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Gathered Stripes Knitting Pattern

This textured stripe pattern alternates segments of garter stitch with segments of gathered stockinette stitch. It's a nice way to add some visual interest without a lot of complexity. This is...

Apr 23, 2013 Like 7 people like this

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Sewing Decorative Charms

Wandering through the aisles of a craft store can lead to all sorts of inspiration. Some objects are designed for one type of craft project seem destined to be used in another area. Sewing...

Apr 7, 2013 Like 11 people like this

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Classic Knotted Belt

This classic belt has a nautical influence and is a great wardrobe staple. Make your own so it's the perfect size to fit you.

Mar 14, 2013 Like 15 people like this

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Having a custom camera strap made from the colors and fabrics that match your personal style is a great addition to your wardrobe and it keeps your camera at close reach. **Disclaimer** This camera...

Mar 9, 2013 Like 15 people like this

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Patterning a Camera Strap

If you want to carry your camera in a way that keeps it handy and easy to use a good quality camera strap is needed. However, so many of them are unattractive and the nice ones are so expensive!...

Mar 6, 2013 Like 8 people like this

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Ruched Knitting Necklace

A while ago I invested in a great set of bamboo knitting needles in lots and lots of sizes. Included in the set was some size US 0 / 2mm needles. They're basically glorified toothpicks, so I...

Mar 4, 2013 Like 8 people like this

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Codex Book Binding

Binding your own books is a great way to make a custom size/shape/paper type book to carry with you as a journal or sketch book or a way to build a custom scrapbook for a specific event. Codex book...

Feb 27, 2013 Like 21 people like this

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Diagonal Float Braid

We recently received an email from a reader named Mina with a picture of a braid, asking if we could identify it. I took on the challenge, and in spite of my best efforts I couldn't come up with an...

Feb 21, 2013 Like 26 people like this

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Cutting Wood With A Mitre Box Saw

If you make enough things you'll eventually need to cut a piece of wood. Projects like mounting photos on wood blocks, making bag handles from dowels, and framing all make use of wood, but if...

Feb 18, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Beads and Crystals Ring

This delicate beaded ring is made using the same stitch as the peyote rings, bracelets, and beads that we've posted before. This project is all about how changing up the beads used can make a huge...

Feb 10, 2013 Like 15 people like this

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Anchor and Braid Bracelet

Some charms are perfect at being both a decorative touch and an unusual closure. I found these anchor charms at a local bead store and thought they would be perfect in conjunction with pretty...

Feb 8, 2013 Like 25 people like this

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Swarovski Crystal and Glass Beaded Bracelet

This bracelet combines two rows of peyote stitch with a row of bezel set Swarovski crystals. The rectangular shape of the crystals works well with the structure of peyote. This subtle and sparkling...

Feb 6, 2013 Like 11 people like this

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Chevron Layette v1 Knitting Pattern

In the genre of knitting patterns there are a lot that have been labeled a "chevron layette" since people started writing down and naming patterns. This one is a very open lace with nice vertical...

Feb 5, 2013 Like 6 people like this

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Spiral Braids with 12 to 28 Strands

You can make larger braids from 12 to 28 strands of thread using the same technique as the 8 strand spiral braid. These are woven from brights so you can easily see the structure and pattern, but...

Feb 3, 2013 Like 20 people like this

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8 Strand Spiral Braid

A basic spiral braid is a great technique to know - it's useful for anything from making friendship bracelets to making color matched cord for button loops or shoelaces.

Jan 30, 2013 Like 19 people like this

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Swarovski Jewelry Kit Giveaway

We are happy to announce a Swarovski Jewelry Kit Giveaway! Swarovski graciously sent us one kit to use for a project (see: Crystal Decorated Shirt Collar) and a second kit to give away. The winner...

Jan 26, 2013 Like

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Crystal Decorated Shirt Collar

Swarovski makes some of the most beautiful jewelry in the world. For those of us who love to make our own jewelry we are fortunate that Swarovski Crystal Elements are available as individual pieces...

