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Making a No-Sew Poncho?How do I make a no-sew poncho?

 

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How Do I Make a Plus Size Water Resistant Apron?I'd like to make an apron that is both a plus size (as in size 26) and somewhat water resistant. When washing the dishes, water goes through a regular apron.

 

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Crocheted Bodice For Toddler's Dress?I am looking for a pattern for a sun dress for a 2 year old with a crochet bodice and a gathered skirt made of seersucker or other material.Thank you for your help.

 

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Skull Cap Patterns?I'm looking for a free pattern for skull caps to sew. Does anyone have a pattern they could share? Thank you very much.

 

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Keeping Cut Off Jeans from Fraying?How do you keep cut-off jeans from fraying? I love to turn my worn out jeans into shorts for the summer, but do not like the little strings that come when it starts to fray. I would love to know if there is a way to stop this from happening.

 

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Poncho Pattern?I'm looking for a pattern for a poncho, that involves 4 squares of fleece that are connected together using a crochet stitch.

 

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Pattern of Infant's Sunflower Hat?I have been doing great sewing for my niece's little baby girl due this week. But I would like someone to give me easy instructions to make one of those cute baby girl hats.

 

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Altering the Waist Size on Jeans?I need advice with enlarging the waist on a pair of jeans that zip on the side. There are buttons on the front. I don't want the buttons to appear off center, but the zipper will not zip. Can I do something with the back? I need to add 2 to 3 inches to these.

 

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Handmade Fleece Poncho?In an older post: "Handmade Fleece Poncho", in the instructions it was stated to "measure child/person standing with arms straight out side by side". Do you mean straight out like trying to fly, or arms straight down resting on legs? Side by side is confusing me.

 

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Making Lounge Wear from Towels?Does anyone know how to make lounge wear from towels?

 

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Making a Dog Coat?Does anyone have a pattern for a Greyhound dog coat? It could be knit, crochet, or sewn. Greys have a different shape compared to most dogs with their deep chests and long torsos. My boy is very tall and about 80 lbs. Much thanks.

 

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Pattern for Hat With Earflaps?I am looking for a free pattern or tutorial on how to make a bomber hat or winter hat with ear flaps. I want something that will cover the neck and attach under the chin with velcro.

 

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Converting a T-shirt into Other Apparel?What can I do with a t-shirt that is two sizes too small? I really like it and would like to turn it into something I can wear.

 

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Making Vests With Pre-Quilted Fabric?I have a quick question for everyone and anyone that sews. I have about 3 yards of 3 different pieces of quilted patterned material. Originally I was going to make quilted totes, and then changed my mind.

 

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Personalizing T-shirts?What is better and cheaper, professional personalized t-shirts (if so where) or do it yourself? And what would be a good saying for the back of the shirt?

 

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Instructions for Making a Tank Top?I have been searching everywhere for a good tutorial on how to make a tank top out of a t-shirt but none of them are what I have in mind. The tank top I want to make is open on the sides and has a wide stretchy band at the bottom.

 

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Pillow Case Style Dress for Adults?I have seen the little girl's "pillowcase dress" patterns, but I need one for an adult. I know a pillowcase will not fit me, but I am looking for another way to make it look like the little girl's dress.

 

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Making Pants Shorter?How do I cut off and re-hem pants with a V cut on the outside of pant's legs? Thank you.

 

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Pattern for a Granny Square Poncho?I'm looking for a child's poncho pattern that is just one big granny square with a hole in the middle. A friend described it to me, but she lost her pattern years ago and I'm itching to try it.

 

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Making Fabric Bows for a Dress?How do I make a bows for a dress out of a yard of fabric? I can't find a pattern.

 

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Gluing Decorative Stones to a Shirt?I am trying to glue stones onto a shirt, and would like to know what type of glue will hold these stones onto the shirt?

 

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Hemming the Neck of a T-shirt ?How do I hem a t-shirt neck?

 

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Setting Tie Dye?How do you set tie dye?

 

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Altering Men's T-shirts for a Woman?I travel and buy a lot of t-shirts. Most are men's. Is there any way to shorten them a bit and make them look a little more feminine? I can fix the neck and sleeves.

 

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Pattern for a Toddler Shrug?I am looking for a knitted shrug pattern for a toddler.

 

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Removing a Hem Line From Jeans?I have a pair of nice dress jeans that I had to hem. I would now like to take out the hem because they shrunk a bit. There is definite 'faded' line at the edge. What's a trick to get rid of the line so the fade line doesn't show?

