Instructables: exploring - living - sewing - reuse - featured http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 09:32:08 PDT BLOX v1.01 Pizza "Wings" Costume http://www.instructables.com/id/Pizza-Wings-Costume/
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By: Erratic.Chromatic

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Fri, 3 May 2013 02:59:43 PDT
How to make a mountain pillow http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-mountain-pillow/
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By: elewis03

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Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:51:33 PDT
Sew a Unique Coffee Bag Apron http://www.instructables.com/id/Sew-a-Unique-Coffee-Bag-Apron/
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By: MaidenJane

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Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:40:04 PST
Spy Vest http://www.instructables.com/id/Spy-Vest/
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By: libraryCat

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Tue, 15 May 2012 20:35:07 PDT
Recycle your old cargo pants into a satchel! http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycle-your-old-cargo-pants-into-a-satchel/
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Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:02:20 PDT
Snuggie-mono or Comfimono http://www.instructables.com/id/Snuggie-mono-or-Comfimono/
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By: bradmumpower

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Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:15:56 PST
customise your hoodie http://www.instructables.com/id/customise-your-hoodie/
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By: rau.gabriela

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Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:33:40 PST
Jeans Wallet http://www.instructables.com/id/Jeans-Wallet-2/
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By: piggleliggle

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Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:17:14 PST
Kimono Corset http://www.instructables.com/id/Kimono-Corset/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/LYJ8/GO6V9WHB/FJ5LYJ8GO6V9WHB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/LYJ8/GO6V9WHB/FJ5LYJ8GO6V9WHB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/LYJ8/GO6V9WHB/FJ5LYJ8GO6V9WHB.SMALL.jpg mdel_giorno The kimono that I so desperately wanted at 18 has been living in my closet for a few years now. Every time I found it, I couldn't help but admire the fabric and the hand stitching- even though I didn't display it any more, I couldn't see parting with it. I finally plucked up the courage to cut off t...
By: mdel_giorno

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Sun, 29 May 2011 00:09:19 PDT
Shag Bag From Recycled T-Shirts http://www.instructables.com/id/Shag-Bag-From-Recycled-T-Shirts/
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Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:46:12 PDT
Cutest Ever Pillowcase Shirt http://www.instructables.com/id/Cutest-Ever-Pillowcase-Shirt/
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By: Ninzerbean

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Sun, 1 Aug 2010 18:05:01 PDT
Decorate Pants with Machine Embroidery http://www.instructables.com/id/Decorate-Pants-with-Machine-Embroidery/
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Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:06:51 PDT
Make Mittens From Used Sweater http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Mittens-for-Buy-Nothing-Day/
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