How to Choose a Needle for Machine Sewing
Sewing machine needles, like their hand-sewing counterparts, should be chosen according to the weight and texture of the fabric to be sewn.
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How to Craft With Oil Cloth
Oilcloth is a type of fabric with a water-resistant coating. Today's oilcloth is cotton or canvas laminated with a vinyl coating, while vintage oilcloth was cotton or canvas impregnated with linseed oil. Oilcloth lends itself to numerous crafts as it is versatile and easy to work with. One of the pe
Animal Crafts for Children
Kids can learn about animal habitats through crafts.geschnitzter elefant image by Nachtfalke from Fotolia.comAnimal crafts for children can vary by age or grade. By dividing the crafts by animal categories, such as jungle, forest, ocean and farm animals, the children can also learn about...
How to Troubleshoot a Consew Sewing Machine
Consew is not as well-known as other brands of sewing machines, but the company manufactures sewing machines and quilting machines. There are many advantages to these machines as they feature a safety clutch, the ability to sew well on lightweight and heavy materials and it is possible to change the
How to Make an Origami Basketball Hoop
Origami basketball nets are not difficult to make. Use a variety of different sizes and types of paper commonly found in classrooms or at the office (computer, lined, construction, etc.) You can make the net in approximately two minutes. Origami basketball nets can be used to play games that involv
How to Sew Grocery Bag Dispensers
Sew a grocery bag dispenser for your country or vintage kitchen using an old cutter quilt for the dispenser body. A cutter quilt is an old quilt that has deteriorated or is too badly damaged from use and age to use as a bed quilt. These quilts offer an abundance of fabric for a variety of craft proj
How to Print a 6.5X4 Card
Cards measuring 6.5 by 4 inches are often used for greeting cards, simple stationary, day planners or small binders. Properly customize your printer settings to ensure that you get quality results and a nice fit.
Which Types Of Herbs Are Suitable For The Majority Of Craft Purposes!...
In this day and age there are so many crafts to choose from, we like canvas art, or you only need to glance at a few abstract paintings to realise this. Yet, herbs too, are ...
How to Make a Mini Helicopter Hover
Hovering ability is one reason why many RC enthusiasts choose a helicopter over an airplane. However, the maneuver is highly sophisticated with larger helicopters, requiring changes in the pitch (or angle) of the blades and the yaw (or thrust of the tail blade). To avoid such complexities, many choo
How to Make Primitive Archery Bows
The bow and arrow is one of the oldest weapons known to man. It has been used by countless civilizations across an untold number of years and is still useful even today. While many people who are interested in archery, the sport of using a bow, are most likely to purchase a pre-made bow, it may be i
Build Baby Furniture With Simple Woodworking Plans
Woodworking Made Easier Through Best Baby Furniture Plans Want to use your woodworking skills to build a unique gift that will be remembered over a lifetime? Creating baby furniture is a special way to show ...
Raise Your Own Wellness By Eating A Gluten-less Diet Program
At some stage in our lives so many of us suffer from an allergy of some kind.
How to Get to Team Aqua's Hideout in "Pokemon Emerald"
In "Pokemon Emerald," you must find and capture various Pokemon to help you defeat Team Magma and Team Aqua --- foes who return from previous games in the "Pokemon" series. You can find Team Aqua's hideout near Lilycove City late in the game. In addition to being integral to completing the game, thi
Instructions for Hand Embroidery on Sarees
A saree (also commonly called "sari") is a long piece of fabric wrapped around the body with a loose end that is thrown over the shoulder. While some sarees are unembellished, most sarees are decorated with embroidery and mirrors. A cotton saree can handle heavy embroidery, while a delicate silk sar
How to Set a Hygrometer
A hygrometer is a device that measures the relative humidity in the atmosphere. Because relative humidity is a function of temperature and absolute humidity, the hygrometer's reading will be affected by temperature variations in the test chamber. Also, a hygrometer must be calibrated in air, which d
How to Print on a T-Shirt
T-shirt printing is very popular now that there are a number of easy ways to create your own custom designed shirt. You can even start your own T-shirt business with little or no start-up cost. Print-on-demand T-shirt companies like Zazzle have also popped up to give prospective small business owner
How to Build a House Out of Popsicle Sticks
Popsicle stick houses are an age old fun craft for all ages. A great rainy day project, the house can be as small or large as the imagination allows, and takes a minimal amount of materials. With help even the smallest budding architect can create a model dream home using craft sticks. Easy to find
Directions for Hand Braided Rugs
In centuries past, fabric was costly, and every scrap was used. Worn clothing was recycled into a braided rug. According to Diana Blake Gray, master rug maker, "It was not until the railroads provided cheap transportation that wool and cotton fabrics produced on the east coast were available for mos
Making Foam Elastic Headbands
Sport foam headbands are an effective accessory for athletes who have a roll of sport foam tape in their bag but no headband. Sport foam tape only sticks to itself so a headband will not stick to your hair. The tape has some stretch which allows the headband to be slightly smaller and snug. You can
How to Make Cards With Craft Blank Cardstock
Blank greeting cards allow you to inspire and encourage others by adding your own personalized inscriptions inside the card. Make a card yourself out of blank card stock, and your gift may become a cherished treasure to the person who receives it. Blank card stock comes in a variety of colors and si