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Now that the dog days of July have arrived, you’ve probably given some thought to taking a dip. But first, you might…

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Welcome back to Friday DIY, where we spend hours making everyday things, because shopping in stores is for quitters.…

Got some crafty people on your holiday gift list? Fear not — a present like one of these is bound to please even the…

It's summer! Have you noticed? The tell-tale signs are all here: long days, high temperatures, and the current…

Are you ready for a nail DIY? This project explains how you can layer fabric paint over nail polish to achieve…

Elizabeth Cline, the author of new book Overdressed, has some advice for people who want to clothe themselves for…

Or: Quick and Dirty Pattern-Draping for Fun and Profit! If you're even a neophyte home sewer, you've probably…

This week's DIY is a t-shirt DIY — which is, in case you haven't guessed, one of my favorite kinds of do-it-yourself…

Summer's coming. Couldn't you stand to have some whimsical sunglasses in your life?

Strapless dresses: is there any other garment that promises so much, but at such high risk? If you've owned or worn…

Ombré patterns have been everywhere as of late. The French word ombré means "shaded," and in fashion it refers to…

One of the easiest things you can do to spruce up your living environment is re-covering a throw pillow or three.…

Those of you who are not already in possession of the November, 2005, issue of Threads magazine, which had for a…

When I was watching Rihanna's "You Da One" video, I was struck by two things: one was the incredible shot-by-shot sim…

If you've never made a purse before, this just might be the purse for you. My last bag, the envelope clutch, was a…

For me, a big part of the pleasure of giving a loved one a gift is in the wrapping. I'm not planning to give or…

I love eyebrows. I love the variety of eyebrows people have. I love thick ones, thin ones, long ones, short ones. I…

It's getting mighty chilly up here around the 40th Parallel of the earth's Northern Hemisphere, leading some (okay,…

If you're not into wearing loud prints or bright colors, introducing those things in miniature doses can make for a…