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Category: Basic Techniques

glass gems set in silicone with text overlay: a dozen great ways to use silicone caulk in your DIY crafts

12 Awesome Ways to Use Silicone Caulk in Your Sewing and Crafts

Here are a dozen offbeat ways that I use silicone caulk in my sewing and crafting. Check out some of my never-before-seen projects, and lots of helpful tips for using this awesome craft material!

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red and blue tote bag with circular pattern and text overlay: how to make striped tote bag handles

How to Make Striped Tote Bag Handles, Belts, or Lanyards (it’s Super Easy!)

Does your tote bag need an extra pop of color? Try this easy technique to make striped tote bag handles! It also works very well on belts, pet leashes, lanyards, and any other kind of fabric strap.

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closeup of jeans button with text overlay: how to replace the button on a pair of jeans

How to Replace the Button on a Pair of Jeans (with a New or Used Jeans Button!)

Replacing the all-metal button on a pair of jeans isn’t as difficult as it may seem. Here’s a tutorial that shows you several different methods, including a hack that lets you re-use the button from an old pair of jeans!

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17 Handy Painter’s Tape Hacks for Sewing and Crafting

Here’s a list of some of my very favorite painter’s tape hacks that will make your sewing and crafting (and maybe even your life!) a little easier.

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How to Remove Tarnish Using Something So Safe, You Can Eat it!

Tarnish on buckles and D-rings is never a good look. So how do I remove it? And better yet, how do I do it without using any harsh, smelly, or dangerous chemical compounds?

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sweatshirt with new cuffs

How to Replace Worn-Out Cuffs and Neckband on a Sweatshirt

The cuffs on a sweatshirt, hoodie, or sweater often look worn out long before the rest of the garment does. How do you replace them quickly and easily? I’ll show you!

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DIY Fabric Flowers Tutorial (With Free Printable Template!)

Learn how to make these beautiful fabric flowers! They are a quick and easy project, and a great way to use fabric scraps. Use the finished flowers to decorate wreaths, tote bags, headbands, flip-flops, hats, purses, pillows, and more!

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How to Evenly Space Flower Petals (or Other Items) in a Circle

If you do a lot of crafting, you might be looking for an easy way to space out flower petals (or other items) evenly in a circle. Here are a couple of ways to do that.

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How to Sew Perfect Circles

This is a fun hack that lets you sew perfect circles with no marking or tracing. It’s easy, and all you need is a thumbtack and some tape!

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An Easy Way to Space Buttonholes Evenly

Believe it or not, this sewing tip is courtesy of Tom Silva, from This Old House. He used this method to space porch pickets, but it also works great for spacing buttonholes.

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How to Patch a Hole in a Pair of Jeans (and make it look good!)

Learn how to patch a hole in a pair of jeans, and end up with a style statement instead of a tear.

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How to Sew a Dart Using Only the Bobbin Thread

I think this is the best way to sew a dart: Using only the bobbin thread.

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