Watch this two part instructional knitting video to knit a spider stitch. A spider stitch is a stitch used in lace making to fill in open spaces with threads resembling a cobweb. The knitter's version of this stitch makes an elegant, open weave pattern.The Continental method i ...more
This video demonstrates how to sew a Victorian skirt. First take a cotton cloth and cut a rectangle piece twice the size of your waist. The length would be depending on your choice of height you require. Hem the top and the bottom of the cloth. Then use elastic thread to creat ...more
Relieve foot pressure with this shoe lacing technique. It is a great way to eliminate hot spots for those who have high arches.
Cut your ribbon or lace into two evenly sized pieces. This can easily be done by folding the ribbon or lace in half and cutting it on the fold. Take one of the pieces of ribbon or lace, and find the middle point of that piece. Fold the piece of ribbon or lace, keeping your ha ...more
Materials Needed! Video: Undo a door's chain lock from outside with string, yarn or shoelaces. Basically all you need is some kind of rope like material. For example, you can use the following: Yarn, Thread, Floss, Ribbon, shoe lace. Just make sure it's about 2 to 3 feet in l ...more
Before Christian Bale and Christopher Nolan there was the original "Batman" with with George Clooney as the masked hero and Uma Thurman as the villainous Poison Ivy. While the movie is ranked as one of the worst superhero flicks of all time, Uma Thurman's getup was probably on ...more
Bra style varies. Make sure you're your sexiest with lace, form fitting, cotton, sport or simple bra styles. Underwear can make the outerwear.
The most used and most washed articles of clothing are undergarments. Underwear, specifically bras and panties, are in desperate need of attention after each and every use. They're not like a pair of jeans, wearing them twice in a row is not a good idea, nor clean. Shabby’s no ...more
This video describes how to draw an emo-angel chibi. First draw eyebrows, make sure they are dark and thick, then draw half circles going down from them- these are the eyes. Then draw in the eyeballs centered in the middle of the eye. Next draw dark around the bottom of the ey ...more
Watch and see how to make long continuous laces from a square piece of leather with a lacemaker. Cut a starting hole in the center of the piece first. A 4 inch square can yield 8 feet of lacing.
Mike shows you how to recreate a pair of baby booties in a design style he has created himself. He uses different yarns to create different sized booties. Thicker yarn will create larger booties than thin yarn does. He adds a row of eyelash yarn on row eight to beautify the de ...more
Bohemian jewelry is all the rage in Hollywood. Stars pay literally hundreds of dollars to get their bohemian jewelry fix, but you don't need to spend more than a few bucks - if any - to tote around a beautiful piece. Check out this video to learn how to fabricate - quite lite ...more
String a tennis racket yourself. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to lace your mains on a one-piece string job for your tennis racket. The number of grommets in the yoke of the tennis racket determines where to start off. After dividing the number by two, ...more
Learn how to play "Black" by Pearl Jam, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here: Standard Tuning E A Asus4 A Sheets of empty canvas E A A Asus4 A untouched sheets of clay E A her lace spread out before me E as her body once did ...more
Get tips from this how-to video to use the breeze cotton candy machine to produce--cotton candy! Know safety precautions before you start to use the machine. Make sure you lace the sugar seal on the cotton candy machine to keep sugar for getting down to the motor.
Put together semi casual outfits for dinner dates This is presenting different casual looks for the holidays. The first is a simple shoulder bearing top with brassy buttons. It's accessorized with a bracelet with bumps and a necklace with different sized chains and a flower, ...more
Watch this how to video to learn how to lace your shoes in parallel. This technique is great for easing pressure on your foot while your run.
This is a video about how to make a greeting card in circle shape. First take the card and fold it into half. Next take the colluzle and place it on the card. Mark a circle using colluzle on the card. Cut the card on the marking and leave some space at the folding of card. Tak ...more
Winter. Below zero temperatures. You go out to run some errands, in and out of warm stores all the time. Doesn’t it bother you that you continually have to take you cap off and put it on again before going outside? Well, now it won’t anymore. This scarf and cap is an original ...more
The first thing to do is to untie the laces as they have come, and then remove the laces from the shoe. Begin by lacing at the bottom, lacing in, so that the lace is above the flaps on the side. You then take one side of the lace and put it in the hole above the one it has com ...more
Welcome to the hairpin crochet tutorial video! This method of crocheting was popular during the Victorian era. It's VERY EASY. You should know how to single crochet in order to do this technique. There is a video tutorial on how to start up the lace. First, remember to make a ...more
This video tutorial will show you how to Make a custom head template for making a full wig. These are very easy steps to follow. You may use this how-to video to make a template for a simple hair piece, lace frontal or lace front wig.
