my circle skirt turned out big enough for an elephant, WTF!?
September 14, 2009 by Lex
Filed under Clothing, Sewing, Tutorials + How Tos, WhatTheCraft.com Tutorials
Was your circle skirt too big when you were finished?
Did you cheat?
Tell the truth, now…
I bet you tried to skip all the math and do this:
Say you wanted the waist hole to be 32 inches. Cutting the circle can be a real bitch. So you fold the fabric in half twice, and then you divide that measurement by 4. This gives you 8 inches. You measure a line that’s 8 inches long, because lines are easier to draw. But you really need a circle, so you just sort of draw a curved lined around it.
If you look at the gap between your 8 inch line and the curved line, there are several inches of extra space in there. Now multiply that space time 4, and that’s where you got a skirt that’s ridonkulously big.
If you really want to skip most of the math, get yourself a bendable ruler. That way, you can make the ruler curved and use that instead of all those calculations.
Or you can do the math one, trace it on a piece of paper, and have it already done on a pattern that you can use over and over again.
A day of awesome deals!
September 10, 2009 by Lex
Filed under Sales and Special Offers from Handmade Shops
Every Thursday, the DiyScene Etsy Street Team hosts a day of amazing deals known as…
TNT!
Check out the comments for specific Thursday Night Temptation sale details from participating shops!
Specials end at Midnight, so don’t miss them!
Attention Reconstructionistas!
September 9, 2009 by Lex
Filed under Features, Supply Junkies Anonymous
Hot Topic is having one of their ridonkulous 50% off clearance sales!
This is a great opportunity to stock up on your favorite band/movie/tv tees for reconning for SUPER cheap. We’re taking WAY below even wholesale prices in a lot of cases.
Vend at the Detroit Urban Craft Fair!
September 3, 2009 by Lex
Filed under Selling Handmade
Applications are now online for 2009 Detroit Urban Craft Fair!
The 4th annual Detroit Urban Craft Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 at the Majestic Theatre in Detroit.
Hosted by Handmade Detroit, applications for the juried show are now available on the DUCF web site. The deadline to apply is September 11, 2009.
The fair, Michigan’s largest indie craft fair, is entering its fourth year with the same commitment to DIY community that made it a must-attend event the past 3 years. Over 50 Michigan and national DIY crafters will be selected to showcase their unique work in the market.
The fair is currently seeking sponsorships from independent businesses. For more info on becoming a sponsor, e-mail sponsors@detroiturbancraftfair.com
When: Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: The Majestic Theatre, 4140 Woodward Ave, Detroit
Admission: Free, all ages
For more info DUCF, check out http://detroiturbancraftfair.com or e-mail info@detroiturbancraftfair.com
