Convection mittens are double-layered hand warmers that offer some serious protection from the cold. Katie from Foxflat shared her how-to over on Whip Up, so click through the link to download the free pattern and make your own! More: Chevron Mittens @Craftzine.com blog DIY iPhone Gloves @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Recycled Sweater Mittens @Craftzine.com blog
Fun, creative, crafty manicures are the bees knees. I have recently become addicted to the art of nail stamping. The little stamp kits are simple- etched plates, a scraper and a stamp. They allow anyone to apply perfect designs to their nails, without having to be an expert. My cousin Mallory has a rainbow collection […]
A Beautiful Mess made a sweet and simple leather fringe pouch and offer you helpful tips for sewing your own with leather, suede or vinyl. Faux leather is the most animal-friendly avenue to go. What would you create? Let me know in a comment below!
This free pattern for fingerless gloves at Tracey Knits is part of a learn-to-knit video series, so it is simple enough even for the novice knitter. Tracey says she chose this pattern for a beginning project because the glove is quick to make, and because you have to make another, reinforcing everything that was just […]
Elbow patches are nice because they add structure to clothing. They visually explain what’s underneath: a bone joint that can bend and cause additional wear and tear on the material in that location. So yes, they are first practical – they’re patches. But I love them because they make the garment look loved. You don’t […]
By Rachel Faucett The detachable collar has been all over the runways for the past couple of seasons, from Prada to Free People. I made my own version based on a collar my grandmother wore in the 40s. I wear mine as a scarf in colder months and with a plain T-shirt in the summer. […]
Elsie from A Beautiful Mess shows you how to use her sweater sewing tips to make your very own pair of cozy recycled sweater mittens. What a cute, fun way to stay snug this winter! More: How-To: Recycled Sweater Hat @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Recycle a Sweater for Yarn @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Recycled Sweater Wool Jewelry […]
