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The secret of slash (DIY)
Needlework

The secret of slash (DIY)

The slanting backing is an applied tape with in advance bent allowances. With its name, the bias tape is obliged to the method of production from fabric, cut at an angle of 45 degrees. This method of production of oblique bake allows you to use it on indirect (rounded) sections. The bias tape is laid on uneven cuts without folds and without displacement.

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Vase of pine needles? Just unbelieveble!

Did you know that pine needles can make absolutely stunning vases? Here we did not know. And they were pleasantly amazed to see such a wonderful master class from the author on the Internet that leads the circle. If you often travel to nature, to the forest, you can collect needles and create an incredible decoration for the interior.
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20 of the most simple crafts for everyone

It is not necessary to have a special gift in order to make something beautiful and unusual. If you know some tricks, it is quite possible to make a beautiful decoration for a house or a gift, making a minimum of effort and using very few materials. Here are just a small part of simple crafts that absolutely anyone can make: Autumn candles you need: leaves (real or artificial) PVA glue (or mod podge), a brush or a sponge, a can, alcohol, a thread.
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Mandala, doll, chandelier and 9 more decorative items from ordinary threads

From ordinary thread you can make a large number of beautiful and useful crafts. Such works can decorate the house or workplace, as well as give to someone or use as an addition to the gift. Here are some interesting ideas on how you can still use threads and what interesting works you can make from them: You will need a wall decoration with your own hands: a thread, a small book or notebook, scissors, a wooden pin or a straight branch.
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Famous fashion model creates amazing volume embroidery on the hoop!

If you are thinking about embroidery, then probably the first thing you imagine is an elderly lady who embroiders flowers with a cross. But Shayna Liam (Sheena Liam) will change your perception of this needlework creativity. In the afternoon, she is an international fashion model with shows in Los Angeles, Paris, London, and she dedicates the night to her hobby that may surprise you: embroidery.
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Delightful quilling of a woman who quit her job for art

Turkish artist Sena Runa was a HR-specialist a year ago, but she left a well-paid job for the sake of her favorite activity - quilling. Now the woman devotes all her time to one of the most filigree types of paper art, creating every day a new decorative piece. Read more about the author: Etsy | Instagram
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Jacobin embroidery, hooks, artistic surface: dot the i's

The beauty of Jacobin embroidery: amazing fruits, bright flowers, fantasy birds - fascinates. Let's figure out how it all came about. So, as a rule, the following definition is given: Jacobin embroidery is a type of wool embroidery or crochet embroidery (crewel, crewelwork). That is, it all started with the embroidery of wool, which appeared more than a thousand years ago, it is one of the types of decorative embroidery in a mixed technique that uses several dozen seams, and none of which is used only in this type of embroidery.
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You can make an original rug from old jeans

Very often we throw away old worn clothes. And very much in vain! For example, you can make an original rug from old jeans, and it can be done even by those who are barely familiar with the crochet. You will need - jeans - 12 pairs; - hook number 10; - scissors. Let's get started: 1 So, first we need to make “yarn” out of them, that is, cut them and cut them into strips.
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Embroider lilac ribbons ... Amazingly beautiful!

Author: Marina Krylova VL In this master class I will show how to embroider a lilac. For this, I need satin ribbons of 4 and 6 mm for buds, 1 cm ribbon for flowers, 2.5 cm ribbon for leaves and stems, hoops, threads, scissors, cigarette lighter and print. I start with the buds. I take the tape 4 and 6 mm and sew all the edges of the branches.
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Create a patchwork plaid "Fish - the inhabitants of the water"

The creation of this blanket is based on the Ohio Star block (Ohio Star). But it is assembled in such a way that the block image is not visible. It gives the impression of refractive, changeable water. And, of course, you decide what your blanket will be like! You will need: 5 different fabrics - 85x110 cm (40x110 cm - for squares 8 * 8 cm; 45х110 cm - for squares 9 * 9 cm); 1 fabric (central with fish, or other) - 35x110 cm (72 squares 7 * 7 cm); Fabric for the back side of the rug - 150x168 cm; The filler is 148x166 cm.
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Fabric roses: 4 practical workshops

Handmade fabric flowers have become a popular decor. They are used to decorate clothes, bags, hair ties, as well as to create beautiful flower arrangements. 1. Master class for beginners Even a beginner will be able to cope with this kind of work: we will need: one and a half centimeters of tape and a meter in length made of cloth, beads, felt, glue, scissors, and a sewing machine.
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Create a bottle of lilac from bottle plastic

Author: Galina Spring Before proceeding with the creation of lilac, I studied the "living specimen". The structure of the twigs is very interesting. The approximate arrangement of flowers I quote on the scheme. Start by creating flowers. In order for the lilac to look more delicate and airy, it is better to use two layers for the flower: for me it is a mother-of-pearl matte and translucent of two shades - pink from water "Fruto Nurse" and lilac from mineral water.
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Wide beaded bracelet

Today I want to show you how in 1 hour, having elementary skills of working with a regular needle, you can make such a simple, but at the same time, beautiful and fashionable bracelet. The bracelet is romantic and a little pompous and can easily beautify and finish the simplest romantic image. . At first glance, weaving a wide bracelet with your own hands always seems rather complicated.
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Roomy chest of drawers for needlework. Master Class.

Author: Julia Zhdanova Today there will be a story about how they took me to "Weak"! It turns out the husband doubts my abilities and passing by in passing he threw the following phrase: “And is it weak to make the dresser itself?” Of course - NOT WEAK! And here is the result! For a start, I decided on a size that is very large for the first time is hard to do, but a small one is not interesting, so I got a medium size — 60 cm wide, 30 cm deep, 40 cm high.
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Denim handbags with your own hands! Ideas for Inspiration (Part 2)

In the wardrobe of each person there is at least one pair of denim pants. However, once a favorite thing becomes small or breaks, and there is no desire to part with it. What then? Here comes to the rescue advice - sew a denim bag. We have already shared inspirational ideas in the first part. Here you will find just a sea of ​​new ideas!
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The secret of slash (DIY)

The slanting backing is an applied tape with in advance bent allowances. With its name, the bias tape is obliged to the method of production from fabric, cut at an angle of 45 degrees. This method of production of oblique bake allows you to use it on indirect (rounded) sections. The bias tape is laid on uneven cuts without folds and without displacement.
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How to quickly sew a sheet with an elastic band

Very often, if not always, in bed sheets the sheets are a rectangle of fabric. And if we sleep restlessly, then the sheet is anywhere, just not under us. Another thing - sheets with elastic band. So where is the way out? And the way out is not to be lazy and make a sheet of elastic from this rectangle.
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Bag and a little gotye

Author: MamaMarusia I want to share with you my alteration of the dress. These I call "bags" for convenience and simplicity. The decor is also simple in execution, except that it takes time. In general, the details below. I bought a second size denim dress in the second size (you can't tell from the photo), it seems that it is even for pregnant women.
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How to change the upholstery of the sofa with their own hands

Author: by_tatika I suggest to get acquainted with my monster sofa. This is a very common model, in my opinion, it is comfortable, but there is a nuance - upholstery. We wanted light skin, but by chance the eco-leather was chosen in a fashionable way, but in fact it was dermantine ... Everything was fine for about a year and a half, and then the cracks went, these cracks turned into small holes, and then ... Alas.
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