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We have all had awful blisters on our hands or feet that just fill up with fluid and are quite painful. Not only do they hurt but once a blister breaks, the skin underneath is extremely sensitive...
This is a great summer halter, cool and easy to make, as well as inexpensive.
Don't be afraid to do this yourself; people have been doing it for years. All you need is a needle and some matching thread and then follow the steps below and you'll see there's nothing to it.
In my humble opinion, there are few things in life more comfortable than a nice, fluffy, down comforter. Something about crawling into a bed with a down comforter every night makes me feel like...
When I first started making korker hair bows 3 years ago, it was difficult to keep them from slipping out, holding the ribbon together, and attaching the bow securely to a clip or barrette. With...
Don’t throw away your favorite pair of pants or shorts just because the zipper breaks. This can be an easy repair if you take it step by step. Read the following step by step instruction and it...
"The children were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; and mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap, had just settled down for a long winter's...
Needlepoint gadgets are wonderful items that will increase your stitching enjoyment. Every stitcher has one or two favorites. There are hundreds of gadgets you can use—yes, REALLY; but the top ten...
Do you love to decorate your home for holidays? What do you do for Easter? Imagine a pretty basket of sparkly beaded Easter eggs. Or, the basket could have some that were not so sparkly but...
If you need a very basic idea of how to do just enough sewing to get by and to mend your own clothes, then this is where you can learn the very basic techniques. By the time you finish reading...
Sewing supplies!
Chiffon is one of the most difficult materials to work with, and requires special handling. This article will provide step-by-step instructions and an added bonus at the end!
A veil is a popular accessory to wedding dresses. They can be quite expensive if you buy them. Here is how to make a veil.
You've seen them at baby showers, or novelty and craft shops with a sentimental little poem attached. The concept is, what begins as a hankie, turns into a baby bonnet, but years down the road...
Bike pedals experience wear and tear and sometimes replacements are needed. Luckily, installing or removing pedals is easy if you have a pedal wrench and know that the left pedal is a left-hand...
My grand daughter came over to visit and was upset by the way her straps on her top kept sliding. I suggested a tank top under her top and could not find one in her size. While browsing in the...
Do you sometimes, wonder. How do they make lei necklace? Well, here is how to make a sexy lei necklace.
Tired of your old boring loose jeans. Well this simple step by step guide will help you transform your old jeans to new and improved skinny jeans.
I don't mind sewing. It is threading the needle that I hate. Threading a needle was hard enough when I was young and had perfect vision. Now that I am a little older, it is even harder. At least...
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...
Making French Knots is fun and easy, and they can be made in 3 steps. With a little practice, you can be making them in no time. The following steps, photos, and diagrams show how:
It's almost time for the Christmas decorations to be coming out. Instead of getting new ornaments that are plastic, glass, or metal, let's make our ornaments this year from natural earth...
A varsity jacket is a great thing to have. It brings pride, a sense of worth, and respect from your peers. Whether you've just gotten yours or have had it for years and never got the chance to put...
Fifty percent of the questions I receive from potential customers have to do with sewing on leather. For me, success in sewing on leather has to do with the following items:
Sometimes it’s hard to find just the right bow and when you do they can be so expensive. Making your own is a whole lot cheaper and it will ensure that you will have just what you were looking...
While you could just sleep on your mattress without any sheets at all, nice clean bed sheets are probably the better option. A few things to consider when choosing sheets for bed include size,...
If you like arts and crafts you should definitely try making your own beaded bracelets. It's fun and can get your creative juices flowing. If you develop a skill for it you might be able to sell...
This is an idea I thought of when I saw the big pile of pictures I had of my kids and didn't have any frames to put them in. I wanted to put them in their room where they couldn't mess with them...
Needlepoint is a form of self-expression. It's simple and easy. You only need a pattern or painted design, canvas, thread, frame, scissors, and needle to get started. However, it helps when you...
A stuffed toy monkey made from brown work socks delights children today like it has for decades. Make one for a special child - or for yourself to recall happy days as a kid with your own sock...
Dryer sheets are great to soften clothes and take away the static in the laundry, but they are great for many other house hold solutions as well. They can be used for repelling insects to cleaning...
Making a card float in mid air is actually kind of easy. There is very little prep time and you can have a lot of fun with it. Make a card float at a party and you instantly become the life of the...
You don't have to be fabulous with a crochet hook to crochet a bracelet with vintage buttons. Only be willing to give it a try. This is an inexpensive project, so if you don't like your first...
Children, both young and old, have fun creating the homemade Pine Cone Bird Feeder. This fun and creative way to attract birds to your yard serves more than one purpose in providing a food source...
I think this beaded braid bracelet is really neat and easy to make. It is a creative way to make your own jewelry. You can make the beaded braid bracelet in your favorite color or a color that...
Making French knots can be tricky. But with a little practice, you'll master this skill too. Cross stitches are usually a flat piece, but using French knots gives the piece a little pop of dimension.
Learn how to make this beautiful beaded necklace for your night out or for fun!!
Tips on how to thread your sewing machine; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video about sewing.
Have you ever seen a quilt that was falling apart because the quality of fabric was poor? Have you ever seen a 9 patch quilt were the corners do not meet in the center and you wonder why? Or how...
String-Pendant lamps are cool and timeless. They were big in the 70's and they are popular with apartment mod decor today. Many pendant lamps from the 70's (and lamp shades) were created out of...
If you have forgotten the toothpaste when going on vacation, or if you just simply ran out of it at home and forgot to buy some more, you need not go to bed without taking care of your teeth....
Egyptian cotton sheets are possibly the most luxurious, comfortable and durable sheets you can find. Real Egyptian cotton is actually grown in Egypt in the Nile river valley. The weather and soil...
With two outgrown twin mattresses, two comforters and some stuffing, I set out to create a sofa for my husband's man cave.
This article provides you with the necessary information of how to properly care for your machine as well as offers a few troubleshooting tips.
If you're just starting to learn how to sew on a sowing machine you should know that keeping the bobbin tight is very important. The sewing machine bobbin supplies the bottom thread of your sewing...
Every needlepoint project should begin with the finished product in mind. Your completed needlepoint project should be free of lumps and bumps and prepared for the needlepoint finishing process....
Pearls are classic and treasured. This is one piece of jewelry that is sure to get passed down from generation to generation in your family. But what do you do when the thread becomes weak,...
Skin tags are annoying to have but they do not pose any real medical problems. It's a vanity issue to wish them removed, therefor, medical insurance will not cover them (unless large ones are...
Learn to create little star shaped beads that glitter and sparkle to use in your latest jewelry making/beadwork project.
Stringing popcorn on your Christmas tree is not only a unique decoration, it is fun to make as well. Set aside an evening when you can take your time and enjoy this fun project. You can make a...
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