Creating With Fabric and the Big Shot

Did you know that you can use the Big Shot for more than just papercrafting? Use can use it on fabric too. Fabric is one of the industry's hottest trends right now, and the best part is, you don't even need to be a seamstress to get in on the action! You can create gorgeous fabric accessories and home décor, all without ever touching a sewing machine. Over the next few days I am going to share with you projects that you can create using the Big Shot and Dies from Stampin' Up! Don't have a Big Shot yet? Well now is the perfect time to get one! During Sale-A-Bration, you can early lots of free merchadise when you purchase a Big Shot and accessories! Contact me to place to your order. But, hurry because Sale-A-Bration ends on March 31st!

The first project I have to share with you is a cute ponytail holder. You can use fabrics of your choice to create a varity of these to go with every outfit! So cute for little girls too!

Ingredients:

• Corduroy button
• Sizzix Big Shot
• Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die
• Fabric
• Needle and thread
• Ponytail elastic

Instructions:

1. Die cut 10 large scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circles #2 Bigz die. Cut off eight of the scallops from each scallop circle. Gather together across the flat side about 1/4" from edge, gathering all ten circles on the same double-thread. Tie off.
2. Die cut 10 small scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circles #2 Bigz die. Gather the circles across three of the scallops on the same double-thread. Tie off.
3. To cover Corduroy button, die cut a small scallop circle, then cut off all scallops. Gather the fabric around the edge, place button in the middle, then gather up threads and tie off.
4. Attach ponytail elastic to back, then sew through all layers of fabric (including fabric around button), so fabric layers are connected to elastic.

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