Girl's DIY

Today, a girl's DIY, yes, yes... With my friends from the Blog Make My BeautyDon't worry, you're not going to learn how to make your own cosmetics, a concept that's a little shaky for our taste! And when it comes to make-up, they're the pros, giving sound advice and telling you all about their products... I'm just a novice at this: bourgeois and gemey are my allies, while NARS and Kiehl's are their best friends... So without further ado, here's the DIY Make My Lemonde make-up kit feature Make My Beauty! It's so easy, all you need is a bit of kit (and then some) and you're all set!

For this DIY, you'll need:

• a thick glitter or denim material (iron-on),
• scissors,
• thick thread, and a large needle (like a leather needle),
• punch (optional),
• mini screwdriver (or tweezers),
• 2 binder loops at Fil 2000, 65 rue Réaumur, €3.90

Download pattern HERE  To begin, cut your fabric to the dimensions of the pattern using serrated scissors. For this DIY project, I recommend using a thick fabric that doesn't fray much, or if your fabric is a little too soft, heat-seal it. Fold this rectangle in 3 as shown on the pattern. Using the perforator, punch holes every 0.5 cm near the edge (2). This step is optional - you can sew directly with a leather needle if you're confident enough to make even stitches... Cut out your fringed decorations and position them in the loops with the front of the kit (the location is indicated on the pattern, 3). Hold the set firmly and turn it over to screw in the mini-screws using your small flathead screwdriver or tweezers... these work just as well (4). Together, using the chisel blade or a pointed object, cut the 8 slots drawn on the patterns (5). Next, place the die (6) on the circle with the holes and bend the branches sharply towards the center of the circle (7&8).

All that's left is to sew the perforated sides together with your thick thread (like cord)! Too easy, thanks to the pattern ... and it could be a great idea for Mother's Day, don't you think?