This Mad Men-inspired pleated Peggy Skirt from Ros at Sew Delicious is as cute as it is sassy, with just a touch of 60s nostalgia. If you’d like to make one for your own little writer-in-training, you can find the full tutorial on the site!
Need a new on-the-go handbag for fall? Try this simple fold-over clutch tutorial from jessyratfink on Instructables. It’s cute, functional, and a perfect weekend project! [Via One Pretty Thing]
I’ve been known to rock the occasional eye-catching, animal-shaped purse, so it’s no surprise that this birdie fringe purse from Elsie at A Beautiful Mess caught my eye! This handbag can be made using faux leather or real leather, depending on your preference, and you can personalize the colors and details. To make the construction […]
At Maker Faire Bay Area 2011, Erin Mahoney shows the Costumes for Carnival of Venice she designed and made. All the patterns are one of a kind, and the clothing is handmade with carefully selected fabric. Subscribe to the CRAFT Video podcast in iTunes, download the m4v directly, or watch it on YouTube or Vimeo. […]
Last week, our weather here in Texas teased us a little by finally dipping just below 100 degrees for a few days. It almost made us want to pull out the jackets, but we’ve lived through enough years here to know that it won’t really cool down for at least another month or two. This […]
The creative team of Pharmacopoeia, headed by textile artist Susie Freeman, re-purpose medications and their wrappings into beautiful pieces of art and fashion. This couture ballgown is made from enough birth control pills to last a woman 22 years.
Cyberoptix TieLab recently acquired a stash of old used silkscreens to be reclaimed and reused to print her tie designs. But a closer inspection revealed something too interesting to wash out, and these industrial cast-offs generate some truly unique ties. Check out Bethany’s ties at Maker Faire New York September 17th and 18th.
