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…
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.…
DIY Stenciled Leather Mouse Pad
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 computer… It’s mainly because of…
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,…
A Pretty Bound Notebook to Make
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 positively addicting! This tutorial on…
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…