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How to make dice, if you happen to be in prison

Learn how to perfect your craps game while in prison. This video demonstrates how to make dice from toilet paper, water and a ball point pen - a common form of entertainment in prison.

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How to make origami Japanese tumblers

Create a domino effect with these neat Japanese tumblers. The original tumbler (also known as the 'Ta Rum Te Tum Tum') was invented by the Japanese origamist Seiro Tagekawa. Your wonderful & charming host ...

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How to make a paper Optimus Prime Transformer

Tinkernut brings you this papercraft tutorial on making a paper transformer. Check out PaperRobots1999 for free downloads.

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How to fold an origami swallow with Robert Lang

Robert Lang, recognized as one the world's leading masters of origami, offers up the most thorough origami tutorial you will find on the web, running time at 29:27. Lang's origami works have been exhibited at ...

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How to origami a bomber jet with Joost Langeveld

Origami and the joy of paper airplanes come together in this video on how to make an origami bomber jet. The camouflage paper makes a great canvas for this form.

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How to sew a patchwork purse

Looking for an easy purse pattern to sew? Learn how to make a patchwork purse with different kinds of fabric in this free sewing video ...more

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How to sew a pillow case cover

Looking for an easy sewing project? Learn how to make a flanged pillow case in this free video series from a professional seamstress.

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How to sew a pocket

Pockets are handy, but not all clothes come with them. Make your own pockets to add them to wherever you need. Learn how to sew pockets by ...more

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How to sew a railroad zipper onto a garment with OTIS College

This video sewing tutorial shows a clear and complete demonstration of ...more

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How to sew a round pillow with piping

Sewing a round pillow with piping is a fun challenge for a beginning seamstress. Learn to sew a round throw pillow with this free sewing ...more

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How to sew a ruffle

This instructional sewing video demonstrates how to sew a ruffle. Choose any type of fabric and some stretchy material. Sew the stretchy ...more

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How to sew a seam

Make It Mine Magazine editor Linda Augsburg shows you how to sew a seam. Sewing a seam is a very basic beginning to learn how to sew any ...more

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How to sew a slip stitch

Make It Mine associate editor Tea Benduhn shows you how to hem using a slip stitch. A slip stitch will make a stitch that is not visible on ...more

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How to sew a spa pillow and eye pillow

Melissa Watson from DIY Style shows how to make a spa pillow and eye pillow with micro beads and soothing lavender in this instructional ...more

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How to sew a straight seam

You can learn to confidently and accurately sew a straight seam. You Will Need * Straight pins * A measuring tape * A sewing machine * ...more

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How to sew a sweatshirt into a pillow

Celebrate your school by using the logo to decorate your home, or turn any old sweatshirt into a snuggly pillow. This simple sewing project ...more

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How to sew a zippered vinyl pouch

This video shows how to make a bus pass holder, coin purse, or belt pouch. Nicole Tirona of Its Your Life demonstrates building this useful ...more

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How to sew buttons

Button sewing requires the use of different techniques for different kinds of buttons. Sew buttons with tips from an experienced seamstress ...more

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How to sew curtains

Learn how to sew curtains, how to choose the correct fabric and how to install them when you've completed a curtain sewing project with ...more

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How to sew fold over elastic onto a cloth diaper cover

Cloth diapers are ecological and can be reused, without the endless ...more

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How to sew gathering on a Singer sewing machine

Gathering is a technique used in many sewing patterns for such areas as sleeves, ruffles, and waist bands. This video sewing tutorial ...more

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How to sew in an invisible zipper

An invisible zipper adds a nice finish to fancier sewing projects, as it just looks like a regular seam. This how-to video demonstrates ...more

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How to sew jewelry bags

Looking for easy sewing projects? Learn how to sew your own jewelry bag with drawstrings in this free video clip about sewing patterns.

