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February 3, 2012

DIY No-Sew Caftan Video

For all of our non-sewers and sewers alike, here is a DIY caftan you can make without sewing skills. Caftans are free-flowing long tunics that originated in the middle east centuries ago. They have re-emerged throughout fashion history many times, most notably in the late 60's-early 70's (think Mrs. Roper and Maude). I, myself, LOVE a modern day caftan for lounging, relaxing, or accessorizing and wearing out.

Sewers can sew instead of use the tape I show, and feel free to play with different fabrics and the depth of your slits and arm holes. I got this beautiful fabric at Britex. Really light, airy fabrics or silk give a really sexy look.

CARE: Most caftans (due to the fabric) are hand wash or spot clean. The trade off with the no-sew caftan is that the tape means a bit more time is necessary for care. I recommend spot cleaning with the no-sew option. Replace the tape with a straight stitch if you want to throw your caftan in the washing machine.

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January 20, 2012

How-to: Leather Holster

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SO. EXCITED. My new video shows you how-to preform basic leather working tasks to make a steampunk inspired leather holster out of scrap leather. I have always been intrigued by leather work and am now obsessed with it. Let out your inner Rosie the Riveter and hit some sh*t! Snaps, rivets, and mallets...OH MY!

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January 13, 2012

Make an Upholstered Headboard

In part II of my bedroom series I show you how to make an upholstered illuminated headboard that has a floating effect by adding a second board to the back.

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I also added some pillows from a mix of new Britex fabric, vintage ethnic fabric, and a vintage Batik print that was my Nana's. This mix of patterns and textures gives a rich, layered look to the otherwise mellow color palette of the room.

I found the foam and batting at Mod Restoration and the plywood boards at my local hardware store. The second board also serves as the best place to attach your brackets or mending plates to hang your headboard. You can omit the second board if you don't want it to be illuminated, and you can then hang the headboard with flush mounts. I, myself, love the illuminated effect and the romantic vibe it creates. It is also quite functional as a low-light when getting ready for a cozy slumber.

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Part I of my Bedroom Series
Cup of Jo's Bedroom Make-Over
How-to: Make a Dream Catcher

January 9, 2012

Make: Live Wednesday 1/11 (preview video)

Join us Wednesday evening for the next episode of Make: Live, our streaming show and tell! It's our season two premiere, and we'll take a peek at projects from the new MAKE Volume 29, learn about an innovative dog toy, and hang out together live in the chat.

We also give away a fabulous prize to one chat member who can solve our photo challenge. This week it's a prize package from Maker Shed! This week one of you will win:

Make: Live 24
Wednesday January 11th, 9pm ET/6pm PT
Watch at makezine.com/live or on UStream
Please join us in the UStream chat or mark tweets with #makelive to interact live with the show.

Want to show us your project? Email live@makezine.com and you could be featured on an upcoming episode!

Guest info after the jump.

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January 6, 2012

Beating Heart Headband

In this episode of Becky's Workshop, learn to make a headband that glows with your heart beat. First construct a stretchy headband from brocade and grosgrain ribbon, then embed the circuit boards and clip the sensor to your ear. You can find the Beating Heart Headband in MAKE v29, and see the complete how-to on Make: Projects.

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January 4, 2012

Crochet 101: Chain Stitch, Single, and Double Crochet

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Welcome to Crochet 101! In this post, I'll introduce you to the basics of crochet and give you all of the information that you'll need to select your tools and get started. In the video above, I'll show you how to attach the yarn to the hook and make your foundation chain, then I'll teach you three basic stitches: single crochet, double crochet, and slip stitch. After that, I'll show you how to fix mistakes and finish off your work. Below, you'll also find a glossary of the crochet vocabulary words that I use in the video, plus brief overview of how hook sizes and yarn weights work so you'll know what you're looking for when you first visit the yarn store. When you're done, you'll have the skills that you need to complete your own basic square or rectangular projects, and a solid background that you can take with you as you move on to more complex stitches and patterns.

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December 22, 2011

DIY Doily Shoes

I am absolutely in love with these shoes right now. They are a great statement piece and just fun to wear. Been getting a lot of compliments on these! Plus, this technique could work for so many things. I kinda want to cover everything in old doilies now...

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December 20, 2011

Quick LED Robot Ornament

When Rachel and Lish proposed an ornament swap so close to Christmas, I couldn't resist crafting on a deadline, so I whipped up a whole bunch of these cardboard LED robot ornaments on Sunday morning. I used what I had at hand- some cardboard, spray paint, and a whole bunch of LEDs. Since I can't resist the urge to document my crafts, enjoy this video and see the complete how-to on Make: Projects.

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December 9, 2011

Best of Crafts in Maker Faire Video 2011

Today I thought I'd highlight some of my favorite crafty makers and the projects they've brought to Maker Faire through a special YouTube playlist. If you don't know about Maker Faire, it's the world's largest DIY festival celebrating technology, making, and especially crafts, held annually in several locations around the United States. This year we've expanded our video offerings so I picked these videos from our growing Maker Faire channel to give you an idea of the crafty souls you can meet at Maker Faire. Enjoy the playlist, and don't forget to subscribe to the Maker Faire Channel on YouTube.

The playlist includes:

Shawna Peterson's Neon Art Shop
Paul Nosa's Free Motion Embroidery
Jordan Jin Stone's illuminated sound-controlled Rainbow Shutter-Shades
Bethany Shorb's Cyberoptix TieLab
Mark Krawczuk's Secret Noodle Truck
Andrew Salomone's Machine Knit Cosby Sweater
Science Class Hydroponics: STEM Garden
Katherine Jolda's Cyclocarder
Xylocopa Design
Josh Billions' MapBag
Pam Deluco's Typefacebook
Laura Bruland's Yes and Yes Design

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Check out more videos from Maker Faire in the Bay Area, Detroit, and New York.

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December 2, 2011

DIY Bedroom Make-Over

My husband and I took our bedroom in our Brooklyn apartment and transformed it from an unfinished room into an urban oasis. In this first of three DIY Bedroom videos, we show you how to paint a room, lay down Ikea click-together floor, and add trim to a baseboard. Check out the complete step-by-step tutorial over on Make: Projects.

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Orb 5 and Orb 3 are the perfect art for the room. Stay tuned for our next installation where I make an upholstered headboard!

November 25, 2011

DIY Crocheted Circle Scarf

Learn how to make an easy crocheted circle scarf! Would be a great gift for the holidays or just a good gift for your cold neck. I love this project! It is great for non-experienced hooker like me:) xox c

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November 22, 2011

Super Sewable Circuitry - Sylvia's Mini Maker Show

Awesome mini-Maker, Sylvia, is back with a great video and tutorial for working with soft circuitry to create plush toys that light up over on MAKE!

I bet you didn't know that there's a soft side to the hard edged fiberglass boarded electronics you know and love, and it's called soft circuitry! The copper clad board in through-the-hole electronics can actually be replaced by cloth, and the traces replaced with conductive thread, allowing your projects to light up, and still be huggable and wear friendly. Today we'll show you how to make your very own glowey-eyed cuddle monster you can sew together with the threadbare essentials. Lets go!

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