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Tutorial: Recycled t-shirt braided belt

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braidedtshirtbeltSome tees, bless their hearts, have little refashioning potential.  Whether it’s an awkward cut, or a stain, or fabric that doesn’t behave, there’s little that  can be done with them.  But even these t-shirts can be recycled into something useful… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ribbon covered headbands

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headbands-2-lgMay Arts shares tutorials for several methods of covering headbands.  They give  quick instructions for spiral wrapping, enveloping, folding, and encasing.  The best method for your project will depend on the width of your ribbon and the look you want… Read more ...

Free pattern: Bucket hat

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 Editor’s Note: This pattern is no longer available. I’ll keep a lookout for other bucket hat patterns and will post them to Craft Gossip when I find them.  –Anne buckethatThe Simplicity/New Look website shares a number of free downloadable patterns,… Read more ...