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The Nifty Nomad
Ireland
Приєднався 1 лют 2023
Hey everyone!
Welcome to my channel, which is currently about me showing you how I make lovely things. I use all kinds of materials, generally "stuff" that I have lying around here. I am a big fan of budget-friendly and sustainably crafting, i.e. recycling and repurposing!
In the future I hope to create video's with a wider range of crafts (not just sewing) as well as vlogs in which I share a bit more of my life and my interests/hobbies (as I attempt to get better using my camera). :)
If you are interested in that, then please do subscribe!
Helma
Welcome to my channel, which is currently about me showing you how I make lovely things. I use all kinds of materials, generally "stuff" that I have lying around here. I am a big fan of budget-friendly and sustainably crafting, i.e. recycling and repurposing!
In the future I hope to create video's with a wider range of crafts (not just sewing) as well as vlogs in which I share a bit more of my life and my interests/hobbies (as I attempt to get better using my camera). :)
If you are interested in that, then please do subscribe!
Helma
Making SOAP POUCHES.
I'm making soap pouches out of a facecloth. Ideal for soap, shampoo & conditioner bars. So easy and fun to make, and a cute practical gift. One reasonable sized facecloth makes three!
Music via UA-cam audio library:
Rhodesia by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Artist: www.twinmusicom.org/
Music via UA-cam audio library:
Rhodesia by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Artist: www.twinmusicom.org/
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Sewing a LINED TOTE BAG | Quick, Easy, Sturdy | For plain or non-directional printed fabrics
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Hi all! Finally another video up. Thanks for not giving up on me! :) I had to get a new computer first after my old one crashed just after Christmas! In this video I'm showing you again, how I make a tote. This time, for plain fabrics or fabrics with patterns where the direction doesn't matter (non-directional fabrics). These fabrics are the EASIEST for making totes as you can use big sheets of...
How to make last-minute Christmas gift bags. One Fat Quarter makes two!
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Hello crafty friends, I'm making a few last-minute Christmas gift bags out of a fabric fat quarter. These cute little drawstring gift bags are super easy, take very little time to make, and will certainly give your presents a personal touch. This is a beginner friendly sewing tutorial - so also a nice project if you are just starting out with sewing. Let me know in the comments what you think a...
3d Paper Christmas Tree 🎄 | Paper Crafts | Origami Christmas Tree
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Tutorial on how to fold an A4 sheet of paper into a 3d Christmas Tree. These will look great as hanging ornaments, together in a garland, or just randomly placed around the house! For more of my Christmas crafts, see playlist here: ua-cam.com/play/PLIbTY18Ntbx6tL7Wtv4-tWsygSk13Pjmv.html Enjoy, and thanks for watching!
5 Pointed Origami Star ⭐ | Paper Crafts | Christmas Star
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Easy to follow tutorial in real time showing you how to make a 5 pointed origami star. These paper stars are a great budget-friendly, eco-friendly, minimalist if you like, Christmas decoration. I use them in garlands (pierce a hole in 'm and string them into a garland), as Christmas tree decorations (add a little loop of string to them) and I stick 'm on my windows! Fun, easy and practically fr...
A crafter's autumn in rural Ireland
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A vlog in which I share some moments of my autumn in rural Ireland. Family visitors, crafting (sewing & drawing), baking, forest walks and local scenery. I had fun making this video: filming with my fancy new camera (mostly) and trying out new things in the editing process. Are you working on any creative projects at the moment, if so what project(s) are you working on? Let me know in the comme...
How to make a patterned tote bag | Sturdy, lined & from directional fabric | Easy sewing tutorial
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Make your own tote! This is a way to make a tote bag out of directional patterned fabric that is sturdy enough to carry a few kgs. Made this in cooperation with my mum who was visiting me. Thanks mum. ;) Finished measurements: Width: 36.5 CM / 14.3 “ Height: 39.5 CM / 15.6 “ Height straps: 29.5 CM / 11.6 “ Materials used: Cotton Canvas (outer) Lightweight fabric (lining) Hope you enjoy. Thanks ...
Making a tiny coin-key purse (zipper pouch) | Sewing tutorial
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I made a tiny zipper pouch that can hold coins and protect your keys. Keys can be attached to the added ribbon tabs, and put in the pouch for extra protection. I even managed to put in my paper money albeit folded... it's tight, but possible. :) This is a fun, quick and very easy sewing project. Perfect for last minute gifts! And, of course, perfect for using up any scraps of denim! #sewing #co...
