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How-To: 15 Minute Sewing Machine Cover

How-To: 15 Minute Sewing Machine Cover

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Keep your sewing machine clean and at the ready with this super-cute, super-quick 15 minute sewing machine cover!

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Sewing Tips: Intro to the Serger

Sewing Tips: Intro to the Serger

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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If you’ve been intimidated by sergers in the past, it might be time to take a second look, and this Intro to the Serger post is a solid place to start.

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3 Must-Have Sewing Machine Feet

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Experienced sewers know that the right sewing machine foot can help you achieve beautifully polished finished projects by transforming tricky techniques into something much more manageable. But, what if you’re just starting out?

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Craft Room Inspiration: Sewing Machine Restyle

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Give basic sewing machines a serious style upgrade with this charming sewing machine restyle idea!

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How-To: Turn a Sewing Machine into a Scroll Saw

How-To: Turn a Sewing Machine into a Scroll Saw

By Andrew Salomone

Andrew Salomone

Artist, writer, and teacher who makes work about popular culture, technology, and traditional craft processes. http://www.andrewsalomone.com

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If you’ve got an extra sewing machine, but you need a functional scroll saw, then you can thank Instructables user SDX42 for this clever tutorial to make a sewing machine into a a scroll saw!

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Five More Awesome Projects Shared by MAKE Readers

Five More Awesome Projects Shared by MAKE Readers

By Michael Colombo

Michael Colombo

In addition to being an online editor for MAKE Magazine, Michael Colombo works in fabrication, electronics, sound design, music production and performance (Yes. All that.) In the past he has also been a childrens' educator and entertainer, and holds a Masters degree from NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program.

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“Your Projects” is a column that features some of the awesome creations our readers have been making. These projects from our readers come from the MAKE Google+ Community and beyond.

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