Fabric Projects
Beanbag DSLR Pod
I learned the single most valuable photography tip in the late eighties from my company’s staff photographer – a large beanbag makes a superb photographic "tripod." It’s sturdier, lighter, simpler...
Posted by Jonathan Santos
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Space Invaders Tote
The Space Invaders are sensitive to the electromagnetic waves of mobile phones. When in close proximity to a mobile phone, the Space Invader is energized by an incoming call and...
Posted by Syuzi Pakhchyan
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Oil Lamp from the Cave Dwellers of Lascaux
In Africa, Europe, and China, field scientists have uncovered the fossilized remains of campfire-charred bones so old that they likely predate Homo sapiens. The archeological evidence suggests that our humanoid...
Posted by William Gurstelle
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Guitar Bag
There are countless ways to show your personality through crafts. It’s easy to create beyond the traditional and come up with something truly unique. Instead of sewing a bag that...
Posted by Meream Pacayra
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Crafty Barrettes
Are you a fabric hoarder? As a way to use some of my mountains of fabulous tiny scraps, I made these fabric-and-button barrettes. They’re fun, easy, and great for using...
Posted by lindseymnorth
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Country Gent Tweed Coat
This project is excerpted from Canine Couture by Lilly Shahravesh (St. Martin’s Griffin). My dogs love this traditional tweed coat for weekends in the country when the weather is crisp....
Posted by Lilly Shahravesh
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Printed Party Flags
Create your own foam stamp and print some simple fabric flags to make party décor that’s one-of-a-kind. Foam is inexpensive and easy to cut, with no special tools required. Combine...
Posted by Linda Permann
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Fancy Cocktail Hat
Every girl can add a bit of glamour to her life if she so desires, and it can be done with a fancy cocktail hat. Channel your inner vintage Hollywood...
Posted by Dolin OShea
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Modular Colorwork Yarn Holders
When working on a knitting or crochet project that uses multiple colors, trying to keep the balls of yarn from tangling can be an absolute nightmare – especially if you’re...
Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox
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Swing Shift Ruffles
This project is like learning to make a whole closet full of skirts and dresses. Follow the steps and you’ll have a simple dress or skirt that is endlessly alterable....
Posted by Christine Haynes
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Fringy Loom-Woven Pillow
For the budding weaver, a rigid heddle loom is affordable and easy to use. To make this woven pillow, you’ll use one color of yarn for the threads on the...
Posted by Jane Patrick
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