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This unique, no-sew craft tote bag is easy to make and allows you to show off a photo of your dog everywhere you go.

Quilts have long been a tradition in America. Early settlers made the patchwork quilts from necessity - and some are truly beautiful - heirlooms to be cherished. This article shares some brief history on the American tradition - and some photos of quilts made by the author.

I love t-shirts! The material is the best to make recon projects out of. Old pieces work best for this project. This is a great way to recycle t-shirt that are too tight or old boxy concert t-shirts. I wear my dresses like this over a pair of leggings.

Learn how to make a t-shirt string to use in other reconstructed clothing projects.

Learn how to make one of the most comfortable skirts you will ever own. It’s also a great way to recycle and old t-shirt.

Learn how to make a cute and fun tank top out of an old t-shirt. VERY easy project with a fun twist.

Take a dive into the art of reconstructing clothing with this simple 80s inspired off the shoulder top.

Learn how to make a pair of wrist cuffs (also called arm or wrist warmers) of a piece of t-shirt material.

Tips and ideas on creating a pattern for a handbag. From selecting material to outlining the pattern.

On one hand you have a worn, torn pair of denims, and on the other, you’ve got worn, torn potholders. Put these two together with some ingenuity and you’ve got yourself spiffy new denim potholders. Most folks would just toss them both out saying they’re completely useless, but ...

The most basic, and most useful, item in a seamstress' arsenal. Also makes a great gift, or, sans pins, put in a drawer to make your clothes smell fresh and lovely...

Dying natural fibres with berries is normally a fun project one can do with children too on a rainy Sunday afternoon. But I had to produce a "colour chart of white angora wool died with different berries" for a client, so it took a little longer than just an afternoon.

The wool of angora rabbits is the only natural fibre that can be spun immediately after "harvesting", i.e. plucking or shearing the wool from the rabbit. Angora rabbits don't get hurt or killed in the process as many people assume. Just like sheep or goats, angora rabbits are also ver...

It just happened! You are getting dressed for this special occasion and pop! A button comes off! You don't want to change to another outfit, so there is only one way to remedy the situation, get needle and thread out and stich this button back on. Won't take long, just a few minutes.