diy crafts
Apron Instructions Step 1: Lay the pillowcase flat and fold up the bottom edge 8”. Top stitch along the folded edge at 1 / 4 ”. (The stitched edge will become the top edge of the pockets.) Step 2: Turn the pillowcase over and fold the bottom up another 8”. There will be three layers of pillowcase. Step 3: Pin the layers together and top stitch around the sides and bottom edges. Mark a line down the middle of the front pocket, pin and stitch. Step 4: Topstitch ribbon at the top edge of the apron (continue along sides and bottom for a more finished look).
coasters Think outside the box with these ceramic tiles we scored from Habitat for Humanity Restore for $.10 each. We used a blue sheet with white flowers and cut them so the blue still outlined the flowers and used Mod Podge to affix them. Add some sticky felt circles to the bottom to avoid scratching your furniture.
Easy apron Another pillowcase project, this simple apron takes just 10 minutes to sew. It’s a great project for even a beginning seamstress. See directions at right.
lampshade Turn around a thrift store lamp or give life to a simple $15 Target lamp like this one by wrapping the plain shade in a sheet. Measure the height of the shade and add about a half inch. Use a hemmed side of a sheet to align along the bottom of the shade with hot glue and then wrap and glue the loose half inch around the top. Use a plain ribbon to hide the loose edge just inside the top of the shade. More Ideas Banners Bags Napkins Quilted baby bibs Skirts Cover shelves
Cover dresser drawers Recover a desk chair Embroidery hoop art Dresses Wallets Bow ties
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