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As many of us already know,headbands are a real fashionable trend.The beauty of headbands are its different and unique colors.Headbands can be bought as a solid color.For...
How often have you walked past the mysterious looking coconuts in the grocery store feeling too intimidated by its hard, rough exterior? Perhaps you even got brave one day but opening it turned...
Don't throw out those old jeans, turn them into something new for your wardrobe.
Even though wine glasses seldom generate the condensation that makes coasters necessary, the trend towards dressing up your stemware is a fun way to continue the theme of a party or to protect...
Ok. So you've done the Low-Carb Diet. You've dropped 20 pounds and that's nearly TWO entire sizes. Your jeans won't fit and you still want to drop another 20 and not have to buy new jeans until...
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Does your chair or bench need a fresh new look? Is the seat cushion looking shabby or just outdated? Recovering a seat cushion is a pretty simple process and even the inexperienced seamstress...
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...
When Autumn approaches it's time to begin winterizing the household for the seasonal changes that affect many areas of the world. Patio furniture can be quite an investment, and protecting that...
A plain average t-shirt can sometimes be picked up for as little as a $1.00. Add a half dollars worth of lace, and you've got a totally different look.
Understitching gives your seam a nice finish--particularly a curved neckline--since it keeps the lining or facing from rolling toward the outside and helps the seam allowance to lie flat without...
This is a super simple and easy blanket to make that is super soft and cozy. A great project for a beginner or experienced sewer and a wonderful baby gift!
Slip covers are an inexpensive way to beautify your home, especially if you’re trying to cut cost. There is a lot of information on the internet to guide you with this process so please see the...
When building a custom shower, or building a shower in a tight fitting space, it is often much easier to build a shower out of tile than it is to install a premade enclosure. This article will...
It is so expensive to buy belly dancing costumes these days. I can teach you how to make an Egyptian bra for much less than you would pay for one on line, or in a store.
Let's face it, as children grow into taller, bigger adults with each generation, the chance of a daughter, or granddaughter, wearing the wedding gown you've so carefully preserved grows less...
Comforter covers have both practical and ornamental uses. While it is difficult to stuff an entire comforter into a standard washing machine, a cover is easy to remove and toss in the washer and...
Hanging your own wallpaper can be an experience you'll never forget. These steps are for drywall or plaster walls that are primed and painted and don't yet have wallpaper on them.
We will learn how to make a blanket out of a duvet cover and a blanket you don't like any more or is old and worn.
Do you have a pair of pants that would really be better as shorts or capris? Follow these steps for a simple transformation.
Want to make your own curtains that no one else has for really cheap? If you can sew, it is fairly easy.
These are instructions on how to glue in hair extensions.
Here is a great project if you have an over abundance of tee shirts, a need for reusable tote bags, and desire to help make the Earth a greener place to live.
Are your throw pillows misshapen and lumpy? Don't throw them out. If the fabric is in good condition, you can rejuvenate those pillows and make them look like new again. If you can hand sew a...
Need a bean bag cube to spice up the room? It is easy and convenient to make. Use it as a comfortable foot rest, or simply as a comfortable chair. It is a great asset to a room where you just want...
Tired of buying scrunchies from the store that break ever so often? Well now you can make them right from home? And who knows, maybe even sell them for a profit. Read the instructions carefully,...
A Christmas tree skirt is an easy sewing project for the holidays. The skirt will extend 1 yard from the base of your tree. Decorate it any way you wish and use it for many years to come.
In this tutorial, I will show you how to make quilt blocks. A simple Nine Patch is a perfect pattern to start with. At first, the task seems daunting, but this illustrated tutorial will turn that...
Snagged your favorite lamb coat and tore a hole through it? Or the dog was bad and clawed through it? You CAN fix the tear yourself and cheaply too! Just clear a well-lighted area on your dining...
A true mirror, also known as a non-reversing mirror, does not display images backwards as traditional mirrors do. A true mirror can be made by joining two mirrors together at a right angle.
A slipcover is a great way to restore an old piece of furniture. Many times, though the fabric of the couch is worn out, the structure is still very strong. Instead of paying to have the piece...
My daughter and her boyfriend moved into a brand new townhouse back in November. Shortly after they moved in they decided to get a dog...and they did...a doberman they named "Diesel."...
Fabric glue can be used for your applique quilting projects. Applique is a form of adding images to your quilt for a decorative style. You can sew each piece on, glue them on or you can do both....
Installing wall to wall carpeting isn't a job that everyone wants to take on, but with some hard work and planning along with some specialized tools (that you can rent), it is certainly possible....
Children love small toys to play with, collect or carry with them in their backpacks or pockets. You can easily create many different types; animals, people, toys in any fabric whether plain or...
lets install green board for your tub or shower surround.Green board is a moisture barrier. Ironically many years ago when i was at my friendly hardware ordering my green board it looked like rain...
Handmade gifts for babies are always appreciated by new parents. If you have basic sewing skills, a simple patchwork baby blanket makes a great gift. The blanket shown is 38 x 40 inches. The...
Cushions make all seating arrangements more comfortable. If you have a bench with or without a back, you can set it off with nice soft cushions. These are easy to make and can be modified to fit...
Pillows are a fun part of home decorating and easy to make. They add a decorative element to any room. Use the same fabric as another piece of furniture in the room, or use a coordinated or...
We all like these baggy pants called dungarees, working pants, pocket shorts and what else. Because we love them so much we wear them everyday if possible. Soon they are worn yet the pockets look...
A scrap of material with some dried catnip makes a fun gift to give to your cat or cat-loving friends. Learn how to dry your own catnip by reading "How to Dry Herbs."
We will learn how to add a waistline or permanent belt to a dress that does not have a defined waist already.
The craze at the moment seems to be making nylon headbands out of knee highs or children’s tights. While I can see why this would interest people as you can make them without sewing and they are...
If your cat needs a place to lounge, it is simple and inexpensive to make a durable, functional pet hammock.
Bell-bottom jeans are back in style, and that's good news for those of us who are tired of narrow-leg jeans. If you have a closet full of skinny leg jeans, you can use basic sewing skills to add...
Over the years, the easiest quilt I have ever made was one made entirely out of 4 ½ inch squares. If you’re looking to discover the joy of quilting, it’s the perfect place to start. Figure...
Does this sound familiar. You decide today's the day you're going to wear that new shirt. With glee you put it on and within a few seconds you realize the back of your neck is itching and it...
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...
Scarves are warm, comfy and quite in style (for the moment). This is a quick and easy way to make your own in any pattern or color you choose, courtesy of my Grandma Shar.
Knowing how to take in pants is an important skill to learn if you happen to have a thin child who is even too skinny to fit into slender sizes. The “right” way to take in pants involves ripping...
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