Want to make a personalized macrame lawn chair? Decide on the color and add a personal touch to your very own lawn chair by revamping an old one with this DIY macrame lawn chair guide! Make A Macrame Lawn Chair For A Comfy Lounge - This post was originally by diyprojects.com and shared with permission - I've been noticing a lot more macrame furniture out there lately. I love …Continue Reading
Textiles & Fabric Arts
4 Creative Ways to UpCycle Clothing
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We all know hard it can be to throw out those outgrown T-Shirts, especially when they hold special memories and meaning. Let us show you some of our favorite ways to take those T-Shirts out of hibernation and UpCycle them into everyday use. You don't have to throw them out, and you'll have some new goods for your home. Win-Win! Try these fun ways to upcycle clothing …Continue Reading
How to Thread a Sewing Machine the Easy Way
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Threading a sewing machine is as easy as 1 2 3, literally, because the faceplate is typically numbered with the steps you must follow as you guide your thread through the machine. This example uses a modern Singer Sewing Machine, but all machines follow the same basic principles. With this step by step article, you will be threading a sewing machine in no time! Simple Steps …Continue Reading
How To Sew A Zipper 101: A Simple Step-by-step Guide
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Need to know how to sew a zipper? Sewing a zipper onto a project is as tricky as it gets, at least when it comes down to the sewing basics. With this simple tutorial, you can get through this and on with the rest of your work in no time. Patience and a steady hand are key. How to sew a zipper is one of those skills that we think we know but actually have no idea about. Yes, …Continue Reading
How to Sew Custom Pillow Covers
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Haven't you always wanted to sew your own pillows? I know I have, mainly because pillow shopping makes me depressed since I can't afford the small little luxuries. Well, now that I know how to sew my own pillows, I don't have this issue. Instead I go to the fabric store, choose from a wide selection of beautiful fabrics, buy a pillow insert, and sew all my troubles away! Each …Continue Reading