 

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Simple Shirt Pattern?I had the cutest pattern for a shirt that was literally two pieces, a solid front and the matching pieces in the back. It had a single front and a back that buttoned at the meeting point.

 

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Making Children's Dress-Up Costumes?Does anyone have any ideas for making a Fairy and Princess dress-up costumes for children? I don't want anything too complicated.

 

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Making a Zipper Necktie?Does anyone have a pattern to make the zipper neckties. I took one apart to make a pattern but it has a small plastic piece that I can't seem to find to buy. Thanks.

 

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Pattern for a Child's Poncho?I am looking for a child size poncho pattern (2-4). I have the adult lion brand pattern #40433 which I printed off their website, but was unable to find the children's size. I would appreciate any help, thanks.

 

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Dyeing a Wedding Dress?I'm 21 and really into making stuff. I have a big wedding dress that I bought as a Halloween costume, its a bit dirty but still in perfect shape. It has no tags and it's too expensive to get dry cleaned (80 pounds).

 

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Easy Pajama Pants Pattern?Does anyone have an easy lounge or pajama pants pattern they would share?

 

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Making Gloves Out of Old Sweaters?I am looking for directions on how to make gloves out of old sweaters with fleece inside of them. Any help would be great.

 

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Felting a Wool Sweater?Can anyone explain how to felt wool sweaters easily. Mine don't felt all that well.

 

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Fleece Scarves with Loops?How do you make fleece scarves with loops?

 

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Ideas for Using Old Polo Shirts?We've been cleaning out lately and getting rid of stuff we no longer need. My husband has several disreputable pique polo shirts that should no longer been seen in public and I'm looking for uses for them before they wind up in the trash.

 

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Making Clothing for a Premature Baby?Any suggestions for making clothes for premature babies? I'm thinking doll clothes (12"-15"-18") Does that sound right? Here are tips from our ThriftyFun community. Do you have any experience with preemie clothing. Post your advice here!

 

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Dyeing Part of My Jeans?How can I dye the knees and shins of my blue jeans different colors (like red, green, etc.)?

 

Gathered Bag Pattern?I am looking for a gathered bag pattern like this bag. Anyone know where I can find one, free or not? I saw this bag on Burdastyle.com that this lady made but she had no pattern or measurements. I would like to make some of these.

 

Tie Dyeing Skirt Black and White?How can I get clothes to be tie dyed black and white? I want it to look like this skirt but pitch black with white is even better. Please help me. It would be very nice, thank you.

 

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Giving a Sweatshirt a Makeover?I was given a very nice sweatshirt recently that was very large and roomy (which I like) but I need to do some makeover on it before I can wear it. I have cut off several inches of the sleeves and also cut off the elastic waist band at the bottom as I like my sweatshirts hanging straight down. Now what? Any creative people out there who can give me some ideas? I would certainly appreciate it. I have a sewing machine so that is no prob. Thanks you.

 

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Craft Ideas for Bib Overall Tops?I have several pairs of my husbands old overalls. The legs are worn thin and ripped, but the top bib part is still good fabric. Any ideas what craft I could use these for?

 

Making Fabric Stronger for Purses?Ways to make fabric stronger for handmade purses. The purse could be lined with fabric, or craft foam, or iron on interfacing could be ironed on to the fabric pieces before you sew them together.

 

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How to Make a Duct Tape Shirt?How do I make a duct tape shirt?

 

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How to Make Baby Leggings?I am trying to learn how to make baby leggings for my 7 month old daughter. I purchased some at $14.00!

 

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Cheap Clothing Dye?Cheap alternative dyes from the ThriftyFun community.

 

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Shorten Pants With Tapered Legs?How do I make a smooth seam when altering tapered legs? Sewing tips as submitted from the ThriftyFun community. You might think about making a "V" shaped vent at the seam on the outside of the leg, I hope you understand what I mean. I dont know any other way to explain it.

 

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How To Tie Dye?Hey all you crafters out there, can anyone tell me how to tie dye tee shirts?

 

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Fading Jeans?I would like to fade a jean jacket but I do not use bleach. I've looked for the RIT fabric fader but I can't find it. Any suggestions?

 

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Clothing Patterns for a Nursing Mother?I am about to be a first time grandma and my daughter will be breastfeeding. I want to make her something pretty and nursing friendly to wear for after she gets home from the hospital.

 

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Adjusting the Waist Size of Pants for a Toddler?Any suggestions for easy quick ways to fix toddler's pants from being too big in the waist? My 3 yr. old daughter has a small waist. Pants or shorts that otherwise are the right fit are too large at the waist.

