Crochet Reversible Swiffer Socks!
How to crochet your own 2-sided, reusable Swiffer covers using some scrap yarn from your stash.
Holiday Projects
How-To: Voluptuous Pillow Chairs
Instructables user seamster writes: The initial goal of this project was to make a couple of bean bag-style pillow chairs stuffed with pieces of recycled foam. But when I began working on a cover for the first pillow chair, I realized it looked a heck of a lot like an enormous brassiere. So I did […]
How-To: No-Sew Toolbelt
Here’s a cool no-sew toolbelt tutorial video from ManMade, which would be a great weekend couples craft project for getting your guy comfortable working with fabric.
How-To: Collapsible Bowl from Granola Wrappers
By Tiffany Threadgould Your granola may be packed with crunch, but when the packaging is left behind, what’s an eco-crusader to do? Rather than tossing it away, craft it into this simple collapsible and reusable dish. All it takes is a few cuts, folds, and some hook and loop fasteners to transform the packaging into […]
How-To: Upcycled Three Tier Serving Tray
Meg over at Threadbanger has a nice Decor it Yourself video about creating a three tier serving tray from thrift store dishes.
How-To: Tie Dyed Tights
Bust has a great tutorial for tie dying tights on their site. It’s written by Callie Watts, and she uses a conversational style that is clear and concise. I have always been intimidated by the dying process, but she makes it seem simple. Oh, and the tights are super-duper cute too!
Old T-Shirt Magazine Cozy
Andy Johnson writes in: I’m a guy that sews. No, I’m not afraid to say it, I think it is one of the best skills my Mother taught me, besides cooking. I sewed this magazine protector to keep my latest copy of MAKE looking newsstand fresh. I carry MAKE in my backpack, and I carry […]