How-To: Gradient Tights
Alison Dahl at BurdaStyle saw some gradient tights in a fashion show and had to have some, so she made her own using a pair of white tights and some fabric dye, sharing a how-to along the way.
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Stain Removal Tips
A few years ago, I wrote a stain removal article for our sibling publication, MAKE magazine, and I thought I’d re-post it here with some updated tricks in the spirit of Mending Month! Both absent-minded and a klutz, I have had my fair share of debilitating stains over the years, and have had to cultivate […]
How-To: Spring Clean Your Sewing Machine
Check out this great post on how to clean your sewing machine over on Craft Nectar. (All the better to mend with, my dear!) Sewing machine maintenance is something I have never attempted, which probably explains why my bobbin thread is always getting tangled up in dust bunnies! There are some really nice step-by-step photos […]
How-To: Upholstery Tricks
In CRAFT, volume 07, we ran an Upholstery 101 by Ashley Jameson Eriksmoen. In it, Ashley showed how to replace the seat cushion on a dining room chair. There wasn’t room to include some of the details, like sewing your own welting, or slotting or webbing the seat to make it more comfortable, but I […]
IKEA Fabric and Tea Towel Laptop Bag
I’m a sucker for IKEA fabrics. I love their bold designs and colors, but sometimes I have a hard time figuring out how to use them. That’s why I love this laptop bag from yoonie-at-home. She’s combine a great section of IKEA fabric and several tea towels to create a unique and colorful laptop bag.
Uncut Felt House Slippers
I like these uncut felt slippers I just saw over on Treehugger. You just cut out the shape labeled with your shoe size, and shazam! Instant house slippers. This looks really easy to DIY, too, in fun colors with a bit of velcro. Maybe add some applique or embroidery?
New Jessica Jones Fabric
Jessica at How About Orange announces that Braemore Fabrics will be producing her fabric designs including two new designs. Pre-order it now at JCaroline Creative. Congrats Jessica! We love your patterns!