Making 🎃 halloween decorations: a pumpkin garland. Exploring my forest after the storm. Autumn vlog.
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A cosy autumn vlog of the last 2 weeks as we moved from September to October. The start of autumn here was greeted by storm Agnes. After Agnes moved on, I went to the forest near my house for a dose of "nature therapy". Back in my cottage I made some reusable halloween decorations. They are really easy to make. You can just follow the steps in the video (tutorial) if you wanted to make them you...
Calming autumn🍄🍁vibes. Making a mini-garland. Visiting an Irish medieval town. Craft vlog.
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I'm celebrating the start of autumn by making autumnal decorations for my house and visiting my town's medieval castle (park). I'm embracing the slow living vibe as the days are getting shorter and more time will be spent indoors. Wish to make the mushroom garland too? Link for template is here: ↙ www.buymeacoffee.com/theniftynomad/e/170119 It's free! But if you want to donate there is an optio...
Making a purse from an old jeans. 👖
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I am showing you how I make a cute coin / card purse out of scraps of an old denim jeans. You can follow the process in the video. Any questions, ask me in the comments! Materials: -scraps of an old jeans, including a front pocket - 11 x 12 cm / 4.3 x 4.7 " -lining fabric - 11 x 12 cm / 4.3 x 4.7 " -a zipper longer than 12 cm / 4.7 " -1 set of snap buttons Finished size: 10 x 8.5 cm / 3.9 x 3.3...
DIY denim storage basket.
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How to recycle jeans into a cute storage basket! I made this basket to fit my pens and markers that would otherwise be lying around everywhere. :) I previously tie-dyed old jeans and used those for this project. Perfect craft project on a small budget - in light of cost of living crisis... there's much we can create with what we have without spending it on fancy sewing materials! Let me know if...
How I make a cute oilcloth storage basket | Sewing tutorial
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Oilcloth storage basket tutorial. Easy sewing tutorial. In this video I am making a storage basket out of some leftover oilcloth. I made it to fit my washcloths for in my bathroom, and they fit in it exactly! :) Finished measurements: approx 24x20x10 cm / 9.4x7.8x3.9 inch (length x width x height) Time stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:13 Materials 00:30 Let's start, measurements 02:06 Preparing the oilcl...
Turning an old Wrangler jeans into a tiny coin + card purse. 👖
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Another recycled denim project. I am making a cute coin/card purse out of scraps of an old Wrangler jeans. No measurements this time, just judging/eye-balling distances as I went along and sharing the idea on here. Hope you enjoy! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:22 Materials 00:37 Starting the project 05:34 Finished 05:47 Outro
Coin purse from denim scraps. Easy patchwork sewing project. Recycle your old jeans into a purse!
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I'm making a cute little coin purse from leftover scraps of denim jeans. It's a really easy project. Hope you enjoy! You can follow the steps in the video and try making it yourself.
Turning an old jeans into a purse. Denim coin & card purse. Sewing progress video.
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Turning an old jeans into a purse. Denim coin & card purse. Sewing progress video.
3 ways to organise your cords & cables | spring cleaning | craft tutorial
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3 ways to organise your cords & cables | spring cleaning | craft tutorial
How to make a 6" kindle sleeve. Easy to make. Sewing tutorial.
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How to make a 6" kindle sleeve. Easy to make. Sewing tutorial.
How I make a cute coin purse from oilcloth. Sewing project.
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How I make a cute coin purse from oilcloth. Sewing project.
Making a simple oilcloth pencil case. Easy beginner sewing project.
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Making a simple oilcloth pencil case. Easy beginner sewing project.
This is great! I'm going to use this, but instead of the pinking sheers, I will use my surgery on those side seams and then sew the rest with my sewing machine. Thank you!
Hi Sarah! 👋 A serger would def make it even more neat! I wish I had one 😄
Erg handig om op reis mee te nemen! Eenvoudig te doen en ziet er leuk uit !
As an autistic person who loves nifty organizing methods and has sensory issues with tags and seams, I was hooked immediately.
