Instructables: exploring - living - reuse - sewing - featured http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 00:14:55 PDT BLOX v1.01 Upcycled Tie Skirt! http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycled-Tie-Skirt/
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Tue, 27 Nov 2012 04:32:55 PST
Make a Pocket Zoo! http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Pocket-Zoo/
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Thu, 5 Jul 2012 08:48:22 PDT
Innertube crow http://www.instructables.com/id/Innertube-crow/
Innertube crow - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO7/T6RK/H2WEYK0W/FO7T6RKH2WEYK0W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO7/T6RK/H2WEYK0W/FO7T6RKH2WEYK0W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO7/T6RK/H2WEYK0W/FO7T6RKH2WEYK0W.SMALL.jpg Ruud van Koningsbrugge I have been experimenting with innertubes for years and sold lots of result on art fairs. But nothing sold as well as the crows. I made so many that i'm "tyred" of them. So, for everybody that likes them: They are no longer for sale, Make your own. Here's how: cutting shapes You will need: One bi...
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Sat, 16 Jun 2012 13:43:05 PDT
How To Make Fabric Covered Welt Cord from an Old Wool Jacket http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Fabric-Covered-Welt-Cord-from-an-Old-W/
How To Make Fabric Covered Welt Cord from an Old Wool Jacket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/5QCR/GRFMUVS7/F1T5QCRGRFMUVS7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/5QCR/GRFMUVS7/F1T5QCRGRFMUVS7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/5QCR/GRFMUVS7/F1T5QCRGRFMUVS7.SMALL.jpg modhomeecteacher During upholstery classes, one request that I hear over and over again is to show students how to make and attach welt cord (piping) to a pillow seam or into cushion seams. A little added bonus is that I used a wool jacket from Goodwill as the fabric for this chartreuse cording. When you have a very...
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Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:13:06 PDT
Sewing Kit in a Jar http://www.instructables.com/id/Sewing-Kit-in-a-Jar-1/
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Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:57:25 PDT
How to make a Hacker's Wallet v.1.2 using reclaimed materials http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Hackers-Wallet-v10-using-reclaime/
How to make a Hacker's Wallet v.1.2 using reclaimed materials - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/2Z2S/GLC26KU5/FLD2Z2SGLC26KU5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/2Z2S/GLC26KU5/FLD2Z2SGLC26KU5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/2Z2S/GLC26KU5/FLD2Z2SGLC26KU5.SMALL.jpg royshearer This document will show you how to make a Hacker's Wallet, a wallet made from recyclates that is easy to make, repair and hack. The project is housed at www.openthing.org/products/hackerswallet . Features in this version: A long pocket for UK bank notes with a small opening at the bottom. Two pock...
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Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:29:53 PDT
Make Your Favorite Old T-Shirt New Again http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Favorite-Old-T-Shirt-New-Again/
Make Your Favorite Old T-Shirt New Again - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/JCXD/GCGUGTUH/F31JCXDGCGUGTUH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/JCXD/GCGUGTUH/F31JCXDGCGUGTUH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/JCXD/GCGUGTUH/F31JCXDGCGUGTUH.SMALL.jpg Ninzerbean Don't you hate it when your coolest, most favorite/lucky/sentimental old T-shirt finally is no longer fit to be seen in? This 'ible will show you how you can save the best part of your old favorite and get many more years of wear/luck and sentiment from the new one. Don't forget to vote in the sewi...
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Wed, 4 Aug 2010 18:42:22 PDT
Recycle old jeans into a wrench set case http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycle-old-jeans-into-a-wrench-set-case/
Recycle old jeans into a wrench set case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/JMWC/GBOTJDMQ/FEEJMWCGBOTJDMQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/JMWC/GBOTJDMQ/FEEJMWCGBOTJDMQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/JMWC/GBOTJDMQ/FEEJMWCGBOTJDMQ.SMALL.jpg beberly37 No I said wrench, not wench, I can't imagine one wench let alone a whole set of them.  Anyway I have many pseudo reliable vehicles which requires me to carry tools around.  I also have spent some time unexpectedly working on my vehicles when I was poorly dressed for the occasion, this can reek havoc...
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Sat, 17 Jul 2010 11:21:38 PDT