 

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Setting the Dye When Making Tie-dye Clothing?Does anyone know the best way to keep the dye set after doing home Tie-dye t-shirts? I've heard something about salt and something about vinegar. Any other ideas? If using salt or vinegar, how do I use them?

 

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Making a Skirt from Men's Shirts?I am looking for instructions on how to make a skirt using men's shirts.

 

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Smocking Pattern for a Child's Two Piece Swimsuit?I am in need of an older smocking pattern for a child's two piece swim suit. Does anyone have the instructions?

 

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Making Crinkle Skirts and Shirts?How do you crinkle skirts or shirts permanently? You can buy these skirts and shirts but I would like to try it myself.

 

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Duct Tape Purse With a Flap?How do you make a duct tape purse with a flap?

 

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Shortening the Sleeves on a Robe?I have a forest green robe I got at a great sale, but the sleeves were too long. I cut too much off by mistake, and now have no room for a hem. They are exactly the right length if I don't lop off any more material!

 

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Decorating Denim With a Tide Stain Pen?I am looking for directions on how to use a tide stain pen to decorate denim.

 

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Toddler Pajama Pants?Is there a website that has a pattern or information on how to make toddler pajama pants?

 

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Child's Scarf With a Face on One End?Where can I find a pattern for a child's scarf that has a small face on one end. I saw it on television.

 

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Fleece Hat Patterns?Do you have any patterns for fleece hats for children and babies?

 

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Making an Apron From a Pillow Sham?I am looking for directions to make an apron from a pillow sham?

 

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Bootie Bag Instructions?I would like to have insturctions on how to make a bootie bag. i almost have it but I need more help.

 

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Slacks Too Large In The Legs?How do I take up slacks that are too large in the legs? The pants fit in the waist and stomach.

 

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Dyeing a Nylon Dress?Dyeing a Nylon Dress. I would like to know how to dye a bridemother's dress made of nylon, it is of cream color. . .

 

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Measuring Your Torso, Arms and Legs When Making Clothing?Is there a specific way to measure your torso before making clothing? Also your legs and arms?

 

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Baby Onesie Directions?Does anyone have directions on how to make a Baby romper/onesie from an old adult t-shirt?

 

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Tying a Scarf Into a Purse?I am looking for the directions to tying a scarf into a purse. I saw this on Martha Stewart's show, but cannot find them on her website. If anyone can tell me where to find them please let me know.

 

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Patterns for Infant Baby Clothes?I am looking for patterns for infant boy clothes. I am going to be a grandmother in the near future and want to help my son and his wife have new clothes that were made by grandma. If you have any suggestions on where I can get patterns, your help will be greatly appreciated.

 

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Homemade Hat Pins?I wear hats a lot in the summer and was wondering how to make simple hat pins to hold the hats in place. If that is not possible, does anyone know where I can get hat pins at a reasonable price. Or if not hat pans, then what does one use?

 

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Making a Hat Out of Palm Fronds?I looking for a pattern(s) on how to make a hat out of palm fronds. Anyone know where I can get some instructions?

 

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Turning Pants Into Cargo Shorts?If I get a pair of pants and convert them into cutoff shorts, can I use the extra material that I cut off to make cargo pockets?

 

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80s Style T-shirts With Tassels?A few friends and I are attending an 80's rock concert in June. We ordered some band iron ons for t shirts and were planning to decorate the shirts with tassels and beads (such was the style in the 80's) but I can't seem to find any pictures or ideas on the web for this! Does anyone know where I can find them?

 

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Making Hemp Sandals?I was wondering if anyone had a guide to making hemp sandals? I found some on ebay but they are kinda expensive, and I want to make my own.

 

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Replicating a Dress?I have a favorite dress that I would like to replicate in another fabric. How do I create a pattern for this?

 

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How Do You Shorten Men's Shirt Sleeves?How can you shorten men's long sleeve shirts to short sleeves? After cutting off the sleeves my hems end up not being big enough around so they leave little pleats at the seam line. I often take out a small length of the underarm seam where I turn up the hem but that doesn't work to well.

 

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Polar Fleece Puppet Scarf?I am looking for a pattern or instructions to make a polar fleece scarf with puppet heads at each end. I saw them at a craft fair, but can't find a pattern.

 

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Cheerleader Megaphone Purse Pattern?I am looking for a cheerleader megaphone purse pattern. if anyone is willing to share, I would appreciate it. My friends little girl is wanting to have one.

 

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Turning a T-shirt Into a Tight Fitting Top?i really need help on how to make an old t-shirt into a tight fitting top. I think I've seen it somewhere and really want to make one but don't know how.

