Giving a Table New Life with Fabric
BeginnerFreeA master class on how to refresh an old round table: strip the old finish, fill and sand the tabletop, decorate it with fabric using glue, and seal the result with layers of varnish.
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Home decor upcycling tutorials: furniture refreshes, object makeovers, textile accents, and practical handmade ideas for interiors.
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Tabletop Decor with a Scarf: Refreshing an Old Table
IntermediateFreeA step-by-step tutorial for decorating a tabletop with a scarf: take the old table apart and prep it, lay the scarf in place and glue it down with PVA from the center outward, fold and glue the edges under the tabletop, then apply at least 5 thin coats of yacht varnish, letting each one dry fully before the next.
How to Restore Old Furniture on a Budget
BeginnerFreeHere's how to restore old furniture on a budget: sand the surface, sketch a design in pencil, work it in with wood stain, and finish with varnish.
Decorate and Refresh Your Shoes at Home
BeginnerFreeTwo ways to refresh old shoes: iron a pattern onto sneakers or moccasins using transfer paper, and dress up ballet flats with a grosgrain ribbon bow trimmed in sequins or beads.
Tablecloth Makeover: A Cozy Autumn Appliqué Tutorial
BeginnerFreeA step-by-step tutorial for decorating a tablecloth with appliqué: fuse fabric and felt pieces in place with fusible web and an iron, add small details and swirls with a disappearing marker, topstitch the outlines in contrasting thread, finish with embroidery floss stitches and mini fabric 'buttons,' and trim the tablecloth's edge with pompom trim or colored stitches.
An Original Denim Organizer for Office Supplies, Upcycled from Old Jeans
BeginnerFreeA step-by-step tutorial for a denim office-supply organizer: cut a rectangular backing from a pant leg and cardboard, sew on pockets and a strip of waistband, attach the fabric to the cardboard with hot glue, a heavy-duty stapler, or grommets, and decorate it with snaps, buttons, and a fun doll face.
How to Make a Beautiful Floor Vase at Home
BeginnerFreeHere's how to make a floor vase from a cardboard tube and cardboard: build the frame, cover it in papier-mâché, coat it with putty, add a raised pattern, and finish it with decoupage.
Turn an Old Spice Box into a Pretty Rococo-Style Trinket Box
BeginnerFreeHere's how to turn an old spice box into an elegant rococo-style trinket box: tint the dimensional decor, decoupage the sides, seal the box with varnish, and glue on the main image and decor.
Macramé mirror: a decorative rope frame
Beginner55 min1 projectFreeA step-by-step project for making a warm, textured rope frame for a round mirror.