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We spend approximately a third of our lives in the office or at work. Here are some tricks and tips to hopefully make it easier.
Learning how to make gifts from old items is not only a great way to cut down on waste, but it's also a rewarding way to make gifts that are personalized and unique. Imagine all of those old...
Dotted Swiss is a very soft fabric that was very popular in the 1950's. My sweet mother made us "mother and daughter" dresses, a trend of the day. I remember them being white and...
Sewing is very difficult for some people (me included), but with a few items you can make your own and no one needs to know you didn't sew them...
Make your pants longer!
Knowing how to sew A-line skirts is very valuable. Now, you can simply buy that beautiful sweater or elegant blouse, and then go to the fabric store and coordinate it. With this skill you will be...
Being petite, I have almost always had a need to shorten the length of my pants. Here are some tips on how to alter pants.
Making your own curtains can be a great design choice and cost effective. Some people would love to make there own curtains but they do not know how to sew. Now with new technology you can make...
Jeans torn on the knees, can easily be transformed into a cute and a one-of-a-kind jean skirt. Use your sewing machine or hand stitch it using a needle and thread.
Need a Skirt in a hurry? Have trouble finding a skirt that fits you? Short of cash? With these simple instructions, you can make a skirt to fit the body size of the wearer from a child to an...
With an extra set of sheets you can create a matching bedroom set for a fraction of the cost and pull together a new look in no time.
Often times we see clothes that we like, however, they might be too long. Rather than leave that item at the store buy it and put in your quick and easy hem. You no longer need to go through the...
Does your child have a favorite tee shirt that is one to two sizes too small? Or maybe you paid a little too much money for it, and you cannot believe she has outgrown it so quickly. For whatever...
Do you have pants that need to be hemmed? Are you paying a tailor to shorten your pants? Here is how to hem pants by hand. I have three sewing machines and a serger, but I still hem pants by...
Mosquito net bed canopies evoke the romantic images of the 1940s movies and are easy to make. They're also great at keeping out mosquitoes. So whether you want to add a little ambiance to your...
There are so many t-shirts out there with great graphics and funny sayings but all those tops still sort of look the same don't they? Ribbed neckline, square sleeves, shapeless. But if you can...
I've been toying with the idea of reconstructed clothing for a while now, but I am lacking in the sewing skills department. I decided to start out with a simple project that requires very little...
Kimonos are comfortable easy-to-wear at-home garments that are also one-size-fits-nearly-all. They are simple to fashion from a few straight pieces of fabric. Use light cotton for a cool short...
Do you have a pair of pants that you can't fit in anymore, or even a new pair that just need a few modifications before they fit perfectly. Whether you're tailoring new clothes or adapting...
All my friends know I wouldn't be caught dead in a pair of jeans that cost less than $100. Call me superficial I'm ok with that. But the truth of the matter is you pay for the quality. A good pair...
Canvas has long been used as an easy low cost substitute for more expensive rugs. When made into floor cloths the canvas becomes a thing of beauty.
This was contributed to eHow by Carole Kipp. She gives us another suggestion for re-using old sweatshirts - making a dog jacket.
Ahhh, the 1980s. Remember the monogrammed sweaters, Spudz Mackenzie, teased hair, jelly bracelets, The Bangles, Camaros, Jeff Spicoli and, of course, pinch-rolled jeans. Let's take a walk down...
Consider yourself quite fortunate if you've never tripped and fallen in public. Yes, it's humiliating, but you can recover and act as though it wasn't anything major, even when everything inside...
Do you have a pair of pants that would really be better as shorts or capris? Follow these steps for a simple transformation.
Making your own personalized Celtic robe can be a very rewarding adventure. Having a ritual robe that is made perfectly for you with your own designs can add to the power of your ceremonies.
They are not actually wrapped without tape, however the tape cannot be seen. It makes your gifts look very professional.
We all have clothes that are dated wear in our wardrobe that hang in the closet year after year. Revamp your closet horrors into fresh season outfits. Here how to search out your closet and turn...
Tab-top curtains have cleaner, more modern lines than lace curtains or traditional drapes. They also require less fabric.
If you have found a jeans with a great fit, but they are too long, you can alter the length. You can pay a tailor or if you enjoy sewing, you can alter the jeans yourself. Altering jeans will be...
Who doesn’t love those adorable boutique baby and toddler items? Who can afford them? I have worked in a boutique for years and I have some techniques to help you get the most wear out of your...
Do you have one of those sinks in your bathroom that exposes the ugly pipes underneath? Do you also need a little more storage room? You can make a skirt to put on your sink and solve both problems.
Draperies and curtains can add that special touch to pull together the decor of a room. Save money by making simple panels yourself!
If you have ever needed to quickly hem pants for a night out, you know what a pain it is to use the sewing machine when you're rushing to get out of the house. Here are some quick and easy ways...
Here’s a few tips your Mother never told you about hemming denim jeans. Once you have mastered hemming, you can charge your friends & classmates $10-$12 and make lots of extra money. I am...
Save money on alterations and hem pants by yourself. Our expert will show you how with great sewing tips for hemming pants in this free clothing care video.
Love those long jeans. I have the hardest time finding low rise jeans that are just perfect in length. Jeans tend to be one-foot size past my ankle. Being petite has its advantages but not when it...
So you're tired of looking at that old worn out furniture, but can't afford to go all out and get a new living room set? No problem! A couple of slip covers prolong the life of that favorite...
What looks or feels as nice on a hot summer night as a cool, pretty sun dress. There are several ways you can go about it if you want to know how to make a sun dress. But I will share with you...
There's nothing worse than getting the office and realizing your hem is hanging! It's easy to make a temporary fix for a hem and it doesn't matter if the hem is on a shirt, pants, skirt, blouse...
Sometimes it is necessary to be able to do ordinary fixes for our wardrobe. The most common type of sewing done in one's household is hemming pant's cuffs. Rather than sending this to a tailor or...
These painted canvas placemats are beautiful little individual "works of art". On the practical side, the placemats are a fun, colorful addition to any table and are easy to clean, just...
You can fold a cardigan sweater lots of different ways, but to reduce the amount of wrinkles and prevent creases in places where creases should not be, try these tips.
Not everyone has the luxury of owning a garage for his or her special cars. For those of us who have to find an alternative, there are a few options; a tent or canopy, renting garage space or...
Coming from Generation Y, there are some skills I think that are useful but not necessarily something we get an opportunity to learn in school. In this article, I'll show you how to get started...
You are her mother in law. She's been married to your son for a few months, and it's time for your first overnight visit. You may be concerned that after all the wonderful, close times you've...
Clothes only come in so many sizes. It is not uncommon to have to sew a hem to make a pair of pants, shirt, skirt or dress fit properly. Unfortunately, it can cost an additional $10 - $20 to hire...
Making filmy, sheer curtains need not be a daunting task! Two types of sheers are displayed here: the old standard "rod pocket" and my personal design for "scarf" sheers. ...
A nice summer tote bag with your own touch will be an eye catching accessory and keep travel needs handy. Learning to make a tote bag using these easy steps you will want to make several for color...
Purchasing sidelight panel curtains can be very expensive. Learn how to create low cost sidelight panels for your front door entries that allow light to still enter but add a measure of privacy....
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