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Home Dec ProjectsLook around your home and be inspired to make it your own. Even a beginning sewist will see plenty of things to create.
Garage sale finds and basement treasures are a great place to start. Many items can be recycled into more interesting things than you can buy new. A quick coat of paint and a fun, fresh new fabric and you are on your way. It feels great to save a few dollars and make it yourself! For example: This was a one day project - after finding the pieces at garage sales. Arm Chair: $5.00 Side Chair: $2.00 Bookcase: $5.00 Coffee Table: $2.00 Total Cost: $14.00  ADD: 1 quart Valspar Latex Satin Finish Enamel in Black: $8.99 1 yard beautiful Kona Bay leaf fabric for chair seat covers 1/2 yard Kona Bay crane fabric for coffee table top 6 hours of time and a staple gun - I love my electric one!  Total cost $36.49  One of our favorite books is full of over 100 fun projects for decorating your home. It is a good book for beginners since it uses just 3 easy sewing techniques.Think of recovering:
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