How to Use Elastic Thread to Make Smocked Fabric
Use Elastic Thread in a Sewing Machine Smocked fabric by the yard is very popular… It is so easy to purchase it, make a seam, and voila – a cute…
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How to Give a Dress a Makeover
Altering a Dress and Changing the Top I love dresses. Yes, I actually wear them on occasion – even on some of my trips to the home improvement stores to…
How to Make a Ruffled Tote Bag
Add Ruffles to a Plain Tote Bag I saw the cutest tote bag with fabric ruffles on it… I knew my daughter, aka “The Han”, would love it! Then I…
Easy Pillow Covers Using a Dropcloth
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 the high-end catalogs. I bought…
How to Girl Up a Man’s T-Shirt
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 totally know what I mean.…
Easy to Sew DIY Leather Pouch
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 beginner tutorial with links to…
Sew a Filigree Hook & Eye on a Sweater
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, it is waist length and…
Want to Sew with Leather? Here’s How…
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 lot easier than it sounds,…
An Easy Bolster Pillow Tutorial
An Easy to Make Bolster Pillow for Yoga I love practicing yoga and have a variety of props to make getting into the poses a bit easier. Due to a…