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How to sew on a button

Sewing on a button is still a skill everyone needs to know. Luckily, our expert tailor, Mr Hong is on hand to show us the right way to do it

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How to sew on a button by hand

Ever have a button fall off your clothing? Watch this video and see how to sew it back on. You will need thread, needle, scissors, and of ...more

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How to sew on a button that is falling off

How many times have we experienced getting ready for a meeting or an appointment (or other important events) and had a strategically placed ...more

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How to sew on a button using the Singer sewing machine

Use the Sew a Button presser foot to sew flat buttons on your garments ...more

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How to sew on a flat button

Not as straightforward as you think. For anyone who ever wondered how to properly sew a button on, wonder no more. Thanks to Tracey from ...more

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How to sew piping

Making and sewing piping can be an easy and fun sewing project. Get tips from our expert on fabric piping in this free sewing video series.

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How to sew seam binding on sleeve edges

Use seam binding tape to quickly and easily finish the edge of a sleeve or neck edge or other garment edge. This sewing video tutorial ...more

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How to sew silk

Shifting fabric, snags, and puckered seams are just a few of the pitfalls in working with silk. From choosing the right needle, thread, and ...more

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How to sew stitched stationary

This ReadyMade video shows you how to make your own creative stitched stationary by sewing paper together for a variety of uses. All you ...more

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How to sew with bar-tack stitching

Embellish sewing projects using various bar-tack stitching techniques on your sewing machine.

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How to sew zippers

Want to attach a zipper to your sewing project? Get tips for sewing on zippers in this free craft video series from a professional clothing ...more

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How to sew a hem

Linda Augsburg shows you how to turn under and hem the raw edge of a piece of fabric.

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How to sew on a button

A professional and accurate explanation of how to sew on a button.

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How to stitch a pattern for sewing

Learn from fashion designer Natalie how to sew pattern pieces together. It helps if you have watched other videos of her in action.

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How to stitch the soft knot for silk ribbon embroidery

This tutorial video will show how to do the typical soft knot used in ...more

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How to straighten the grain on fluid fabrics

Aligning the horizontal selvedge is an easy and almost automatic process for most sewers, but getting the crossgrain fabric straight on silk ...more

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How to take the guess work out of sewing with silk

Here, Sandra Betzina, TV host and author, takes some of the guesswork out of sewing with this slippery fabric. You'll learn which needle ...more

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How to tat a split ring

This tutorial video will show you how to tat a split ring. Tatting is a technique used to make doilies. The Split ring is really quite ...more

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How to tat floating or thrown Rings

This tutorial video will show you how to throw a floating ring off a chain in tatting. Tatting is also known as the art of making doilies ...more

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How to thread a mechanical Singer sewing machine

The machine used in this video demonstration is a 3343c, but the threading is exactly the same as on a vintage Singer and other modern ...more

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How to thread a needle with Threadbanger

The first step to sewing yourself some great new clothes is as easy as threading a needle. Don't know how? Check out this how-to sewing ...more

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How to thread a sewing machine

Crafts are easily completed once you learn how to quickly thread a sewing machine. You Will Need * A sewing machine * Thread * A needle ...more

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How to thread a Singer sewing machine

Learn how to thread a Singer sewing machine. Most of the classic mechanical machines by Singer thread almost exactly the same way.

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How to thread paint with embroidery

This bright little project mixes the techniques of thread painting with a scrappy piecing technique. Use Terry's digitized embroidery design ...more

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How to thread the needle in silk ribbon embroidery

This video tutorial shows how to securely thread the needle with silk ribbon in order to embroider. Threading the needle properly is the ...more

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How to tie a bow

Are you trying to wrap the perfect present? This instructional video demonstrates how to tie a pretty bow for presents, clothing and craft ...more

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How to turn a wire hanger into a cloth one

Are you bent out of shape over damage to your clothes caused by wire hangers? Don’t buy new ones – follow these easy steps to modify hangers ...more

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How to turn old clothes into wine or gift bags

This video demonstrates how to turn old clothes into wine or gift bags. From the people who brought you the Dummies instructional book ...more

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How to turn Regular Socks Into Non-Skid Slipper Socks

Tired of slipping on hard wood floors, but too cold to go barefoot ...more

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How to understand embroidery tension

This video is aimed at helping you understand the mechanics of embroidery tension on a commercial embroidery machine.

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How to use a fold over elastic

Watch this sewing tutorial to use the fold over elastic for sewing dance clothing or any garment with a stretchy component. Simply fold the ...more

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How to use a Serger sewing machine with Threadbanger

This tutorial video from Threadbanger will show you how to use a ...more

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