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Whether you just want a change of pace or you need to match your pillow cover to a new comforter or piece of furniture, making an envelope-style pillow sham is a good solution. Doing so only...
Do not let a sewing project make you feel intimidated. Whether you are sewing by hand or using a sewing machine you too can make curtains and other basic projects.
During the 1800's, women wore petticoats every single day. A woman's petticoat served to purposes. it added fullness to her skirt, and it also helped keep the hem of her outer skirt from dragging...
A cafe curtain can be the perfect answer for a kitchen or bathroom because it provides privacy, but lets in light.
Sometimes you just can't seem to find a dust ruffle in the color you need to match your decor -- Or if you do find it, it is far to expensive to purchase. Using these easy instructions, you can...
The ring pillow from a wedding can become a treasured keepsake of a very special day and a family heirloom as well. Use high-quality materials for the pillow and be creative. Experiment with...
My mother made this for family decorations and for elderly who couldn't have or didn't want a real tree or even an artifical one for the holidays.
Dust Ruffles add a finishing touch to your bedroom decor and they conveniently hide anything you store under the bed. There are many styles of dust ruffles on the market, such as pleated,...
A slightly different version of the blind, which is really closer to a curtain, is the Austrian blind. These graceful blinds pull up from the bottom using a series of cords to create an...
I found a fun project that isn't just great for kids but the whole family can get involved in it. It's also great for anyone that loves to make stuff. Everything you need can be found either...
Ruffles can add a great finished look to a homemade decorative pillow. It's easy to add a ruffle before you sew up the edges of your pillow. All you need is some extra fabric and a measuring tape.
Watch all the guys flock to your rescue this Halloween when you dress as the video-gaming world's classic damsel-in-distress, Princess Peach from the Super Mario Brothers franchise. You don't have...
With only a few yards of fabric and a little time, you can have an heirloom tree skirt for your Christmas tree. It only requires basic sewing knowledge. It is also a great way to use the last yard...
Learn how to fix the dust ruffle when you make a bed using expert tips in this free video on household chores.
This jean apron is so cute, you will have to make one for each of your friends. It's perfect for backyard barbecuing or baking up a storm. Don one for a trek to the garden and use the pockets to...
You've found the perfect curtains for your room, but they are not quite long enough. Ruffles can add to the length of the curtain and give it a softer look. Perhaps you are making curtains and...
With the ruffle step there is a lot going on in a short amount of time. The ruffle incorporates a riffle, a toe dig, a hop, heel drop and smack. The ruffle step does not alternate from one foot to...
Dust ruffles, which are also called bed skirts, are not only a decorative touch to give a nice look to a bedroom; they also have practical purposes that go beyond pure aesthetics. There are...
Every baby should have a pretty comforter, and it's up to Mommy or Daddy to find one that's going to make baby warm. There's a large selection of baby comforters to be found in the stores and...
When creating a ruffle for a curtain, it's essential that it have a full, even gather. If not, it will hang limp instead of full and billowy. If you've mastered the art of curtain making and are...
Pillows for newborns are more decorative than functional. Create this heirloom pillow for a newborn to commemorate the birth of your baby or as a gift for new parents. This project uses t-shirt...
Add style as well as comfort to your dining chairs by making padded slipcovers. These slipcovers are made with upholstery foam to hold their shape. Each slipcover has a ruffled apron that hangs...
Gone are the days of "Harriet The Spy." Michelle Trachtenberg is an adult now, and she has adapted her own style. She knows what works for her and stays away from extreme trends. She dresses to...
Organza is a transparent fabric that is used to make fabric for formal wear and ribbon. Organza is one of the most popular and beautiful formal fabrics due to its lustrous and shimmery qualities....
You found the perfect chandelier for your home and hung it in place. Only, it's hanging from an unsightly cord. Thankfully, chandelier cords are easy to camouflage with a bit of sewing.
Colorful bar stool cushions not only provide more comfortable seating, they add to the overall decor of the kitchen or recreation areas of the home. In this article, instructions will be given for...
