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How to Restyle Two Tees into One with a Fancy Ruffle

JenniferStern, contributor | November 29th, 20082 comments

Make this quick ruffle top to wear to your next holiday party. Just pick two tees out of your closet and voila...the perfect thing to dress up jeans or pair it with a pretty sweater and skirt!

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How to Create Elastic Shirring

CalPatch, contributor | November 27th, 200825 comments

It's so easy to use this technique for gathering up necklines, cuffs, or waistbands while keeping the stretch. And you won't believe how professional it looks!

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How to Make a Basic Sweater Something Special

erika_kern, contributor | November 26th, 200814 comments

Boutique sweaters are great but so expensive! Here's a way to make a bargain-store sweater shine using two simple stitches.

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A Handy Guide to Pendant Bails

susanstars, contributor | November 25th, 2008

Curious about which type or size of bail might work well for your next pendant project? Here's a helpful guide to different styles to check out.

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Lovely Decoupaged Bangles from One Pearl Button

susanstars, contributor | November 20th, 20083 comments

Allison of One Pearl Button posted this fun project recently, and shared some photos to inspire your own take on these gorgeously embellished bangle bracelets!

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How to Embellish with Crochet Inserts

CalPatch, contributor | November 18th, 20086 comments

A touch of crochet can transform a plain top into a very special piece. This is a perfect way to make quick, easy gifts with a handmade edge!

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How to Use Fold-over Elastic

CalPatch, contributor | November 11th, 200812 comments

Here's another cool way to finish edges on your knit tops: fold-over elastic. I'll show you how to use it flat on a neckline and to gather a cuff.

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How to Make Quilted Wall Art

Shannon_Dennis, contributor | November 11th, 2008

Whether you use these quick wall art projects to decorate for the holidays, to give as gifts, or to deck your walls all year long, they are a hit!

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How to Make a Quick-Like-a-Bunny Button Headband

FriendyWendy, contributor | November 9th, 20083 comments

A handful of buttons, needle, thread, store-bought elastic band + a 30-minute TV show = supercute accessory!

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Finding Crafty Treasures at Flea Markets, Estate Sales, and Thrift Stores

susanstars, contributor | November 7th, 20083 comments

I love finding secondhand and vintage bits and pieces for crafting, and thought I'd share a few of my favorite ways to hunt for treasures.

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How to Compose a Beautiful Scarf from Scraps

MaryRay, contributor | November 7th, 200821 comments

Cut up some fabric, add bits of fiber and ribbon, place between two layers of water-soluble stabilizer, stitch, rinse, then stand back and see what emerges!

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Make One-of-a-Kind Earrings from Paper and Paint!

susanstars, contributor | November 6th, 20088 comments

The endlessly inventive Jennifer Perkins offers this great tutorial for turning an original painted collage into an eye-catching pair of earrings.

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How to Make Button Cluster Pins

FriendyWendy, contributor | November 2nd, 20083 comments

A few buttons are simple, accessible, and fashionable—in a snap! Put a few together in a cluster to sass up a hat, a jacket, some gloves, a scarf—here's the know-how to get you buttoned up!

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Make a 3-D Fabric Butterfly Ring!

susanstars, contributor | October 28th, 20081 comment

I love this pretty, inventive idea from Bridget Benton—create a three-dimensional jewelry embellishment with your favorite patterned fabric.

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How to Restyle a T-shirt into a Tiered Tea Dress

CalPatch, contributor | October 28th, 20088 comments

This comfy color-blocked number is so quick and easy, you'll want to make them for everyone you know.

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Make It Pink: Traditional Appliqué on Knit

Shannon_Dennis, contributor | October 28th, 2008

Here are some great tips on using a traditional appliqué technique with knit fabrics!

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BurdaStyle Wants to Make Your Sewing Dreams Come True

MichaelaMurphy, contributor | October 22nd, 2008

Enter your wildest sewing machine fantasy at BurdaStyle by November 30th and you could win one hundred dollars!

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How to Patch a Hole with Crochet

CalPatch, contributor | October 21st, 20089 comments

Did you know you can use crochet for mending? Here's an alternative to darning that's pretty darn cute!

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Make a Photo-Strip Garland

Jen_W, contributor | October 20th, 20086 comments

Rather than tired garlands or silvery tinsel, adorn your tree this year with a fun and personalized garland, made out of photo booth photo strips.

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How to Make a Vintagesque Necklace with Wire and Beads

susanstars, contributor | October 19th, 20082 comments

Make yourself a sleek little choker with 24-gauge wire and your favorite beads! This video shows you how to loop right through beads to spotlight them in a row around your neck.

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