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How to Make a Microwaveable Heating Pad

By Sarah Forhan

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A Microwaveable Heating Pad makes a wonderful gift. Attach a note to present on how to use and launder... more »

How to Make a Non-Sew Pillow

By Nicandab

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Searching and paying way too much for pillows that match your decor is over! These easy, made-in-minutes pillows don't require you to make a stitch at all and come out looking wonderful!.. more »

How to Make a Purse From a Place Mat

By designervcu

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This is a very simple way to get a nice purse very inexpensively and in a relatively short amount of time... more »

How to Make a Tooth Fairy Pillow

By CCrock

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Make this special pillow for the children in your life that has a little pocket to put their tooth in and for the tooth fairy to leave a surprise. Even if you are not particularly crafty, this is a super simple and fast project! No Sewing Required!.. more »

How to make No-Sew Pillow Covers for Any Occasion

By mistymq

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Would you like to be able to swap out your throw pillows to suit different seasons, holidays, or decorating choices? Well now you can and all without the added hassle or expense associated with picking out new pillows or storing them until ... more »

How to Make Ribbon Hair Bows

By Sydnee

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Make fun bows for any little girl! Using only ribbon, needle and thread!.. more »

How to Make Sandals with an Old Tire

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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No hippie would be caught dead without sandals or flip-flops. But if you really want to impress the other drop-outs, you can make sandals with an old tire. They require cheap scavenged materials, and, with a little work, they can be quite ... more »

How to Make the BEST DARN Easiest Homemade Catnip Cat Toy!

By mbatmra2

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Everyone knows how to make a simple basic catnip toy and I continue to see many shapes and sizes at craft shows and bazaars. But I came up with the secret of making the best cat toy ever that your cats will just love! My cats go back over and ... more »

How to Make Your Own Jibbitz for Crocks and other Holey Shoes

By mistymq

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Love the look of the little decorator accents so many people wear in their Crocks and other holey plastic shoes? I was shocked to find out they run $5 or more a set; and a set is usually only 5 or 6 items. Now, you can make your own for a ... more »

How to Organize a Sewing Party

By msmarymac

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Plan a night in with the girls! It’s easy to plan a fun and creative evening with your girlfriends by organizing a sewing (and complaining) party... more »

How to SAVE Money When Buying Fabric!

By mistymq

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There was a time when sewing was a way of saving your family money; you could purchase a pattern, fabric, and your notions cheaper than what you could buy the product. Unfortunately, that is seldom true today. With current fabric prices it can ... more »

How to Select a Sewing Table

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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If you experience muscle tension in your back and/or shoulders when you sew, your sewing table may not be of the correct height. Ergonomic considerations are key when you are about to select a sewing table. Here's what you need to know:.. more »

How to Sew a Jean Skirt from Torn Jeans

By Sondrac

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Jeans torn on the knees, can easily be transformed into a cute and a one-of-a-kind jean skirt... more »

How to Sew for a Special Needs Baby

By Cherst1031

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Some babies have medical issues that make dressing them difficult. For example, if the baby has a feeding tube or is on oxygen, pullover clothes are out. Also, if the baby is in the hospital and needs to have monitors, such as an oxygen ... more »

How to Shop Locally, Save Money & Get Last Minute Christmas Gifts!

By espradlin

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I know there is a market for local goods amongst the elderly, the dirty little secret of etsy.com is that there is a market for local goods for the young too. This site can totally save you in a bind with awesome, modern gifts that are homemade ... more »

How to use recycled socks to make a “Doggy” Rug

By mistymq

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If you are like me, you have a box, bag, or basket of mix-matched socks you’ve set aside over the years. It doesn’t really matter whether one of them got a hole in it, got bleached, or just mysteriously disappeared. Something keeps you from ... more »

How to Work a Cross-Stitch Project

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Doing cross-stitch is easy, fun and relaxing. Keep these instructions in mind when you work a cross-stitch project... more »

How to Add Ruffles the Quick and Easy Way!

By mistymq

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If you are short on time or patience and need a faster way to add ruffles to your items this may be JUST what you are looking for. I’ve been sewing for years and with a child in the house any short cut you can find is deeply appreciated. So ... more »

How to alter a pattern for a large bust

By kellyhelene

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Most people don't realize that almost all commercial patterns are designed for a B cup bust. This is how to tweak your pattern to fit a larger cup size... more »

How to Avoid Clumps of Thread on the Underside of Cloth When Sewing

By Deanna H

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If you're seeing knots or tangles of thread on the underside of a project when sewing there are a few different things you can look at... more »

How to braid a small denim rug

By smidgen

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Have you ever wondered about those rugs that you see in people's houses that are sturdy and have a country flair to them? Do you have so many old clothes that you don't want to throw them out but you want to make something practical out them that ... more »

How to Choose a Fleece Fabric for a Sewing Project

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Polar fleece is a wonderfully simple fabric to work with and has many uses. Jackets, hats, pants, scarves, blankets and more can all be made with polar fleece. One of the keys to a successful polar fleece project is choosing the right fleece for it... more »

How to Choose a Sewing Pattern for Your Shape

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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One of the benefits of sewing your own garments is being able to choose design elements that will flatter your shape. These guidelines will come in handy when you're choosing off-the-rack garments as well... more »

How to Choose Fabric Dyes for Natural Fibers

By creativemayhem

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Want to dye fabric? Don't know what fabric dye to use? This is a quick and easy guide to figure out what dye is best for your fabric... more »

How to Complete any Project in Just Minutes a Day

By janetarcola

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Before I had a family and house to take care of, I had all day to devote to projects or large chores. But after having a family and buying a house, it seemed there was little time left to work on anything other than necessary day to day chores. ... more »

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