How to Turn Fabric into a Sparkly Embellishment
5 commentsYou can easily turn ordinary cotton fabric into a durable piece of jewelry or an appliqué for your crafting. Just finish the surface with decoupage medium and add some rhinestones for sparkle!
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How to Embroider Your Own Book Covers for Back-to-School
1 commentIn just a few short steps, you can embroider a book cover to fit every size textbook in your child's backpack!
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How to Make Woven Ribbon Jewelry
14 commentsHere's a little weaving project that doesn't require a loom—and you can wear the results on your finger or around your neck!
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Make It: Lacy Headband
8 commentsHair accessories are all the rage right now. Sure, you could buy one in a store, but I'll show you how easy it is to make your own!
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Create a Multipurpose Care Package for Your Knitted Gifts
Lots of love and attention goes into your knitted gifts. Offering vital care information elevates a lovely present to a treasured heirloom.
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How to Add Crochet Trim to Any Fabric Edge
14 commentsA few rows of simple stitches can transform your basic project into a masterpiece! It's a high-impact, low-effort technique you'll surely want to try.
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Zippers (Part 1)
25 commentsZippers. They almost succeeded in ending my sewing passion. In part one of this series, let's look at a standard garment zipper and pick up some pointers on the way!
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How to Make Fabric Envelopes
3 commentsWhether you have minutes or hours, these fabric envelopes can hold a gift or BE a gift.
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How to Make a Simple Bead-on-a-Wire Necklace
2 commentsI made this simple, streamlined necklace to spotlight a single pink pearl and finished it with coordinating chain on both sides. You can make your own version to show off any favorite bead!
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How To: English Paper Piecing Project
14 commentsWhen you want to sew small, many-sided patches together, this traditional piecing method ensures perfect results. It’s done by hand, so ditch your sewing machine and be prepared to become addicted!
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Craft an Innovative I-Cord Needle Cozy
2 commentsKeep your needles safe and secure in this fun yet practical needle case.
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How to Cross-Stitch on Single Crochet
7 commentsCreate a unique monogram or other design using crossed embroidery stitches and a canvas made of single crochet.
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How To: Five Handy Embroidery Stitches
13 commentsThe number of hand-embroidery stitches out there can be daunting when you first start, but you really only need a few basic stitches to finish any project.
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How to Make Paper Ornaments
17 commentsAh, Labor Day, when a young man's fancy turns to ornaments. Ornaments?! Yes, it's time again to begin crafting for the holiday season (three months away and counting). Here's the recipe for one of my favorite (and easiest to make) tree-trimming decorations.
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How to Embellish a Picture Frame with Buttons
2 commentsI found an old picture frame at a thrift store and covered it with an assortment of buttons, plus a flower charm, for a quick, easy project.
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How to Make a Reverse Applique on a T-Shirt by Machine
5 commentsCombine an easy machine-appliqué technique with a little machine embroidery to create your own designer tee!
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How to Make a Custom-Knitted Button and Win the Style Game
4 commentsButton, button, who’s got the button? For a flawless finish, consider knitting your own buttons for a one-of-a-kind look.
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How to Make a Super-Simple Roll-Up for Organizing Your Crochet Hooks
7 commentsKeep your crochet hooks corralled with a pretty hook case. This version starts with a store-bought place mat to make it quick and easy, perfect for beginning sewers.
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How to Make a Recycled Necktie Scarf
7 commentsThere's silk in those old neckties! Take them apart and make this gorgeous, light-as-a-feather patchwork scarf.
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How to Embellish Kneesocks
I love wearing kneesocks, so I thought I'd embellish a couple of my favorite pairs for fall. Here are a few ideas for fancying them up with button rosettes.
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