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You can make personalized T-shirt designs with HP Iron-On T-Shirt Transfers. Create a design on your computer and print it on the transfer sheet using your inkjet printer. After printing, transfer...

Pillows see a lot of action. We scrunch pillows up to lay on while watching television. We stick pillows behind our heads while reading. We cram pillows behind our backs while playing game...

Dress forms are expensive and hard to find, especially if you need one in a plus size. They also have to be adjusted according to your measurements, but they are based on the typical contours of...

Customize your worn or plain T-shirt with a custom insert design. Make an off-the-shelf shirt a one-of-a-kind fashion statement through the use of custom inserts. They are fun and simple to...

Shirt hoodies can be a fun fashion statement, although they are harder to find in stores than sweater hoodies. If you have moderate sewing skills, you can make your own shirt hoodie for a...

Make a charming and playful Valentine's shirt suitable for an infant, child, teen or adult, using reverse appliqué. You can create reverse-appliqué shirts using a sewing machine or by...

Creating your own personalized T-shirt is easy and fun. Use your own tastes to create designs with your favorite colors and shapes. There are many ways to customize the T-shirt designs, such as...

If you have a lot of t-shirts in your closet that are old or too big, why don't you try to resize them? Resizing a t-shirt is an easy and fun project and could turn all those unused t-shirts into...

T-shirts are a staple in most people's wardrobes. They can easily be dressed up or dressed down for any look, and can be customized using a variety of materials and methods. A custom T-shirt can...

Heirloom sewing can be a rewarding and challenging experience. No special tools are required to embellish a simple jumper design. Recycling Dad's dress shirt can make it eco-friendly as well as...

In today's economy, it's hard to buy a T-shirt to support each one of your favorite artists. A great way to display your musical tastes and to save money is to make your own T-shirt at home using...

So you got a free shirt at a ball game, but the problem is it's a man's size XXL and you're a 130 lb. woman. It happens all the time. But there is a way to take that oversized man's tee and turn...

You have an over-sized T-shirt and you don't know what to do with it. Never fear. It is easy to turn that jumbo, dress-like monstrosity into a cute halter top in an hour. And the best part is you...

The ubiquitous T-shirt is generally mass-produced. Construction, silhouette and specifications generally remain the same, which makes the production and manufacturing process easier. The...

Custom and even custom personalized t-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, and many others are quite a hit right now and fairly simple to make if you have the right materials and know how.

T-shirts have been a wardrobe staple for many years, but if you want to put a new spin on that old favorite, pair a T-shirt with coordinating fabric and create a T-shirt dress. T-shirt dresses are...

Sew up an eco-friendly tote bag out of an old T-shirt to help save money. You'll also keep waste out of the landfill. Use your bag to carry groceries, books, or anything else that will fit. Then...

With a little creativity, you can make your own custom cut tee shirt in about half an hour. Buy a new, blank tee shirt from an arts-and-crafts or clothing store. Look at pictures online for fun...

How to make a SUPER easy cloth, reusable grocery or shopping/market bag.

How to repurpose a womans shirt into a toddlers dress.

Flannel shirts aren't just for lumberjacks. Available in hundreds of patterns and colors, from traditional checks to florals and paisleys, flannel is perfect for creating a one-of-a-kind shirt...

Decorative pillows are always in style, and recently, button pillows have become popular. Creative crafts have found a niche in the recycling activities, and this will tell you how to make a...

Making a pirate costume is inexpensive and easy. Buy clothes for most of the costume and touch them up to make them look like a pirate outfit. Add some accessories and you're all set to go.

Women's hippie shirts are also known as backless tops or apron tops or are popular handmade shirts are often seen at summer festivals. You can make your own in just a few steps. If you're new to...

Concerts are a time to to celebrate music with fellow fans. Making your own shirt is one way to show the crowd just how much you love the band you are going to see.

This fun quilted jacket takes the easy route by being created with an old quilt and a man's dress shirt. Because it is a jacket, choose a shirt that is two sizes larger than a shirt that would...

