Category: Sewing

T-shirt Rose

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Cut a long strip from an old t-shirt. Wrap it around your hand as in photo. Use a small piece to tie if off. Cut the t-shirt ends will roll nicely and give you the look in bottom right photo.

Now what will you do with the rose?? Sew it onto a sweater? bookbag? purse?

Snake from an old Tie

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In my book, this is an oldie but goodie!

You’ll need:

  • old tie
  • buttons for eyes
  • ribbon for tongue
  • sewing thread and needle
  • filler; such as beans, rice, or polyfill

First sew the eyes onto the fat end of the tie (being sure to leave an opening for the filling). Fill the tie – not too full or it will only lay straight! Think about adding some bells or other rattling objects first into the skinny end to make a rattle snake! Pin or hold the tongue in place and sew closed the opening. This is an easy craft for beginning sewers.

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