![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif?v=91.7){kind=small}
•See that boy doing his homework in homeroom? ... He couldn't do it last night because he was too busy talking his best friend out of suicide.
•See that girl, with her face caked in make up? ... She's bullied, she needs to feel beautiful.
•She him, the one who wears long sleeves everyday? ... He covers his arms to hide the scars.
•See her, with the cheap, hand-me-down clothes? ... Her family can't afford food for half the month, let alone get brand names.
•See the girl who laughs and smiles at every little thing? ... She cries herself to sleep every night.
•wonder why she never lets her friends over her house? ... Because she's afraid they'll see her dad passed out drunk on the floor, as always.
•See how that girl cringes as rape jokes? ... She was raped.
•See the boy who everyone goes to for advice? ... He wishes someone would do the same for him.
•See the girl who never brings a lunch? ... She's disgusted by her body.
•See her, with the little waist? ... She goes to the bathroom and forces herself to throw up so that she can keep her waist that way.
•See the boy over there, see the dark circles under his eyes? ... He has insomnia, he fears what he'll see in his dreams.
•See that girl daydreaming over there? ... She has schizophrenia.
•See the boy biting his nails? ... He has cancer and he's wondering how much time he has left.
•See your best friend? ... She's addicted to drugs, but she can't tell you because you wont understand.
•See that boy reading all about 9/11? ... His parents died on that day.
•See her, with her phone on her at all times? ... She's waiting for a call saying her sister was found after a kidnapping 4 years ago.
Don't judge.
You don't know what could be going on in someone's life.
•See that girl, with her face caked in make up? ... She's bullied, she needs to feel beautiful.
•She him, the one who wears long sleeves everyday? ... He covers his arms to hide the scars.
•See her, with the cheap, hand-me-down clothes? ... Her family can't afford food for half the month, let alone get brand names.
•See the girl who laughs and smiles at every little thing? ... She cries herself to sleep every night.
•wonder why she never lets her friends over her house? ... Because she's afraid they'll see her dad passed out drunk on the floor, as always.
•See how that girl cringes as rape jokes? ... She was raped.
•See the boy who everyone goes to for advice? ... He wishes someone would do the same for him.
•See the girl who never brings a lunch? ... She's disgusted by her body.
•See her, with the little waist? ... She goes to the bathroom and forces herself to throw up so that she can keep her waist that way.
•See the boy over there, see the dark circles under his eyes? ... He has insomnia, he fears what he'll see in his dreams.
•See that girl daydreaming over there? ... She has schizophrenia.
•See the boy biting his nails? ... He has cancer and he's wondering how much time he has left.
•See your best friend? ... She's addicted to drugs, but she can't tell you because you wont understand.
•See that boy reading all about 9/11? ... His parents died on that day.
•See her, with her phone on her at all times? ... She's waiting for a call saying her sister was found after a kidnapping 4 years ago.
Don't judge.
You don't know what could be going on in someone's life.
- Mood:
hopeful
- Mood:Adored
The Reason People Find It So Hard To Be Happy
is that they always see the past better than it was,
the present worse than it is,
& the future less resolved than it will be.
Is it just me
or everytime my hair looks
like perfectly awesome
It starts raining.
And every times my hair is a mess,
It's sunny.
or everytime my hair looks
like perfectly awesome
It starts raining.
And every times my hair is a mess,
It's sunny.
- Mood:In Love
So here is how it works.......
Day 01 - A picture of yourself with ten facts
Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest
Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show
Day 04 - A picture of your night
Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory
Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day
Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item
Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh
Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most
Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most ****** up things with
Day 11 - A picture of something you hate
Day 12 - A picture of something you love
Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist
Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die
Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you
Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently
Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity
Day 19 - A picture and a letter
Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel
Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget
Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at
Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book
Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change
Day 25 - A picture of your day
Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you
Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member
Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile
Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss
Day 31 - A picture of yourself
- Mood: cheerful
Make It and Love It: 'Learn to Knit' MINI SERIES, Week 2: The Knit Stitch
I found this wonderful knitting tutorial on Make it Love it.....which is an awesome blog!!! I have always wanted to learn how to knit.
