What a lovely video about animating textiles with SMA (shape memory alloys aka “muscle wire”), which expants and contracts when varying currents are passed through it. These are studies in the field by Lynda Fletcher, a student at Central Saint Martins. [via Fashioning Technology]
This reversible cape and muff would be a charming way to bundle up your little tyke for the cold weather. Download a pattern and see how to make them over on Grosgrain.
Craftster user littlepierre created this stunning trompe l’oeil topstitched dress as part of her senior design class at Florida State. I love the details and how they turn a simple dress into something quite extraordinary. Fantastic! (also worth mentioning are the amazing plastic canvas pill box hats she’s wearing in the pictures) [via Mr. X […]
If you read our Crafter profile of Danny Mansmith and wanted to take a look at his work in person, here’s your chance! (If you live in Chicago, that is.) Fill in the Blank Gallery is having a holiday trunk show featuring Danny’s gorgeous patchwork/quilted/embroidered textile pieces as well as the work of two other […]
By Jasmin Malik Chua Who says fashion can’t change the world? At Ecouterre, we believe that clothing, like any good product design, can be accomplished in a better, smarter, more socially and environmentally sustainable way, and look amazing to boot. Here, we’ve rustled up seven cutting-edge, eco-savvy design innovations that are rocking the runways and […]
Dana of Made shares a tutorial for making this tiered ruffle skirt as part of the So You Think You’re Crafty contest. The tutorial will be available for a limited time on the SYTYC web site, after which it will be available in Dana’s shop.
I have been loving the trend of a single edge of zipper as decorative detailing. This rosette headband uses the effect with very cool results. It’s called The Zippy, and was created by blacksatinshoes on etsy.
