Location Common facing areas on garments are necklines (without a collar), armholes in sleeveless garments and waistband-less waistlines. Peek a boo type garment openings usually also have a facing. When you are following a pattern, the pattern directions are your first source of assembly instructions. In most cases, the facing pieces are assembled or sewn together and then attached to the garment to finish the raw edge of the garment. The inside edge of the facing, the edge that is not attached to the garment, is finished in a seam finish type of method to prevent the facing from fraying....

What Is Celluloid and What Does It Look Like? Most people recognize the pale yellow pieces with graining that are meant to simulate ivory as celluloid these days. Celluloid was often referred to as “French Ivory” in its heyday to give it a little more snob appeal and is sometimes marked as such. The composition, however, has nothing at all to do with genuine ivory harvested from animal tusks. Another similar term for celluloid, Ivory Pyralin, is sometimes found stamped on these types of pieces as well....

While some of these patterns have cancer patients in mind, others are regular hats or turbans that happen to be perfect during chemo. The styles and suggested materials give you options for different times of the year as well as different looks. Make something warm and fleecy for winter, silky and light for summer, or even something with some glam for special occasions. Chemo Headscarf Tutorial from Daydream Believers DIY Double-Sided Head Wrap from A Beautiful Mess The free tutorial on her blog teaches how to draft your own pattern or you can purchase the printable version for just $4....

You’ll need: Half an orangeMacrameBirdseed Simple Macrame Orange Bird Feeder from Blue Corduroy You’ll need: WaterFlourCorn syrupGelatinBirdseedTwine or rope How to Make Birdseed Ornaments from The Spruce You’ll need: Wine bottle Pine Poplar hobby board Wood glue Birdseed Miscellaneous tools How to Build a Wine Bottle Bird Feeder from Elizabeth Joan Designs You’ll need: LardBirdseedDried fruitPeanutsBundt panTwine DIY Wild Bird Suet Feeder from Garden Therapy You’ll need: Terracotta saucersMesh hardware clothVinyl coated wire rope Ferrule and stop setZip tiesPliers, drill, and wire cutters...

Although embroidery is an extensive craft with many forms, it’s actually quite easy to get started. You don’t need too many supplies, and by learning a few basics, you’ll be ready to tackle any of the projects in this list. As you start out, it’s good to choose a design that only requires a few basic stitches. From there, expand your stitch knowledge and practice the 15 stitches every embroiderer should know, and you’ll go from beginner to intermediate stitcher in no time....

Paper flower wreaths may be used for more than home decor. The “Downton Abbey” wreath is also perfect for an upscale affair such as a wedding or even a corporate event. It takes 24 roses to make the wreath so make sure you give yourself plenty of time to craft it. Don’t wait until the last minute before your big day. An economical way to add elegance and sophistication to your wedding decor....

The Ohio Star blocks illustrated are sewn with either pink or orange stars against a white-on-white fabric background—called WOW for short. Select tone-on-tone fabrics for the stars. The color selection was originally used for a quilt block exchange but you can make the quilt blocks with any color combination that you like. Ohio Star is a nine-patch quilt block made with five plain squares and four quarter-square triangle units. It’s a classic block that’s easy to make, but do take care to sew an accurate quarter inch seam allowance when assembling the patchwork units....

Here you will find fifteen free crochet baby sweater patterns to give it a go. You will see crochet baby cardigan styles as well as slip-over classic sweaters. You will find warm crochet baby sweaters for winter as well as ones in lighter weights for layering. You will find crochet sweaters for boys and girls. You may even find the pattern that you will bookmark and use over and over....

If horses aren’t your thing, check out the designer’s Etsy store for other animal scarf crochet patterns, including designs for a cow, a panda, and one that has a crochet cat on one end and a dog on the other.

Here are 25 DIY couples costume ideas to inspire you. “Broad City” Halloween Costumes from Brit+Co “The Princess Bride” Costumes from A Beautiful Mess Bandits Costume from Say Yes Milkshake Costumes from Studio DIY! James Bond Costumes from Say Yes Pantone Color Combo Couples Costume from Sugar & Cloth Lumberjack and a Tree from Fish & Bull ‘Star Wars’ Costumes from Say Yes “Grand Budapest Hotel” Couples Costume from Sugar & Cloth “Grease” Costumes from Say Yes Pacman Costumes from Unblushing “Stranger Things” Costumes from Shrimp Salad Circus “Mary Poppins” Costumes from Say Yes “50 Shades of Grey” Costumes from Instructables Pizza Slice and Delivery Person Couples Costume from Studio DIY!...

