While there are a number of cloth baby carriers on the market, many of them can be very expensive. If you don't want to shell out a lot of cash for your baby's carrier, it is quite simple to make your own. Read on to learn how to make a cloth ... more »
Mooo-ve over and let your creative side out on this easy to make cow costume for your baby. You can use pajamas already in your baby's closet as the base, and then with a little creativity, your baby will look adorable for Halloween... more »
The clothing tailor you use to alter or fine fit your dresses, skirts or slacks probably mentions just "taking a little dart here and maybe one there." It would be great to know how to sew one of those "darts" yourself. Use the following steps to ... more »
When it comes to something as basic as a decorative pillow, there's really no sense in spending money on a pattern. You probably have the perfect pattern tool right in your living room, the newspaper. So, use the steps that follow to learn how to ... more »
Pet apparel is a multi-million dollar industry that has attracted the likes of Gucci and designer Ralph Lauren. Everything from jewel-encrusted collars to one-of-a-kind dog furniture to custom-made sleepwear is now available to keep your dog in ... more »
If you are like me and have a little one that loves to carry their "baby" in a ring sling carrier then this is a great gift for your child. This doll ring sling is very easy to make. It takes about 20-35 mins to complete and you can add ... more »
If you can sew, you can make a dress. The best way to learn to make dresses is to start with a pattern. While each garment is different, there are certain things you should look for as you make your first dress using a pattern... more »
Hoodies seem to be all the rage in fashion these days. Dress up your hoodie, in a few simple steps, and make it eligible to wear out for a night on the town. The possibilities are endless when you make clothing creations of your own. Whether you ... more »
Read with flair by making your own fabric bookmark. For a little bit of time and just a few dollars you can have a functional bookmark that is both fun and durable. Keep it for yourself or give it as a gift to the avid reader in your life. Select ... more »
This easy-to-make checkbook cover will organize your top-bound checks, check register, and hold a pen. The zippered pocket on the back provides a convenient place to hold your shopping list, credit card, etc. A Velcro™ closure is optional... more »
This easy-to-make book cover will add decorator touches to your cookbooks, favorite novels, or kid's school notebooks. When giving a book as a gift, a personalized cover will make your gift even more special... more »
Create a decorative, colorful rose that can be used on a quilt or any other sewing project. The finished product looks professional and is easy to create. Follow the steps below... more »
Making a hat or cap out of felt or just about any other material is fairly easy to moderately easy depending on what design of cap you are going for. The most basic design of felt hat can be made in a matter of minutes. You can also experiment ... more »
Darning is a technique used to repair worn patches of clothing. A flannel patch is not a patch made from flannel material, but rather a type of patch to repair worn knees, elbows and other large areas that need repair. Anyone with basic sewing ... more »
Don't you just love all those pretty fleece panels in the fabric section? Would you like to make a lap blanket or baby blanket out of them but don't know how? I will teach you how... more »
In the middle to late 1800's, cotton feed and flour sacks replaced barrels as a means to hold products for the farm and home. Women discovered the fabric of the sacks made beautiful quilts and undergarments. Sometimes, the women would remove the ... more »
If you have a faithful dog who showers you with unconditional love, you can reward your pet with your own display of affection. Construct a fluffy dog bed so that your pooch will be comfortable when he turns in for the night... more »
Throw pillows don't have to be the same boring color to match your décor. Put some different colors together and jazz up your rooms. You probably have some old fabric sitting around that would be just the thing to make a funky looking pillow... more »
Here comes the bride, all dressed in black. With help from your local thrift store, this costume is easy to put together. The result will be an elegant, spooky black-clad ensemble complete with black lace veil... more »
A hanging dish towel is a convenient tool to have in your kitchen. Once you learn how to make them, you can have a supply on hand for quick gifts and bazaar sale items. It takes less than 15 minutes to make one, so you may want to make several at ... more »
There are many types of purses made from old jeans. Perhaps the simplest type of purse to make is a jean leg purse. Made from the legs of an old pair of jeans, most of the stitching is already done, making this craft simple and fast. Use jeans ... more »
The thread knotting craft of tatting can create delicate and durable lace patterns for many different uses, such as collars, edging and doilies. Since the basic tatting techniques involves knotting onto a single piece of thread, there's automatic ... more »
The original sock monkey pattern has been sold inside the Rockford Red Heel Socks since 1920. You can still make the sock monkey. At this point you should already have the cut and sewn sides of the socks for the body... more »
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