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How to Make Canvas Pillow Covers Canvas drop cloths seem to be the most economical way to get the look shown in so many of...

Easily Change the Color of Leather with Specialty Dye and a Few Tips! I've just recently started working with leather... We went to one of...

Add Feminine Style to a Comfy Man's T-Shirt I really love those oversized "Flashdance" type of shirts... If you grew up in the 80s you...

Make a Small Leather Pouch Sewing leather isn't hard... In fact, it's quite easy especially when you have the right tools! This project is a...

A Pretty Closure on a Sweater I have this fabulous cardigan that I made and it is perfect! It has three-quarter sleeves that fit loosely,...

Easy to Make Leather Mouse Pad I'm probably one of the last few people that actually uses a mouse pad with a mouse on my...

Make a Fabulous Shirt with this Easy Method! I recently started taking kickboxing classes and we both love it! I needed a few new shirts...

A Few of My Favorite Helpful Knitting Books Sometimes when learning a new skill, a simple book is the best resource. Nothing too fancy or...

Knitting Resources for Beginners I have been crafting almost my entire life and didn't get the hang of knitting until about 10 years ago. Since...

Tips for Sewing with Leather Leather is a really great material that is beautiful as well as luxurious. Crafting with or sewing leather is a...

How to Make a Bound Notebook There is absolutely no such thing as having too many notebooks... Once you start making your own, it is...

How to Cover Canvas Flats with Fabric A few months ago, I had to give up my favorite pair of leopard print flats. It was...

Easy Pillow Covers Using a Dropcloth