How to Make Fabric Christmas Ornaments/ Video Tutorial
Learn the step-by-step process in creating one of a kind Christmas ornaments in this video tutorial.
Sewing Stuff Fabric Ornaments: Great for Christmas Decorating
Sewing fabric ornaments is a quick inexpensive way to decorate your Christmas tree, tie onto packages or give as gifts. It is a great way to get your family members involved and best of all its fun for the kids. This is a fabulous holiday project to get the entire family involved!
Materials Needed:
Fabric
Holiday templates [...]
How Much Fabric Is Needed for a Sofa Slipcover?
Use the below tips to determine how much fabric you will need and to determine the kind of fabric you want to buy to create fabulous slipcovers for both your sofa and chair.
Slipcover styles
There are many slipcover styles. The style you choose will determine how much fabric you need. You can make a slipcover [...]
How to Make Sofa Cushions: How-to Tutorial
If you are making sofa slip covers it is a good idea to create sofa cushions for a more professional look. Follow the easy steps below for a more polished looking sofa.
Things You’ll Need:
Pencil
Paper
Measuring Tape
Fabric
Scissors
Sewing Machine
Heavy-duty thread
Zipper, 10 inches
Fabric protector spray
Instructions:
Step 1
Measure the current cushions on [...]
How to Make No Sew Sofa Slip Covers: How-To Tutorial
Things You’ll Need:
Sofa
Large pieces of fabric
No-sew adhesive
Upholstery pins
Safety pins or T-pins
Measuring Tape
Instructions:
Step 1
Determine how much fabric you will need for each sofa cushion. Remove the cushions and measure all the way around the length and width of the cushions, adding at least 4 inches to each measurement. Cut the [...]
How to Make a Sofa Slipcover/ How-To Tutorial
Slipcovers hide stains, wear-and-tear, protects your new sofa and transforms your old sofa into a more fabulous stylish sofa. Below is a step-by-step guide to creating a wonderful sofa slipcover.
You’ll Need:
Tape measure
Muslin cloth or paper pattern
Fabric (washable and durable)
Tailor pins
Scissors or dressmaker shears
Tailor’s chalk or marker
Sewing machine
Needle [...]
Where to Get Green Kitchen Appliances & Supplies
Here is information on where to get Green Kitchen Appliances and Supplies.
Appliances/Gadgets
Fagor Pressure Cookers
Solar Oven Society
Solar Cookers International
SavaWatt gadgets to reduce appliance energy use
ENERGY STAR has a complete list of energy-efficient appliance retailers; Sears isn’t a bad place to start, offering appliances from companies suchas Boche, Kenmare, Maytag, and Whirlpool.
Sun Frost super-efficient refrigerators
Cleaning
Seventh Generation http://www.seventhgeneration.com/
Begley’s [...]
How to Clean your Bathroom the Green way! Step-by-Step Guide
Here we give you a step-by-guide to cleaning your bathroom the green way!
Get rid of those harsh chemical and save money by cleaning with household green products.
Shower and Bathtub
To scrub your shower stall or bathtub, stir 1 cup of borax, 1/2 cup of white distilled vinegar and 1/4 cup of baking soda into a gallon [...]
Non-Toxic Eco-Friendly Homemade Bath Tub Cleaner/ How-to Tutorial
How to make a Homemade Non-Toxic Eco-Friendly Bath Tub Cleaner
You will need:
-1 cup baking soda, in a medium sized mixing bowl
-1/2 cup liquid castile soap or Ivory soap
-5-10 drops of antibacterial essential oil, such as lavender, tea tree or rosemary (optional, but recommended for a nice smell)
Procedure:
1. Pour baking soda into a medium size bowl.
2. [...]
Easy Eco-Friendly Homemade Dishwashing Detergent/ Green Diswasher Tips
Step-by-Step direction on making eco-friendly homemade dish soap.
Powdered Dish Detergent:
1 table spoon of washing (baking) soda
1 table spoon of Borax
Note: Mix equal large portions of washing soda and Borax and place in a container for later use.
Borax can be found in the laundry or cleaning aisle of the store.
For Rinse Cycle:
- Use White Distilled Vinegar
Vinegar [...]
