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Sewing & Embroidery

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Jun 10, 2010

A drawstring halter dress is so perfect for summer. They're cute and breezy, allowing your skin to breathe, and aren't too boxy, so they don't visually add extra pounds to your silhouette.Learn how to ...

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Jun 10, 2010

Due to the current bohemian/indie trend in music, film, and fashion, vintage and recycled wares are in high demand and sell like hotcakes in many stores. But don't waste your hard-earned money on over ...

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Jun 10, 2010

Yarn is certainly not the most expensive fabric-making material world, but why would you spend $5 for a roll when you can spin together yarn yourself?Learn how to craft expensive-looking cotton tube y ...

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Jun 10, 2010

We've all heard of dying paper with tea dye for an aged, vintage effect. But did you know you could use tea (and coffee) to dye other things as well, including T-shirts and yarn?Find out how to stain ...

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Jun 10, 2010

We all know we should dress for our body type, and that there are different cuts and fits of clothing specifically tailored to enhance our shapes, but there exists one universally flattering piece of ...

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Jun 10, 2010

It's so easy to toss an old pair of jeans into the trash or to donate it to the Salvation Army, but if you put your mind to it you can still reuse your musty jeans, just not in the same way you used t ...

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Jun 7, 2010

When cooking, it's always a good idea to wear an apron. They prevent any kind of spills from ruining your clothing and can be used as a shield to proetect you from hot liquids. So in this tutorial, yo ...

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Jun 2, 2010

In this video, learn how to make a little girl's dress out of a pillowcase. In this tutorial, learn how to take a unique vintage pillowcase and turn it into a stylish, cute dress that any little girl ...

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Jun 1, 2010

Using felt or another thick fabric for your current sewing project? Need to reinforce the edge of a thick material? You will then need the blanket stitch! In this tutorial, learn how to sew a blanket ...

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May 21, 2010

Or so says embroidery artist Catherine McEver. The quirky creator also says:"How long do they last? I have a couple of slices that are over four years old that look just like new."Wow, preservatives a ...