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DIY: Scrunchies

5/21/2014

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Scrunchies. I love them. They're useful, pretty, and just so convenient. I always have one in my bag, and probably another in my hair or on my wrist. 

I personally really enjoy this DIY - each scrunchie takes no more than 15 minutes to make, but the final product looks store bought! The easiest part is that none of the measurements are exact, so it's a perfect way to get rid of some scrap fabric and elastic. My elastic (0.5" wide) was slightly fatter than I would have preferred, but the scrunchie turned out well, regardless. 

Materials:

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Let's Get Started!

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1. Cut a 7" piece of elastic.
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3. Folding lengthwise with correct sides facing in, stitch the edges together.
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5. Ironing flat is optional - I prefer not as I like the volume it gives.
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7. Since stitching the elastic together takes quite a bit of manipulation, briefly sewing together by hand will help make the process easier. 
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9. Pulling the elastic out so that it does not put pressure on the fabric, hand sew the fabric ends together, with the correct sides facing in.
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2. Cut a 16" x 4" piece of fabric.
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4. Use a pen (or straw) to help push the fabric through to turn right side out.
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6. Attach the safety pin to one end of the elastic and feed through the fabric tube.
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8 Using small stitches, go back and forth a few times to secure the elastic ends together.

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10. When it becomes hard to continue sewing flat, tuck the edges of the remaining free portions in and sew together.

And You're Done!

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Smile c:
~michelle
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Wishlist: Homemade Skin Care

4/14/2014

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I'm a huge fan of homemade beauty products. They aren't as wallet-friendly as other DIY's, but they're easy to make, and you know exactly what you're putting into it, and later, onto your skin. 
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This lavender soap smells amazing, and is a wonderful gift.
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Of course, we can't forget the classic, but versatile rose water.
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I love the idea of using rose in other products, like in this rose body scrub.
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Christmas season might be over, but I'm not ready to give up peppermint just yet. It's perfect in this foot scrub for year-round soft feet.
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Rice water cleanser is incredibly easy to make and leaves your face feeling soft and tight.
Smile c:
~michelle
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DIY: Hair Bows

3/25/2014

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I love using hair bows. They're fun, cute, and give my outfits personality. As much as I adore the massive bow clips from American Apparel, the designs are rather limited, and quite pricey. 

Fortunately, I can expand my hair bow collection with this quick DIY. Fabric quarters are perfect for this project - each bow only requires a small amount of fabric - so have fun choosing the patterns!

Materials:

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Let's Get Started!

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1. Cut out two 4" x 6" pieces from the main fabric and two from the
 lining fabric.

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3. Stitch along the edge, leaving a gap about 1" long in the center of a long edge.

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5. Sew the gap shut.
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7. Fold into thirds lengthwise. Press and sew one end.

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9. Use hot glue to attach the sewed end of the long strip to the front of the bow [the middle fold should come out in the back].
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11. Tuck the other end of the long strip through the barrette and glue to the center wraps. 
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2. Layer the fabrics so that the correct side of the main fabric pieces are facing each other between the two lining pieces.
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4. Through the gap, turn the rectangle inside out. I like to use a pen to help push the corners out.
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6. Cut a 2" x 6" piece from the main fabric.
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8. Accordion fold the larger rectangle into sixths. Begin with a center fold, then fold each half into thirds. 
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10. Wrap the long strip around the center. On the last wrap, glue the center of the barrette to the back of the bow. 

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12. Glue the center fold to the ends of the barrette on both sides.

And You're Done!

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To see how I wear my bows, check out my How to Wear Hair Bows tutorial. Happy crafting!

Smile c:
~michelle
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