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Customize Store Bought Flat Panel Draperies

Shari Hiller — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 02:22:31 +0000

When it comes to window treatments, the sky is the limit. However, sometimes our time is limited! So, embellishing store bought flat panels is a great way to add a personal touch to your window treatments without starting from scratch! Read along…this is one window treatment you’ll definitely want to try. Materials List: Store bought...

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Sew an Apron with Pockets

Shari Hiller — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 14:03:26 +0000

Aprons with pockets make so much sense, but I never see anyone wearing them. What’s the problem? They are super easy to make, so you can have one that you love in a couple of hours, and you can make them to fit YOU! Here’s how. Materials List: 1 ¼ yards of your favorite washable...

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Finishing Seams Saves Them from Fraying

Shari Hiller — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 13:59:01 +0000

Any time you sew a home decor project like a drapery, shower curtain, bedspread, etc., you have seams. Seams are made up of a stitch line and raw edges of fabric. It’s the raw edges that need some care so your project holds up over time and washings! Also, if the project won’t be lined,...

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Cloth Napkins are Elegant and Easy

Shari Hiller — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 12:36:04 +0000

You might not call my “apple” cloth napkins elegant, but they certainly were easy and you can create any ambiance you like by selecting fabrics that portray the look or feeling you are going for. When you select your cloth napkin fabrics, make sure they are of an absorbent fiber like cotton. Materials for 2...

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Make a Modern Stylish Bean Bag Pouf

Shari Hiller — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 13:58:01 +0000

The bean bag chair of the 70’s was a comfortable relative of the new bean bag pouf, it just looks a bit slouchy and worn down compared to the new more geometric style. These are easy to make and are a fun addition to just about any room. Before you start your pouf, there are...

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Turn a Used Sweater into a Pillow Cover

Shari Hiller — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:01:48 +0000

When a favorite sweater doesn’t fit anymore, don’t throw it away, turn it into a pillow cover and enjoy it years longer. That’s exactly what our friend Jennifer did with her baby sweaters. My Italian Grandma was a prolific knitter. For my 7 siblings and me, both of my parents, and countless others, she knitted sweaters,...

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How to Sew Electrical Cord Covers for Lamps

Shari Hiller — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:27:44 +0000

There are always functional items that get in the way of a beautifully designed room, and electrical cords are one of them. Yes, electrical cords are ugly, however, you can create easy fabric cord covers that will hide ugly cords and become a nice additional accent to the room. Use them on both table lamp...

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Learn How to Sew Attractive Linings for Your Baskets

Shari Hiller — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:07:33 +0000

Baskets require linings for several reasons, and keeping delicate items safe is one of them, along with the fact that a lining makes the basket that much more attractive! I think there’s no denying that baskets are made for storing stuff. Sure, they can be totally decorative or even totally functional like a laundry basket,...

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Decorating Sewlutions Book is for Beginners and Pros

Shari Hiller — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:37:28 +0000

If you are a person who loves to sew, you will be amazed by all of the information our friend Donna has put into this book of sewing knowledge and projects. Matt and I are so lucky. In our business we get to meet some very talented people, and I’m proud to say that I...

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How to Sew an Appliqued Kitchen Towel

Shari Hiller — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:44:29 +0000

Hand made appliqued kitchen towels are something you don’t see too often, but they can be great additions to your kitchen and even nicer if you make them for a friend! Matt and I showed off another cute project for the kitchen: appliquéd kitchen towels. To make one that looks just like the one pictured,...

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