Dyeing Black Clothes Yellow?
Its nearly impossible to dye black another color. Your best bet is to get plain white and add color, but the fabric content would have to be high cotton or wool. Good luck!
Finding Cheap Cotton Fabric?
They have asked that people stop sending mittens. http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2015/01/12/update-stop-sewing-koala-mittens-and-start-making-pouches-for-orphaned-kangaroos/
Threading a Sewing Needle?
I hold it with my left, put the thread in with my right (Im right handed), usually looking down slightly, but if the light is bad, I find myself looking at eye level. No idea why, just how Ive always done it!
Finding Yarn Donations for Charity Project?
Check with thrift stores in your area. Let them know what you are looking for and they might be able to help you.
Rubber Stamping a Vinyl Tablecloth?
If you want to use rubber stamps, I would suggest Stayz On permanent ink. If you want to paint it, your best bet would be to buy clear vinyl to go over the top (you can stitch the edges of the tablecloth and the vinyl together). Fabric stores sell clear vinyl...
Cleaning Rubber Stamps?
Most craft stores with a stamp section have stamp cleaners: either cleaning pads or a spray. A friend of mine uses baby wipes and swears by them. Keep in mind that if they have permanent ink on them, not much will get it out! Dont worry too much if they dont...
How Do I Make Seashells Shiny?
If youre just displaying them, not using them in a craft, try a little glycerin. Put a dab on your fingers and rub it all over the shells. Be sure they arent left sitting on untreated wood.
Sea Glass Candle
To make beach glass shine, like it does when wet, rub it with a q tip dipped in baby oil or glycerin. Rub dry with a paper towel. I find its better to attach things to candles and other items that come into contact with heat using a strong adhesive like E6000...
Learning to Embroider?
Sublime Stitching has lots of fun and funky patterns for purchase and basic stitch diagrams for free. A great book for beginners is Sublime Stitching by Jenny Hart. http://www.sublimestitching.com
Removing Stains from Vintage Doll Clothes?
I used to work in a doll repair shop, so I hope I can help.First, check a hidden area of the black part to see if the dye will run. Many older doll clothes are not colorfast and will bleed, especially dark colors like red, black, blue and purple. If it is not...
Leprechaun Trap
http://familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts/season/feature/ff0309-to-catch-a-leprechaun/ff0309-to-catch-a-leprechaun2.html From Family Fun magazine. Very cute!
Attaching Fabric to Painted Wood Frame?
You may need to lightly sand the painted areas first where you want to apply the fabric. Use a medium grit sandpaper and a light touch. Good luck!