A bishop flounce cuff in fashion illustration is at base a flare that has a ruffle added. Learn how to draw bishop flounce cuffs for fashion design from a pro designer in this free fashion...
Most wedding dresses are packed away in a special box that goes on the top shelf of a closet, where they slowly yellow with age. Why not commemorate your lovely dress, and use it to help celebrate...
Inspired by fashion of the late 1800s, a can-can dancer's attention-grabbing outfit is playful yet classy. Whether you are preparing for Halloween or are planning to attend a costume party,...
Babydoll dresses for women follow the current fashion look of flowing material falling from just under the bust. It's meant to maximize the bosom and minimize the tummy. These dresses can be...
Ribbons come in many different sizes, and they're made of different types of fabric. They are used in many ways. You can tie a ribbon in your hair to hold it in place and add color to your outfit...
There are many uses for a fabric ruffle. A ruffle can be used to embellish clothing, in particular girls' shirts and dresses. Ruffles can also be used to embellish home decor items such as...
A baby pillow that coordinates with the other items in a crib ensemble is an attractive addition to a crib bedding set. Although it is not recommended that a baby sleep with any extra bedding,...
In a truly coordinated bedroom, you often find bedspread and curtains that match. If your style leans toward the feminine look, you might like to include a dust ruffle around your bed. Normal dust...
Aprons are the latest trend in kitchen accessories. Entire websites are devoted to the apron, its history and ways to add aprons to daily life. Aprons have evolved through history from the...
If you are decorating a nursery for a new arrival, you probably have certain colors and even fabrics picked out to coordinate with your theme vision. Bed skirts for cribs are widely available in a...
You got the bed in a bag and still no curtains to match. How about lets make them right from the set you just purchased and with NO added cost! I stumbled upon this idea out of desperation because...
If you're not an experienced seamstress or if you need a lightning-quick costume, it's easy to transform a T-shirt or tank top into a dress with a ruffled bottom. Using a shirt eliminates custom...
How to repurpose a womans shirt into a toddlers dress.
A ruffle can add a bit of femininity to any room's décor. It's also a great fix if you find a curtain panel is too short. Because a ruffle can be any width you like, it is an easy fix. Don't...
A clown costume isn't complete without a big bow tie, some ruffles and great big shoes. For an easy clown costume, start with baggy clothes then make accessories from foam, crepe paper and oatmeal...
A dust ruffle can be an excellent addition to any bedroom, making the room appear brighter and more put together. A dust ruffle can also help mask storage under the bed. Although making a...
According to Mad Aspen Home, "Bed skirts are used to cover the box spring, bed frame and under-bed space as well as decoratively to complete the bed." Making a dust ruffle for a baby bed isn't as...
According to Mad Aspen Home, "Bed skirts are used to cover the box spring, bed frame and under bed space as well as decoratively to complete the bed." Making a twin-sized bed skirt isn't as...
Today's canopy bed covers are decorative, rather than necessary for warmth, as they once were. Sewing a canopy cover can be accomplished with preparation. Do not let the amount of fabric be...
Years of frustration and fighting with an uneven dust ruffle slipping from one side of the bed to the other are finally over. Keeping a dust ruffle from slipping is really quite simple.
According to Mad Aspen Home, "Bed skirts are used to cover the box spring, bed frame and under bed space as well as decoratively to complete the bed." Sewing a dust ruffle for a daybed isn't as...
Although much of the world today uses Turkish bath towels, "for most of history the world dried off after the bath with plain old napless pieces of cloth," according to TurkeyTravelPlanner.com....
Mattress sets come in four sizes: twin, full, queen and king. Online Furniture Depot lists the standard queen size as 60 inches wide by 80 inches long. The queen possesses an average drop of...
Your bed is never truly made until it has a dust ruffle to hide the bottom and legs of the bed. It's amazing what you can stash under your bed and then cover with either a box pleat or a gathered...
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