Tutorial - How to Make a Hat from a Sweater

Nice Re-Styling

Sweater Hat Tutorial at chicenvelopements blog

"Start with a thrift store sweater. This one was 50 cents on Wednesday at my friendly neighborhood thrift store. It’s mostly acrylic and a little bit of wool. Kind of itchy and way too small for me".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Shorten Sweatpants

Using a Twin Needle helps gives the fabric a little stretch

Shorten Sweatpants Tutorial at The Petite Sewist Blog

"While wearing the sweatpants, I placed a pin where I would like the hem of my pants to end.  For me, that's about to the floor with my shoes off.  I wanted a 3/4" hem, so I took the sweatpants off and measured 3/4" below the pin.  The distance between my blue mark and the edge of the pants was 4 1/4", so I used that measurement to mark my cutting line all the way around both pant legs".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Tooth Fairy Door

This project uses Make & Bake Clay and Cardboard

Tooth Fairy Door Tutorial at Jellyfish Jelly Blog

"Finally – we have a wobbly tooth! A good friend once gave me some wise advice about the first Tooth Fairy visit. When her daughter lost her first tooth, the enthusiastic Fairy left, not only coins, but a dazzling display of glitter trails, streamers and hand-cut paper flowers. Several teeth later it dawned on my friend that old TF may have peaked too soon and failed to take into account that children lose about 20 teeth in total. As my friend had twin girls she was naturally concerned that TF would struggle to continually meet the very high standard she had left on her first visit".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Ruffled Tunic Tee

Such a sweet and simple project

Ruffled Tunic Tee Tutorial at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom Blog

"I have been hoarding these pink and black knit fabrics from Hobby Lobby for over a year.  I have decided I need to start using fabrics from my stash before buying anything new.  (Wink, wink... Yes, I have an Etsy basket just waiting for me to press "purchase"...)  I thought this fabric would look adorable as ruffles, so the Ruffled Knit Tunic Tee was born".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Adjustable Ring Base

Preparation for a craft with a youth group

Ring Base Tutorial at Holy Craft Blog
 

"I had been asked to lead a middle school girls youth group event that Sunday and while I thought I had a week to prepare and get supplies, it ended up snowing and leaving me housebound for the whole week. Part of our event was going to include making felt flowers to put on rings like this one".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Peanut Butter

I love all natural peanut butter, don't you?

Peanut Butter Tutorial at Mooberry Farm Homesteading Journal

"We eat a lot of peanut butter around here!  At any meal of the day.... peanut butter gets spread on or mixed in all kinds of foods in my kitchen.  Some of my clan have even been known to eat a big spoonful of peanut butter for a quick and easy snack. (that's teenage boy behavior!)  So, peanut butter is stocked in large quantities in my pantry".... Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make a Drawstring Ballet Bag

A lovely bag to accessorize her goals

Ruffled Drawstring Bag Tutorial at Delighting In Today Blog

"I did it!  I signed up for an Adult Beginner’s Ballet class.  I bought some clothes to dance in. {no tights, leotards, or tutus though!}  And I bought some ballet slippers. {squeal! so excited!} And tonight is my first class! Exciting! Scary! I’ll be sure to report back.  It’s feel so good to be working towards my 12 in ’12 goals. Since I didn’t want my ballet shoes to get banged around in my bag with my water bottle and such, I decided to let them ride in style and whipped up a sweet little ruffled ballet bag".... Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make a Ruffly Yarn Scarf

I would not have guessed that this scarf was sewn

Ruffly Scarf Tutorial at Little Treasures Blog

"I got this idea from seeing a gift wrapped in yarn and I thought it would be nice if scarf was attempted to be made. All you need is  a skein of chunky yarn (I used 100 gr. of skein) for an exquisite and rich look of the scarf and a sewing machine. " Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make a Hair Clip Holder

 Good Idea for Organizing all those little hair accessories

Hair Clip Holder Tutorial at Dream Patch Blog

"Here is a quick tutorial I wanted to share with you. Remember this mirror from my Little M's bedroom. Well a while back it got a new lease on life as a very VERY handy clip holder. I know I'm not the only mum that has been taken over by hair accessories and I sure wont be the last. So here is my solution.I opened up the frame. All you'll need is the frame and backing board,  so get rid of the glass. (or in my case the mirror)".... Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make a Mixed Media Bracelet

This technique works with yarn or wire

Crochet and Chain Tutorial at The Beading Gem's Journal Blog

"A crochet and chain version is perhaps less awkward than the knitted one because the knitting needle has to be attached to the entire length of the chain.  Whereas all that is needed of the crochet hook is the right size to go through the links of the foundation chain. Why do it in the first place?  It's not just for the design variation but the foundation chain can also add an additional design element and sturdiness. The clasp can be attached to this chain thus reducing the wear and tear issues on yarn or finer wire" Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make Fabric Covered Frames

Tutorial includes details on how to cut fabric to fit


Fabric Covered Frame Tutorial at Yup Blog

"After our most recent trip to IKEA, I found myself with quite a few naked frames that were just screaming to be decorated. I came up with this project as a quick and easy way to transform them into something that was bold and eye-catching but used supplies that I already had on-hand. Three custom frames in an afternoon? Not too shabby for a $1.99 investment"... Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make a Jewelry Tree

Bake the branch it in your oven for ten minutes to dry it

Jewelry Tree Tutorial at Shades of Tangerine Blog

"Start this project with a long nature walk to search for the perfect branch!  Your branch should have lots of little branches and look like a miniature tree.  The stick I used is about 18 inches tall, but it can be what ever size you like.   A dead branch is best for this project since the wood is already dry and the tree it came from no longer needs it".... Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make a Chain Tassle Necklace

A series of knots and several strands make this necklace

Chain Tassle NecklaceTutorial at House of Avandan Blog

"I was inspired by this Lily Dawson's Knotted Tassle Necklace and thought it would be an easy DIY to recreate. I like the mix of chains and suede; very edgy and fashionable. I see wearing this necklace to spice up a plain outfit or just to add more attitude to an already chic outfit." Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make a Heart Decorated T-Shirt

Pictorial Tutorial with Pretty Results

Decorated Heart Tshirt Tutorial at Tousled day Blog

"I changed boring black T-shirt into something that I really like :)

DIY small refashion".... Read more
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Tutorial - How to Make a Rainbow Towel

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with colorful rainbow towels

Rainbow Towel Tutorial at Boy, Oh Boy Blog

"I wasn't going to post this tutorial until I knew the scrappy little gift above had made it through the mail system and to the intended, but I was thinking they were certainly appropriate for the up and coming holiday on March 17th.  So here's the tutorial for the "Scrappy Rainbow Bath Towels" for all those partial to all things rainbow".... Read more

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