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May 8, 2008
Floating Object Illusion Earrings
Erica Magrey makes earrings with a clear vinyl backing to create the illusion of floating shapes. She writes:
I've recently been making 60s, 70s, and 80s-inspired earrings out of leather, plastic, and yarn. I made earrings as a kid - one memorable pair was made of paint-spattered paper and another a painted toy car tire cut in half - so this is a fun return to my roots.
I used a bunch of different adhesives but none seemed to work too well. I tried Duco cement, a leather/fabric glue, and Wellbond. Eventually I ended up using Petronio's, a very toxic contact cement that I use for shoemaking. So it's really not ideal. I'm sure there is something better out there for this purpose - I just couldn't figure out what that was. Also it's important to score the plastic and the leather with a few short strokes of a blade in the areas where the adhesive will be used so it'll bond better (esp. the plastic). I got that plastic at a tag sale (yard sale) but it's available at most fabric stores. It's like a flexible clear vinyl.
Read about the earrings at Erica's blog, and see them all in her Flickr set.
Posted by Becky Stern |
May 8, 2008 02:00 PM
Fashion, Jewelry, Refashion |
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May 6, 2008
HOW TO - Sew a Faux-Smocked Dress
KBang on BurdaStyle has a tutorial on how to sew a quick, easy, and flattering faux-smocked dress or as the title of her project states "eight dollar dress". I love the simplicity of it and how you can vary it with different fabric prints, add straps, or pockets.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
May 6, 2008 08:00 AM
Fashion, Sewing |
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May 5, 2008
HOW TO - Sew a Gathered Cap Sleeve
Jen points us towards the new tutorial on Wikstenmade, which explains how to adapt a sewing pattern to have a cute gathered cap sleeve. I'm definitely bookmarking this for my summer sewing projects.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
May 5, 2008 05:00 PM
Fashion, Sewing |
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Selvedge Scarf
Jodie from RicRac has been collecting her selvedge scraps for a long time and the results are well worth it--she's made a bag out of them in the past (which we featured here), and now she's back with this beautiful scarf! I love the idea of not letting a single scrap of fabric go to waste, especially when the end result is so unique.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
May 5, 2008 11:00 AM
Fabric, Fashion, Sewing |
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May 2, 2008
HOW TO - Take Measurements
Sew, Mama, Sew shows you how to take detailed measurements of your body so you can buy (and customize) the right sewing patterns for you.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
May 2, 2008 05:00 PM
Fashion, Sewing |
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May 1, 2008
HOW TO - Tie Dye a Heart T-Shirt
The Crafty Chica recently linked to this great video from one of her cohorts at Duncan Enterprises, which shows you how to tie-dye a heart t-shirt using some of their great fabric dyes.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
May 1, 2008 05:00 PM
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April 30, 2008
Porsche Bedspread to Dress
Melissa Fehr made a 1950 style dress out of a vintage Porsche duvet cover that she found on ebay. She used Simplicity pattern 3780. She looks speedy.
Related
Refashion Ikea curtains and pillowcases into skirts
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Apr 30, 2008 06:00 AM
Fashion, Refashion, Sewing |
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April 24, 2008
Fleece Bacon Scarf
Now, for being a vegetarian, I have an odd obsession with fiber meat imitations, and this is no exception. Via Geekologie.
Related:
- Bacon Scarf (a different one)
Posted by Becky Stern |
Apr 24, 2008 02:00 PM
Fashion, Food |
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April 21, 2008
HOW TO - Drape a Bodice
Domestic Haven has posted a series of helpful videos explaining how to drape a bodice on a dress form--here's the first of several. The site is also full of great pattern reviews, be sure to check it out!
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 21, 2008 12:00 PM
101, Fashion, Patterns, Sewing |
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April 18, 2008
Knit Tie Pattern
Melinda of Dropped Stitches shares with us her pattern on how to make a knitted tie.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 18, 2008 08:00 AM
Fashion, Knitting |
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April 16, 2008
Embroidered Jellyfish Bubble Skirt
Craftster user Bleachrainbow created this crazy-cool bubble skirt featuring a waistband covered in a jellyfish and coral embroidery motif inspired by Art Deco wallpaper. Love those tendrils!
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 16, 2008 01:00 PM
Fashion, Needlearts |
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April 15, 2008
HOW TO - Sew a Swirly Wrap Skirt
Craftster user Seegmonster explains how to make a swirly wrap skirt without a pattern. I love the fabric and color combos on this one!
Related:
• Kimono House Wrap Skirt
• CRAFT Podcast Pattern - Fitzpatterns Dana Wrap Skirt
• Reversible Wrap Skirt
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 15, 2008 01:00 PM
Fashion, Sewing |
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April 14, 2008
ABC Buttons
The Style Files points out these 9 hole buttons called 'ABC buttons' that allow you to create letters as you sew on your buttons. Interesting idea and an idea you can try with your own button creations.
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Apr 14, 2008 07:00 AM
Fashion |
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April 12, 2008
Hand Braided Scarf Tutorial
Ah-Yi shows you how to make this hand-braided scarf, a technique she found in a Japanese craft book. The end result is beautiful! [ via Whip Up]
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 12, 2008 05:00 PM
Fashion, Japanese Crafts |
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April 11, 2008
HOW TO - Make a Handbag out of a Recycled Book
Check out this great project by Chrisjob on Curbly on how to make a handbag out of a recycled book. You can follow along with the step-by-step tutorial or watch the accompanying video too.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 11, 2008 08:00 AM
Fashion, Recycle, Sewing |
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April 10, 2008
HOW TO - Sass up a T-shirt
Instuctables user diana.cristea made a great tutorial on recycling an old t-shirt into a sexy tube top with cute pockets. Via the Instructables Weekend Builder.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Apr 10, 2008 02:00 PM
Fashion, Homemade, Refashion, Sewing |
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Jennifer Collier Paper Clothing Art
UK artist Jennifer Collier makes beautiful paper clothing and shoes and was featured in the Curio section of CRAFT:04. Take a look at her gallery for some really inspiring works of art. Pictured above is the Stamp Dress made with used stamps and machine emboridery, below is the Pattern Packet Shoes made from sewing pattern packaging. [ via ThreadBanger ]
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 10, 2008 09:00 AM
Arts, Fashion, Recycle |
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April 9, 2008
HOW TO - Embellish a Jacket
Stefanie from Craftside shows how she embellished a sparkly jacket with a fun motto, which she wore to the Safe Sparkle rally yesterday. The rockin' lettering comes from the book Say it with Stitches.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 9, 2008 07:00 PM
Fashion |
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Möbius wrap
Wollmeise has a free pattern on her site to knit this beautiful Möbius wrap with directions in German and in English. [ via Lime & Violet ]
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 9, 2008 10:00 AM
Fashion, Knitting |
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April 8, 2008
Vogue Patterns Sale - All Patterns $6.99
Don't miss the special sale that is only going on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 8-9 where all the sewing patterns on Vogue Patterns are only $6.99, including this stylish pattern by Issey Miyake.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 8, 2008 10:00 PM
Fashion, Sewing |
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