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How-To: Scarf Camera Strap

Rachel Hobson — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0000

If you're looking for a cozier, more stylish way to wear your camera around your neck, check out this tutorial from Stacie Grissom over on Photojojo. She shares how to transform a silk scarf into a gorgeous camera strap with just a few steps at the sewing machine.

How-To: Customized Owl Toms

Carla Sinclair — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Toms are so common they've become invisible to me, which is what makes this project so much fun. Megan at The Art of Homemaking made these fabric and paint owl Toms for her niece, who had asked for a shoe makeover. You can follow Megan's tutorial to make these owls, or let it inspire you to create your own design using a pair of Toms as your canvas.

How-To: Granny Charm for a Grandpa Sweater

Carla Sinclair — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:00:00 +0000

Kat at We Can Re-Do It stumbled upon a needlepoint pocket canvas at a thrift store for only 25 cents, and suddenly she was transforming a boring turtleneck sweater into a Grandma-meets-Grandpa cardigan. It's such a delight when an unexpected find turns into an amazing project.

How-To: Recycled Sweater Mittens

Haley Pierson-Cox — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Elsie from A Beautiful Mess shows you how to use her sweater sewing tips to make your very own pair of cozy recycled sweater mittens. What a cute, fun way to stay snug this winter!

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How-To: Recycled Sweater Hat

Haley Pierson-Cox — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Looking for a way to keep wearing your favorite ratty old sweater? Turn it into a cozy winter hat with this recycled sweater hat tutorial from Kate at See Kate Sew!

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How-To: Beaded Button Down Shirt

Rachel Hobson — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000

A traditional button down shirt gets a blingy update in this guest tutorial from Honestly ... WTF? over on The Crafts Department. It's such a quick refashion, that you could easily pull it off for an outing this weekend.

How-To: Fabric-Covered Button Hair Accessories

Haley Pierson-Cox — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Lydia from DreamPatch is a self-proclaimed "multitasking kinda of gal." Eager to be able to use the notions that she makes in more ways than one, she came up a whole list of ideas for using her stash of fabric-covered buttons, and this hair tie tutorial is just one of them! Head on over to her site for more button-related inspiration!

Project: From Plain Used Belt to Fashion Statement

Carla Sinclair — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:00:00 +0000

By Rena Tang

While cleaning out our closet to find items suitable for donation, my husband found a huge pile of old clothes that no longer fit us. Experts say that after the age of twenty, the average person gains a pound a year. By the foreboding stack of clothing that he managed to collect, I knew that we were no exception to the rule. While bagging up our bounty, I noticed that my husband was donating some nice leather belts that could no longer accommodate his waistline. I snatched up a couple of them, figuring that I could repurpose them for myself. I just loved the worn leather look of them, but the belts were in need of a feminine touch. Here's what I did.

Materials

Leather belt your size or longer, a worn belt seems to work better because it is more flexible
Utility knife
Ruler, at least 12"

Directions

Step 1: Lay out the belt flat. Using a utility knife and a ruler, cut the belt into three strips lengthwise. The left strip should be 1/4 of the width of the belt; the middle strip is 1/2 of the width; the right strip is 1/4 of the width. Cut the strips up until you reach the belt buckle (strips should still be attached to each other as well as the buckle). To cut the leather, it is easier to score it slowly and go over it several times.

Step 2: Loop the left strand over the middle strand (figure a), then loop the right strand over the left strand, under the middle strand and then between the left most strand and middle strand (figure b), and tighten (figure c).

Step 3: Loop the right strand over the middle strand (figure a), then loop the left strand over the right strand, under the middle strand and then between the right most strand and middle strand (figure b), and tighten (figure c).

Step 4: Repeat Step 2.

Step 5: Repeat step 3. Continue repeating Steps 2 and 3, alternating the starting strand until there is not enough of the left or right strand to make a tight weave. Turn the belt over.

Step 6: Take the left strand and tuck it under the middle weaved part all the way up until the strand is hidden. Do the same for the right strand.

Step 7: If the belt is too long, punch a new hole and cut the extra length of the belt. You can also tuck in the extra belt length as seen in the diagram (the belt leather is actually going through two holes and looped back).

About the Author

Rena Tang (aka The Cheese Thief) is a wife, mother, programmer, and lover of all things creative. She especially loves to make unique, cute, simple and inexpensive things from everyday items. You can check out her ideas and tutorials at The Cheese Thief.

How-To: Floral Cardigan

Haley Pierson-Cox — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:00:00 +0000

I adore embellished cardigans, and this floral cardigan tutorial from Sachiko at Tea Rose Home is absolutely gorgeous. I can't think of a more wonderful way to give new life to an old sweater!

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How-To: Fall Handbag with Fabric Flowers @Craftzine.com blog

How-To: Tuxedo Jacket With Tails

Rachel Hobson — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +0000

This fashion DIY from Stacie Grissom on The Fashion Spot is so quick, easy and stylish that you could whip it up in time to wear to a New Year's Eve party this weekend. See how she transforms a simple blazer in to a sharp tuxedo-style jacket with tails.