Turn an old t-shirt into an underscarf for a hijab.

You can turn your child's favorite old tees into unique under scarves.  It really easy if you follow these simple steps.
First pick the tee you want to use. I chose this one with all the embroidery and buttons on it, cute isn't it.

Second you cut off the bottom half of the tee where all the embellishments you want to use are. Cut it as high as you can go, this will make a bigger (longer) under scarf.

Next hem the raw edge where you just cut so it looks clean and neat.

Next cut the scarf to the width you need that will fit your child comfortably not too tight or too loose.
And then sew up that side, I left a little extra just so I can take out stitches later to expand if needed.

And finally you have a cute and UNIQUE under scarf made just for your special little girl.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. Enjoy :-)

How to hem a thoub (video)

Here's a tutorial I did on how to hem a thoub (islamic garment for men).

Tell me what you think. Thanks.

Pink Jumper

I have really enjoyed making this jumper for my little girls. It's easy and simple and really cute. I added some beaded to trim to the bodice to make it a bit more fancy.

Wrap top completed

Here is the wrap top I've been working on. The pattern is from http://youcanmakethis.com. It's the wrap dress/top pattern. I was really easy to make. I think I will tweek it a little bit. For instance I would like a wider sleeve and maybe I will make it A-line. Overall it's a great pattern. I will be making many more Inshallah.

 I made matching hijabs to go with them too. If your little girl doesn't wear hijabs then it can be used as a blanket for her favorite doll or teddy bear, or it can be used as a fancy table cloth.

Hijab pin Tutorial for little muslimah

Here is a hijab pin tutorial you can make with or for the little muslimah in your life.

You will need:
straight pins in a variety of colors
plastic bead/charm components, I am using petal beads
rubber earring backs
crimp beads
jewelry tools pliers/crimper
crazy glue (optional)

Bend the top of the pin at a 90 degree angle about 1/4 down from the pin head (this will allow the pin to lay flat against the head when worn).

Slide the charms on the pin, add the rubber earring back and then the crimp bead. This provides stability and keeps the plastic beads from sliding down.

Crimp the crimp bead onto the pin. Add a drop of crazy glue to ensure the rubber backs and crimp bead will stay in place.

Voilla! The cutest little hijab pin.

Above you can see the white rubber back behind the pink petals, it really helps to hold the petals in place.

BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN. ENJOY

Golden ball bead head hijab pin tutorial

Here is another easy hijab pin tutorial.

You will need:
Straight pins
pin cushion
gold or silver or colored round filigree beads/hair charms
rubber earring backs
crimp beads
nail polish (gold or whatever color you beads are)
jewelry tools like pliers or crimper

1. Put pins into pincushion

2. Paint each pin in desired color, this is so the pin head will be hidden inside the charm.

3. Let dry COMPLETELY

4. Gently open a few ball bead charms

5. Slide pin in through hole at bottom of charms

6. Slide on rubber earring back 

7. Slide on crimp bead

8. Hold pin upside down and close up the charm and adjust accordingly.

9. Crimp the crimp bead in place

10. Paint the rubber earring back and crimp bead to match the bead you are using

BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN. ENJOY

Easy Hijab Pin Tutorial

Here is one of the easiest hijab pin you will ever make. Make them for family and friends, make them with family and friends.

You will need: straight pins- get the longest ones you can find or have already

 a pin cushion- to hold up the pin while working

 nail polish- in any and all the different colors you wear or want your pins to be

Bonus: loose craft or makeup glitter

Now you can go out and buy these items or you can use what you already have.

First: place a few pins in the pincushion-I am using clover 1 3/4 in quilting pins, they are long and sturdy, they don't bend easily, they are sharp, and they are not to thick so they won't leave holes in the hijab.

Second: paint the pin heads in the desired colors. I am using Wet n Wild-Black Creme

Third: Let the nail polish dry only for a few seconds, until its tacky.

Fourth: Dip the pin head into the glitter. I am using makeup glitter, Wet n Wild #774 pink pussy cat

You can also take multi colored pins, cover them in clear polish and dip into matching glitter. The sky's the limit. 

BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN. ENJOY.