Shirts rarely come in a one-size-fits all. Even if the shirt fits you around the chest, waist, and shoulders, there is no guarantee that it will be the right length. Fortunately, shortening and hemming shirts is quite easy. How you go about doing it, however, will differ depending on the style of shirt you are altering as well as the material.

Chocolates are a great gift. They’re perfect for romantic occasions, holidays, or party bags, and almost everyone enjoys a sweet treat. But part of the experience comes from unwrapping or unboxing a gift to find out what’s inside. While there’s nothing wrong with using the packaging the chocolates came in, making your own box is a great way to take your gift to the next level. You can

Many knitting projects require more than one skein of yarn. As you reach the end of one skein and begin on the next, you have a few options for joining the two skeins together. You can tie the old and new yarns together loosely, going back later to weave the loose ends into the knitted fabric, but this leaves a noticeable bulge. You can also thread one strand of yarn through a needle

Countless numbers of school children through the years have been taught to make a simple paper fan. At its most basic, a paper fan can be made from just a single sheet of paper, but many variations exist. The folded paper fan, stacked paper fan, and craft stick photo fan can all be elegantly simple or embellished to reflect your personal style.

An oil lamp is easy to make, and you might already have all of the supplies at home. You can customize them easily using fragrant oils and fun additions, such as pine sprigs. This article will show you a few ways to make an oil lamp. It will also give you a few ideas on how to customize yours.

Turning a shirt into a pillow is a unique way to preserve a favorite shirt, upcycle a shirt from a thrift store, or just get crafty with a shirt that you no longer wear! You can use a t-shirt or a button-down shirt to create your pillow. Sew a pillow if you have a sewing machine and know how to sew, or try turning your t-shirt into a no-sew knotted pillow for a quick and easy craft that

Making clothes may sound intimidating, but it does not have to be. It can be both simple and fun. If you use materials that you already have at home, it can also be cheap. This article will show you two quick and simple ways to make a basic child's dress, using materials you may already have at home.

Making your own hemp bracelets is easy and can add style to any outfit, or be given as a thoughtful gift to a friend. Show off your crafting skills and save a few bucks by trying one of these methods for making a macramé, spiral, or beaded hemp bracelet. These simple pieces of hemp jewelry are quick and easy to make with just a few basic supplies.

Bookmarks are a great way to mark your place in a book. They can get expensive, however, and the standard, rectangular-shaped ones can get pretty boring. Why not make your own bookmark? With a square sheet of paper, and a few minutes of your time, you can make a neat, triangular bookmark that fits right over the corner of your page. If you aren't comfortable with origami, then there are

Fringing a shirt is an easy and fun way to produce a totally new look from shirts you already have in your wardrobe. There are several ways to decorate a fringed shirt, and you can experiment with different decoration methods to create a unique look all your own.