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…
How to Give Shoes a Makeover with Duct Tape
Give a Funky Update to a Pair of Shoes Not long ago, duct tape was only available in the grey/silver color but now with the variety of patterns and colors,…
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…
DIY Pressing Board for Cricut EasyPress
How to Make a DIY Heat Press Mat for the Cricut EasyPress or Household Iron I have owned a vinyl cutter for years and love using it (see this privacy…
Magnetic Pin Bowl
A Great Tool for Holding Straight Pins or Safety Pins Have you seen those nifty magnetic pin bowls? They are so great for keeping those pins secure… I have knocked…
Tie-Dye Fabric For a Quilt
Tie-Dyeing Cotton Strips for a Quilt – Quick and Easy! On my other site, Designs by Studio C, I wrote a post on Tie-Dying Fabric for a Bench Seat using…
A Random Act of Kindness
I’ve partnered with Consumer Crafts and Blueprint Social to create a gift and give it to someone I feel is very special as a random act of kindness! Brad Edwards…
A Dollar Store Mirror Gets a Fab Update!
Quick and Cute Mirror Update Dollar stores are a fantastic source for decorative items and supplies. I purchased several framed mirrors years ago but never hung them. Although the plain…