DIY: Fabric Book Cover

The first thing you will need to do is measure your book (they will be different for every book), then cut out a large rectangle and two smaller rectangles, according to your measurements. Don't forget seam allowance.  

Next hem up the long sides of the large piece.

And the long sides of the smaller pieces.

This is optional but I added some flare by sewing on some trim.   

Then pin the pieces right sides together, and sew.

Cut the corners.

Then turn right side out, and put it on your book.

Just a note, this will be very difficult to get on a hard cover book.

I hope you've enjoyed this tutorial. Have a great day!

OOTD: Daisy Girl

Dress:The dress I'm wearing is one that a made out of a t-shirt and a bed sheet $0.00.

I'm wearing and Essie nail polish called Turquoise & Caicos $6.00. The pink is a Piggy Paint polish in Angel Kisses $4.00 (for a two pack). (I may do a tutorial on ombre nails. Let me know in a comment if you would like to see that.)

Necklace: Garage sale $0.50

Shoes: Walmart $10.00.

Designs: T-shirt Necklace Scarf

Recently I sold this necklace/scarf on Etsy. I made it from a 100% cotton T-shirt and a vintage button. This one is a little different from the T-shirt scarfs I've made in the past because of the way I tied the fringe and the bold red. I feel like it's more edgy then previous designs.

This is the necklace/scarf I made last year, and it also sold. In fact every one I've ever made has sold. I think it's because the way I make these is a little different from others I've seen on Etsy. I will certainly make more in the future.

This is my gorgeous customer Meg. She bought this scarf for her brothers girlfriend. (If your reading this) Hi Meg, it was an absolute pleasure doing business with you! 

The other day I saw these photos on Google image. I thought it was a really cool idea to incorporate large beads, to give that boho feel.  

So what do you think of T-shirt necklace/scarves? What kind are your favorite, and how would/do you wear them? Leave a comment telling me. Have a great day!-Zoe Pease 

DIY: Summer Wrap Bracelet

Todays DIY is for this native American inspired wrap bracelet, with a leather, horse button from a vintage tweed blazer.

For this you will need friendship thread (embroidery thread), beads (I got these at Walmart), and your button of choice.

Wrap your thread around your wrist to see how long it needs to be. Make sure to add a few extra inches for the loop and the button. I cut my string at 36 inches.

Tie a loop at one end. It needs to be big enough for your button to fit through.

Begin beading.

Once you've beaded to the end, tie on your button and snip the extra. Wrap it around your wrist and put the button through the loop. I like to wear mine with my watch. Leave me a comment letting me know what you think. Have a great day!

DIY: Business Card Pouch

The first thing I did was make a pattern that looks like a tall house. The dimensions will be different for different sized business cards.  

For my pouch I used a scrap of printed fabric (this is a great project for using up old scraps), an old mustard yellow shirt, and some lace. 

Using your pattern, cut two pieces of fabric. One for the inside and one for the outside.

Next I sewed on the lace. You can skip the lace, or add a different detail, if you want.

Then I pined the two pattern pieces down, right sides together, and sewed around the sides, leaving the bottom open for turning. (Tip: Make sure you back stitch)                          

Next I trimmed the corners, so that when I turn them they'll be pointed.

After I turned the whole thing right side out, I ironed it flat.

I also ironed the opening so that the raw edges were facing inward.

Next I sewed the opening closed with a top stitch. 

Then pined like so....

......and sewed a top stitch around the rest of it.

And thats it! You can use this pouch for business cards, or as a wallet. I made one for my sister that she uses for her ipod and ear-buds. I hope this tutorial helped you out in some way. Leave a comment telling me what you think. Have a great day!

DIY: How To Put A Photo Onto Fabric

Yesterday I made this wallet for one of my sisters friends. She wanted a photo of St. Sebastian on the front, so I thought I would show you my method of applying photos to fabric.

The first thing I do is print the photo I want with a laser printer, and cut it out.  Then I cut out a piece of heat n' bond (I got mine at Walmart for $2 a yard) that is a little bigger than the photo.

Then I place the photo on my fabric.....

...and place the heat n' bond on top.

Next I iron it down on low heat,

let cool, and peel off. The adhesive should create a protective layer over the photo.

And thats it. Pretty easy, right? This method is good for wallets and bags, but not so good for items that need frequent washing, like a T-shirt. Give it a try and let me know what you think in the comments. Thanks for reading! 

Outfit: Dusty Rose