Jogging at night is risky, but with these LED sneakers, the odds of getting hit are drastically reduced. Creator Will Cruz wants you to be safe, so he has generously shared full instructions for making your own light up kicks. Previously, HowTo: Auto-Lace Your Kicks.
The great thing about a double lattice stitch is that it looks a hell of a lot more complicated than it actually is. With small, lace-like holes and intricate designs, it's great for lightweight scarves and also fuzzy table runners. The crochet lesson is suitable for crochet ...more
Are you 90% done with your lace shawl but have no idea how to finish the edges so they look rounded, complete, and not raggedy? Then a tubular cast-on may be just what you need to finish up the hems of your project in a professional manner. In this tutorial by Interweave, you ...more
Have you ever wanted to have the power to make things disappear? Ryan Oakes is going to show you how to obtain that power with this trick. You will need a cloth handkerchief, a shoelace, and three to four key rings. Sometimes we use materials that require adult supervision... ...more
This tutorial is about how to properly wear leggings. They come in all kinds of colors and some even have lace at the bottom. You can wear them as an accessory instead of in place of pants. You're using them to dress up your outfits. Tunics are a great clothing item to wear th ...more
Teach your children art at the same time you teach them conservation! This video shows you how to take an old pair of jeans and an empty plastic bottle, then add a little lace and other decorations to make a cute denim bracelet.
Crochet beautiful afghans, doilies, lace, or other accessories and projects using an elegant swirl pattern. Designed specifically for left-handed crochet workers, this tutorial shows you several different patterns which are all variations on the same basic swirl. All you need ...more
Watch this video to learn how to make a tank top or shirt with lace and a print. You need a template with the picture of your choice, some lace, some fabric glue and fabric pins or safety pins, and a flat board about the size of a meal tray. Slide the board into the shirt. Put ...more
Queen Marie Antoinette was both loved and despised by her people, but there was one thing that was undisputed: Her exquisite (though often over-the-top style). Big poufy gowns with lots of underwire, towering white wigs, and frilly lace and ruffles made her look like a sparkly ...more
This video will show you exactly how to Throw the 12-6 curve-ball. Key thing to keep in mind when practicing your 16-6 curveball: 1. Make sure it throws straight downward, it is an overhand curveball. 2. You should always grip the ball inside of your palm, not just your finge ...more
There is now a much a more artful approach to donning false eyelashes, reports Ecouterre. "As delicate as lace, each pair of faux peeper framers is based on the Chinese art of jian zhi or paper cutting. Featuring traditional motifs such as peonies (for happiness), peach bloss ...more
Really the question is why you WOULDN'T want to look like a greek goddess for Halloween. After all, many of them, like Aphrodite and Eos, are damn near perfect in all their glowing gorgeousness, at least we assume from the artistic depictions. If you want to look ravishingly ...more
Steal Lady Gaga's eccentric look from MTV's 2009 VMA Awards for your next big costume party with help from ThreadBanger. You will need some poster board, red spray paint, flesh-colored stretch fabric, an excessive amount of red lace, sewing skills... and about four hours. Blon ...more
This video tutorial is in the beauty and style category and it is going to show you how to tie your shoe laces with only one hand. First you need to tighten up the laces and then you will have to tie the laces with the overhand knot. Take the lace on the side of the hand and h ...more
You've been tying your shoes for years but did you know you could be tying them the wrong way. This guide is going to show you how to make a reef knot in your shoes instead of a granny knot. To figure out whether or not you need shoe lace training look at the knot you make, if ...more
When I heard that a man wearing a pink wig and matching PVC dress won the 2010 National Scrabble Championship yesterday, I wasn't that shocked. After all, it was Halloween. But it turns out that it wasn't just a Halloween costume. In fact, it's a way of life for this champion ...more
If we go by the timeline set forth in Back to the Future Part II, Nike's new HyperAdapt 1.0 with adaptable lacing is at least a year late. But HyperAdapt will do more than just automatically tighten your laces—sensors in the sole of the shoe will provide a "tailored-to-the-mom ...more
In this tutorial, learn how to ring in the new season with a classic, girly bonnet. These hats can be made at home with common arts and crafts supplies. You can wear these floppy hats for Easter, Valentines Day, or any other time you need a little shade from the sun and a litt ...more
Lace your shoes this way to keep your toes the color they should be.