DIY Gold Leaf Vase Tutorial from Say Yes DIY Holographic Vase Tutorial from A Beautiful Mess DIY Neon Typography Bud Vase from A Kailo Chic Life DIY Brushstroke Vase Tutorial from Delia Creates DIY Chevron Painted Vase Tutorial from Make And Tell DIY Modern Bud Vases and Stand Tutorial from Squirrelly Minds DIY Gold Gilded Vase Tutorial from Le Zoe Musings DIY Dipped Milk Bottle Vase Tutorial from Say Yes DIY Patterned Vase Tutorial from Sugar And Cloth DIY Hanging Test Tubes Flower Vase Tutorial from Burkatron DIY Painted Bottle Vase Tutorial from Homey Oh My DIY Marble Dipped Vase Tutorial from Sugar And Cloth DIY Geometric Copper Vase Tutorial from Tell Love And Party DIY Confetti Glitter Vase Tutorial from The Sweetest Occasion DIY Mini Paint Can Glitter Vase Tutorial from The Sweetest Occasion DIY Copper Tape Vase Tutorial from A Beautiful Mess DIY Dot Vase Tutorial from Make And Tell DIY Yay Vase Tutorial from A Kailo Chic Life DIY Minimal Long Vase Tutorial from Tell Love And Party DIY Dip Dyed Vase Tutorial from Proper DIY Double Heart Flower Vase Tutorial from A Kailo Chic Life DIY Frosted Oh La La Vase Tutorial from A Beautiful Mess DIY Clay Rope Bud Vase Tutorial from Make And Tell DIY Tin Can Vase Tutorial from A Pumpkin And A Princess DIY Painted Wooden Vase Tutorial from Damask Love DIY Faux Stone Vase Tutorial from Burkatron DIY Lace Vase Tutorial from Dream A Little Bigger DIY Glitter Vase Tutorial from The Sweetest Occasion DIY Color Blocked Wood Vase Tutorial from Sarah Hearts DIY Hanging Vases Display Tutorial from A Beautiful Mess DIY Watermelon Flower Vase Tutorial from The Sweetest Occasion DIY Disco Ball Vase Tutorial from A Bubbly Life DIY Colorful Vase Tutorial from A Kailo Chic Life

There are tons of color by number worksheets below overall different sorts of themes. No matter what the kids are interested in, they are sure to find a color by number here that they’ll love to tackle. Scroll further down the page and you’ll find some free, printable color by calculation worksheets that will help your child or student practice their math facts. In addition to these color by number worksheets, there are some great places they can go on the computer to play free color by number online games....

Buying Paint and Brushes Many companies make acrylic paints in a fluid or liquid version as well as with a paste- or butter-like consistency. Artists will have a preferred brand based on aspects such as the colors available and the consistency of the paint. Check the lightfastness of the pigment by looking for the American Society for Testing and Materials rating on the tube. You don’t need to buy a box of 64 different colors, though, as unlike the crayons you had as a kid, paints can be mixed for infinite varieties of results....

Antique Table Styles There are primarily two categories of antique tables: accent tables and dining tables. The following list includes the most common types of antique tables that you are likely to encounter in the collectibles world. Though the forms may date back centuries, most remain common today and can be found in both antique and modern versions.​ Butler’s table: This type of accent table originated as a light, portable type of furniture during the 18th century....

While there are many limited color palettes you could use to start off painting with acrylics, the colors listed here make up a good basic palette of acrylic colors and from it, you should be able to mix all the colors you might want. Red Get a tube of cadmium red medium (you also get a cadmium red light and dark). Cadmium red medium is a yellowish, warm red and relatively opaque....

Hand sewing needles are all designed with unique characteristics that make each type more suitable for one type of sewing, but although needles are commonly associated with a certain technique, you might find that choosing one needle (instead of another) has advantages for your own particular style of sewing. The good news is that hand sewing needles are inexpensive, giving us the opportunity to experiment with them without spending a fortune....