 

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Paint For Drawing Designs on Shirts?I'm trying to find a way to paint designs onto shirts. I have tried paint pens, which soak through, and I don't want to use fabric paint because I want it to lay flat on the shirt. I also want a paint that will not be stiff.

 

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Easy, Homemade Bonnet?Our church is having a Heritage Day Celebration and I need to make cheap, fast bonnets. I have the one from Ginger but was hoping there would be an easier one which uses less material. I know, I live in a dream world.

 

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Leather Purse Pattern?I am looking for a leather purse pattern.

 

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Foldable, No Sew Hat?Does anyone have a pattern for a foldable, no sew hat? It is a circle with slits that radiate from the inside of the brim to within an inch or so of the top center circle. It lies flat until placed on your head, then pops up.

 

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Ideas for Making My Own Shirts?Any body have any suggestions on applying a design to a shirt. Like letters, painting, airbrushing, pictures, etc.

 

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Setting the Colors on Tie-Died Shirts?My grandchildren have already tie-died some cotton shirts. They are dry. Now, what do I soak them in to set the colors? I remember something about using salt in solution ...

 

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Painting Sneakers?Can sneakers be painted and still be worn, and if so, what type of paint? The mules I love, one yellow and one white pair have uppers which are made from a heavy fabric.

 

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Make Your Own Panties?Does anyone know where I can get patterns for womens panties? I would like styles with no elastic in the legs. I have made panties with elastic in the legs but would like the ones that look more like shorts. Other styles would be accepted.

 

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Sewing Ears Onto a Hood?My baby daughter has a boring blue hooded sweat jacket that is in need of ears or eyes on the hood. Any ideas how I can do this?

 

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Pattern for Bikini Brief or Thong?Years ago I had a pattern to make a simple pair of ladies bikini briefs and I am searching for similar now, or how to make briefs and thongs etc. Does anyone have a pattern they could provide? -margaret

 

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Covering Pen Mark On Jeans? have a pen mark on my jeans which simply refuses to go away and I don't want to dispose off my jeans. Please give me few ideas to cover the mark. It's located just above the knee. Maybe a design or something with beads? Ellie from Colombo

 

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Customizing a Sweatshirt Collar?My mom is wanting to make a sweatshirt similar to some she has seen at craft shows. It's done with a regular sweatshirt, crew neck collar, but the collar is cut and sewn to make a two or three button placket opening. NOTE: Not the cut thru the front total cardigan effect, just a two or three button opening at the top. Any tips or how-tos? Thanks! Lauri from IL.

 

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Remedy For a Stubborn Zipper?Do you have zippers that don't operate smoothly? To make a zipper slide better, rub a bar of soap over the teeth.

 

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Purses With Pictures On Them?I was wondering if anyone knew how to make the purses with the pictures on them. I would love a purse with James Dean on it, but the ones at the mall are very expensive. Any help would be appreciated! Stephanie

 

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Extending The Life Of My Skirts By Adding Elastic?As I get older my waistline expands and I find that my skirts get tighter! I don't want to throw them away, does anyone know of a way to make them larger by "taking them up" at the waistband, and make them elasticated instead of button and zip?

 

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Shirts With A Worn Collar?My husband has a tendency to wear out the collar on his dress shirts. Does anyone have a tip for repair or use for the shirt (other than quilt material)?

 

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Mechanics Cap Pattern?I am looking for a pattern for a mechanics cap. I had made a few quite a while ago and have lost the pattern and hubby is running out of them with all the dirt and sweat, they only last so long. If you could help me I would greatly appreciate it. Thank You Trish

 

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Making Bra Straps Shorter?I want to shorten the bra straps as I cannot shorten them enough by adjusting them normally they are of the thin type and elastic but not elastic enough. If anyone knows a good method for doing this I would appreciate it thanks.

 

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Recycling Sweaters?Does anyone know how to make mittens and afghans from old sweaters? Pat

 

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Sewing Machine Recommendation?My daughter wants to make her own clothing and I want to get a her a sewing machine for her birthday. Any sewers out there have any recommendations of what sewing machine to get her and reasonably inexpensive way to get one? Thanks, Carol.

 

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Floral Gel Crystals Tie?Does anyone have a pattern for making cool ties for hot day with the floral gel crystals? Mels from Canada

 

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Durable T-shirt Paint?I paint elaborate t-shirts for friends using Tulip fabric paints, but the paint starts peeling off after only a few washes. I tell them to use cold water and to air dry, but it stills peels. Is there more durable paint that withstands a lot of washing? Ash from Canada

 

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Bleaching Denim?How do you bleach denim to create a fashionable look?

 

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