If you sew or alter clothing, it really helps to have a mannequin that is the proper size. Purchasing an adjustable mannequin that you can adjust as you lose and gain weight can cost quite a bit...

Designing a vintage T-shirt is a creative way to bring retro style into your wardrobe. Whether you use your vintage T-shirt design as a canvas for your artistic interests, or design using a...

Recycling an adult t-shirt into a girls pajama is an easy and fun sewing project. You can also involve your child, and cut around any holes or snags in the original garment.

Making a T-shirt is simple when you trace a ready-made shirt onto fabric to get the right shapes for each piece. Cut out the front, back and sleeves to make a T-shirt with a demonstration from a...

Making T-shirt underwear is easy, nearly free, fun and can allow you to get a perfect fit and the shape and style you want. It's also a great way to recycle T-shirts, saving your favorites from...

The suit vest, first called a "waistcoat" and introduced in the 15th century, has remained popular as part of men's formal wear. Suit vests are normally incorporated into three-piece suits, but...

It's not difficult to make cute T-shirt dresses for an adult or a child. Sew holiday-themed dresses to go with any occasion or select novelty prints that match the wearer's personality. You can...

Waistcoats, which are usually sleeveless, front-buttoning garments that resemble an abbreviated coat, are a type of vest today worn almost exclusively as formal attire. The waistcoat is worn over...

Creating your own school T-shirt is a fun and easy way to get involved in school spirit, contribute to your classmates and get excited about your education. Creating your own shirt shows off...

Track jackets, worn for utility and fashion style, are often needed in bulk to create a uniform appearance for a sports team. The jackets themselves are not much different from a standard jacket...

Professional and home embroidery machines are amazing tools, but even for people familiar with sewing machines, learning the best methods for machine embroidery can be challenging. Most user...

You can sew these simple pajamas, which include wrap-style pants and a button-down top, without buying a pattern. You will need an old, comfortable t-shirt that you don't mind cutting up to use as...

Many people wear T-shirts almost every day. But after a while, a collection of solid colored T-shirts can begin to lack pizazz. If you are looking for a do-it-yourself project that will freshen up...

T-shirts are versatile shirts that can be worn with casual attire or dressed up for a more formal event. Unfortunately, sometimes T-shirts fit too loosely and never seem to fit the body properly....

Deconstructing a T-shirt can be useful for several reasons. The primary reason would be to create a pattern with it so that you can recreate the T-shirt and make more of the same kind out of...

A dress form is a useful tool to have for sewing fitted garments such as blouses and gowns. Use of a dress form eliminates the need for multiple fittings of a garment while it is in process....

Being pregnant and bringing a new life into the world is a blessing, but when it comes to fashion, being pregnant isn't easy. All of the clothes you used to wear lose their fit pretty quickly, and...

Learning to design fashionable clothes is not as hard as you might think. If you start with a basic T-shirt template, you can begin to see how shirts are made and how simple the process really is....

By carrying a reusable shopping bag, you cut down on the use of plastic and make shopping easier and more enjoyable. Many retail outlets sell their own reusable shopping bags, but there are also a...

Tuxedos are the ultimate in formal wear for men, and are often a first choice for proms. Historically, this was not originally the case, as the tuxedo was considered a less formal option in lieu...

You've seen those expensive heating pads made with fancy fabrics filled with various herbs to relax or revive you. But sometimes you just need a little heat in the right place to relieve the...

If you're trying to save some money and looking for a quick way to make a book bag to hold your books, try making a book bag out of one of your shirts. It's a very creative idea for someone who's...

If you are fortunate enough to have a deerskin hide, making a deerskin vest is a simple way to introduce yourself to sewing leather of any kind. A deerskin vest can be made using a store-bought...

Whether attending a Renaissance Faire or entering into the world of the Society for Creative Anachronisms, sewing an attractive swordswoman's shirt is a point of pride for many creative people....