Flashback: Portfolio, a Project Excerpt From Reinvention by Maya Donenfeld
Maya Donenfeld of Maya*Made is well known in the craft…
Craft Projects
Sewing 101: French Seams
French seams are a simple and versatile way to create strong, professional-looking seams in any sewing project.
Flashback: Kokedama String Garden
By Brookelynn Morris The first time I saw a kokedama string garden was right here, on Craftzine. Being a bonsai and ikebana enthusiast, I was captivated by yet another amazingly beautiful Japanese gardening method. I’ve hung my kokedama outdoors, where it sways a bit in the breeze, and I couldn’t love it more. The steps […]
Flashback: Fabric Pendant
Long-time friend of CRAFT, Ellen Baker of The Long Thread, has a new fabric collection for Moda Fabrics called Quilt Blocks. Inspired by traditional quilt designs, there are nine prints in the collection in three different colorways: shade, marine and spectrum. The prints are delightful, charming and bold, and perfect for summer sewing projects. Today, […]
Project: Cold Brew Coffee with Reusable Coffee Bag
By Haley Pierson-Cox From the moment I saw this recipe in the New York Times, I’ve been absolutely obsessed with cold brew coffee. Not only is cold brew delicious and easy, it doesn’t require electricity or any special equipment, so you can make it just about anywhere—even when you’re camping or traveling! I’ve spent a […]
Flashback: Laced High Heels
High heels are hot. And so are long ballet ribbons wrapped around the ankle. So of course the combination of heels and ribbon is to die for. You don’t need any fancy leather working tools to get the look. I used my eyelet setter and in about 30 minutes had this project all tied up!
Project: DIY Ombre Block Necklace
I know ombre is everywhere right now, but I am still way into it and try my hand at an ombre look with on some vintage wooden blocks for this DIY necklace. You can use any color gradient, paint each block a different color altogether, or go monotone.
