don't forget!

Just a reminder ... entry for the Ummashin's Goodies giveaway ends tomorrow, so post your comment if you have not done so already.

Don't miss out! Her hats rock.

SAVING ABEL “ADDICTED”

The original version of this video was so racy it had to premiere on our site to avoid censorship of the gorgeous nud.... models. This ode to ... se ..... went on to be one of the biggest rock hits of the year, leading to an opening spot for the band on Nickelback’s tour.

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BRITNEY SPEARS “WOMANIZER”

It’s Britney, bitch, and she’s completely nekkid. There is simply no competing with her for flat-out sexiness. No wonder the video for her sixth album’s lead single became an Internet sensation viewed tens of millions of times worldwide within hours of its debut.

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Another Pamela Anderson Sexy hot Scene

Its Pamela Anderson it the movie Snap Dragon riding some guy. The clip is about 90 seconds long and worth the look.

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ummashin giveaway

I'm delighted to announce a giveaway from ummashin's goodies. yay!

Hannah is the Bronx umma ("umma" is Korean for "mama") behind this etsy shop filled with delicious handmade hats and headbands. I'm crushing on the brim beanie (pictured above), but if I had a little girl, I'd snatch up the flapper style.


All beanie designs are available in sizes newborn to 4T (or convo her if you have a custom order!). I love that she ships free in the US.

Which hat would you choose?

Would you love to win? be sure to:

• visit ummashin's goodies shop
• leave a comment on this post answering the question above. please include your name - anonymous comments will be ignored.
• only one entry per person
• entry will be open until midnight (EST) Tuesday (3/31)

The winner will be randomly chosen and announced on April 1.

take-me-home infant tee

My instructions for this ric rac kimono tee can be found over at FaveCrafts.com. I think it is perfect for a tiny newborn to wear home from the hospital. I wish I would have thought to make one for Oscar!

Sarah Azhari Sering Kesal Jadi Korban Situs Porno

Artis Sarah Azhari curhat di Mahkamah Agung, Kamis (19/3/2009). Ia merasa dirinya selalu saja jadi korban di internet. Di situs dunia maya yang berbau porno, namanya selalu saja nongol.

"Jika diklik di Google, pasti keluar hal-hal yang negatif, alat-alat seks atau yang tidak senonoh. Foto-foto bugil, nude, pokoknya nggak ada yang positif," tuturnya saat ditemui di Mahkamah Konstitusi, Jl. Merdeka Barat 6, Jakarta Pusat, Kamis (19/3/2009).

Malah pernah karena namanya sudah begitu kondang di dunia maya, ada sebuah produk yang berminat memasang iklan. Produk tersebut bersedia memasang iklan di situs 'jadi-jadian' Sarah Azhari.

"Untungnya dia cermat, teliti, ketika tanya sama aku, memang bukan official website aku," jelasnya.

Sarah pun kini bersyukur kini ada UU Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik (ITE). Ia merasa terlindungi dengan adanya undang-undang yang berlaku dalam waktu dekat ini.

"Saya mendukung sepenuhnya untuk segera dilaksanakan," tandas Sarah.

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Sensual Arousal Blog

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wipe-clean vinyl baby bib

Oscar is almost ready to start eating food, so now I'm thinking about bibs. This tutorial uses the same template as my other bibs, but the fabric is vinyl coated for easy clean up. Just wipe it down!

Materials needed:
1 fat quarter of fabric (you won't use the whole thing)
about 18 inches of clear iron-on vinyl (I used Therm O Web brand)
1 package of coordinating piping (optional)
1 inch of velcro

1. Following the manufacturer's instructions, fuse your vinyl to your fabric.

2. Save the template to your computer before printing as a full-page image. (Printing from your browser will re-size the image)
3. Use the template to cut your laminated fabric. Cut two.

4. Pin the piping to the outer edge of the one side of the bib, if you choose to use piping. The raw edges of the piping and your laminated fabric should be lined up. I only use piping on the outer edge, but you may want it to go around the neck opening as well.

5. Sew the piping to the bib (just one side at this point), following the stitch line on the piping as close as possible. Use a thread that will contrast well with the back of your fabric (you want to be able to see your seam).

6. Lay the other cut fabric on top of the piece with the piping, with right sides facing together. Pin the two pieces together with the sewn side facing up. Sew around all sides of the bib, leaving a 2-3 inch opening at the bottom to turn.

Don't forget to leave your opening!

7. Trim the edges using pinking shears.

8. Turn the bib right side out. It is kind of a beast to turn because the vinyl makes the fabric stiffer, but that's where the piping becomes helpful. It gives you something to grab as you turn the straps through.

