  • Gift bags
  • Bows
  • Doll makeover
  • Bags
  • Collars
  • Barbie clothes
  • Doll clothes
  • Animals
  • Sleeping bags
One down, thirteen to go.  The next couple of projects should be up by Wednesday.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Taped and Stapled

Ever felt like sewing something without actually “sewing”.  This tote bag tutorial from Martha Stewart shows how to make a cute and stylish bag using duct tape and a stapler among other things.  The funny thing is, judging by the photo, it doesn’t come out all clunky and strange like you’d expect.  Just don’t try the same thing on dresses and stuff.

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