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- Recycled Sweatshirt Tote BagTurn that old sweatshirt into a usable tote bag. This unique craft allows you to sport your favorite team or college when you no longer wish to wear the sweatshirt. A few simple cuts and minimal sewing provide you with a tote bag to carry groceries.
- Recycled Blue Jean Crafts – Denim Pocket Apron PatternTurn an old pair of blue jeans into a usable pocket apron. This simple to sew craft has built-in pockets to hold garden tools, art and craft supplies or cleaning equipment.
- Creative Ways to Cover and Trim Furniture SeamsMaterials from braids to beads can be used to cover and trim furniture seams and edges. Even wooden stools can be beautifully trimmed in creative and unique new ways. Find out how.
- Mug Rug and ShrugDress up a simple mug with an easy rug (coaster) and shrug (wrap). The rug keeps your desk safe from moisture and the shrug is a great way to identify your mug in the office fridge!
- Turn Boot Cut Jeans to Skinny JeansSkinny jeans are trendy, flattering and more conducive to tucking into tall boots than their boot cut counterparts. Instead of buying new jeans to keep up with this trend, turn a pair of boot cut jeans into much much more versatile skinny jeans.
- Alter a Jacket or Coat SmallerLoosing a significant amount of weight can make your clothes too loose and baggy. It is possible to alter a coat or jacket smaller to avoid purchasing a new one, which can be costly.
- Green Living: How to Make a Recycled Handbag or Purse from Old Blue JeansYour favorite pair of blue jeans has seen a better day but you just cannot bear to part with them, what do you do? Think “green” and recycle! Dig out the sewing machine and make yourself a new handbag or purse.
- Taking in a WaistbandIf your clothes aren't fitting like they used to, you can try altering the clothes by taking in the waistband, rather than purchasing new garments. This is a lower cost alternative.
- Solutions to Common Wallpaper DamageFind out how to repair common wallpaper damage. Includes instructions on seam repair, stain removal, air bubble removal, and much more.
- Protests Against Coal Seam Gas Mining Set to Continue in NSWAN overview of issues surrounding CSG mining in NSW in the wake of ongoing protests.
- Sewing Guide: French SeamLearn to sew a French seam
- Sewing Guide: Turned and Stitch SeamLearn how to sew a turned and stitch seam
- Sewing Guide: Mock French SeamsLearn how to sew a mock french seam
- At the SeamsChained and bound really, though all that anyone sees is clothes; it's why I wear the same thing everyday I suppose. At The Seams is my yearning to burst free while possibly binding, and entwining someone to me; if you love them set them free right --
DIY No Sew CurtainsThe hardest part about making curtains is sewing. However, this is no longer a necessary step. Here are DIY sew free curtain instructions.
How to Sew Your Own KurtiA Kurti is a short Indian tunic that goes with a wide range of western styles.- How to Sew In-Seam Pockets on Jackets, Coats, and DressesAn in-seam pocket is placed within a seam, and if correctly sewn, is not easily seen. Smooth, flat, careful sewing results in this pocket following the seam line.
- Sewing Tips for Seam and Hem AllowancesThe seam allowance is the space between the seamline and the edge of the pattern or the seamline and the cut fabric edge.
- DIY Custom Outdoor No Sew PillowThis tutorial will teach you how to make a custom outdoor pillow with no sewing required. It is very easy.
- How to Install Conventional CarpetHomeowners often hire professional installers to lay carpet, but you can rent the tools and do it yourself.
- QEP Pressure Sensitive No Heat Carpet Seaming Tape for Easy Carpet RepairsUnlike the carpet tape that requires heat, the QEP brand does not require heat, but is pressure sensitive to repair carpet in areas that are not high traffic.
- How to Decorate a Lampshade with Seam BindingUsing seam binding to decorate a lampshade is a great way to add stripes and color to a plain lampshade. This process is very simple and only requires a little bit of time.
- Tips on Stretch-In Carpet InstallationStretch-in is a carpeting method whereby the carpet is fastened around the perimeter of the carpeted area, preferably with a tackless strip as the fastening device.
- How to Sew a Crotch SeamWhen sewing a pair of pants, many seamstresses fear sewing the crotch seam, the method described here is quite easy for sewing enthusiasts of any level.
How to Clean Green Ware - a Beginner's GuideBasic tips and tools for clean ceramic green ware. Easy steps and simple, basic techniques for the beginner in hobby ceramics.- Make Your Own Custom Insulated Lunch BagSave the price of a commercial lunch bag by making one you can wash in the washing machine. Learn how here.
- Homemade Christmas Gift: Quilted PotholderMake inexpensive homemade quilted potholders to give as gifts to loved ones this Christmas.
- Tips on How to Make Children's Clothes Last and Fit LongerThese are tips on different ways to make children's clothing last and fit longer. When the arms or legs are too short items can be added to make them longer.
Sewing Halloween Gift Bags with Scrap Halloween FabricsI gathered all my scraps of Halloween fabric from years of previous projects. They were all pretty small, but there was quite a variety that took me down memory lane. I decided to make a charm tote bag.- Altering a Strapless Dress at the WaistA strapless dress must fit perfectly at the waist. Here are step-by-step directions for altering a strapless dress that is too big in the waist.
Knitting Patterns Often Call for Seams, Make Yours Professional with the Mattress Stitch (Video)You want what you have just knitted to have that professional finish, you will want to master the mattress stitch. A beautiful closing stitch to all your knitted seams. Includes videos and free patterns to test your new skills.- Homemade Tissue Box Cover InstructionsTissue boxes are available in several different sizes and shapes. A custom fit fabric tissue box cover can be made using a general set of guidelines.
How to Prevent RV Water Damage: Sealing the Seams and Joints on Your Second Hand RVAnnual inspections of every seam and joint will help you catch a small leak before it causes serious damage.- How to Patch a Flat Rubber RoofA rubber roof is a durable roofing material that has a long warranty. Leaks are not indicative, however, that the entire roof should be replaced. Seams and small holes can easily be repaired, further extending the useful life of the rubber roof.
- DIY: Make Your Own CurtainsInstead of spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on new curtains, why not make your own? Here is an idea that doesn't cost an arm or a leg- not even a fingernail clipping. Find out more here.
- Baseball Pitching Guide - How to Throw a SliderA slider, when thrown well, is hard for any hitter to get even a piece of. Mastering this pitch will make you a much better baseball player.
- How to Alter a Bridesmaid DressHow to alter a bridesmaid dress yourself
- DIY Carpet InstallationLists the steps and tools necessary for installing your own carpet.
Reversible Tote Bag, Purse - Easy to MakeThis easy-to-make bag is a great way to use up your favorite or leftover fabrics. It can be made of washable fabrics that will make it even more carefree. You can change fabrics for the seasons or holidays. They also make a great gift.- Do You Need to Repair Your EPDM Rubber Roof?In case you have a leaking EPDM rubber roof in your home here, here are some four easy steps to follow and your home will be in order again.