Jan 26, 2013 Like 12 people like this

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Project Presentations for Craftsman Tools

The authors on How Did You Make This are avid makers of all sorts of things. We are both active on Instructables.com (See Technoplastique | Kris's profile, and Antibromide | Carly's profile) and...

Jan 25, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Two-in-One Bag - Make This

Having 2 bags that work together or separate can be incredibly handy for quick changes from day to evening. When getting ready to go out for the evening or on a quick trip save yourself the time of...

Jan 24, 2013 Like 16 people like this

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Basics of Seed Beads

Seed beads offer endless options for making jewelry, apparel and home accessories, but they can be complicated. We've posted some projects that make use of seed beads and have received a lot of...

Jan 23, 2013 Like 10 people like this

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Update A Sweater With Hand Stitching

A lot of us have basics in our closet that do their jobs, but aren't particularly interesting to wear. When London Times Fashion came to us for ideas about how to enjoy the new year by updating...

Jan 22, 2013 Like 15 people like this

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Tote Bag Bottom - Make This

Having a good tote bag with a sturdy bottom is endlessly useful for weekend get-aways, trips to the beach, carrying groceries home, or carrying a blanket and snacks to the park for a picnic....

Jan 19, 2013 Like 14 people like this

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Scalloped Whole Stitch Lace

This pattern is another grid variation on the basic Whole Stitch Lace that was posted earlier. In this version, the grid is manipulated to make a scallop design - perfect for pretty trimming. Once...

Jan 15, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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Lace Triangles Knitting Pattern

This geometric lace pattern is a medium difficulty to knit - beyond knitting and purling, you need only know how to knit two stitches together and yarn over to make one (plus, of course, lots of...

Jan 15, 2013 Like 6 people like this

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Sand Cast Candles

It's surprisingly easy to make candle molds from sand to cast your own candles. These are made in an ombre style, but they could also be made solid colored or in any variation of stripe pattern....

Jan 8, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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Freshwater Pearl Charm Bracelet

Pearl jewelry is popular for a reason - it's pretty, classic, and goes with almost everything. This bracelet turns ordinary pearl beads into little charms, then hangs them from chain to make the...

Jan 6, 2013 Like 6 people like this

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Fold In Half Wallet Cut + Sew

I walked you through how to pattern this fold-in-half leather wallet. In this post I will show you how to assemble this leather wallet so you can apply the technique to any leather wallet you might...

Jan 5, 2013 Like 18 people like this

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Fold In Half Wallet - Patterning Part 4

We warmed up on the easy pieces. The zipper pouch is a bit trickier but not impossible by any means.

Jan 4, 2013 Like 6 people like this

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Fold In Half Wallet - Patterning Part 3

The larger picture of how pieces will be assembled is in place. Now we can work on preparing the smaller pieces.

Jan 3, 2013 Like 8 people like this

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Luxe DIY

Gathered Stripes Knitting Pattern

Sewing Decorative Charms

Classic Knotted Belt

Camera Strap - Cut and Sew

Patterning a Camera Strap

Ruched Knitting Necklace

Codex Book Binding

Diagonal Float Braid

Cutting Wood With A Mitre Box Saw

Beads and Crystals Ring

Anchor and Braid Bracelet

Swarovski Crystal and Glass Beaded Bracelet

Chevron Layette v1 Knitting Pattern

Spiral Braids with 12 to 28 Strands

8 Strand Spiral Braid

Swarovski Jewelry Kit Giveaway

Crystal Decorated Shirt Collar

Project Presentations for Craftsman Tools

Two-in-One Bag - Make This

Basics of Seed Beads

Update A Sweater With Hand Stitching

Tote Bag Bottom - Make This

Scalloped Whole Stitch Lace

Lace Triangles Knitting Pattern

Sand Cast Candles

Freshwater Pearl Charm Bracelet

Fold In Half Wallet Cut + Sew

Fold In Half Wallet - Patterning Part 4

Fold In Half Wallet - Patterning Part 3

Fold In Half Wallet - Patterning Part 2

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