Un-dull your crocheted sweater with a little creativity. Adding some decorative details and features to your clothing will do wonders for fashion, and could hide unsightly holes! Embellishing with crochet can be a creative way to repair a piece of clothing, and it can add flai ...more
Artful Paper Doll demonstrates how to make a mini paper corset for a paper doll. Take two rectangular piece of hard paper which is of measure 4 by 5 centimeters. Cut the edges of the breadth part make it round. Cut the length part inward to make it into shape of a waist. Take ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to throw a sweeping cutter in baseball. This is a throw that will fool the batter so they swing and miss the ball. First, take your middle finger and put it on the inside lace of the ball. Now, place your index finger right next to it. Your thumb ...more
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a fairy princess hat. The materials required for this project are: white cardboard/postcard, glitter stickers, glue, white lace/ribbon, red and white thin plastic ribbons and scissors. Begin by folding the white cardboard into ...more
In this video, we learn how to make a mouse hat with construction paper. You will need: 2 small pompoms, 1 large pompom, poster board in blue, black, white, and yellow, lace, scissors, and glue to make this. First, cut the blue piece of construction paper on once side, then tw ...more
This how-to video provides a demonstration of purling 2 stitches together. Purling two stitches together, p2tog, is a way of decreasing stitches, and may be required in lace or ribbed patterns. Watch this video knitting tutorial and learn how to purl two stitches together.
Cake pops are good no matter what kind of embellishment you put on them, but it's extra nice to chomp on a cake pop that's been expertly put together with professional icing and motifs. Add textured flowers with the soft look of lace using this easy icing technique. Works bes ...more
This how to video show you how to keep your shoe from sliding up and down your heel while running. This will making those longs runs less painful.
Give your toes some breathing room by using two sets of shoelaces. This simple trick will make your running a lot less painful.
In this Family video tutorial you will learn how to craft felt frog puppets with your kids. The materials you will need for this are felt (pink, dark and light green), a piece of red lace, 2 large white pompoms, 2 small black pompoms, scissors, glue and marker. Take two layers ...more
Tired of carrying that purse around while you are trying to have a conversation or dance the night away? How about a cute little handbag to swing around while you maintain your social life. In this video, you'll learn how to make a silk chiffon handbag inspired by a BluGirl h ...more
To start off making your bouquet, you must start by crossing the stems instead of going straight up and down. The crossing action will give you a round bouquet. Choose the size of the bouquet to match the bride and to match the dress. If it's a big dress with lots of action, y ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to craft a pom-pom ladybug with your kids! The materials you will need are: 1 large red pom pom, 1 medium black pom pom, 1 pipe cleaner, 2 googly eyes, and one piece of lace. Start off by gluing the black and red pom pom's together with a hot glu ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a toy drum. You will need: felt, recycled tin can, 1 red lace, 4 soda caps, 2 popsicle sticks, glue, and scissors. Cit, cut the felt into a circle and glue it around the tin can. After this, take red felt and cut it into strips, then glue ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to create a Codex avatar costume. First, find a long white lace dress for the base of the costume. After this, mark the length you want, then cut the seam and sew on the end to avoid any frays. After this, use remaining lace to make a piece of fa ...more
Vanity Faire & Courtney Act show you how to prepare, put-on, glue down and clean your new Über Riah Lace Front Wig. With this wig, you'll be looking gorgeous in no time.
In this episode of LetsKnit2gether, we demonstrate lace knitting stitches and how to read lace charts.
Cary Kolat demonstrates wrestling technique - freestyle top - leg lace series - stand & slam capture. This is a KOLAT.COM video on wrestling moves and drills. Wrestling video demonstrations showing collegiate level training strategies. Get an inside look into the moves that w ...more
Using products from Stampin' Up you are able to create this great looking easel card. This quick and easy project uses card stock, stock lace created with a border punch, stock cutter, embossing plates, a few dimensionals, and a few other items that can be bought in the Stampi ...more