DIY: How to Hem Pants

Recently my fiance was given a pair of barely worn Seven jeans from his older brother because he had outgrown them. While the waist was fine, the length was a little too long. Therefore the only solution was to hem them! Hemming a pair of pants is actually quite easy, here is how -

Necessary Items:
The pants
Scissors
Pins or safety pins
A highlighter or washable maker
A sewing machine (& necessary items associated with it)
An iron
Measuring tape

Instructions:
Step 1) Put pants on and measure how much length you want to take off (You should measure this with shoes on, or you may cut it too short) Pin and remove pants

Step 2) Turn pants inside out. Without removing pins, mark one inch from desired length using marker

Step 3) Cut along where you marked and roll pants up to where there is a fold at your desired length

Step 4) Use the iron to make the fold crisper (this makes it easier for sewing and an overall better look to the hem)
Step 5) Sew (If you a hemming jeans the seam is a bit hard to sew over, just take it slow)
Step 6) Try on pants and see how you like it!

I really enjoy the length that these came out. Without shoes there is barely a centimeter before it hits the floor and with shoes its the perfect length. Better than needing to roll up your pants!

Loving Crochet Headband

Recently Ive fallen in love with headbands. Ive always found the little stray hairs that fall into my face particularly annoying but this cute and stylish solution is simple and easy!

Loving Crochet Headband

Required Materials:

Yarn

A crochet Hook

A sewing needle

Thread

A button

(For this headband I used Loops and Threads Super Fine Sock Yarn in "Redwoods: Color #5" and a "G" (4.25mm) hook)

Directions:

1. Ch 4

2. Sc 4, continue until approx. 11 1/2 inches long depending on head size 

(Note: This is the measurement for my head size, which is rather slightly smaller than average, therefore if you have a larger head size you should increase the length by 1/2 to 1 inches)

3. Using your sewing needle and thread sew the button of your choice to one side of the headband

(Note: I found buttons with four holes in their center versus 2 holes in the center to be more stable)

4. On the other side of the headband tie on a piece of your yarn into a circle in an appropriate size that can fit over your button

5. Viola! Your new headband is complete!

How to Thread Your Eyebrows

There are many methods to keeping your eyebrows trimmed, but threading is the most cost effective and quick. Personally, I hate to spend the money to wax my eyebrows and plucking takes so much time. My preferred method is threading, which is fairly quick and only requires a piece of thread to do.

THREADING

Items Needed: 

A piece of thread (about 3-4 inches long)

A mirror

How To:

1. First you take your thread and tie it into a circle

2. Make one twister in your thread (So the circle makes a figure 8 shape)

3. With you index and middle fingers holding each side of the figure 8, move the thread back and forth by shifting your fingers and using you thumbs for support (The point is to move the twist in the center left and right)

4. Once you have the motion down, press the twist in the center to your face where you want the hair removed 

5. Quickly slide the twist forward or back to remove the hair (Its must been done quickly or the hair will not come out and it will be more painful)

6. Work the twist over all area in which you would like hair removed on your face (eyebrows, upper lip etc.)

Congratulations! Your eyebrows should look neat and beautiful!