Zippers (Part 1)
24 commentsZippers. 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!
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How to Make a Simple Bead-on-a-Wire Necklace
2 commentsI 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!
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Lee Meredith's DIY Jewelry Frame and Knitting Needle Accessories
Crafter extraordinaire Lee Meredith of Leethal.net recently posted this quick project idea: a jewelry rack made with fishnet stockings stretched over an old frame! Don't miss her recycled knitting-needle jewelry, too.
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How to Create a Rolled Hem
10 commentsNearly every area of sewing requires you to know how to create a rolled hem at some point. Here are some tricks to help you consistently sew the best rolled hem on your project.
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How to Organize Your Necklaces, Earrings, and Hair Clips
1 commentKeeping 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.
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How to Organize Your Brooches and Pins
5 commentsOnce you've collected or made yourself a handful of brooches and buttons, how do you keep them organized and off your dresser or nightstand? I've come up with a simple solution to display my favorites.
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Everything Old Can Be New Again: Make a Token Necklace
Transform foreign currency or subway tokens into a hip necklace.
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Embroidered Onesie Wonders
2 commentsHere are the onesies I promised from the Urban Threads Embroidery post!
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Urban Awesome Embroidery Designs
2 commentsIf you're looking for fun, trendy embroidery designs this is your site!
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How to buy a sewing machine
9 commentsIf you're looking for a sewing machine, here are some tips and hints on things to consider in the process!
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How To: Make an S-Clasp
2 commentsIf you're interested in making a simple handmade clasp for your jewelry, the S-clasp is a great one to get started with. Here's how to do it!
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How To: Organizing Findings and Supplies
1 commentIf you do much jewelry-making and beading, you probably have a million things to keep track of—jump rings, wire, clasps... Here's how I keep mine organized and easy to grab when I'm working on a project.
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Live Crafty How-Tos at Etsy All Month!
1 commentCheck out these great how-tos at Etsy: screenprinting, glass etching, sewing, and of course some amazing jewelry-making and beading projects.
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July Is How-To Month at Etsy
Starting today, Etsy Virtual Labs will have how-to sessions with expert videos and easy to follow tutorials in all areas of interest!
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Check Out SWAK Embroidery.com and Enter to Win a New Janome 350E!
Seal it with a kiss and enter to win this fantastic embroidery-only machine—it's the perfect companion to your trusted sewing machine!
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How To: Simple Drop Earrings!
Choose two of your favorite beads and turn them into a quick, simple pair of earrings or embellishments...all you'll need are pliers, wire or eyepins, and a few minutes!
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Video: Make a Basic Bead Dangle
4 commentsI made this video to show my favorite technique for creating embellishments, earrings, or pendants using wire and beads.
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Multi-Strand Beaded Choker
1 commentHere's a fabulous necklace for your summer wardrobe...or any time of the year really. This is a pretty easy project using seed beads, bugle beads, glass fringe beads, and larger accent...
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How to Crochet the Bobble Stitch
1 commentThe bobble is one of my favorite stitches—it's puffy and cute and adds a lot of texture to any piece. Here's how to stitch it.
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How to Make a Beaded Crochet Pendant
4 commentsStep outside of the crochet box and learn how to make this dazzling beaded pendant using craft wire and your favorite beads.
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