By Nicole Vasbinder You can make this dress in about an hour using elastic thread to create shirring (soft gathers), which adds shaping. Elastic thread is super easy to work with but does take a little practice to get right. Definitely practice on some scrap fabric to get the hang of it.
Dan on Instructables breaks down some different scraper bike styles for us, providing some methods for getting the biggest bling for your buck. More: Maker Faire: Original Scraper Bikes
Confessions of a Sewing Dork shares how to sew a halter top with a built-in shelf bra. She breaks the pattern down in to three basic pieces, making it very easy to understand.
Betz White points us to this breezy tunic pattern from Laura Nelkin. It combines both crochet and fabric and is perfect to whip up for summer wear.
With the nautical trend on high gear this season, I love this nautical-inspired shirt refashion using a simple $5.50 navy tank top as the base.
I love these vintage zipper earrings; they’re are amazingly mod and elegant at the same time. What a fantastic thing to do with old broken zippers! There’s also a cool and futuristic-looking ring. (From my friend Fiona’s very funny, no-holds-barred blog; she usually writes about everything from science to surfing, and public policy to baby […]
This is the perfect no-sew craft for anyone who loves to sew! LucyKate Crafts is a cute blog filled with clever projects like this button necklace. Sometimes there’s just not enough hours in the day to stitch up handmade gifts, but this simple project still screams crafty!
