Sewing with specialty feet can be downright frustrating, but with a little practice and the right know-how, they can save time and yield beautifully professional results. So, if you’ve ever dreamed of stitching perfect hems without even looking at an iron, check out this narrow rolled hem foot tutorial from Kate at See Kate Sew. […]
Nabil Tewolde of Markham, ON, created an instructable on how to build your own electronic derailleur as part of his bike computer project. Code, BOM, and schematics on Github.
Give your decorative lighting a beach-y summertime makeover with this wooden bead chandelier tutorial from Jen at Tatertots and Jello! More: Birdcage Chandelier @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Transform a Chandelier @Craftzine.com blog Test Tube Chandelier @Craftzine.com blog
It’s the little details I really like, here; especially the “socket header” on the back edge made by installing a regular 1×8 black brick in an unusual studs-down position.
If you were wishing you’d applied to be a maker at Maker Faire Detroit next month, fear not! The deadline has been extended until 5 p.m. on June 15. Check out the faire’s website to apply and learn more.
MeiJo’s Joy do a sparkly spin on the starburst mirror with this one made out of upcycled toilet paper rolls, a lid, and sequins.
This week’s Soapbox is a little different. At Maker Faire I got a chance to meet a lot of people that I’ve only known via mailing lists or their work; one of them was Paul Stoffregen from PJRC. He’s the designer and developer behind the Teensy, one of my favorite USB-based microcontroller development systems. While […]
