I affectionately refer to my Brooklyn apartment as “the cave”. It’s a railroad-style layout—meaning that all rooms are in a straight line from the front of the building to the back—so I only have windows in the rooms at either end. Due to lack of light, I can’t actually grow plants in my studio, so […]
Being able to design and actualize your own fabric is an amazing capability. You can design fabric and send it to Spoonflower to get professional quality, but if you don’t need large quantities and your pattern is fairly simple, there are other options. Like fabric markers! Alicia of Dismount Creative created a bright triangle print […]
When I was growing up, I didn’t go anywhere without my favorite doll in tow. I absolutely loved setting up house and acting out stories, so I would have adored this suitcase dollhouse from Stacy at Hart & Sew! The dollhouse has three interchangable rooms, but the kitchen, with its teeny tiny SMEG refrigerator, is […]
We have all seen those adorable animal pattern shirts, and now we can DIY our own with this great tutorial from The Pineneedle Collective. Super easy and you can choose any animal you want! Be sure to also check out her awesome DIY Miu Miu tights!
Now, this is a stash buster that I can really get behind! Turn some inexpensive flats into handmade fashion art with this fabric scrap shoes tutorial from Jennifer at Naughty Secretary Club. It’s a great way to use even your tiniest pieces of leftover fabric, and there’s no stitching required! More: How-To: Cat Shoes @Craftzine.com […]
Can’t. Type. Must. Do. This. Project. In all seriousness though, this tutorial from A Beautiful Mess is inspiring, simple and right on trend for spring.
Add shaping to garments without creating a full lining with this facing tutorial from Kate at See Kate Sew. If you’ve never sewn a facing, you should definitely try it. I use them all the time on the necklines and waistbands of my own sewing projects, and it really gives them a great professionally finished […]
