Tumblr user Damp Room posted some great images of a knitted mask designed to make the wearer look like a hungover man. They were meant for a beer ad (hence the hungover appearance) but were never used. [via fyeaholdladycrafts] More: Self-Portrait Ski Mask @Craftzine.com blog Blythe-sized Creepy Knitted Ski Masks @Craftzine.com blog Boar’s Head Balaclava […]
This heart applique shorts tutorial from Annika at The Pineneedle Collective is the perfect way to dress up a thrift store find or cover a hole in last year’s favorites! Head over to her blog to see the full how-to. More: How-To: Appliqué Your Knee Socks @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Colorful Applique Scallops @Craftzine.com blog Crochet […]
Handwritten recipe cards are treasured objects that can be passed down through generations. Though they’re often beautiful and full of fond memories, they’re also fragile, so they’re generally hidden away for safekeeping, and brought out only on special cooking occasions. Or, at least they were until now. Get your recipes out of the box and […]
Make a pretty, versatile summer skirt with this gathered drape skirt tutorial from Lizzie at Cotton & Curls. I don’t know about you, but I never could resist the combination of pockets and polka dots! [Via CraftGossip] More: How-To: Add Pockets to a Skirt, Shorts, or Tunic @Craftzine.com blog How-To: One-Hour Skirt @Craftzine.com blog
Topstitching lends a crisp, beautiful finish to sewing projects, and it’s my favorite way to add a splash of contrasting color to hems and necklines. Do your skills need a refresh? Check out these tips for better topstitching from Carol Ahles on Threads! More: Why Use a Topstitching Needle? @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Sew a Reversible […]
I’ve been hunting for the perfect pattern for knitting my first pair of socks, and this sporty striped peds pattern from Whit’s Knits on The Purl Bee is just the kind of simple start I’ve been looking for! Peds take the wonders of sock knitting and concentrate them down into one quick little project. Right […]
I love the look of vintage needlepoint (especially needlepoint handbags!) from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s, and wanted to try my hand at needlepoint myself. So I grabbed some plastic canvas, got to stitching, and soon realized: needlepoint is pretty easy!
