DIY--Fashion
DIY ethic and culture is synonomous with ladies starting out in the world of pin-up and burlesque. Pincurl understands starting out on a budget, and we're here to help. Visit our DIY pages for tips on how to Do It Yourself in everything from costuming and decorating, to crafting and entertaining!
DIY: Fascinator
Congrats to Silver Kitsune of Charlotte, North Carolina, who won First Place in our recent DIY contest with this Fascinator Project! How to make a professional looking fascinator: The word “fascinator” has recently come into the public consciousness due to certain royal hijinks revolving around horse races and weddings. Worn instead of a hat, the modern fashion world has taken to reviving the... [Read more]
DIY: Hats for Men
We found this amazing video on ThreadBanger on making a hat block (or mold) to use to make an amazing custom hat on the cheap! Whether you are looking for a classic Fedora, Bowler, or Pork Pie- this video will show you how! Don’t see video above? Click HERE Want to make a FEZ instead? Things You’ll Need • 5-inch-square piece of felt • 7-inch-high rectangle of felt of a length that... [Read more]
Make a Mini Top Hat
How to Make a Basic Mini Top Hat from wikiHow – The How to Manual That You Can Edit Top hats are a easy way to add a sophisticated look to a dull outfit. With just a few simple items you may already have laying around the house you can make a cute accessory. This is a basic hat so you can decorate it to your taste. Steps Trace the CD onto the cardboard. One will be the bottom base of... [Read more]
Knit Summer Flower Barrette
(Beginner knit project) Materials: small amount of worsted or sport weight yarn (about a yard will do) size 8 knitting needles embroidery floss embroidery needle or yarn needle 1 (or more) glass or plastic bead(s) hot glue gun/hot glue barrette or hair clip of some kind First, let me say that I’m not exactly sure where this pattern came from. I have made so many of these over time, that I just... [Read more]
