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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 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 Convert Standard King Size Sheets to fit a California King Bed

By mistymq

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Whether you are having trouble finding California King (Western) sheets or just can’t afford them when you do find them, converting standard king size sheets could be the answer to your dilemma. It’s a relatively easy process and the results ... more »

How to Develop Your Personal Clothing Style

By Monica G.

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An explanation on how to match your style of clothing to your personality. This can also be an article on "How Not to be a Fashion Victim, but still be well dressed". Show this to your friends who need a little help with their first ... more »

How to Embellish Baby Overalls

By michellemathews

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Every baby looks cute in a pair of denim overalls. Adding embellishments is a fun and easy way to give your baby’s overalls a custom-made look... more »

How to Learn to Sew

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Sewing is a basic skill that anyone who wears clothing should know how to do. There are a vast number of things to learn as you begin to sew, but the basic steps are really easy... more »

How to Make a Corn Pillow

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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You may scratch your head at the notion of a corn pillow, however, this handy device has many therapeutic uses. The corn remains either hot or cold for quite some time. That means that the corn pillow can work as a heating or cooling pad to ... more »

How to Make a Country Dammit Doll

By Amanda Formaro

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You may have heard of the old dammit dolls from your Grandmother's day. This little country doll is a great comfort gift for someone you care about, or an adorable addition to any room in your home... more »

How to Make a Fabric Memory Game

By michellemathews

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Kids love to play “Memory,” a game where they match images on the underside of cards with the goal of collecting the most pairs of cards. Make your own memory game with felt and fabric scraps for a homemade twist on this classic children’s game... more »

How to Make a Fleece Poncho

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Make a fleece poncho in a snap. Fleece is great to work with because it does not fray. This is a super easy no-sew project that can be made for just a few dollars. Little girls and grown girls alike will look fashionable and love these snugly ... more »

How to make a His-and-Hers Silhouette and Monogrammed Pillow.

By PirateMommy89

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Create a great gift for the bride and groom with a His-and-Hers Silhouette and Monogrammed Pillow... more »

How to Make a Ladder Stitch (Embellished) Bracelet.

By Beadbug

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The ladder stitch is a very versatile pattern that can be used as a base for many designs. This project explains only one of them. Once you learn the pattern you may want to experiment with different types and sizes of beads to form the base. ... more »

How to Make a Pillow Case Dress With or For Your Tween

By AHermitt

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Here is a neat sewing craft that you can do with your tween. My daughter wanted to make a Christmas dress and we did this together in our spare time just in time for Christmas... more »

How to Make a Pillow Sachet

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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These little fabric pouches are meant to be tucked into a pillowcase. Use potpourri blends containing lavender, roses or other light relaxing scents... more »

How to Make a Pouch for an iPod Shuffle

By michellemathews

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Protect your iPod Shuffle and earphones when they’re not in use with a stylish, easy-to-sew pouch. The best part about this project is you don’t need to buy anything to make the pouch; just use what you already have lying around your sewing room... more »

How to Make a Purse

By sesamestreet123

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Here Is a simple purse to make that I designed. It can be made in any desired size... more »

How to Make a Purse From a Sweater

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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If you have an old sweater that you can’t bear to part with--maybe it doesn't fit anymore, or it has a hole in it that you can't fix--you can recycle that sweater and turn it into a purse. Follow these steps to make a purse from a sweater... more »

How to Make a Stocking Monkey

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Kids love these monkeys and adults love to make them. If you're looking for a charitable project, make some of these dolls and donate them to a hospital or to the police department for officers to use in their patrol cars... more »

How to make a twined rag rug out of used cotton fabric

By Sharon Neth

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In this economy, we all should learn to simplify our lives and use what we have first before we buy more. All over the world most house wives want to earn a little extra money to help out with home heating bills or putting fuel in our cars so ... more »

How to Make Beautiful Sequin Flowers

By xwahinex

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Make a beautiful sequin flower! The finished product will look like a rose in full bloom... more »

How to Make Cross-Stitch Greeting Cards

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Cross-stitch is a very simple form of embroidery. Surprise your friends and family with these unique stitched greeting cards... more »

How to Make Diaper Stacker Sachets

By Diane Uhlman

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So, you want to store diapers in a something nicer looking than the plastic bags that they come in... more »

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