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How to Make Cushiony Valentines for All Your Crafty Friends

MaryRay, contributor | February 12th, 20132 comments

What’s better than making your own Valentines? Making them from stuff you probably have on hand. And what’s better than that? Making Valentines that are useful, too.

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How to Make a Fabric Case for Photo Discs

leethal, contributor | June 7th, 20125 comments

Stitch up a custom disc booklet for a wedding or other celebration to hold thousands of photos, instead of the mere hundreds that a traditional photo album can store!

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Make a Picnic Basket Cover from a Double Wedding Ring Quilt Pattern

MaryRay, contributor | May 10th, 20121 comment

Here’s a way to simplify a traditional quilt pattern to fit a small project—and a hectic schedule.

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How to Make a One-Pattern-Piece Reversible Sunhat

CalPatch, contributor | April 20th, 201227 comments

Don't let patternmaking intimidate you! It's simply drafting shapes based on your measurements. This simple sunhat project is a good introduction to the wonderful world of flat patterns.

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How to Make a Semiphotorealistic Three-Shade Print

leethal, contributor | December 1st, 20117 comments

Print your guy's favorite icon, toy, or gear onto his gift with this crazy three-shade freezer-paper stencil technique!

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How to Restyle a T-Shirt into a Ruffly Cardigan

CalPatch, contributor | February 18th, 201151 comments

Here's another way to upcycle those old tees into a romantic little throw-on for spring! You'll want one in every color...

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How to Crochet a Rug out of T-Shirts

CalPatch, contributor | September 28th, 201053 comments

You don't have to be a spinner to make your own yarn! Cutting old tees into strips yields a super-bulky string that makes gorgeous rag rugs...

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How to Create a Basic Furochic Fabric Gift Wrap

VictoriaNorth, executive web producer | August 11th, 20093 comments

Learn an eco-friendly fabric gift wrapping technique in this video by Wrapagami author Jennifer Playford.

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How to Make Monogrammed Napkins from a Vintage Sheet

leethal, contributor | May 19th, 20091 comment

Turn an old sheet with a pretty pattern into wedding napkins with some ripping and simple lino-printing.

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How to Make a Fabric Postcard Party Invitation

Sister_Diane, contributor | May 1st, 20098 comments

Whether it's a bridal shower or a Mother's Day brunch, there's nothing nicer than getting your invitation in the form of a beautiful quilted postcard. And they're surprisingly easy to make.

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How to Make a Reverse-Applique Eyeglass Case

CalPatch, contributor | April 28th, 20093 comments

This project is completely handsewn and made from scraps, and it'll keep your sunglasses scratch-free!

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How to Make a Two-Color A-Line Tee Skirt

leethal, contributor | April 28th, 200920 comments

You won't need a pattern or any major sewing experience to cut two recycled T-shirts into panels and sew them into a super-simple and comfortable skirt!

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How to Make a Headband from an Old T-Shirt

leethal, contributor | April 21st, 200915 comments

Use a recycled T-shirt and some basic sewing to make a comfortable and cute headband that ties in the back and holds your hair in place.

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How to Make a Recycled Fabric Cuff

leethal, contributor | April 14th, 20094 comments

Take a couple scraps of leftover fabric and use your basic sewing skills to make a custom cuff, adding whatever embellishments you like to personalize it.

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How to Make a Belted Skirt from a Men's Dress Shirt

Christine_Haynes, member | April 9th, 200919 comments

Be green and turn a thrift-store score into a whole new garment! No one will be the wiser, I promise!

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How to Make Three Buttoning Designs from Fringed Scarves

leethal, contributor | March 20th, 20093 comments

Take a plain fringed scarf and turn it into a stylish new buttoning neck accessory without any cutting or sewing (except for the buttons, of course!).

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How to Make a Covered-Button Bracelet and Ring Set

susanstars, contributor | March 15th, 200920 comments

Use your favorite small prints for this easy fabric jewelry project! You can use the same one for each link as I did, or mix it up with all different patterns—it's up to you.

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How to Make Wall Art with Vintage Fabric and Buttons

leethal, contributor | March 10th, 20098 comments

Embroidery hoops make perfect frames for vintage fabric embellished with buttons. Depending on your choice of fabric, you can get all kinds of looks with the same concept.

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