Changing the Sponge Bar in a Knitting Machine
How to Replace the Sponge Bar in Your Knitting Machine Is your fine gauge knitting machine jamming when you try to move the carriage across the bed? If so, it…
How to Make a Top Using a Man’s T-Shirt as Fabric
Using an Oversized T-Shirt as Fabric to Make Something New I love to sew my own clothes. I also love men’s t-shirts and unless I’m working in the yard or…
How to Turn Men’s T-Shirts into a Dress
Use Men’s T-Shirts to Create an Awesome Dress I love creating new garments with men’s t-shirts… They are inexpensive, comfortable, and come in an array of colors. I am always…
Add Paint to Wooden Hangers
Hang a Wardrobe in Style with Painted Hangers Tired of boring plastic hangers? Me, too! For a few bucks, you can add paint to wooden hangers to amp up the…
Etched Ceramic Mugs
A Quick and Inexpensive Gift I wanted to make a gift for a couple of my co-workers… I figured coffee mugs would be great even though one is an avid…
How to Make a Lazy Susan Organizer
Keeping Supplies Handy with a Lazy Susan Organizer For crafters, it is really important to have our huge hoard of supplies close at hand. I’m going to share how to…
Add Tabs to a Cheap Weekly Planner
A Quick Hack for an Inexpensive Weekly Planner Like everyone else, I like to try to be organized (heavy emphasis on the word “try”!). I have been down the fancy…
How to Make a Lampshade
Create a Custom Lampshade Any Size and to Match Your Decor Let’s be honest… Lampshades are crazy expensive and the styles are so limited. Can you believe with just a…
How to Sew Cuffs Onto Jacket Sleeves
Step-by-Step Guide to Sewing Ribbed Cuffs on a Jacket I am tall, and when I buy ready-made clothing, I usually need to alter the length of the sleeves or pant…
How to Add Frosted Vinyl to a Window for Privacy
DIY Obscure Windows I have a clear, plain glass window in my bathroom. I bought it that way when I replaced the window because obscured glass nearly doubles the price.…