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Instructions for Reverse Single Crochet

Reverse single crochet is a decorative stitch that is worked from left to right, instead of the usual right to left. Sometimes referred to as the crab stitch or rolled stitch, it creates a rounded row of stitches. Because the stitches get rounded off, reverse single crochet is primarily used as a bo

How to Make Boutique Hair Bows With Tails

When you enjoy making your child's hair look beautiful, you can accent her hair by using boutique-style hair bows with whimsical curly tails. These stylish hair bows can be purchased from a specialty store, but they can be costly. One solution is to create your own custom hair bows with curly tails

How to Weave With Capri Sun

Crafters who love Capri Sun can weave their own wallets with leftover juice pouches. Transform three cleaned out old juice pouches into a wallet with lots of clear tape and Velcro. Capri Sun is a fruit juice drink from Germany, according to parent company WILD. In 1981, it was the first German compa

Corrugated Cardboard Crafts

An old cardboard box can find new life as a craft project.cardboard box image by MAXFX from Fotolia.comCorrugated cardboard has the potential to turn into almost anything one can imagine. If you don't have a corrugated cardboard box at home, check with one of your local retail stores as...

How to Find FREE Sewing Patterns Online

Sewing patterns and idea books can be fairly expensive at your local fabric and craft stores, but there are hundreds available FREE on the web. Here's just a few of my favorite sites:

Uses for Challis Fabric

Challis fabric is a lightweight plain weave textile that is made from rayon, cotton, or wool. This soft fabric has a slightly brushed surface with a silky down finish. Challis fabric often has a print and it is comfortable to wear so it is frequently used to make clothing. However, certain types of

How to Connect Hooked Rugs

The 200-year-old art of rug hooking has taken on greater complexity in recent years, with the introduction of fine, delicate yarns and a wider variety of colors. Still many artisans keep the primitive style alive by using rough woolen strips or hand-torn cloth for rug hooking. Whatever style of rug

How to Get Puka Shells

The puka shell necklace is a traditional beach accessory you will find on surfers and sunbathers in many beach-going parts of the world. These little round shells are naturally formed as they break apart from being tossed around by the sea, rounding their original sharp points. A hole ("puka" is the

How to Lace a Leather Wallet

Leather lacing creates a thick weave of leather cord around the edge of a piece. Its purpose is not just to look good, but also to help protect the edges of a leather piece from wear and tear. It is often used on wallets since they are particularly prone to becoming worn. You can add leather lacing

How to Create Braided Rag Rugs

Many people are looking for economical and eco-friendly ways to decorate their homes. Recycling items we already have is a convenient way to achieve that. Create braided rag rugs using leftover fabric scraps, old clothing and linens. Making braided rag rugs is an old craft technique that is quite ti

How to Make Simple Paper Lanterns

Paper lanterns are decorative pieces that may make an area attractive during functions such as a wedding reception, or a birthday or graduation party. Creating several paper lanterns and hanging them on a string from wall to wall adds decoration to a room. Paper lanterns can be created to hold a bat

Theatrical Workshop Grants

Grants for theatrical workshops can come from the government, foundations or corporations.Theatre Masks image by Timothy Edgerton from Fotolia.comThe government, foundations and corporations all fund grants for theatrical workshops. Every grant-giving organization has different funding...

How to Make a Train Display

Model railroading is a popular hobby with more than 500,000 enthusiasts and collectors in North America, according to the World's Greatest Hobby website. Getting started in model railroading does not require a lot of money or a large room, with many hobbyists building highly detailed and functional

How to Make an Easy Bag With Old Levis

Old, worn jeans can be easily repurposed into an attractive, functional and environmentally friendly bag. If you have a little bit of fabric left over from the jeans, you can even create decorative, denim flower embellishments for the front of the bag.

How to Make a Felt Rose Headband

Decorate a plain headband with a felt rose that you can make yourself. Make one of these felt rose headbands for yourself, or make them as gifts for girls. Craft felt is found where craft supplies are sold, is inexpensive and comes in many different colors, so you can make the rose any color you wan

How to Make Your Own Shoulder Tote

Shoulder totes can be used to carry a variety of things for multiple occasions. By making your own tote bags, you can have multiple, personalized bags available for use. Alter the colors, size, pattern and handle length of each bag to suit its intended purpose. Fashion your tote bags from a variety