How to Update a Sewing Machine Case

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I have several sewing machines. I have been a seamstress since I was a teenager. One of my machines is a vintage Kenmore machine. That sucker is heavy (being an all metal machine) and they certainly don’t make them like this any more. The only problem is that the hard case has yellowed with age. [...]

How to Make Custom Covers For Your Power Tools

How to Make Your Own Power Tool Covers

I don’t have a shop so my power tools are stored under the carport. I’d really like to make covers to keep the rust off of them and mainly so they don’t get wet during one of our howling Southern rain storms!

My table saw and my miter saw (on the stand) sport waterproof grill [...]

Another T-shirt Makeover…

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I love t-shirts! They are so comfy, have no special laundering instructions, and look great for any occasion! I do get bored with a plain t-shirt. Sometimes I like to add just a little touch of something to dress them up a bit.

I bought two plain t-shirts on clearance for $3 each. I cut [...]

How to Make a Hanging Accessories Holder

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Once again, I have hacked another design from Pottery Barn Teen, this one being the Hanging Accessories Holder. This is so cute for organizing accessories such as scarves, sunglasses, necklaces, gloves, etc. It could be hung on a hanger or a hook plus it is very easy, quick, and inexpensive to make! Plus, it can [...]

How to “Girl-Up” a Man’s T-Shirt…

I really love those oversized “Flashdance” type of shirts… If you grew up in the 80s you totally know what I mean. If not, well, nevermind!

Anyway, today, we’ll make a man’s t-shirt “girlified”!

Supplies:

A Man’s T-Shirt (mine is an XL) Fabric Paint A Stencil & Stencil Adhesive Scissors Pins Sewing Machine

The sewing [...]