Sommer Designs’ Revamped Thrifted Jacket
Carrie from Sommer Designs took a $3 thrifted jacket with, um, questionable gold-trimmed buttons and weird belt loops, and revamped it with fabric appliqué and beading. Much better!
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HOW TO: Sweater to Mittens and Cloche Hat
One Pearl Button has posted a great tutorial on creating a pair of mittens and a cozy hat from an old sweater.
HOW TO – Cardigan Revamp
Check out the cool cardigan revamp Shari Bonnin did! What started as a perfectly pleasant but boring GAP sweater is now a girly, beautifully embellished showpiece.
Nautical Skirt-to-Apron Refashion
There has been a lot of action over on Wardrobe Refashion as a new batch of refashioners are starting their pledges. One project that caught my eye was this skirt-to-apron refashion. I’m not a huge nautical fan (although my dad did have a sailboat when I was a kid, named after my sister and me: […]
Liberty Fabrics – Q & A with Anna Buruma
Erin at A Dress a Day shares the news that there’s a new book coming out all about the history of Liberty Fabrics. Check out her blog for a Q & A with the author, LIberty archivist Anna Buruma.
Custom Marie Antoinette Pumps
Craftster user Choleblack customized a simple pair of $2 pumps from the resale store, turning them into these one-of-a-kind Marie Antionette numbers covered in silk.
The Upcyclist Party Contest DEADLINE EXTENDED
I know all of you crafters were bummed about missing today’s deadline for the Upcyclist contest by Singer and CRAFT, but fear not, the deadline has been extended! You now have until the end of next week to get your entries in! I repeat: new contest deadline is 11:59PM November, 14th, 2008. SINGER® Sewing Company […]