9. Attach the velcro closure to the straps. Hand sew the opening closed.

You're done! Proudly display on any baby.

(my model was more interested in chewing on the bib than showing it off)

Want a no-sew version?
1) laminate your fabric
2) cut one piece from the template using pinking shears
3) attach sticky-back or iron-on velcro tape to the straps
Done!

fabric.com discount

Hi friends. The nice folks over at Fabric.com are offering Homemade by Jill readers a $5 off coupon using the code bloghomemade.

The coupon is valid for one week, from 3/12/09 to 3/19/09 - no minimum purchase, but only one use per person.

Hmmm .... what should I use my coupon for?
This would make a great apron.
I am digging the whole Hello Betty line by Moda.
Sock monkey fabric - in laminate!! (can you say changing pad?)
And I want this Amy Butler print and lots of it.


Thanks, Fabric.com! Happy shopping. :)

spring tote tutorial

Tote bags are an easy and satisfying sewing project, and can also be a quick project if you are using pre-cut fabric, like tea towels. For this bag, I used a set of Orla Keily towels from Target (no longer available, unfortunately).

Materials needed:

• two tea towels (one for the outside of the bag, one for the lining) OR two pieces of fabric cut to 20x30 inches
  
• 3 yards of coordinating 1 inch wide belting
• measuring tape
  
• fusible fleece interfacing (Pellon)
  
• 1 package of coordinating piping

Project time: 2 hours or less

1. Using a seam ripper, take out the seams of both towels and press. If you want to make this a super-fast project, you can skip this step and leave the seams in. I have made the bag both ways with good results. However, I found it to be much easier to sew the bag after taking the original towel seams out (fewer layers of fabric to get through).

After I took out the seams and pressed the fabric, I trimmed it to square off the corners.

2. Iron the fusible fleece interfacing to the towel you'll be using as the bag's outer fabric, following the manufacturer's instructions (again, this is optional, and will simply make it stiffer and not so floppy).


3. Lay the 3 yard piece of belting out flat. Join the ends using a zig zag stitch (go over it several times) to form one continuous loop, taking care to not twist the belting.


4. Lay the loop of belting on top of the outer fabric. If you are using the same towel as me, you can follow the line of the fabric pattern to figure out the belting placement. I counted four flowers in from each side (see below). If you are using a different fabric, the belting was placed 5 3/4 inches in from each side.

Adjust the loop so that the seam where you joined the belting is directly in the center of the fabric (this will put it at the bottom of the bag where it is not noticeable). Measure the straps on either side and adjust until they are of equal lengths (approximately 23 1/2 inches).

5. Pin the belting in place. Leaving about a 1/2 inch space on each end of the fabric (see photo below - this leaves room to sew in the piping in step 10), sew down each side of the two strips of belting.

6) Fold fabric in half, right side together, matching top and side raw edges - pin in place.

7) Stitch sides of bag using 5/8 inch seam.

8. Square off bottom of the tote: match side seam to bottom fold (it will form a triangle). Stitch across 2 inches down from point (it will be 4 inches across). Repeat for other side and trim off excess.


9. Repeat steps 6, 7, and 8 with the lining fabric, leaving a 6 inch opening in the middle of one side. This is important - you won't be able to turn the bag right side out if you don't leave an opening.

10. Pin piping to the outer bag fabric, lining up both raw edges. Start the piping behind one of the straps to hide it. Overlap at the joint and cut off the excess piping.

11. Sew piping in place using a coordinating thread color, or one that will show up well on the back side of the fabric -you'll want to be able to see it clearly so you can follow the stitch line.

12. With right sides together, place the outer bag fabric inside the lining fabric. Match raw edges and pin.

13. Sew the bag and lining together, following the stitch line from the piping.

13. Almost done! Turn the bag right side out through the opening in the lining. Hand stitch the lining closed.

14. Press bag for a cleaner look and enjoy!


I used two sets of these towels and had enough fabric to add inner pockets to the bag, as well as make a coordinating wipes case and changing pad:

spring tote

Sorry for the long absence - Oscar and I took a trip to St. Louis to visit my family. It was so great to have unlimited access to fabric stores and Target. Have you seen the Orla Kiely line? I LOVE it. I saw the dishtowel set and immediately thought, "That would make a great tote!"


I used the second towel (the solid blue) as the liner. I'm kind of in love with it - makes me long for springtime.

Now that I'm looking around Target's website, I'm thinking this DwellStudio dishtowel set would also make a great bag.

UPDATE: Click here for the tutorial (also located on the sidebar)

For the bag, you just need two towels (one set). However, if you buy a second set, you will have plenty of fabric to add an inside pocket, as well as a coordinating changing pad and wipes case.