Pin the sweater along the edges, then sew it using a ½-inch (1.27-centimeter) seam allowance. When you are done, cut the bottom hem down to ½-inch (1.27-centimeter). 5 Unbutton the sweater from the inside, then turn it inside out. Slip your fingers into the openings between the...
curved edge is used to cut seams open, while the fine point is used to pick out threads; a needle threader, which saves lots of time and frustration; and pinking shears, which have zigzag edges, allowing you to trim fabric without fraying. ...
If you want those lines to stay even and flat, it’s crucial to use a hard surface, and NOT on a carpeted floor or on top of a bed. Blah. If you’re cutting on a table, be sure that all the edges of the fabric are up on the table too. If there is fabric hanging over ...
Tyler was never going to turn up to the red carpet in a dinner jacket. But what we do get is a dramatic one-two courtesy of a big, baby blue overcoat and a sweeping Louis Vuitton scarf.It all works by utilising that classic white and blue colour combo and grounding it as Tyler ...
Some native sedges are also really good spreaders and can take some shade. Pennsylvania sedge spreads well for me under shrubs where ground ivy would otherwise be encroaching. In addition to state native plant societies, some of my favorite sources for finding native plants by zip code or state...
Pull carpet edges back from walls.Being careful, take a pair pliers and gently grab the corners of the carpet and pull the carpet back about 1 foot. Do this one wall at time during treatment. After treatment as described below, replace the carpet and tuck under the baseboards. If you do...
A light, cool staircase, carpeted with rich rugs, was decorated with rare plants in china pots. He noticed particularly in the windows nosegays of tender, white, heavily fragrant narcissus bending over their bright, green, thick long stalks. He was reluctant to move away from them, but he...
Whatever is the hardest to pack is worn on the plane, and then I put the other two in cloth bags so they’re not pressed up against my clothes. Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize Accessories are a great wait to gussy up an outfit as my mom would say. Pack some statement necklaces, ...
I have carpet in the living room and I don’t want it to look ridiculous. #2 Where and exactly what type of faux fur did you buy? How thick is it? What material? I’m looking online for different types of faux fur but it’s hard to decipher which one would work. Thanks for ...
These are reusable! When the lavender is no longer doing its job, take a seam ripper and open about 2″ on one end, empty the bag, refill and sew shut. For one last kick at the can, crush the spent buds then toss around your carpet. Let sit for about an hour then vacuum. ...