Addicted to Headbands!

I'm addicted to making headbands. Okay, there I've said it. I guess while I'm admitting my secrets, I'll also admit that I'm addicted to starting/finishing up household do-it-yourself (DIY) projects.

The headband ideas started a while back. I'm getting SICK AND TIRED of dealing with how long my hair is getting. I'm growing it out again for Locks of Love. I want my hair out of my face, but I haven't found headbands worth buying. So, I decided to make them!

Here are some of the headbands I've made. I won't post my own tutorials, because the blogs I got the headband ideas from already posted such great ones: Tie headband, Raw Edge Headband with Flower, Basic Headband.



My nieces BEGGED me to make them tie headbands when they saw mine. We found a pink tie for $2 and I went to sewing. This project was SUPER easy, but I realized it was harder to sew with silk than with the polyester tie. One step I added was to cut out 1/2 inch of the "insides" of the tie before I sewed a 1/4 inch seam. That way, it wasn't so thick to sew. I also HAD TO USE pins to pin down the silk tie. To make the flowers for the silk tie, I cut the remaining part of the tie into a circle. I did a basic stitch along the edge of the circle. I gathered it and then tied off the thread. I hot-glued a button down in the center of the flower and hot-glued the flower onto the tie. SO EASY and SO adorable!



{Sassy Sarah}

Gathered Clutch Tutorials

So, I'm here posting about another one of Noodlehead's projects again: The Gathered Clutch tutorial. I've actually seen this tutorial on a few different blogs recently and had to check it out for myself. They were right... these clutches are amazing. After looking through her tutorial, I feel like I, too, can make one. What are you waiting for? Head over to Noodlehead's clutch tutorial to check it out!

{Sassy Sarah}

Vintage Button Earrings

My friend from college, Hannah, has an adorable blog entitled Sherbet Blossom. She has the most fun and creative ideas over there! One of my recent favorites is for these simple, understated vintage button earrings. They are a snap to make by following her tutorial. Head on over to her blog to check it out!

Cheers,

{Sassy Sarah}

Leather Headband Tutorial

I love Google Reader! I have friends that share insightful and fun (and funny!) items on there. Recently, my friend, Jane, shared a tutorial on Google Reader about the Lauren headband made from scrap leather found at a thrift store. Adorable! If you read my Stout Stories blog, you'll notice how I'm obsessed with making headbands. Hopefully I can find myself some scrap leather soon! Check out the how-to here at Ruffles and Stuff.

{Sassy Sarah}

Easy T-Shirt Dress

My friend, Melody, is amazing! She is a talented seamstress and crochets the most adorable items ever, as evidenced by the picture below. (See her ETSY shop for more examples and, hey, stick around and buy something!) I don't know how she does it all and is a teacher. I wish I had her talent!


Recently, she posted the most adorable (and affordable) dress idea: The Shirt dress. She bought basic, inexpensive shirts, cut off the bottom portion, and then sewed on a dress. Voila! Check out her blog for the shirt dress how-to! Perfect for warm summer and early fall.

{Sassy Sarah}

Make Your Own Web Images

Have you ever wanted to make your own web images? Well, search no further! Jill, of Homemade by Jill, has posted a fantastic tutorial about how to do it using Picnik.com, a photo editing website. Check out her tutorial and start making your own web images!

{Sassy Sarah}

Paper Globes- Heather Bailey Tutorial

Yeah! Summer is here. . . well almost. If you live in Idaho, it doesn't feel much like it. (And I hear WA whether isn't any better.)

I am loving all the tutorials about paper globes and pinwheels, that I wanted to share this fun tutorial.

Heather Bailey is an amazing designer and has her own fabric line. I love ALL of her stuff and recently discovered her fun website. To get the tutorial to make these cute paper globes, click HERE. And don't forget to check out her other fun tutorials :)

{Rachel}