http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/c1106-crocheting--knitting.html A list of recent articles by category as Teasers. en http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/how-to-make-a-bonnet http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/how-to-make-a-bonnet#comments Needlework Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:26:30 -0600 teen 27022 at http://www.howtodothings.com http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/how-to-make-roman-shades <p>Roman shades are a classic style that can complement many interior design styles. These simple, yet traditional styles are considered works of art in many homes. To make your own Roman shades, follow these instructions.</p> <p><strong>Materials</strong>:<br />Tape measure<br />Patterned fabric<br />Drapery lining<br />Pulleys with lift rings and cord assembly<br />Top rail<br />Staple gun<br />Sewing machine and thread</p> <p><a href="http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/how-to-make-roman-shades">read more</a></p> http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/how-to-make-roman-shades#comments Needlework Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:09:14 -0500 mina 26915 at http://www.howtodothings.com http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/how-to-make-a-dress <p>The satisfaction of creating your own clothes can be as great as the money you’ll save. If you are thinking of making a dress don’t be overwhelmed. You can make a simple dress at home if you follow these instructions.<br /><strong><br />Materials</strong>:<br />Tape measure<br />Pattern<br />Fabric<br />Scissors<br />Fabric pen<br />Sewing machine and thread</p> <p><a href="http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/how-to-make-a-dress">read more</a></p> http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/how-to-make-a-dress#comments Needlework Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:07:40 -0500 mina 26916 at http://www.howtodothings.com http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/how-to-make-a-pincushion <p>If you do any sewing work, you know you need to have at least one pincushion to stick those pins and needles when they are not being used. Finding a pincushion at the store isn’t easy these days. Instead you can make your own pincushion if you follow these instructions.</p> <p><strong>Materials</strong>:<br />Fabric remnant at least 6 ½ inches x 4 inches<br />Cotton stuffing<br />Needle <br />Thread<br />Lots of pins</p> <p><a href="http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/how-to-make-a-pincushion">read more</a></p> http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/how-to-make-a-pincushion#comments Needlework Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:57:17 -0500 Cassandra 26897 at http://www.howtodothings.com http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/how-to-digitize-a-design-for-embroidery http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/how-to-digitize-a-design-for-embroidery#comments Needlework Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:17:32 -0500 mcdesign 26150 at http://www.howtodothings.com http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/how-to-crochet-a-christmas-candle-cozy http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/how-to-crochet-a-christmas-candle-cozy#comments Needlework Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:49:11 -0500 moonglow 19276 at http://www.howtodothings.com http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/how-to-crochet-a-christmas-bell-ornament http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/how-to-crochet-a-christmas-bell-ornament#comments Needlework Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:52:51 -0500 moonglow 18761 at http://www.howtodothings.com http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/how-to-crochet-a-pet-rock http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/how-to-crochet-a-pet-rock#comments Needlework Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:38:43 -0500 moonglow 18539 at http://www.howtodothings.com http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/how-to-sew-chair-slip-covers <p class="MsoNormal">Slip covers bring life to an old piece of beloved furniture and protect a chair from the daily abuse of children and pets. Whatever your reason for a slip cover, follow these steps and you will be able to sew chair slip covers whenever you need them.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><u><strong>Materials and tools</strong></u>:</p> <ul> <li>Chair to cover</li> <li>Fabric</li> <li>Large sheets of paper or slip cover template</li> <li>Fabric scissors</li> <li>Sewing machine</li> <li>Thread</li> <li>Pencil</li> <li>Stick pins</li> <li>Velcro (optional)</li> <li>Tape</li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><u><strong>Directions</strong></u>:</p> <p><a href="http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/how-to-sew-chair-slip-covers">read more</a></p> http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/how-to-sew-chair-slip-covers#comments Needlework Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:50:10 -0500 Cassandra 18531 at http://www.howtodothings.com http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/how-to-crochet-a-poolside-coaster http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/how-to-crochet-a-poolside-coaster#comments Needlework Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:56:58 -0500 moonglow 18454 at http://www.howtodothings.com