- Mood:Inspired
I found this awesome tutorial that shows how to turn an old sweater into a great bag. I can not take credit for this tutorial, I found it on this blog
A quick project for those lonely sweaters.
(And maybe a great gift idea for you gift-givers!)
Want to make your own?
Come on, let that favorite (no longer fitting) sweater go. She will be loved in a different way.
Or wait, don't have a sweater?
Check out the thrift store.....you'll surely find some great options there.
Here's the pre-sweater.
First, you need to cut off the bottom of the sweater, underneath the armholes, creating a square shape.
If your sweater has any contour to the sides, trim them off to make the sides straight.
(And I actually trimmed my sweater front and back pieces down to be 13 inches wide by 12 inches tall.)
Place the two pieces together with right sides together and sew along the sides and bottom. Then zig-zag or overlock stitch....securing the raw edges.
(If you're having a problem with the sweater stretching badly as you sew, lengthen you stitch length. Also, do another straight stitch instead of a zig-zag if that's causing the pulling.)
Trim the two bottom corners and then turn right side out and iron flat. (Use caution while ironing.....you don't want to melt/burn the sweater, depending on what it's made from.)
For the purse lining, I used sturdy cotton. I cut out two pieces that were the same size as the sweater pieces and sewed them together the same way.
Then, I marked on my fabric where my magnetic purse closure would go. Be sure to center each piece and also measure down enough from the top, to allow for a seam allowance.....plus a little extra space. I knew I would be using a 1/2 inch seam allowance later on, so I measured 1 inch from the top.
Next, I attached some squares of white denim fabric (with double sided fusible web) to the wrong side of the lining fabric, right where the closures would poke through.....giving it some reinforcement. If you don't have denim, use some sort of sturdy fabric. Then set aside.
Onto the purse strap.
Cut long strips from the sleeves. From each sleeve, I cut a strip that was 3 x 22 inches.
Then I connected the two strips together to create one long strip that was about 3 x 44 inches.
Right at the seam where I attached the two pieces together, I top-stitched on either side of the conjoining seam.
Then I cut a piece of the lining fabric that was the same size and sewed the 2 pieces together with right sides together......only along the two long sides.
Then I turned the strap right side out and ironed it flat.
(If your strap isn't laying flat, top stitch along both edges of the strap.....that will help. Or do it anyway if you like the look. I didn't end up doing it on mine though.)
Then I pinned the strap to the outside of the sweater part of the purse (right sides together), making sure to center each strap end to the side seams of the purse. Make sure to match up the raw edges of the strap and purse as well.
Then slide the purse (and attached strap) into the inside-out lining.
Pin all along the purse opening, attaching the sweater to the lining.
Sew all the way around with a 1/2 inch seam allowance, leaving about a 5 inch opening along one side.
Then turn the purse right side out through that opening, iron flat, then stitch all the way around the top.....being sure to seal off the 5 inch opening.
You can either stop here or add some detail to the purse.
I added a big satin flower to the front, like the ones I made here.
The only difference is that I used the lighter a lot more to really ruffle up and curl the edges of the flower a lot more. I also wanted more imperfect pieces to really give the flower some dimension.......so if you're trying to do the same thing, just keep melting it with that lighter. (But be careful to not burn or smoke the fabric. Just do a little bit at a time.)
Then I placed a button on top and stitched it right to the purse. (If you have a larger flower, you may want to add more stitches to the back of the flower in a bigger circumference than just the very center of the flower. This will help it from flopping down.)
And that's it.
A brand new Sling Purse from that old sweater.
Great transformation.
- Mood:inspired
Accessories: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?t
(Includes Aprons, Arm & Leg warmers, Belts, Hats, & Scarves)
Dress Forms: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?t
Dresses: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?t
Embellishments: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?t
Outerwear: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?t
(Includes Coats, Hoodies, Shrugs, Vests, etc.)
Pants & Shorts: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?t
Skirts: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?t
Swimwear: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?t
Undergarments: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?t
Techniques: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?t
Tops: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?t
