You know how when you are supposed to be working on a specific project, like say, sewing your costume for a party? And instead all you want to do is make hair accessories? I was caught in that conundrum today. While the task at hand was a last minute outfit, I instead became inspired, and […]
Every other week, CRAFT’s awesome interns tell about the projects they’re building in the Craft: Labs, the trouble they’ve gotten into, and what they’ll make next. By Meara O’Reilly, projects intern Ever since I found out about Brazilian craft cooperative Escama (featured in CRAFT Volume 03, “Pull-Tab Crochet”) and saw some of their work at […]
I was shopping for some warm layers recently, and I got tangled up in a tiny dressing room with bad lighting. I accidentally put a loose and draping cardigan sweater on upside down. The funny thing was that it actually looked pretty cute. I was immediately inspired to stop looking for something new, and head […]
Captain Electric and Battery Boy is a heady fashion project with electronic elements in the clothing that respond to the actions of the wearer. The three dresses in the collection, Itchy, Sticky, and Stiff, each create a different thought provoking paradox. Stiff translates pressure into soothing music, Sticky harnesses the power of the wearers struggle […]
Coilhouse recently ran a roundup of ruff collars full of enough inspiration to get you moving to the ribbon isle at the craft store, plus a collection of awesome how-tos for making your own ruffs. Warning: there’s one NSFW fashion image, all the way at the bottom of the page. [Thanks, Gareth!]
Bonnie Burton, our crafty pal over at the official Star Wars blog, shares an interview with Star Wars devotee, Damian Dayton, who customizes his shoes based on his favorite characters from the films. He explains his tips and tricks for making your own. I’m thinking I may need to make a pair of these for […]
Amy Karol of Angry Chicken shares a quick and easy way to add a simple gather to the back of a blouse for a more form-fitting, formal look.
