How to Add Crochet Trim to Any Fabric Edge
A few rows of simple stitches can transform your basic project into a masterpiece! It's a high-impact, low-effort technique you'll surely want to try.
Zippers (Part 1)
Zippers. They almost succeeded in ending my sewing passion. In part one of this series, let's look at a standard garment zipper and pick up some pointers on the way!
How to Make Fabric Envelopes
Whether you have minutes or hours, these fabric envelopes can hold a gift or BE a gift.
How to Make a Simple Bead-on-a-Wire Necklace
I made this simple, streamlined necklace to spotlight a single pink pearl and finished it with coordinating chain on both sides. You can make your own version to show off any favorite bead!
The Flower Power Challenge
Make a fabulous flower and enter the CraftStylish Challenge. You could be one of four winners!
How To: English Paper Piecing Project
When you want to sew small, many-sided patches together, this traditional piecing method ensures perfect results. It’s done by hand, so ditch your sewing machine and be prepared to become addicted!
Craft an Innovative I-Cord Needle Cozy
Keep your needles safe and secure in this fun yet practical needle case.
How to Cross-Stitch on Single Crochet
Create a unique monogram or other design using crossed embroidery stitches and a canvas made of single crochet.
How To: Five Handy Embroidery Stitches
The number of hand-embroidery stitches out there can be daunting when you first start, but you really only need a few basic stitches to finish any project.
How to Make Paper Ornaments
Ah, Labor Day, when a young man's fancy turns to ornaments. Ornaments?! Yes, it's time again to begin crafting for the holiday season (three months away and counting). Here's the recipe for one of my favorite (and easiest to make) tree-trimming decorations.
How to Embellish a Picture Frame with Buttons
I found an old picture frame at a thrift store and covered it with an assortment of buttons, plus a flower charm, for a quick, easy project.
How to Make a Custom-Knitted Button and Win the Style Game
Button, button, who’s got the button? For a flawless finish, consider knitting your own buttons for a one-of-a-kind look.
How to Make a Super-Simple Roll-Up for Organizing Your Crochet Hooks
Keep your crochet hooks corralled with a pretty hook case. This version starts with a store-bought place mat to make it quick and easy, perfect for beginning sewers.
How to Make a Recycled Necktie Scarf
There's silk in those old neckties! Take them apart and make this gorgeous, light-as-a-feather patchwork scarf.
How to Embellish Kneesocks
I love wearing kneesocks, so I thought I'd embellish a couple of my favorite pairs for fall. Here are a few ideas for fancying them up with button rosettes.
How to Organize Your Necklaces, Earrings, and Hair Clips
Keeping your beads and crafty supplies organized and accessible is challenging enough, but once you've made yourself a handful of necklaces, earrings, and hair clips, how do you keep those neat and tangle-free? I've finally found the perfect jewelry organizer to display my collection, and here's a great idea on how to make your own, too.
Scarfittens: Dual-Purpose Cold-Weather Gear
Get ready for the cool weather by knitting up this ingenious scarf-mitten combo. This simple, chic accessory needs only a couple of balls of yarn and couldn’t be easier.
Use a Twin Needle to Make a Reusable "Corrugated" Coffee Cup Sleeve
This neat little accessory is all you need to add texture, detail, and depth to your stitched projects.
How to Emboss a Metal Tin
These shiny tins look impressive, but here's their secret: They're made with ordinary hardware-store metal tape.
Create a Custom Sleeve Pattern
Draft a personalized sleeve pattern you can use to design your own creations.
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