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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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Make a Revamped Sparkle Necklace and Earrings Set!

susanstars, contributor | May 17th, 20093 comments

Rework a forgotten piece of vintage costume jewelry into this striking earrings and necklace set, perfect for a gift or a summer wedding! This project is very flexible—just choose an old necklace you haven’t worn for a while and salvage the beads for an all-new configuration.

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Resparkle an Old Handbag with Spring Flowers!

susanstars, contributor | April 26th, 20097 comments

Revive a plain vintage or secondhand purse with a handful of rhinestones for a pretty new look—just in time for spring!

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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 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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Make a Button Link Necklace Three Different Ways!

susanstars, contributor | March 8th, 20099 comments

This simple necklace links the buttons of your choice in a pretty row across the center. I've made three versions here to show how easy it is to customize it with your own favorites!

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Turn Photos into Embroidered Portraits

erika_kern, contributor | October 29th, 20089 comments

Last week I showed you how to make your family portraits into embroidery patterns. This week I'll show you how with a little fabric paint, embroidery floss, and imagination you can turn those patterns into lovely works of art.

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How to Make a Patchwork Duvet Cover

MaryRay, contributor | October 3rd, 20089 comments

As the nights grow cooler, it’s time to turn off the air conditioner, open the windows, and snuggle under a cozy comforter. Give yours a new look with this easy-to-sew cover.

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How to Use One Pattern, Three Ways!

erika_kern, contributor | September 24th, 20085 comments

This free downloadable pattern looks great whether you stitch it as a simple outline, use illustration-like shading, or go with a full-blown fill.

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How to Make Flowers Using a Vintage Flower Loom

cathyofcalifornia, contributor | September 18th, 200823 comments

Once you discover how much fun it is to make a flower using a vintage 1970s flower loom you are going to want one for your self.

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Yo-Yos and Couching: Two Easy-to-Do Embellishment Techniques

MaryRay, contributor | August 8th, 200812 comments

With a few small fabric yo-yos, some beads, and couched yarn, you can create elegant vintage-inspired surface design that will turn your project into a showstopper.

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