This is such a cute idea!! You can probably even use the scrap edge from the face cloth as the little hoop for hanging
Actually yes, that would have been a great idea💡 I'm not sure why I didn't think of that. 😀
That is so handy 👌
That is so handy 👌
Great to see another video from you! Excellent idea (shared on my Discord) 😉
@@Huddison thanks so much!
such a fun idea, wish I could sew, lol
what a nice autum video and such nice things to sew. Thanks al lot
Wow that is bright and colourful 😎 Very nice 👌
Thanks! It was a request for a friend. Colourful alright 😅
Good to see you back,I really enjoyed this video 😊 the bag is beautiful.
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What kind of foam are you using here?
Hi! :) I used Vlieseline Vilene foam. I used the sew-in kind, but I would recommend using the iron on type. The latter is treated with glue, which activates when you iron it onto your chosen fabric. Let me know if it works out for you!
Thanks for this way of doing it. Much faster and easier than the way I was doing it.
Isn't it just!? I tried different ways to make them too, some quite finicky, until I found this way, and it seems to me the easiest way of making them! 😊
Looks great!
Brilliant 👏
What a great idea and quite simple for beginners. Merry Christmas 🎅🎅
😊 thanks!! Merry Christmas James 🎅
I like this pattern, thanks!
You’re welcome 😊
Who needs to go and buy decorations, this is so natural and real,great idea ❤
That looks easy and great!
More of these ideas and videos; they're great 👍👍
That is pretty cool, brilliant ❤
I'll be giving this a go❤
great ;) I'll be posting more this week!
Delightful, atmospheric, and sensitively made, Helma. Signs of much promise in nature documentary. Congratulations on your new project so far. Looking forward to your next one and beyond. Maith an chailin. Cheers and best wishes.
Lovely done! I really like the way you use the music (nice beats!) to make transitions in the video :) Also, I spotted the family visit haha.
Hrs of editing...😅
Nice to hear your voice on this one. Fascinating watch; I really miss Ireland 🍀(oh and the scones looked lovely!)
'Promo sm' 😆
No idea what that means...
А калька зачем?
hi! the tracing paper is to put over the oilcloth so that your sewing foot doesn't get stuck on the oilcloth, so it helps it slide smoothly! you can buy a "teflon" foot that does the same thing...
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Thank you! ☺
Fancy tote bag! Loved watching it turn out to be such a handy bag.
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Fantastic again 👏
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Really nice design 👍👍 A pleasure to watch as always.
Thank you! Cheers!
Love it!
Thanks!! Xxx
It's always interesting to see how these projects come together - Bravo 👏👏
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I think you could fit a chapstick in there with your money 🤔😀
lipbalm? yes perfect size. Perhaps a little too small for a massive bundle of keys. 😅
Brilliant 👏
I like it! Keep up the good work!
♥
Fantastic quality - the pumpkins turned out great 👍
Thanks so much 😊
WOW ❤
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Time stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:13 Materials 00:30 Let's start, measurements 02:06 Preparing the oilcloth 07:46 Preparing the lining 09:19 Putting it together 13:22 Finished storage basket
How cool! This 'Irish medieval town' looks very familiar by the way ;)
yup i did mention Kilkenny in the time stamps anyway... ha ❤
@@the.niftynomad Ah, I didn't see that, lol
Ahh that is so beautiful and helpful, well done ❤
thank you 😃
What a Super intro & video - shared on my Discord! 😍
thanks so much dear friend xx
Why do you use the baking paper? Just curious.
that helps the sewingfoot to move (and not get stuck) over the oilcloth as that's very different material than normal fabric!
Wow! The reveal at the end seems like a magic trick. When you pull the flowered cloth through the yellow inside cloth. Amazing!
haha
Clever clever ❤
Looking good! :)
Thanks!
Wonderful project & editing! ;)
Thank you very much! Keeping it going... :)
Another great idea 💡
I come from a totally different kind of DIY, but can easily recognize the skill involved in this work. Again I suggest some narration over it. And perhaps chapters in the video for rough steps one could jump to? In any case, well done!
Thanks for the tip (again)! Today's video won't have it but on the one after I will try to do a voice over recording! Just need to figure out how... 😅 any tips?
@@the.niftynomad actually yes :) don't write a Text and read it - it will likely sound unnatural. Instead just talk freely. In any case I am curious how that turns out :)
Cool.👌 I am aiming to try that it on the video due in 2 weeks' time. 😊
So cute 😊